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SEPTEMBER 9
DENVER BRONCOS 7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
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NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday
FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from every game on Sunday and provide analysis on what it means for every NFL team.SEPTEMBER 9
No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels shows flashes of brilliance in Commanders debut
Jayden Daniels showed flashes of brilliance in his Washington debutSEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix shows promise despite some struggles in opening loss to Seahawks
It wasn’t a perfect first start by any means, but Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton saw plenty of promise in the first taste of the NFL that rookie quarterback Bo Nix experienc...SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Reynolds - Leads team in yardage Reynolds corralled five of eight targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Reynolds finished with the most receiving yards of any Denver wideout, but trailed Courtland Sutton in targets (12). The veteran wideout battled an Achilles injury this preseason but did not appear limited in Sunday's contest. Denver's passing game didn't look strong to kick off the Bo Nix era, but Reynolds will garner healthy targets as the No. 2 option heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Steelers.
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Josh Reynolds - Leads team in yardage Reynolds corralled five of eight targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Reynolds finished with the most receiving yards of any Denver wideout but trailed Courtland Sutton in targets (12). The veteran wideout battled an Achilles injury this preseason but did not appear limited in Sunday's contest. Denver's passing game didn't look strong to kick off the Bo Nix era, but Reynolds will look to garner healthy targets as the No. 2 option heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Steelers.
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Devaughn Vele - Rookie grabs eight receptions Vele finished with eight receptions on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Vele didn't do a whole lot with the short receptions, as Bo Nix struggled to get the ball downfield to his receivers in the one-score loss. The seventh-round rookie still stood out in the box score over Marvin Mims (no receptions) while tying Josh Reynolds in targets (eight) behind No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton (12 targets). Vele's heavy involvement makes the rookie wideout a worthy target as we take an early look at waiver wire options in deeper leagues.
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Devaughn Vele - Grabs eight receptions Vele finished with eight receptions on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact Vele didn't do a whole lot with the short receptions, as Bo Nix struggled to get the ball downfield to his receivers in the one-score loss. The seventh-round rookie still stood out in the box score over Marvin Mims (no receptions) while tying Josh Reynolds in targets (eight) behind No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton (12 targets). Vele's heavy involvement makes the rookie wideout a worthy target as an early waiver-wire option in deeper leagues.
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Courtland Sutton - Limited to 33 percent catch rate Sutton had just four receptions off of 12 targets for 38 yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Bo Nix's start to his career in Denver did not go well as a passer (no touchdowns and two picks), and Sutton fell victim to the effects of the rookie rollercoaster to kick off the regular season. The veteran wideout has the skills to produce big fantasy totals, but he will require improved quarterback play to do so. Those invested in Sutton should not lose faith in the wideout ahead of next Sunday's tilt against New England.
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Courtland Sutton - Limited to 33 percent catch rate Sutton had four receptions off of 12 targets for 38 yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Bo Nix's start to his career in Denver did not go well as a passer (no touchdowns and two picks), and Sutton fell victim to the effects of the rookie rollercoaster to kick off the regular season. The veteran wideout has the skills to produce big fantasy totals, but he will require improved quarterback play to do so. Those invested in Sutton should not lose faith in the wideout ahead of next Sunday's tilt against New England.
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Seattle Seahawks Highlights vs. Denver Broncos | 2024 Regular Season Week 1
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Javonte Williams - Garners nine touches in loss Williams rushed eight times for 23 yards and a caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Williams was out-touched by fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin (15 touches for 24 yards) as neither back stood out against last year's 31st ranked rushing defense. The 2021 second-round pick was involved on all three of Denver's opening plays Sunday, but the end result was a poor fantasy day. Williams should remain a significant part of the Broncos' backfield committee as the team hunts for its first victory against the Steelers next Sunday.
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Javonte Williams - Garners nine touches in loss Williams rushed eight times for 23 yards and caught one of two targets for no gain in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Williams was out-touched by fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin (15 touches for 24 yards) as neither back stood out against last year's 31st-ranked rushing defense. Williams should remain a significant part of the Broncos' backfield committee as the team hunts for its first victory against the Steelers next Sunday.
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Jaleel McLaughlin - Most touches in Week 1 loss McLaughlin carried the ball 10 times for 27 yards and caught all five targets for just one yard in Sunday's 26-20 loss to Seattle.
Impact McLaughlin finished the day with five more touches than co-starter Javonte Williams. Neither tailback performed well in quarterback Bo Nix's first start after each averaged less than three yards per carry. Sunday's workload bodes well for McLaughlin's fantasy managers heading into next Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh, but neither back looks appealing following underwhelming starts.
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Bo Nix - Runs in first TD Nix completed 26 of 42 pass attempts for 138 yards and two interceptions while rushing five times for 35 yards and the first touchdown of his NFL career in Sunday's 26-20 loss to S...
Impact Nix was named the Broncos' starter earlier this week and punched in his first score as a pro late in Sunday's comeback attempt against the Seahawks. The 12th overall pick also threw two interceptions while averaging just 3.3 yards per attempt, resulting in a poor fantasy performance. Nix's ability as a runner is what gives him value for those in 2QB formats, but there are likely safer options in standard leagues.
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Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks rally as Seattle tops Denver 26-20 in Mike Macdonald's debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for 84 of his 103 yards and a touchdown in the second half and the Seattle Seahawks overcame a mistake-filled first half to beat the Denver Broncos 26-20...SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broncos celebrate the safety dance in the first half with pair of safeties against the Seahawks
The Denver Broncos scored twice on safeties in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, becoming just the second team since at least 1960 to score on two safeties in a seaso...SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lucas Krull - Not suiting up in opener Krull (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.
Impact The reserve tight end is a clear No. 3 option behind Adam Trautman and Greg Dulcich, rendering his status as a healthy scratch in Week 1 unsurprising.
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Blake Watson - Healthy scratch for opener Watson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.
Impact Watson is clearly behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie fifth-round pick Audric Estime on the running back depth chart, making his inactive status for the opener unsurprising. The undrafted rookie beat the odds to make the final 53-man roster, but Watson will likely need an injury to one of his aforementioned trio of teammates to garner active status in the foreseeable future.
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Troy Franklin - Healthy scratch in Week 1 Franklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.
Impact The rookie fourth-round pick will have to wait until at least Week 2 against the Steelers to make his NFL debut. Franklin reportedly made good progress during training camp and preseason, but he enters his first professional campaign behind Courtland Sutton, Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims and Devaughn Vele in the wideout pecking order.
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Zach Wilson - Emergency QB in Week 1 Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the emergency third quarterback in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks.
Impact As expected, Jarrett Stidham is serving as the No. 2 quarterback behind rookie 12th overall pick Bo Nix, who'll make his NFL debut as a starter Sunday. Wilson arrived in Denver this offseason in need of a career reset after a difficult first three years with the Jets, but he'll only enter Sunday's game if both Nix and Stidham are forced from the contest due to injury.
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Seahawks vs. Broncos Game Preview - 2024 Week 1
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How to Watch Seahawks vs. Broncos: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 1
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Lil'Jordan Humphrey - Elevated for Week 1 The Broncos elevated Humphrey to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Humphrey was unable to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. He played in all 17 regular-season games for Denver in 2023, finishing with 13 catches (on 19 targets) for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
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