TIM PATRICK NEWS

Activated from COVID list Patrick (illness) has been activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact The same applies to Jerry Jeudy (illness), who also came of the list Wednesday, which sets the stage for the two players to return to action for Saturday's game against Kansas City, bolstering a wideout corps that was headed by Courtland Sutton in Week 17. With Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) on IR, the trio are in line to catch passes in Denver's season finale from QB Drew Lock, who's expected play through a shoulder issue this weekend.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Week 17 Head coach Vic Fangio said that Patrick (illness) and none of the other Denver players who were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list since Tuesday will be available for Sunday's gam...

Impact Among the 14 players currently on the COVID-19 list, Fangio is leaving the door open for only linebacker Andre Mintze and defensive lineman Mike Purcell -- who were deactivated Monday -- to return this weekend. Patrick is among the 12 other Denver players who will sit out Week 17 due to virus-related protocols, along with fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy. With Patrick and Jeudy sidelined and Courtland Sutton (illness) listed as questionable but at risk of sitting out Sunday, Denver could be down to Kendall Hinton, Diontae Spencer and practice-squad call-ups Travis Fulgham and Seth Williams as its options at receiver this weekend.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AFC West rivals Chargers, Broncos face must-win situations

Two weeks ago the Los Angeles Chargers were feeling pretty secure about getting to the postseason for the first time since 2018

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lock preparing for another start with Bridgewater still out

The Denver Broncos are preparing for quarterback Drew Lock to make his second straight start in place of Teddy Bridgewater

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID list, likely out Patrick (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and isn't expected to play this Sunday against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website repor...

Impact Assuming Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy make it through the week healthy, the Broncos have Diontae Spencer and Kendall Hinton as options for the No. 3 receiver role. The possibility also exists that Denver hands more playing time to talented backup tight end Albert Okwuegbunam behind starter Noah Fant. Patrick might technically have a shot to return by Sunday, but Broncos head coach Vic Fangio doesn't expect that to happen.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line to land on COVID list Denver is expected to place Patrick on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Once Patrick is officially placed on the list, he'll need to either be deemed asymptomatic of the virus or turn in two consecutive negative tests 24 hours apart in order to make himself available for Sunday's game against the Chargers. If Patrick isn't cleared to play this weekend, Kendall Hinton would likely replace him as the No. 3 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't produce with four targets Patrick caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Patrick had a rough game, much like most of the Denver pass catchers in the contest. With Drew Lock under center, the team struggled to move the ball through the air and on the ground. What's promising is that Patrick was on the field for 88 percent of the team's offensive snaps. The veteran wideout's usage has been a pleasant surprise in 2021, but it has not translated to consistent fantasy production. Regardless of who is starting at quarterback, Patrick will be hard to trust when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 17.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Omicron looms ominously over NFL's playoff races

The playoff races in the AFC and NFC could come down to little-known fill-ins as more and more stars and starters wind up sidelined by injuries and COVID-19 infections

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders host Broncos in matchup of AFC playoff hopefuls

The Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders head into their second meeting of the season in similar position

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds end zone in loss Patrick caught three of four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Patrick's 25-yard touchdown grab on a pass from Drew Lock was the Broncos' only trip to the end zone against the Bengals. With the score, the veteran wideout now has five touchdowns on the season. The Broncos passing game has struggled throughout the year, but Patrick's usage is encouraging. He has seen five targets in his last three games, and in Week 15, played on 94 percent of Denver's offensive snaps. With that said, there's a strong chance that the Broncos' struggles through the air will continue with Lock likely under center for a Week 16 matchup against the Raiders. Patrick will be difficult to trust in a pivotal week for fantasy.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals grind out a win, but road to playoffs will be rocky

The Cincinnati Bengals won ugly on Sunday, but style points aren’t important in December

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater out of hospital but unlikely to play next week

The Denver Broncos’ playoff hopes are likely going to rest in Drew Lock’s hands, at least for a week

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater injured in Bengals' 15-10 victory over Broncos

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 15-10 Sunday in a showdown of teams fighting to stay in the logjammed AFC playoff chase

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Patrick powers through Bengals DB for 25-yard TD catch Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick powers through Cincinnati Bengals DB for a 25-yard touchdown catch.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM

Two grabs in win Patrick secured two of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Lions.

Impact Patrick has done little over the past four games in the Broncos underwhelming passing attack, averaging two catches and roughly 17 yards in that stretch. It will be very difficult to rely on him in the fantasy playoffs, even in deep leagues, as the Broncos' passing offense continues to underwhelm. Patrick and the Broncos get a matchup against the Bengals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demaryius Thomas remembered by players for generous nature

Denver Broncos players will wear a decal on their helmets Sunday against Detroit to honor Demaryius Thomas

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in loss Patrick caught one of five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Patrick struggled to get anything going against the Chiefs, which is not surprising as the No. 3 wideout in a below average passing offense. He did, however, play the second most offensive snaps of any Denver wide receiver. Patrick's 67 snaps were just one behind Courtland Sutton, but 11 snaps ahead of Jerry Jeudy. Even with his high snap percentage, the 6-foot-4, 212-pounder is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes barring an injury to either Sutton or Jeudy. Patrick and the Broncos offense will face the Lions in Week 14.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos back in last place after another meltdown vs Chiefs

The Denver Broncos still haven't figured out how to play an all-around good game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does little against Chargers Patrick caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Chargers.

Impact None of the Broncos' big three wideouts reached 30 receiving yards in the game, as Denver's defense and running backs carried the day. Patrick has managed only five grabs for 40 yards over the last two games, a downturn he'll look to break out of in Week 13 against Kansas City.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Surtain's pair of picks leads Broncos past Chargers 28-13

Rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II had a pair of interceptions to lead the Denver Broncos past the Los Angeles Chargers 28-13

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staley eager to see his mentor and his star pupil in Denver

Chargers coach Brandon Staley says he wouldn't be in the position he is today were it not for two men he's eager to catch up with this weekend in Denver

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos a magnet for vet QB in '22 but bidders bring baggage

The Denver Broncos are looking like a nice landing spot for a veteran quarterback in 2022 with GM George Payton's many moves producing draft picks, cap space and a roster that make...

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos get head start on '22 with deals for 2 wideouts

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton has gotten a jump-start on 2022 by signing two of his veteran wide receivers to contract extensions

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets extension from Denver Patrick and the Broncos agreed Friday on a three-year, $30 million contract extension, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact The deal includes $18.5 million guaranteed and is a nice early birthday present for Patrick, who turns 28 next week and hadn't previously had much financial security since entering the NFL in 2017 as a undrafted free agent out of Utah. He played his way on to Denver's Week 1 roster in 2018 and has emerged as a key cog in the team's pass-catching group over the past three-plus seasons. Patrick has appeared in all 10 of Denver's games thus far in 2021, producing 37 receptions for 523 yards and four touchdowns on 53 targets.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Broncos WR Tim Patrick agrees to $30M extension

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that wide receiver Tim Patrick and the Denver Broncos have agreed to a three-year extension worth $30 million...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS