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Michael Bandy Michael Bandy Elevated for Sunday Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:49 PM The Broncos elevated Bandy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Analysis: Bandy played in four regular-season games for 16 offensive snaps, totalling four receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown on four targets. Bandy will join fellow wide receiver Elijah Moore as a depth option at receiver, elevated as a precaution for a scenario where Troy Franklin (hamstring) cannot suit up for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Elijah Moore Elijah Moore Elevated for Sunday Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:02 PM The Broncos elevated Moore from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Analysis: Moore will receive his first elevation as a Bronco and Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots will be his first game since the Bills' Week 12 loss to the Texans. The wide receiver will serve as a depth option if Troy Franklin (hamstring) cannot play. If Franklin is ruled out, Moore will operate as the No. 5 receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.
Bo Nix Bo Nix Moved to injured reserve Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:32 PM The Broncos placed Nix (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Analysis: Nix was already ruled out for the rest of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his ankle during the Broncos' 33-30 overtime win over the Bills during the AFC divisional round. His move to injured reserve is a procedural one, given that it opens a space on the Broncos' roster for center Luke Wattenberg (shoulder), who was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Jarrett Stidham will start at quarterback for the Broncos against the Patriots during Sunday's AFC Championship Game while Sam Ehlinger serves as the backup.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Cleared for Sunday's game Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:44 PM Bryant (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Analysis: Bryant, who sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, logged a limited practice Wednesday, but following full sessions Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared to face New England. Meanwhile, fellow WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been deemed questionable after three straight limited practices, and if Franklin is limited or out Sunday, Bryant and Marvin Mims would stand to pick up added snaps alongside Courtland Sutton.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Questionable to face New England Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:38 PM Franklin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Analysis: Franklin, who was limited to 13 snaps in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but his status for the AFC Championship Game won't be confirmed until the Broncos' inactives are posted ahead of the team's 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Franklin ends up limited or out this weekend, added WR snaps alongside Courtland Sutton would be available for Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.
Lucas Krull Lucas Krull Won't play Sunday Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:34 PM Krull (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Analysis: Krull has been on injured reserve since breaking his foot back in October, and the reserve tight end will have to miss yet another pivotal game. The 27-year-old was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but the space demanded by the active roster and the reserve player's relatively low-priority role are likely what kept him from being activated for Sunday's contest.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Won't play Sunday Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:31 PM Dobbins (foot) won't play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Analysis: Dobbins, who last saw game action in Week 10 when he sustained a foot injury that required surgery, has been able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but he's not quite ready to return to action. In his continued absence, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will handle the Broncos' RB duties this weekend. Dobbins' next chance to suit up would occur in the event that Denver advances to Super Bowl LX, which will take place Feb. 8.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Another limited session Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:40 PM Dobbins (foot) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Since Denver designated Dobbins to return from injured reserve Monday, he's put together back-to-back capped sessions as he seeks his first game action since Week 10, when he sustained a foot injury that required surgery. Friday's practice report will be telling for his odds to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, especially if he's listed as questionable. If that occurs, the Broncos would need to activate him from IR by Saturday afternoon in order for him to have a chance to rejoin RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie in the backfield this weekend.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Full practice Thursday Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:34 PM Bryant (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Bryant sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills, but he followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, displaying considerable progress through the protocol for head injuries in the process. Having said that, he must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be eligible to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Stays limited Thursday Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:28 PM Franklin (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Franklin maintained his activity level from Wednesday, while fellow WR Pat Bryant (concussion) upgraded from limited to full. Both players made early departures from this past Saturday's divisional-round win against the Bills, but Franklin himself has just one more chance to prove his health before Denver potentially tags him with a designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Patriots.
Lucas Krull Lucas Krull Could return Sunday Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:21 PM Krull (foot) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Krull has been on Denver's injured reserve list since breaking his foot during practice back in October, but it looks like there's a solid chance he will suit up for the AFC Championship versus the Patriots. With that said, there probably won't be a clear path to a significant snap share for Krull as long as Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins all remain available.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Logs limited practice Wednesday Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 5:39 PM Bryant (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Bryant left this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but he's clearly made progress through the protocol for head injuries to be able to handle some on-field work Wednesday. Even if he progresses to a full session by Friday, though, he may enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Ultimately, Bryant will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play in that contest.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Limited Wednesday Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 5:33 PM Franklin (hamstring) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Both Franklin and fellow WR Pat Bryant (concussion) made early departures from this past Saturday's divisional-round win against the Bills, but both players were able to handle some drills to begin prep for the AFC Championship Game. Franklin will have two more chances to prove the health of his hamstring this week before the Broncos potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Patriots.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Officially limited Wednesday Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 5:28 PM Dobbins (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: The Broncos designated Dobbins to return from injured reserve Monday, and now that he's back on the practice field, he at least has a chance to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Perhaps Super Bowl LX is a more realistic opportunity for Dobbins to suit up again, assuming the Broncos win this weekend, but his status will continue to be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to to return for the first contest. Currently, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie are the healthy backfield options for Denver.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Has practice window opened Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 5:28 PM The Broncos designated Dobbins (foot) to return from injured reserve Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports. Analysis: Dobbins suffered a foot injury Week 10 against the Raiders that required surgery and a stint on IR, from which he missed the final seven games of the regular season and also Saturday's divisional-round win against the Bills. On Nov. 26, coach Sean Payton told Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post that Dobbins may be able to return later in the campaign, and now that his 21-day practice window has opened, he has a chance to return for either or both of the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots or Super Bowl LX if Denver advances that far. The team will submit its next practice report Wednesday, at which point his base line activity level will become known in advance of the first contest. If Dobbins isn't able to return this weekend, a combination of RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will continue to man the Broncos backfield.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Practice window to open Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 2:01 PM The Broncos are expected to designate Dobbins (foot) for return from IR in preparation for the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots on Sunday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports. Analysis: Dobbins may not officially take the practice field until Wednesday, but it appears the veteran running back has a legitimate chance to be cleared for a return to action in time for Sunday's playoff matchup. He was spotted working on a side field last Wednesday, which was his first on-field work of any kind since he suffered a left Lisfranc injury Week 10. Of course, Dobbins may have to prove he's capable of handling full practice reps before being cleared to return to the lineup. If Dobbins does manage to get back on the field in time to face New England, he'll rejoin RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie in a rushing attack that figures to be increasingly featured with Bo Nix (ankle) having suffered a season-ending injury in the divisional round, leaving Jarrett Stidham to start this weekend.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Tallies 80 all-purpose yards in win Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 9:22 PM McLaughlin rushed four times for 21 yards, failed to bring in his only target and ran back three kickoffs for 59 yards in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional-round win against the Bills on Saturday. Analysis: The reserve running back logged only two fewer carries than backfield mate RJ Harvey while also providing a 27-yard kickoff return among his three runbacks. McLaughlin is likely ticketed for single-digit carries and a special-teams role again in an upcoming AFC Championship Game clash versus either the Texans or Patriots, although it's possible the ground attack as a whole is relied on more with Jarrett Stidham taking over at quarterback for Bo Nix, who'll be sidelined until next season due to an ankle fracture he suffered in overtime.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey Lil'Jordan Humphrey Cashes in TD in postseason win Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 9:16 PM Humphrey brought in two of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional-round win over the Bills on Saturday. Analysis: The veteran journeyman delivered with a 29-yard scoring grab just before halftime, his first touchdown since Week 15 and only his second since the start of a regular season he opened with the Giants. Humphrey is likely set for another modest complementary role in the upcoming AFC Championship Game matchup against either the Texans or Patriots, but he'll operate with Jarrett Stidham as his quarterback following Bo Nix's postseason-ending ankle fracture Saturday.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Comes alive at key juncture in win Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 9:00 PM Sutton secured four of nine targets for 53 yards in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional-round win over the Bills on Saturday. Analysis: Sutton was held off the stat sheet for three-plus quarters, but he came alive on Denver's go-ahead fourth-quarter drive with catches of 11, 25 and six yards during the possession. Sutton added an 11-yard grab on the first drive of overtime before also drawing a key 17-yard pass-interference penalty on what would turn out to be the Broncos' game-winning drive. However, Sutton will now have to build quick chemistry with veteran backup Jarrett Stidham, who lines up to draw the start in an AFC Championship Game matchup against either the Texans or Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 25 due to Bo Nix having suffered a fractured ankle Saturday that will prevent the second-year signal-caller from playing again in the postseason.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Critical TD grab in playoff win Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 8:53 PM Mims secured all eight targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional-round win over the Bills on Saturday. He also returned two kickoffs for 50 yards. Analysis: Mims led the Broncos in receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon, while his impressive 26-yard over-the-shoulder touchdown grab with just under a minute remaining in regulation erased a 27-23 deficit. The third-year pro appeared to have injured his lower back on that play and remained down for a brief time afterward, but he was back on the field in overtime and drew a key 30-yard pass-interference penalty on Tre'Davious White that set up Wil Lutz's game-winning field goal. Mims figures to once again fill a key role in an AFC Championship Game matchup against either the Texans or Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 25, but he'll be catching passes from Jarrett Stidham after Bo Nix suffered a postseason-ending fractured ankle on the second-to-last play Saturday.