OCTOBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
DENVER BRONCOS 7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
7-5 · 3RD IN AFC WEST
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Broncos to honor Mike Shanahan, Steve Atwater during 2021 Alumni Weekend The Broncos will put the spotlight on the legendary head coach and the Pro Football Hall of Fame safety this weekend.
Jerry Jeudy - Progressing, but return date TBD Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Jeudy is making progress in his recovery from a right high-ankle sprain, but a firm target date for his return hasn't been establishe...
Impact Fangio previously said Oct. 6 that Jeudy was eyeing a return at the front end of a 6-8 week timeline for the injury he suffered in the Broncos' Sept. 12 season-opening win over the Giants. The coach's comments Monday don't seem to suggest that Jeudy's potential timeline has changed for the worse or the better, so fantasy managers should expect the wideout to remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. In Week 7, the Broncos will travel to Cleveland for a Thursday night game, so it could make sense for the team to wait until a Week 8 matchup with Washington to bring Jeudy back, granting him extra time to get comfortable in practice.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 Power Rankings Roundup, Week 5: Where the Broncos stand after falling to the Steelers Take a look at where the experts think the Broncos stand as they head into Week 6.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Mile High Morning: Graham Glasgow discusses atrial fibrillation experience from 2021 season opener “It’s been hard to get into a rhythm so far," Glasgow said. "I’m just looking to come back this week and have an actual two weeks of practic...
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Kareem Jackson - Records seven tackles Jackson made seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Jackson's seven tackles were the second-highest total of any Broncos defender Sunday. With this performance, the veteran safety has now racked up 28 tackles so far in the 2021 campaign, leading all Broncos in that category. Fantasy managers should consider Jackson a solid option going forward, as the Broncos are set to host the Raiders in a Week 6 divisional showdown.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Simmons - Racks up eight tackles Simmons made eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Both Simmons and linebacker Alexander Johnson paced the team in tackles Sunday. The veteran safety's eight tackles tied his season-high set in Week 4 and brings his total to 25 tackles on the season thus far. If Simmons can continue to accumulate tackles, fantasy managers should consider him a solid fantasy option going forward. In Week 6, the Broncos will play host to the Raiders.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Johnson - Records eight tackles Sunday Johnson posted eight tackles (six solo), a pass breakup and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact For the second straight week, Johnson racked up eight tackles in a loss. The veteran linebacker was tied for the most tackles in the contest with safety Justin Simmons. Fantasy managers should consider Johnson a viable fantasy option going forward as he continues to rack up tackles consistently. Next up for Johnson and the Denver defense is a divisional showdown against the Raiders in Week 6.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon McManus - Remains perfect in loss McManus connected on both of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact McManus made field goals from 29 and 39 yards Sunday. With this performance, the veteran kicker continues his perfect streak in the 2021 campaign. Up next, the Broncos host a Raiders team giving up an average of 24 points per game to start the season. McManus will look to keep his perfect streak going in Week 6.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diontae Spencer - Held catchless in loss Spencer failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Spencer played on just two of the Broncos' 60 offensive snaps Sunday. In a game where Denver trailed Pittsburgh for most of the contest, Spencer's lack of usage was somewhat surprising. The 29-year-old wideout currently is the No. 4 wide receiver on the Broncos' depth chart after KJ Hamler suffered a season-ending torn ACL and while Jerry Jeudy remains sidelined with an ankle injury. With the latter making his return to the field in the near future, Spencer should be ignored for fantasy purposes.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David Moore - Catchless in loss Moore failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact In his second game as a Bronco after being signed off the Raider's practice squad on Sept. 27, Moore played on just four of the team's 60 offensive snaps. The veteran wideout's seven percent snap percentage was down from the 31 percent of offensive snaps he played in his Week 4 debut against the Ravens. With fellow receiver Jerry Jeudy set to make his return from an ankle injury in the coming weeks, Moore will remain well off the fantasy radar going forward.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos assemble care packages for domestic violence survivors Broncos players assembled self-care packages that will be distributed to survivors of domestic violence in the community.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Photos: Broncos players write notes, assemble care packages for survivors of domestic violence In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Broncos players wrote notes to and assembled 200 care packages for survivors of domesti...
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Noah Fant - Catches three passes in loss Fant secured three of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Fant played on 97 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps, marking a season high for the veteran tight end. With so many injuries to Denver's pass catchers, Fant has seen his playing time increase week over week. The 23-year-old didn't see his first target in Sunday's game until the fourth quarter despite the Broncos trailing the Steelers for most of the contest. It was an unusual day in the office for Fant, as game flow seemed to favor him being more involved in the passing game. Nonetheless, the 6-foot-4, 249-pounder will look to get back on track in a Week 6 matchup against the Raiders.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL odds Week 5: Betting results, closing lines for every game
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Next-Day Notebook: How the Denver secondary's production can match the unit's talent Plus, Head Coach Vic Fangio discusses the end-of-game scenario, Tim Patrick's play and Noah Fant's involvement.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Coach Gruden recaps the Week 5 loss and discusses the upcoming matchup with Denver Head Coach Jon Gruden recaps the loss to the Bears, discusses the changes on the offensive line and more.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Slow starts, goal line glitches, 3rd down woes haunt Broncos
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Ronald Darby - Looking to make return in Week 6 Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that he hopes Darby (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 6, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Fangio said Darby was activated off injured reserve Saturday because there were questions about if Pat Surtain would be available. With Surtain playing, Fangio elected to give Darby another week to get his conditioning back before throwing him into game action. The seven-year veteran played 59 defensive snaps and recorded six tackles and one pass deflection in Week 1 and will likely garner a similar workload when he returns to action.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Ford - May miss multiple weeks Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Ford suffered a leg injury Sunday that may keep him out for a couple weeks, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Ford has appeared in all five games and registered three tackles during his first season with Denver. The 26-year-old has mostly played special teams for the Broncos this year, so his absence shouldn't have an affect on their defensive rotations.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
#DENvsPIT: ILB Alexander Johnson ILB Alexander Johnson discusses his fumble recovery vs. Pittsburgh, what the defense can improve upon moving forward and more.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
#DENvsPIT: G Graham Glasgow G Graham Glascow discusses his return after dealing with injuries, the offensive line's performance vs. Pittsburgh and more.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Fangio: 'We had some opportunities; we just didn't make the plays' Head Coach Vic Fangio reviews the game vs. Pittsburgh, gives an injury update and more.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
PHOTOS: Karl's top pics - Steelers vs. Broncos Take a look at Karl's best photos from the Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The Steelers beat the Broncos 27-19
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • STEELERS.COM
Broncos launch new PLAY 60 initiative Miles for Miles, a walk week hosted by Miles the mascot “We are excited to launch Miles for Miles — a brand new Broncos PLAY 60 initiative encouraging kids to be active and get their steps in,” Br...
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
