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DENVER BRONCOS 5-4 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
5-4 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
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Marvin Mims Jr. - One grab in loss Mims secured one of his two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Mims had another quiet game in Week 2, playing just nine of the Broncos' 61 offensive snaps against the Steelers. It appears the second-year wideout's involvement in the Denver's offense is not a priority for head coach Sean Payton, even though the Broncos are desperate for offensive playmaking. Mims is a speedster that can stretch the field, but rookie quarterback Bo Nix is struggling to push the ball down the field in his first two regular season starts. The 22-year-old will continue to be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Buccaneers in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them in the fourth quarter if the team is trailingSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaleel McLaughlin - Less involved in Week 2 McLaughlin rushed three times for six yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact After leading Denver's running backs in touches in Week 1, McLaughlin took a backseat to teammate Javonte Williams against the Steelers. The second-year back played just 17 of the Broncos' offensive snaps in the contest, well behind Williams who was on the field for 40 snaps. McLaughlin also failed to see a target in the passing game, though he saw a healthy five targets in Week 1. With that said, the 24-year-old has an explosive skill set, yet he has been unable to produce efficiently in Denver's struggling offense as the second option out of the backfield. Next up for for McLaughlin and the Broncos is a road matchup with the Buccaneers in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lil'Jordan Humphrey - Goes back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Like he was before the Broncos' season-opening loss at Seattle, Humphrey was elevated prior to the team's Week 2 game, but he played a far bigger role. His snap share increased from 30 to 77 percent, and he hauled in four of five targets for 50 yards as a result. The increased workload for Humphrey may have been spurred by the absence of rookie WR Devaughn Vele (ribs), but in any case the former seems poised to be a regular in three-wide sets along with Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds for as long as Vele is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
John Elway and Terry Bradshaw were benched as rookies and ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bryce Young has been benched by the Carolina Panthers after 18 startsSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Payton realizes he has to be the one to jump-start the Broncos' clunker of an offense
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says the sputtering offense has a lot to clean up and he's pointing the finger at himself when talking about who needs to kick-start the unitSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mike McGlinchey - Expected to miss one month McGlinchey sustained a significant MCL sprain during Sunday's loss to the Steelers and is expected to miss about a month, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Garafolo also reported that evaluations are ongoing and McGlinchey's recovery timeline could be flexible, but he'll be sidelined for the immediate future regardless. With McGlinchey expected to miss roughly one month, expect Frank Crum or Matt Peart to assume the Broncos' top right tackle duties.
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Greg Dulcich - Targeted eight times Dulcich recorded three receptions on eight targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Dulcich joined Javonte Williams as Bo Nix's favorite target in the short areas of the field and led Denver in targets. However, he didn't capitalize on the opportunity, as he neither hauled in a high percentage of his looks nor had any significant gains. Dulcich could continue to get opportunity as no other tight end was targeted in Sunday's game, though his ability to turn that into relevant production is questionable.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Greg Dulcich - Targeted eight times Dulcich recorded three receptions on eight targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Dulcich joined Javonte Williams as Bo Nix's favorite target in the short areas of the field and led Denver in targets. However, he didn't capitalize on the opportunity, as he neither hauled in a high percentage of his looks nor had any significant gains. Dulcich could continue to get opportunity as no other tight end was targeted in Sunday's game, though his ability to turn that into relevant production is questionable.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Reynolds - Explosive in Denver offense Reynolds recorded four receptions on five targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Reynolds led the Broncos in yards thanks to a few long receptions late in the game. He accounted for the longest play from scrimmage for either team on a trick play in the third quarter that went for 49 yards and later added a 22-yard gain in the fourth quarter -- the latter of which set up one of the team's two field goals. Reynolds has shown some rapport with Bo Nix early in the season, as he's been targeted 13 times and racked up nine receptions for 138 yards across two contests.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Reynolds - Explosive in Denver offense Reynolds recorded four receptions on five targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Reynolds led the Broncos in yards thanks to a few long receptions late in the game. He accounted for the longest play from scrimmage for either team on a trick play in the third quarter that went for 49 yards and later added a 22-yard gain in the fourth quarter -- the latter of which set up one of the team's two field goals. Reynolds has shown some rapport with Bo Nix early in the season, as he's been targeted 13 times and racked up nine receptions for 138 yards across two contests.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Nix - Picked twice in loss Nix completed 20 of 35 passes for 246 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added four rushes for 25 yards.
Impact Nix struggled throughout the game, as he ended the first half with only seven completions for 39 yards. He picked up his performance a bit in the final two quarters, though he threw a key pick in the end zone halfway through the third quarter, significantly changing the momentum of a two-possession deficit. Nix's line also benefitted from a 49-yard completion that came on a trick play two calls earlier. Nix has had a tough start to his pro career, failing to throw a touchdown across two games while being picked off four times. While he's been accurate, he's also averaging only 5.0 yards per attempt.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Nix - Picked twice in loss Nix completed 20 of 35 passes for 246 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added four rushes for 25 yards.
Impact Nix struggled throughout the game, as he ended the first half with only seven completions for 39 yards. He picked up his performance a bit in the final two quarters, though he threw a key pick in the end zone halfway through the third quarter, significantly changing the momentum of a two-possession deficit. Nix's line also benefitted from a 49-yard completion that came on a trick play two calls earlier. Nix has had a tough start to his pro career, failing to throw a touchdown across two games while being picked off four times. He's also averaging only 5.0 yards per attempt.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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Courtland Sutton - Another unproductive day Sutton recorded one reception on four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Sutton was an afterthought in Sunday's defeat, as he finished fifth on the team in targets. His lone reception came midway through the third quarter on a deep pass down the sideline. Positively, he was also targeted in the end zone, but Bo Nix's pass was picked off. It's been a concerning start to the season for Sutton as he has only five receptions and 64 yards on 16 targets through two contests.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Courtland Sutton - Another unproductive day Sutton recorded one reception on four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Sutton was an afterthought in Sunday's defeat, as he finished fifth on the team in targets. His lone reception came midway through the third quarter on a deep pass down the sideline. Positively, he was also targeted in the end zone, but Bo Nix's pass was picked off. It's been a concerning start to the season for Sutton as he has only five receptions and 64 yards on 16 targets through two contests.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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Javonte Williams - Effective as pass catcher Williams rushed the ball 11 times for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 48 yards.
Impact Williams operated as the clear lead back for Denver, but he found no room to run against the stout Steelers defense. He made up for that as a dump off target for Bo Nix, with the highlights of his day coming on 14 and 13-yard receptions in the fourth quarter. Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin should both have substantial roles out of the backfield moving forward, though the offense's lack of effectiveness is likely to prevent big performances from either in the short term.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Javonte Williams - Effective as pass catcher Williams rushed the ball 11 times for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers. He added five receptions on five targets for 48 yards.
Impact Williams operated as the clear lead back for Denver, but he found no room to run against the stout Steelers defense. He made up for that as a dump-off target for Bo Nix, with the highlights of his day coming on 14 and 13-yard receptions in the fourth quarter. Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin should both have substantial roles out of the backfield moving forward, though the offense's lack of effectiveness is likely to prevent big performances from either in the short term.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Bo Nix throws 2 interceptions and growing pains continue as Broncos fall to Steelers 13-6
The growing pains of Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix continue as he managed just two field goal drives in a 13-6 loss to the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE
