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Trent Sherfield Trent Sherfield Banged up in Houston Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 8:20 PM Sherfield suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Analysis: Sherfield exited the contest in the second half due to the injury, and he was originally deemed to be questionable to return. The exact nature of the wide receiver's injury is currently unclear, and he'll likely undergo additional testing in the near future.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Does little with big target volume Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:50 PM Franklin caught four of 10 targets for 27 yards and lost four rushing yards on two carries in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans. He added a two-point conversion. Analysis: The second-year wideout was Bo Nix's top option on the day in terms of targets, but Franklin had trouble getting open against a stingy Houston secondary. It's the second time in the last three weeks Franklin's gotten double-digit looks from his college teammate Nix, and on the season he's put together a 37-385-4 line on 64 targets, making him more of a 1B alongside Courtland Sutton than the Broncos' No. 2 receiver. Franklin should find more room to operate in Week 10 against the Raiders.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Hauls in TD in Houston Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:40 PM Sutton caught just one of six targets for a 30-yard touchdown in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans. Analysis: The Texans' secondary did a good job of blanketing Sutton most of the afternoon, but he was able to beat Derek Stingley down the sideline for a TD late in the second quarter. Sutton snapped a four-game scoring drought with the catch, but it's the third time in nine contests he's been held to only one grab, leaving him with a 38-566-4 line on 62 targets for the season. The veteran wideout should be much more productive against a more vulnerable defense in a Week 10 home tilt against the Raiders.
RJ Harvey RJ Harvey Hits paydirt again Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:33 PM Harvey gained five rushing yards on two carries and caught all five of his targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans. Analysis: The rookie actually led the Broncos in catches and receiving yards, setting new personal bests in those categories and capping his day with a 27-yard TD from Bo Nix early in the fourth quarter. Harvey has emerged as a big-play threat in Sean Payton's offense, getting into the end zone in three straight games and scoring five touchdowns in total -- two on the ground and three through the air -- despite seeing only 20 touches during that stretch. Harvey will look to keep making an impact as the No. 2 RB behind J.K. Dobbins in Week 10 against the Raiders.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Leading rusher in win Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:28 PM Dobbins carried the ball 15 times for 61 yards and caught his only target for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans. Analysis: The veteran back led the Broncos in rushing on the afternoon, but he once again saw rookie RJ Harvey deliver a big play, this time a 27-yard TD reception from Bo Nix early in the fourth quarter that sparked a comeback. Dobbins has gone four straight games without a score of his own, putting a cap on his fantasy value, but he's still produced 695 rushing yards and four touchdowns through his first nine games with Denver. Dobbins should be busy again in Week 10 against the Raiders.
Bo Nix Bo Nix More comeback magic in Week 9 Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 4:25 PM Nix completed 18 of 37 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans. He added 36 rushing yards on three carries. Analysis: The Broncos didn't score their first points until late in the second quarter against a tough Houston defense, on Nix's 30-yard toss to Courtland Sutton, and they trailed 15-7 heading into the fourth, but the second-year QB found a way to get it done in the clutch yet again. After finding RJ Harvey for a 27-yard TD early in the final frame and adding a two-point conversion to Troy Franklin, Nix set up the game-winning field goal with his legs on runs of 25 and nine yards in the final minute of the game. Nix will take a 17:6 TD:INT through nine starts into a Week 10 clash with the Raiders.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Won't play against Houston Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:55 AM McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans. Analysis: McLaughlin will be a healthy scratch for the eighth time in nine games as the Broncos go with three active running backs in J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie. McLaughlin's next opportunity to see the field is Thursday against the Raiders.
Michael Bandy Michael Bandy Elevated for Week 9 Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 8:15 PM Bandy was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Analysis: With Marvin Mims (concussion) being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bandy has been elevated to the active roster for his first regular-season game as a Bronco. The wide receiver finished the preseason with six catches for 59 yards while logging 13 yards on two punt returns. Bandy will likely operate in a reserve capacity as the second punt returner behind Riley Moss. He will also be the fifth wide receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Trent Sherfield.
Marcedes Lewis Marcedes Lewis Elevated for Week 9 Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 8:06 PM Lewis was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Analysis: The 41-year-old veteran was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Texans. Injuries to Lucas Krull (foot) and Nate Adkins (knee) will render them unable to compete Sunday, so the Broncos will turn to Lewis to provide offensive and special teams value behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.
Nate Adkins Nate Adkins Won't play vs. Houston Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 6:07 PM Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans. Analysis: Adkins was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. With Lucas Krull (foot) on injured reserve and Adkins sidelined for Week 9, Adam Trautman will see an elevated role on offense as the TE2 behind Evan Engram, and the Broncos could elevate Caleb Lohner or Marcedes Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's road game.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Ruled out for Sunday Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 4:20 PM Mims (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans. Analysis: With Mims unable to gain clearance to play this week, the wideout will target a potential return to action Thursday against the Raiders. In his absence Sunday, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant will lead Denver's Week 9 WR corps, with Trent Sherfield also available to mix in.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Doesn't practice Thursday Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 3:44 PM Mims (concussion) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports. Analysis: Mims will need to return to practice Friday to have any chance of clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Texans. If Mims sits out against Houston, Riley Moss could take over as Denver's punt returner, while more snaps would be available for Pat Bryant and Trent Sherfield at wide receiver behind Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin.
Nate Adkins Nate Adkins No practice to begin week Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 7:19 PM Adkins (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Analysis: Adkins suffered the knee injury in Sunday's win over the Cowboys and did not return. His status for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Texans is likely in doubt, though he'll still have two days to increase his practice activity.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Not practicing Wednesday Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:13 PM Mims (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Analysis: Per Tomasson, Mims, who is in concussion protocol in the wake of this past Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys, was able to work on a side field Wednesday. The wideout thus has two more chances to practice fully before Denver's Week 9 injury designations are posted. Through eight games thus far, Mims has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option, recording a 22/234/1 receiving line on 32 targets in that span.
Lucas Krull Lucas Krull Undergoes surgery on foot Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 4:16 PM Krull underwent surgery to repair the the fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot Monday and is expected to be out for eight weeks, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Analysis: Krull broke his left foot in early October, which prompted his placement on injured reserve. The eight-week timeline puts the 27-year-old tight end on pace to return by the end of the regular season or for the start of the postseason, should the Broncos qualify. With Krull on IR and Nate Adkins sustaining a knee injury during Denver's Week 8 win over Dallas, Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only healthy tight ends on the Broncos' active roster.
Adam Trautman Adam Trautman No targets in third straight game Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 11:22 AM Trautman wasn't targeted while playing 40 of the Broncos' 63 snaps on offense Sunday in a 44-24 win over the Cowboys. Analysis: With fellow tight end Nate Adkins (knee) making an early exit from the Week 8 contest, Trautman ended up matching his highest snap share of the season (63 percent). Despite the increased playing time, however, Trautman went without a target for the third game in a row, as Denver continued to utilize Evan Engram as its top pass-catching tight end. Even if he continues to play more than half of Denver's snaps if Adkins is sidelined for a Week 9 matchup with the Texans, Trautman will continue to be deployed primarily as a blocker.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Finds end zone in win Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 10:29 AM Bryant caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Bryant's trip to the end zone was his first touchdown of his career, and he also earned four targets for the second straight week. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps Sunday, behind both Courtland Sutton (53) and Troy Franklin (40). Bryant has now played over 50 percent of snaps for the past four contests after failing to reach that mark in the first four weeks of the season. With fellow receiver Marvin Mims suffering a concussion late in the win over Dallas, it's possible Bryant will see his snap share continue to climb if Mims is forced to miss time. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to take another step forward when the Broncos visit the Texans in Week 9.
RJ Harvey RJ Harvey Scores three times in Week 8 win Mon, Oct 27, 2025, 8:32 AM Harvey carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys, and he hauled in his only target for a five-yard touchdown. Analysis: Harvey scored on the ground via 40- and 1-yard carries, the first two rushing touchdowns of his NFL career, while adding a third receiving score to his season totals. Meanwhile, top running back J.K. Dobbins rushed for 111 yards on 15 carries and caught both of his targets for 10 yards. While Dobbins remains the lead backfield option for Denver, continued impressive performances on Harvey's part could allow his usage to steadily grow as the 2025 campaign continues. The rookie second-round pick will work to keep up his momentum Week 9 on the road versus Houston.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Leading receiver with two TDs Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 9:38 PM Franklin had six receptions on eight targets for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Franklin matched his previous season highs in receptions (eight) and yards (89) set back in Week 2, but he usurped that fantasy score by hitting pay dirt twice in Week 8. The second-year wideout finished below 20 receiving yards in three out of the five contests in between his standout performances, highlighting his volatility as a fantasy asset on a week-to-week basis. Managers should be wary of Franklin's downside before starting him ahead of more-proven options in a tough matchup against the Texans next Sunday.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Modest line as youngsters shine Sun, Oct 26, 2025, 9:31 PM Sutton finished with four receptions on six targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Sutton took a back seat to Denver's younger receiving options Sunday, watching Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant and RJ Harvey collect all of Bo Nix's touchdown passes in the blowout win. The veteran starter still produced adequate receiving totals despite failing to reach the end zone, duplicating the 67.0 yards/game average he posted over his previous seven appearances. Fantasy managers are hoping Sutton can return to the end zone against the Texans in Week 9 after scoring all three of his touchdowns in Denver's first four games of the season.