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Audric Estime

DEN Running Back #23

Audric Estime rushed two times for 14 yards in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

On Estime’s first attempt, the rookie tailback ran for 12 yards, attempted to leap over a defender, and fumbled. The Broncos did recover the gaffe, but Estime received just one more touch while Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin saw the overwhelming majority of the touches and snaps. Estime is a potential long-term play, but shouldn’t be in fantasy lineups for Week 2 versus the Steelers.
Josh Reynolds

DEN Wide Receiver #11

Josh Reynolds caught 5-of-8 targets for 45 yards in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

Reynolds did leave the contest for a bit in the third quarter with what appeared to be a lower-body injury, but he was able to return. He was able to bring in one of the few completions over 10 yards for the Broncos — two, to be exact — on a 25-yard connection with Bo Nix, but outside of that it was just short grabs for the 29-year-old. You should be able to find better options than Reynolds for Week 2 against the Steelers.
Courtland Sutton

DEN Wide Receiver #14

Courtland Sutton caught 4-of-12 targets for 38 yards in the Broncos’ Week 2 loss to the Seahawks.

The Broncos certainly tried to get Sutton the football, but Bo Nix simply wasn’t able to get the job done on top of the Seahawks’ corners being good at this. He was able to bring in a 17-yard catch, but the rest of his hauls were of the short-yardage variety on a day where Denver averaged just 5.3 yards per completion. Sutton remains a WR3 against the Steelers in Week 2, but you see the floor is pretty low.
Devaughn Vele

DEN Wide Receiver #17

DaVaughn Vele caught 8-of-8 targets for 39 yards in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

Vele tied Josh Reynolds for the second most targets on the Broncos, and the 2024 seventh-round pick finished second in receiving behind Reynolds. The 6-foot-5 wideout was a safety valve for Bo Nix in the contest, and none of his targets were over 10 yards. He could see a decent number of targets again in Week 2 against the Steelers, and he’s a player to keep an eye on in keeper PPR leagues.
Jaleel McLaughlin

DEN Running Back #38

Jaleel McLaughlin rushed 10 times for 27 yards in the Broncos’ Week 2 loss to the Seahawks while adding five catches for one yard.

McLaughlin also lost a fumble. The tailback out-touched Javonte Williams 14-9, but he didn’t exactly make the most of those touches even with Bo Nix unable to get the ball down the field and checking down often to the 5-foot-7 runner. He’ll be involved against the Steelers in Week 2, but it’s unlikely the 23-year-old will provide fireworks in that contest, either.
Javonte Williams

DEN Running Back #33

Javonte Williams rushed eight times for 27 yards and caught one pass for no yards in the Broncos’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

Williams saw nine touches in the loss to Seattle while Jaleel McLaughlin picked up 15 with Audric Estime getting just two carries. Williams’ lack of carries is partially explained by the Broncos falling behind, and neither tailback was very effective against the Seahawks’ front seven. Williams will likely see more touches in Week 2 against the Steelers, but it’s far from a guarantee he’ll be any more effective.
Bo Nix

DEN Quarterback #10

Bo Nix completed 26-of-42 passes for 138 yards with two interceptions while rushing five times for 35 yards with a touchdown in a 26-20, Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.

As bad as this line is, it could have been so much worse. The Seahawks got their hands on several balls and flat-out dropped multiple interceptions. When the rookie quarterback tried to get the ball down the field he was an absolute disaster as seen in a 2-for-12 for 42 yards with those two interceptions on throws over 10 yards in the air. Yes, it was just one game and yes, the Seahawks have a talented secondary. But this was ugly, folks. Nix will try and rebound against the Steelers in Week 2.
Garett Bolles

DEN Tackle #72

Garrett Bolles (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Seahawks.

Bolles left in the early portion of the fourth quarter with the ankle injury. The 32-year-old will likely miss the rest of Sunday’s contest against Seattle, and Matt Peart will handle protecting Bo Nix’s blindside while he’s out.
Zach Wilson

DEN Quarterback #4

Broncos declared QB Zach Wilson, WR Troy Franklin, RB Blake Watson, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, T Frank Crum, TE Lucas Krull and DL Eyioma Uwazurike inactive for Week 1 against the Seahawks.

Wilson will be the emergency third quarterback against the Seahawks on Sunday behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Franklin was a fourth-round pick who struggled early in camp, and will need to pick things up in practice to not earn the inactive designation going forward.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey

DEN Wide Receiver #84

Broncos elevated WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey and FB Michael Burton for Week 1 against the Seahawks.

Humphrey has experience in head coach Sean Payton’s system while Burton likely gets the elevation to serve as the starting fullback in Sean Payton’s offense. Neither is worthy of fantasy consideration for opening weekend.

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