DENVER BRONCOS NEWS

Wilson, Broncos beat Herbert, playoff-bound Chargers 31-28

Russell Wilson threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns and Justin Simmons forced two fumbles in the Denver Broncos' 31-28 win over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freddie Swain - Picks up hip injury Sunday Swain injured his hip during Sunday's 31-28 win versus the Chargers.

Impact Prior to his departure in the fourth quarter, Swain hauled in two of three targets for 54 yards and muffed a punt that was recovered by teammate Delarrin Turner-Yell. With the Broncos' season over, Swain will conclude it with four catches (on six targets) for 74 yards in four appearances between Miami and Denver.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DeShawn Williams - Hurts knee in Week 18 WIlliams suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Prior to his exit in the second half, Williams had yet to make a mark in the box score. As long as Williams is sidelined, Matt Henningsen and Elijah Garcia should experience some extra run along the Broncos defensive line.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rams, Cardinals, Texans could have head coaching vacancies

Sean McVay will weigh whether he wants to return to the Rams in 2023; the Cardinals and Texans may also be looking for new head coaches.

JANUARY 8, 2023

K'Waun Williams - Done with concussion Williams suffered a concussion in Sunday's game against the Chargers and will not return, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Williams will have to finish his season on the sidelines. In his absence, Essang Bassey will likely take on a bigger role in the Broncos' secondary.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

K'Waun Williams - Exits early Williams has left Sunday's game against the Chargers to be evaluated for a concussion.

Impact Williams will certainly miss the remainder of the contest if he suffered a concussion. In his absence, Essang Bassey will likely take on a larger role for the rest of the game.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Damarri Mathis - Unavailable Week 18 Mathis (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Mathis will now miss his first matchup of the 2022-23 campaign due to the concussion he suffered versus Kansas City in Week 17. Patrick Surtain, K'Waun Williams and Essang Bassey should serve as Denver's top three cornerback options in the regular-season finale.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Tomlinson - Ready to go Sunday Tomlinson (ankle) is active Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Tomlinson was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he'll take the field Sunday in the Broncos' regular-season finale. He'll likely fall behind Albert Okwuegbunam as the team's No. 3 option at tight end.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Saubert - Will play Sunday Saubert (knee) is active Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Saubert was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he'll take the field Sunday in the Broncos' regular-season finale. He'll likely fall behind Albert Okwuegbunam as the team's No. 2 option at tight end.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton spoke with Broncos about HC vacancy

FOX studio analyst Sean Payton said he has spoken with the Broncos before detailing what he's looking for in a possible return to coaching.

JANUARY 8, 2023

P.J. Locke - Not on injury report Locke (ankle) is not listed on the Broncos' injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

Impact Locke injured his ankle in Week 17, but it looks like the issue is not serious enough to keep him sidelined. Look for him to take on his usual role providing depth in the secondary assuming he avoids any setbacks.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Beck - Good to go Week 18 Beck (elbow) was a full participant during practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Impact Beck popped up with an elbow injury Wednesday, leaving him limited for the first two practices during Week 18 prep. However, the fourth-year pro is still set to play and retain his role as a core special-teamer and lead blocker in the running game.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Anderson - Remains out Week 18 Anderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Anderson will finish the 2022 regular season with three consecutive absences due to an ankle injury. In his stead, expect Cameron Fleming to once again start at left tackle during Sunday's regular-season finale.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Damarri Mathis - Questionable to play Week 18 Mathis (concussion) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Mathis sustained a concussion during the Week 17 loss to the Chiefs. The rookie cornerback then missed practice Wednesday before logging back-to-back limited sessions to close Week 18 prep, though it's unclear if he's officially cleared protocols ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. Should Mathis sit out, then Lamar Jackson could be in line for increased reps alongside top cornerbacks Patrick Surtain and K'Waun Williams against the Bolts.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 18: How to bet Chargers-Broncos

Here's all you need for the Chargers-Broncos game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and insight from Warren Sharp.

JANUARY 7, 2023

Jerry Jeudy - Cleared for Week 18 action Jeudy (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Jeudy gained clearance for the season finale after he put in a full practice Friday following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Though the Denver passing offense has mostly been an unproductive one in 2022, Jeudy has posted his best numbers in the season's final stanza. Over his last four appearances, Jeudy has been targeted no fewer than eight times on any occasion while stringing together a 28-304-3 receiving line.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Jones - Ruled out for Week 18 Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Jones will miss back-to-back games to end the 2022 campaign due to a knee injury. Mike Purcell (elbow) and Eyioma Uwazurike are candidates for increased roles in Jones' absence. Jones will end his first season in Denver with 34 tackles, six pass defenses and two sacks across 15 appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Tomlinson - Questionable for season finale Tomlinson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Tomlinson has been hindered in practice by an ankle injury. With Eric Saubert (knee) also questionable, the Broncos could be shorthanded at tight end behind Albert Okwuegbunam in the season finale.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Saubert - Questionable against Chargers Saubert (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact A knee injury has cut into Saubert's practice reps. Fellow tight end Eric Tomlinson (ankle) is also questionable, leaving Albert Okwuegbunam as the clear No. 1 tight end for Denver in the season finale.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Hinton - Won't play in Week 18 Hinton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hinton will finish the season with his third absence in four games. The 25-year-old wide receiver will have plenty of time to heal up in the offseason after totaling 24 catches for 311 yards on 33 targets across 12 games in his third pro campaign.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE