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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Good to go after full practice Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 4:00 PM Jeudy (knee) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Jeudy was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll be good to go for the Week 4 matchup after taking every rep Friday. He battled a hamstring injury heading into the season and ramped up his production from 25 yards in Week 2 to 81 yards in Week 3 after sitting out the Week 1 loss to the Raiders. Sunday's trip to Chicago presents a breakout opportunity for Jeudy, as the Bears are allowing 35.3 points per game, the second-most in the NFL.
Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Limited again Thursday Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 4:43 PM Jeudy (knee) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Jeudy will presumably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears. Through two appearances this season, Jeudy has produced an 8-106-0 receiving line on 12 targets.
Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Limited at practice Wednesday Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 4:35 PM Jeudy (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday. Analysis: Jeudy was on the field for 47 of a possible 62 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins, en route to catching five of his seven targets for 81 yards. It remains to be seen if Jeudy's limitations Wednesday stem from an injury issue he sustained in Week 3 or is something that turned up in practice. In any case, his status is now worth tracking as this weekend's game against the Bears approaches.
Brandon Johnson Brandon Johnson Catches two passes in loss Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 6:36 AM Johnson caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins. Analysis: Johnson played 60 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday, operating as Denver's No. 3 wideout. Meanwhile, rookie Marvin Mims continued to play behind Johnson, logging just a 24 percent snap share. Unfortunately, the veteran was unable to produce much for fantasy purposes despite being in a pass-heavy game script for most of the contest. Going forward, it's reasonable to think that Johnson could fall behind Mims on the depth chart if the first-year receiver continues to make big plays on an offense that desperately needs a spark. Nonetheless, the 25-year-old will look to keep a hold of his spot on the depth chart in a favorable matchup in Week 3, as the Broncos visit the Bears and their struggling defense.
Adam Trautman Adam Trautman Catchless in blowout loss Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:52 AM Trautman failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins. Analysis: Despite playing a healthy 87 percent of Denver's offensive snaps, Trautman was a complete non-factor in the Broncos' passing attack Sunday. The lack of involvement is surprising considering the pass-heavy game script Denver saw itself in while trailing the Dolphins in a blowout throughout the game. With Greg Dulcich (hamstring) on injured reserve and not eligible to return until Week 6, Trautman should continue to lead Broncos' tight ends in snaps. Trautman has a good chance to be more involved Week 4, as the Broncos are set to visit the Bears and their porous defense.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Handles five carries in loss Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:39 AM McLaughlin rushed five times for 15 yards in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins Analysis: McLaughlin's 13 offensive snaps and five rushes Sunday were both high-water marks for the rookie in his young career. The 23-year-old running back was unable to get much going with his limited touches, as the entire offense tried to dig itself out of a blowout throughout the contest. Despite McLaughlin's talent, he remains off the fantasy radar with such few opportunities in Denver's offense. Barring an injury to Javonte Williams or Samaje Perine, the Youngstown State product can be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Bears in Week 4.
Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Minimal involvement in loss Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:17 AM Perine rushed three times for nine yards and secured two of his three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins. Analysis: Perine had another disappointing outing Sunday as the Broncos fell to the Dolphins in a blowout loss. The veteran played fewer offensive snaps (19) than Javonte Williams (26), but both backs finished with two grabs on three targets in the passing game. As the season moves on, it's likely that Williams will continue to see the majority of the work out of the backfield, as the second-year rusher handled 11 carries on the ground compared to Perine's three. Going forward, it seems Perine could be difficult to trust for consistent production in an offense that is continuing to find its footing under head coach Sean Payton. The 28-year-old could have an opportunity for a bounce-back performance Week 4, when the Broncos visit the Bears and their struggling defense.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Makes impact in blowout loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:17 PM Mims brought in three of five targets for 73 yards, rushed once for three yards and returned two kickoffs for 121 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Mims showed off his playmaking ability for the second straight week, recording a 38-yard grab while also offering a brief reprieve from a second-half Dolphins onslaught with a 99-yard kickoff return TD after Miami had jumped out to a 63-13 lead. Mims could continue carving out a bigger role in an offense that's looked better under new head coach Sean Payton, with his next opportunity to do so coming in a Week 4 road matchup against the Bears.
