DENVER BRONCOS NEWS

Kendall Hinton - Active for Week 17 Hinton (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hinton suits up for the first time since Week 14, which was Denver's first matchup with the Chiefs. He's been second or even first option at wide receiver at times this season, but Hinton likely will be the No. 3 receiver Sunday with both Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) active. Freddie Swain is a healthy scratch after handling the No. 3 role last week.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Baron Browning - Unable to suit up Sunday Browning (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact After missing the first two practices to open Week 17 prep before logging a limited session Friday due to a back issue, Browning ultimately won't dress for Sunday's contest versus Kansas City. With six other Broncos' linebackers currently on injured reserve, Nik Bonitto, Alex Singleton, Josey Jewell and Jonathon Cooper are slated to start this weekend.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Jeudy - Active against Chiefs Jeudy (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Jeudy will play through the ankle injury again, facing a Chiefs defense he scored three touchdowns against three weeks ago. He's caught 13 passes for 193 yards in two games since, emerging as one of the few bright spots for Denver in the second half of the season.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Gregory - Done for season Gregory (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact That now makes 21 Broncos placed on injured reserve to start the season, easily the most in the NFL. The 29-year-old played in just six games this season, as Gregory also was placed on injured reserve earlier this year after undergoing surgery to trim his meniscus. He ends the 2022 season with just two sacks and 19 total sacks, hardly figures expected after he joined the franchise on a five-year, $70 million deal this offseason.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Anderson - Will miss second consecutive game Anderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Anderson was unable to practice in any capacity during the week and will miss his second consecutive game. Cameron Fleming will remain the starter at left tackle for the Broncos.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Jones - Questionable to play versus KC Jones (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Jones was sidelined for first the two practices of Week 17 with a knee injury, though it's unclear when or how this issue first arose. The 27-year-old nose tackle was able to increase his participation with a limited session Friday, so he'll still have a chance to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. Jones has recorded 34 tackles, two sacks and a career-high six passes defended over 15 games this season, and his potential absence would leave Eyioma Uwazurike to assume a bigger role behind presumptive starting nose tackle Mike Purcell.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baron Browning - Status up in air for Week 17 Browning (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Browning logged one tackle while playing his usual share of defensive snaps during last Sunday's loss to the Rams, though it appears he came away from the contest with a back injury. This issue then kept the 23-year-old linebacker sidelined during practice Wednesday and Thursday before he worked his way back in a limited fashion Friday. Browning has played around two-thirds of Denver's defensive snaps in each of the last six games, so his potential absence could leave both Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper to step into starting roles with Randy Gregory (knee) already ruled out versus Kansas City.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rosburg: Jeudy is my hero for sticking up for Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg called wide receiver Jerry Jeudy his hero for standing up for embattled quarterback Russell Wilson this week

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy Gregory - Ruled out for Week 17 Gregory (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Although Gregory had his one-game suspension reduced to a fine, he was unable to practice this week due to a knee injury. Jonathon Cooper will likely see increased playing time against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs to be without WR Hardman vs. Broncos after setback

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman experienced a setback in practice this week and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, leaving his status for th...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greg Dulcich - Lands on IR Dulcich (hamstring) has been placed on IR by the Broncos, Ben Swanson of the team's official site reports.

Impact With the Broncos eliminated from playoff contention, Dulcich's season is officially over. The 2022 third-rounder thus concludes his rookie campaign with 33 catches (on 55 targets) for 411 yards and two TDs in 10 games. Looking ahead to next year, Dulcich should lead Denver's tight end corps out of the gate in 2023, a context that will place the UCLA product firmly in the fantasy radar at his position.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jerry Jeudy - Questionable for Week 17 Jeudy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after logging limited practices this week.

Impact Jeudy's status thus is worth confirming, but fortunately for those inclined to use him in Week 17 fantasy lineups, the Broncos kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. For his part, interim head coach Jerry Rosburg noted Friday that he fully expects Jeudy to play. If so, the 2020 first-rounder would be a key passing target for QB Russell Wilson versus Kansas City alongside fellow wideout Courtland Sutton.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Courtland Sutton - No designation for Sunday Sutton (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Sutton picked up a hamstring injury Week 13 at Baltimore and sat out the next two games as a result. He was able to return this past Sunday at the Rams, hauling in five of seven targets for 64 yards on a 79 percent snap share. Fellow wide receivers Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and Kendall Hinton (hamstring) are questionable for Week 17 action, so if one or both sit out Sunday, Sutton could be in line for even more targets.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kendall Hinton - Questionable for Week 17 Hinton (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hinton's hoping to make his return following a two-game absence. Fellow wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) is also questionable while Courtland Sutton (hamstring) is trending toward playing. If all three suit up, Hinton will likely see limited volume in the No. 3 wide receiver role.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Dulcich - Won't play in Week 17 Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Dulcich failed to practice in any capacity this week. With the Broncos out of the playoff picture, it wouldn't be surprising if the rookie tight end failed to suit up for the Week 18 season finale against the Chargers as well. Dulcich also suffered a hamstring injury just before the season, which kept him out until Week 6. In his absence, Eric Saubert, Eric Tomlinson, Andrew Beck and possibly Albert Okwuegbunam will see snaps at tight end against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Dulcich - Still not practicing Dulcich (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Dulcich didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either, which suggests that he's trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Chiefs. If he ends up ruled out for the contest, Eric Saubert, Eric Tomlinson and possibly Albert Okwuegbunam would be in line to see added Week 17 snaps.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Curry, Henry, Kupp, Judge among most bet-on athletes of 2022

Saint Peter’s was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murchison 'grateful' for 2-sack Rams debut after Titans exit

Larrell Murchison had two sacks in his debut with the Los Angeles Rams last weekend

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evero passes on Broncos' interim job, has head coach desire

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero elected to pass on taking the interim head coaching job after his good friend Nathaniel Hackett was fired

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' Staley faces Rams, former boss McVay for 1st time

Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley faces former boss Sean McVay for the first time on Sunday when the Chargers host the Rams in the battle of SoFi Stadium co-tenants

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds: Joe Burrow MVP odds on move, could impact sportsbooks

Vegas gambling insider Patrick Everson dives into how Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's MVP odds moving throughout the season impacts sportsb...

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chiefs face Broncos as they try to keep pace atop AFC

The Chiefs will be trying to keep pace with Buffalo for the best record in the AFC when the West Division champs face Denver for the second time in three weeks on Sunday

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stable Chiefs face reeling Broncos in midst of playoff push

The Kansas City Chiefs have already clinched the AFC West for the seventh straight year and are tied with Buffalo for the best record in the conference

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS