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Nate Adkins Nate Adkins Posts one catch, TD in Week 11
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:32 AM
Adkins secured his lone target for a 12-yard touchdown in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Adkins started Denver's avalanche of scoring Sunday, catching his second touchdown of the season early in the first quarter against Atlanta. The 25-year-old tight end has recorded just six receptions for 34 yards and two scores over the course of the first 11 games of the 2024 campaign. Adkins' role as the No. 2 tight end in Denver's passing offense has predictably not resulted in much production this season. He should remain off the fantasy radar in a Week 12 matchup with the Raiders. |
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Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Scores touchdown in win
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:21 AM
Mims caught both of his targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons. He added three carries for four yards.
Analysis: Though Mims played just 14 of the Broncos' 62 offensive snaps Sunday, the second-year wideout was able to make the most of his opportunities against the Falcons. The 22-year-old scored his first touchdown of the 2024 campaign on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix in the waning moments of the first half. With Mims seeing 12 touches over the past three weeks, his increased usage in Denver's offense is worth monitoring. With that said, the Oklahoma product remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the Broncos head into a Week 12 matchup against the Raiders. |
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Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Finds end zone in Week 11
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 10:04 AM
Franklin caught both of his targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Franklin's touchdown against Atlanta was his second of the season, as the rookie wideout continues to play in a rotational role in the Broncos' passing offense. The Oregon product played 44 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday, and he's played over 50 percent of snaps in just one of his 10 games this season. Though Franklin's development thus far has been a positive sign for his future NFL success, his limited usage makes him unreliable for fantasy purposes. The Broncos head to Las Vegas for a matchup with the Raiders in Week 12. |
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Lil'Jordan Humphrey Lil'Jordan Humphrey Hits pay dirt in win
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 9:52 AM
Humphrey caught all four of his targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Humphrey's trip to the end zone was his first of the season, while his 52 receiving yards accounted for his highest total of the 2024 campaign. The veteran wideout's playing time, however, dipped in Week 11, earning a 44 percent offensive snap share after playing 59 percent of snaps in Week 10. Though Denver's offense is seemingly finding its way as the season progresses, Humphrey remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes based on his inconsistent usage. Nonetheless, the 26-year-old will look to build upon this performance when the Broncos visit the Raiders in Week 12. |
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Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Minimal involvement against Atlanta
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 9:36 AM
McLaughlin rushed four times for 16 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: McLaughlin assumed the role of the Broncos clear-cut No. 3 running back, as Javonte Williams and rookie Audric Estime both handled more playing time and carries in the contest. The second-year running back played just nine of Denver's 62 offensive snaps, while Williams and Estime played 32 and 14 snaps, respectively. With head coach Sean Payton repeatedly hinting at an increased workload for Estime as the season progresses, McLaughlin will likely continue to be the odd man out in the Broncos' backfield rotation. The 24-year-old should not be in consideration for fantasy lineups heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Raiders. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Platoons with Williams in Week 11
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:09 PM
Estime rushed six times for 66 yards while catching all three of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Estime got three fewer carries than Javonte Williams after notching 14 carries to Williams' one in Week 10 against the Chiefs. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame hadn't been targeted in any of his previous six NFL appearances, so it was encouraging to see Estime get involved in the passing game. A timeshare between Williams and Estime is likely to unfold moving forward, though Williams may still be in line for a slight edge in playing time against the Raiders in Week 12. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Posts 66 yards in win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:08 PM
Vele caught four of five targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Vele finished 12 receiving yards shy of Courtland Sutton's team-high total, though neither of them caught any of Bo Nix's four touchdown passes. This was the second-highest receiving yardage total of Vele's career, but the rookie has fallen short of 40 yards in five of seven career NFL appearances. Vele will turn 27 on Dec. 12, which likely contributed to his slide to the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he has proven NFL-ready while carving out a meaningful role heading into a Week 12 road game in Vegas. |
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Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Leading receiver in lopsided win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:07 PM
Sutton caught seven of eight targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Sutton led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards but wasn't on the receiving end of any of Bo Nix's four touchdown passes. Since being held without a catch by the Saints in Week 7, Sutton has bounced back by posting at least six catches and 70 yards in each of his last four games. With Nix surging under center, Denver's top wide receiver has turned into a reliable fantasy option ahead of a Week 12 road game against the Raiders. |
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Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Bounces back with 87 yards, TD
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:06 PM
Williams rushed nine times for 59 yards and a touchdown while catching four of five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: After getting out-touched 14-3 by Audric Estime in the Week 10 loss to Kansas City, Williams reclaimed the lead role in Denver's backfield, though Estime still stayed involved with 75 scrimmage yards on nine touches. Williams got off to a slow start this season, but he has found his groove in recent weeks, with 80-plus scrimmage yards in five of the last eight games. He'll have a nice opportunity to keep rolling in Week 12 against the 2-8 Raiders. |
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Bo Nix Bo Nix Throws four TDs in career-best game
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 6:59 PM
Nix completed 28 of 33 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Nix set new single-game career highs in passing yards and touchdown passes as well as in completion percentage (85 percent) and passer rating (145). He threw a touchdown pass in each quarter, with a 12-yarder to Nate Adkins in the first, a 12-yarder to Marvin Mims in the second, a seven-yarder to Troy Franklin in the third and a 41-yarder to Lil'Jordan Humphrey in the fourth. Nix's four touchdown passes brought his season total up to 14, which tied the Broncos franchise rookie record set by Marlin Briscoe in 1968. The rookie first-round pick will look to take sole possession of that record during the Broncos' Week 12 trip to Vegas. |
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Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Won't be activated Week 11
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:34 PM
Reynolds (hand) won't play Sunday against the Falcons, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Reynolds won't be activated from injured reserve for Denver's Week 11 home game against the Falcons, but he was a full participant in practice all week after having his 21-day window to return opened Wednesday. Given that context, it wouldn't be surprising to see the wide receiver return to action Week 12 against the Raiders, though Reynolds would first have to be added to the active roster with an official transaction before he can suit up for a game. |
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Michael Burton Michael Burton Signs to active roster
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 5:34 PM
The Broncos signed Burton to their active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Burton has appeared in all 10 of the Broncos games this season, recording two carries for minus-1 yards and five receptions for 40 yards across 275 total snaps (177 on offense and 98 on special teams). Expect the Rutgers product to serve as Denver's top fullback again in Week 11's matchup against the Falcons, contributing both on offense and special teams. |
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Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Returns to practice
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 4:54 PM
Reynolds (hand) returned to practice Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: The Broncos placed Reynolds on injured reserve Oct. 12 due to a fractured finger. He then suffered minor injuries in a shooting a week later, but that doesn't seem to have impacted his return timeline, with the Broncos designated him for an IR return when first eligible. There's now a 21-day window in which Reynolds -- who worked fully Wednesday -- can practice with the team without being placed on the active roster. It's possible he'll be activated before Sunday's game against the Falcons, in which case he'd be a threat to take snaps away from Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele. |
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Audric Estime Audric Estime Increased role on tap
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 5:20 PM
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Monday that he "was encouraged" with Estime's performance against the Chiefs and that the rookie will "continue to get more reps," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: After handling his largest workload of his rookie campaign, Estime seems to have earned a vote of confidence from Payton. It seems veteran Javonte Williams could continue to take a back seat to the 21-year-old after Williams handled just one carry against Kansas City. Though Estime has yet to be targeted in the passing game this season, his usage on the ground could result in solid fantasy production moving forward. Though fantasy managers may want to take a wait-and-see approach, the Notre Dame product could be in for a decent workload when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11. |
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Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Minimal production in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 4:53 PM
Franklin caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Franklin recorded just one catch for the third-straight contest, as the rookie has played snap percentages of 40 percent or less in that stretch. The 21-year-old has seen his usage diminish as quarterback Bo Nix has consistently spread the ball around in recent weeks. As Franklin's connection with Nix is already established from their time playing together at Oregon, the wideout should see his role improve in Denver's offense as he continues to develop in the NFL. However, barring injuries, Franklin should be difficult to trust going forward to see enough looks in the passing game to make him viable for fantasy purposes on a weekly basis. He'll look to get more involved in a Week 11 matchup against the Falcons. |
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Adam Trautman Adam Trautman Targeted once against Kansas City
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 4:40 PM
Trautman secured his lone target for 34 yards in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Trautman was targeted just once for the second straight week despite continuing to operate as Denver's No. 1 tight end. The veteran played 34 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps, while Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull were on the field for 21 and 12 snaps, respectively. As has been the case for the majority of the season, Trautman is not seeing enough consistent volume to be a viable fantasy option most weeks. The 27-year-old should continue to struggle to produce fantasy relevant numbers when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11. |
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Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Seven touches in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 4:23 PM
Mims caught all four of his targets for 13 yards and rushed three times for 17 yards in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Mims' targets, catches and 30 total yards offensive yards were all season highs for the second-year wide receiver. Despite playing just 13 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps in the contest, the 22-year-old handled seven total touches in the contest, the most of any Denver wideout. Unfortunately, Mims was unable to turn his opportunities into much fantasy relevant production. The speedster will look to take a step forward in a Week 11 matchup against the Falcons, but his limited snap share should keep him off the fantasy radar. |
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Lil'Jordan Humphrey Lil'Jordan Humphrey Two grabs in Week 10
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 1:14 PM
Humphrey secured two of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Humphrey played a solid 59 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday, but Denver's No. 3 receiver was unable to get much going against Kansas City. The 26-year-old has failed to record more at least 50 receiving yards in all but one game so far this season, making him an extremely unreliable option for fantasy purposes. Humphrey should remain off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Falcons. |
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Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Hits pay dirt against Chiefs
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 12:54 PM
Vele caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: After a quiet performance in Week 9, Vele had a nice bounce-back performance against Kansas City while scoring his first career touchdown. The rookie wideout's 35 offensive snaps were the most he's played in six games thus far, so it's possible the developing chemistry between him and quarterback Bo Nix could continue to lead to more playing time for Utah product. Vele will look to build off his solid performance when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11. |
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Javonte Williams Javonte Williams One carry in loss
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 12:47 PM
Williams rushed once for one yard and caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Williams had an extremely quiet Sunday against Kansas City, as the fourth-year running back took a clear back seat to rookie Audric Estime as a rusher. While Williams carried the ball only one time and played just 17 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps, Estime was relied upon heavily with 14 carries in the contest across his 26 snaps. It appears head coach Sean Payton's recent remarks about Estime taking on a bigger workload were more than just coach speak, so if he continues to pace the backfield in opportunities, Williams' days as a consistent fantasy contributor are likely in jeopardy. The 24-year-old will have his next opportunity to bounce back when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11. |
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