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Lucas Krull Lucas Krull Three grabs against Cleveland Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:44 AM Krull caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Analysis: Krull paced all Denver tight ends in targets, receptions and yards Monday, though he played fewer offensive snaps (22) then both Adam Trautman (37) and Nate Adkins (26). The 26-year-old's involvement in the passing game, though minimal, was an improvement over his last two weeks in which he failed to earn a single target on 38 snaps in that span. Nonetheless, Krull is not seeing enough usage to garner any attention for fantasy purposes. The Broncos will host the Colts on Dec. 15 when they return from their Week 14 bye.
Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Quiet in win Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:34 AM Vele caught one of four targets for 16 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Analysis: Vele's Week 13 performance was a major disappointment considering rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for 294 yards against the Browns. Operating as the No. 2 wideout, Vele played 31 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps Monday, second only to Courtland Sutton's 62. The rookie will look to bounce back against the Colts on Dec. 15 when the Broncos return from their Week 14 bye.
Audric Estime Audric Estime Three carries in Week 13 Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:20 AM Estime rushed three times for 12 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Analysis: Estime played just eight of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps, behind teammates Javonte Williams (30) and Jaleel McLaughlin (24). With head coach Sean Payton allowing for a more fluid rotation in the Denver backfield from week to week, Estime appears to be the odd man out recently, handling just 12 total carries over the past three games. With such limited usage, Estime should remain off the fantasy radar going forward barring injuries to either Williams or McLaughlin. The Broncos will host the Colts on Dec. 15 when they return from their Week 14 bye.
Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Finds end zone on limited touches Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 11:09 AM Williams rushed four times for one yard and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for three yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns Analysis: Javonte played 30 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps Monday, ahead of both Jaleel McLaughlin (24) and Audric Estime (8). Despite seeing the most playing time of the group, Williams saw fewer touches than McLaughlin, who finished the game with 14 carries for 84 yards. A complete disaster was avoided when the 24-year-old Williams was able to score his fourth touchdown of the season on a two-yard run in the first quarter. It appears head coach Sean Payton is committed to using a hot-hand approach with Denver's backfield, so fantasy managers may want to avoid the entire situation down the stretch. The Broncos will host the Colts on Dec. 15 following their Week 14 bye.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Minimal production in win Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 10:24 AM Franklin caught two of his five targets for 28 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns. Analysis: Franklin has now recorded just two receptions in three straight games, while playing around 42 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps per game in that span. The rookie wideout has played in a secondary role in Denver's offense as he continues to develop in head coach Sean Payton's system. Franklin's chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix from their time at Oregon has helped him to garner steady targets throughout the season, but he isn't seeing enough volume to be trusted for fantasy purposes. The 21-year-old heads into the Broncos' Week 14 bye with a total of 21 catches for 218 yards and two touchdowns through 12 games. The Broncos will return from the bye to host the Colts on Dec. 15.
Zach Wilson Zach Wilson Emergency QB for Week 13 Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 6:01 PM Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Browns but will serve as Denver's emergency third quarterback. Analysis: Wilson has yet to appear in a game for the Broncos this season and will continue to serve as the team's emergency third quarterback in Week 13. Jarrett Stidham will back up Bo Nix on Monday night, and Wilson can only enter the game if both QBs ahead of him become unavailable.
Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Downgraded to out for MNF Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 2:14 PM Reynolds (hand) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the Browns, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Reynolds will not be activated from injured reserve in time for Monday night's contest. The Broncos had listed him as questionable on Saturday's final injury report. In Reynolds' absence, the Broncos will continue to roll with Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims at wide receiver. Reynolds' next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Colts following Denver's Week 14 bye.
Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Trending in right direction Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 4:16 PM Reynolds (hand) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Browns after logging a third straight full participation in practice. Analysis: This was the third straight week Reynolds practiced in complete fashion and the veteran is nearing the end of his 21-day activation window, so it's possible the team could activate the veteran ahead of Monday's contest. The Broncos are relatively healthy at wide receiver, but Reynolds could see snaps over Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims should he be activated.
Bo Nix Bo Nix No injury designation for Monday Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 4:06 PM Nix (back) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Browns. Analysis: Nix was a full participant both Friday and Saturday meaning he's good to go in the primetime affair against the Browns. Cleveland's defense is allowing 251 passing yards over the last three games, which ranks 10th worst in the NFL and that includes last Thursday's blizzard-like conditions against the Steelers. The rookie quarterback could be poised for yet another outstanding day as he vies for contention for Rookie of the Year honors.
Bo Nix Bo Nix Full participant Friday Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 4:25 PM Nix (back) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Analysis: Nix's return to full participation Friday suggests he isn't in danger of sitting out Monday's game against the Browns after being limited on Thursday's practice estimate. The rookie quarterback confirmed as much himself Friday by stating "I'm good to go," per Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post. Barring a setback, Nix won't have an injury designation when the Broncos release their final injury report Saturday.
Bo Nix Bo Nix Limited on practice estimate Thu, Nov 28, 2024, 1:57 PM Nix (back) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate. Analysis: The Broncos held a walkthrough Thursday, with Nix estimated as a limited participant due to a back issue. The QB didn't miss a snap in Denver's 29-19 win over the Raiders in Week 12, an effort that led to Nix being named the NFL's Rookie of the Week for the third consecutive week. Therefore, it's quite possible that his listed limitations Thursday were maintenance-related. Added context on that front may arrive via Friday's injury report.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Makes three grabs in win Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 1:25 PM Mims caught three of his five targets for 44 yards, took two carries for negative-two yards, and returned a punt for 22 yards during Sunday's 29-19 win at Las Vegas. Analysis: Mims played only 16 of the Broncos' 65 offensive snaps in Week 12, but he was still able to get five touches. He now has at least five touches in all of his last three games, but his relegation to a gadget role makes him hard to trust in fantasy lineups when Denver hosts the Browns in Week 13.
Troy Franklin Troy Franklin Two grabs against Las Vegas Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 12:52 PM Franklin caught two of four targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: Franklin continued his mostly underwhelming rookie campaign Sunday, managing to reel in just two passes from quarterback Bo Nix against the Raiders. Through 11 games, the 21-year-old wideout has recorded over two catches in just one contest and is averaging roughly three targets per game. Franklin's role as Denver's No. 4 wide receiver limits his potential upside while he contends for targets and playing time with fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Devaughn Vele, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marvin Mims. Barring injuries, the Oregon product will likely continue to see an uphill battle for consistent usage going forward. The Broncos are set to host the Browns in a Week 13 matchup on Monday Night Football.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey Lil'Jordan Humphrey Modest production in win Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 12:20 PM Humphrey caught two of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: After scoring his first touchdown and recording a season-high 52 yards in Week 11, Humphrey came crashing back down to Earth against the Raiders in Week 12. The veteran played 38 of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow wide receivers Courtland Sutton (58) and Devaughn Vele (44). Humphrey's inconsistent nature make him an unreliable option for fantasy purposes. The 26-year-old will look to bounce back in a Week 13 matchup against the Browns on Monday Night Football.
Audric Estime Audric Estime Three carries in Week 12 Mon, Nov 25, 2024, 11:43 AM Estime rushed three times for 15 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: Just two weeks after seemingly taking over as the Broncos' No. 1 running back, Estime has seen his usage diminish drastically since Week 10, now operating as Denver's third option out of the backfield. The rookie played just five of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps, behind both Javonte Williams (38) and Jaleel McLaughlin (20). His eight percent snap share Sunday was a precipitous drop from the last two contests in which Estime handled snap shares of 45 percent and 22 percent in Weeks 10 and 11, respectively. Fantasy managers hoping to have found a late-season may need to come to terms with the fact that head coach Sean Payton will use the hot-hand approach with Denver's running back committee, limiting the 21-year-old Estime's weekly upside. Though he'll be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups, the Notre Dame product will have his next chance to get more involved in the offense when the Broncos host the Browns in Week 13.
Devaughn Vele Devaughn Vele Racks up 80 yards in win Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 9:13 PM Vele brought in six of nine targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: Vele finished a close second behind top wideout Courtland Sutton in all receiving categories, but the latter cashed in both of Bo Nix's passing touchdowns Sunday. The seventh-round rookie still managed to set a new career high in receiving yards despite not hitting pay dirt. Vele should be on the radar in deeper formats as the No. 2 option for an improving Bo Nix down the stretch, starting with a home matchup against the Browns on Monday Night Football next week.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Leading rusher on seven carries Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 9:03 PM McLaughlin took seven carries for 44 yards and failed to bring in his lone target in Sunday's 29-19 win over Las Vegas. Analysis: McLaughlin surprisingly finished as the Broncos' leading rusher after seemingly falling to third on the depth chart a week ago. Starter Javonte Williams couldn't gain positive yards after his eight carries while assumed backup Audric Estime finished second with 15 yards off of three rushing attempts. McLaughlin has reached double-digit carries only once this season (Week 1), which makes him an unlikely candidate to become a fantasy force despite being effective against the Raiders. We may simply have a classic RBBC situation in Denver, making every tailback on the roster a risky play against the Browns next Monday.
Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Nets four yards on 10 touches Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 8:52 PM Williams rushed eight times for a loss of two yards while catching two of four targets for six receiving yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over Las Vegas. Analysis: Williams squandered opportunity after opportunity while the Broncos played with a lead for most of the second half. The 2021 second-round pick only finished with a positive fantasy score by gaining six yards as a receiver. Jaleel McLaughlin wound up leading the Broncos with 44 rushing yards off of one less carry than the starter. Williams continues to underwhelm as Denver's lead rusher, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him lose carries to more productive backups as the season progresses following yet another dud. For now, Williams figures to remain an option for those in deeper leagues for next Monday's tilt against the Browns.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Goes for two scores Sunday Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 8:14 PM Sutton grabbed eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 97 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: Sutton was on the receiving end of both of Bo Nix's touchdown passes Sunday, resulting in his first multi-score game of 2024. The veteran wideout boosted his season line to 57-744-5 through 12 games with this dominant showing. Sutton has recorded at least 70 receiving yards in five straight contests since being held without a target back in Week 7. Fantasy managers should continue riding this wave of production into next Monday's tilt against the Browns.
Bo Nix Bo Nix Stays hot in win over Raiders Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 7:22 PM Nix completed 25 of 42 pass attempts for 273 yards and two touchdowns (with no turnovers) while rushing for five yards on his only carry in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders. Analysis: Nix maintained the momentum from his career-best performance last week with another clean win while throwing multiple touchdown passes. The rookie quarterback has been developing quickly with 11 touchdowns to just one interception over his last five contests. Nix will lead a 7-5 Broncos squad into Week 13 for a home tilt against the Browns on Monday Night Football.