Javonte Williams Javonte Williams Garners 65 total yards in loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:08 PM William rushed 11 times for 42 yards and brought in two of three targets for 23 yards in the Broncos' 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Williams' overall opportunities were naturally capped by a bizarre game script that saw the Broncos down 22 at halftime and 36 heading into the final period, but he turned in serviceable production relative to his workload. The third-year back has been solid over the first three games as he shakes off rust following last season's ACL/LCL tears, but he's topped out at 52 rushing yards and Sunday's 23 receiving yards thus far.
Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Five catches in Week 3 loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:48 PM Jeudy brought in five of seven targets for 81 yards in the Broncos' 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Jeudy was quiet early but came on as the game unfolded and finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets to Courtland Sutton for the Broncos on the afternoon. The fourth-year speedster exponentially improved on his Week 2 season debut performance, when he produced a 3-25 line on five targets. Jeudy's first opportunity to continue his upward trajectory comes in a favorable Week 4 road matchup against the Bears.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Busy day in blowout loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:43 PM Sutton brought in eight of 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also lost two fumbles. Analysis: Sutton led the Broncos in receptions, receiving yards and targets on a day when Denver simply had no chance of keeping up with a juggernaut of a Dolphins offense. The veteran wideout's performance was one of the few positives for head coach Sean Payton's squad, although his two fumbles did lead to Miami touchdowns, albeit when the game was essentially out of reach. Sutton partly atoned with a 12-yard scoring grab and also set new season highs across the stat sheet. The 27-year-old has looked like a smooth fit in Payton's system thus far, and his fantasy prospects are bright going into a favorable Week 4 road matchup against the Bears.
Russell Wilson Russell Wilson Over 300-yard mark in record loss Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:20 PM Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Broncos' 70-20 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Wilson authored what could arguably be the quietest 300-yard performance in history within the context of the game setting it transpired in. The veteran signal-caller was naturally overshadowed by numerous individual standout efforts on the opposite sideline, and by Miami's team-record 70 points overall. However, zooming in on Wilson's performance reveals a second straight encouraging performance from the recently maligned multi-time Pro Bowler, who connected with seven different targets on the afternoon and tossed a 12-yard touchdown to Courtland Sutton in the first quarter. Wilson now has a 6:1 TD:INT through his first three games and back-to-back 300-yard efforts for the first time since Weeks 3 and 4 of the 2020 season, sending him into a Week 4 road matchup with the Bears with plenty of momentum.
Dwayne Washington Dwayne Washington Promoted to active roster Sat, Sep 23, 2023, 4:24 PM The Broncos elevated Washington to their active roster Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports. Analysis: Washington made his Broncos debut in Week 2 against the Commanders when he played in 18 snaps on special teams. He'll likely resume that role for Denver's Week 3 bout against Miami on Sunday.
Lil'Jordan Humphrey Lil'Jordan Humphrey Catches one pass in loss Tue, Sep 19, 2023, 8:10 AM Humphrey caught one of his two targets for four yards in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Analysis: Humphrey saw a major dip in his snap share percentage Sunday, taking the field for 32 percent of the Broncos offensive plays after reaching a 71 percent snap share in Week 1. The veteran wideout's drop in usage was expected with the return of Jerry Jeudy into the lineup. With that said, Humphrey still worked ahead of Marvin Mims, but it was the rookie who made the most of his opportunities with 113 receiving yards, including a 60-yard touchdown grab. Humphrey could likely see his chances limited even more going forward if Mims can continue to take advantage of his playmaking ability in Denver's passing attack. The 25-year-old should remain off the fantasy radar when the Broncos visit the Dolphins in Week 3.
Adam Trautman Adam Trautman Held catchless in loss Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 2:26 PM Trautman failed to secure his only target in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Analysis: Trautman was a complete non-factor Sunday, failing to record a catch after securing all five of his targets Week 1. The veteran tight end appeared to be set for a significant role with teammate Greg Dulcich (hamstring) sidelined, but Trautman was not a big part of Denver's offensive attack against Washington. With Dulcich on IR for at least three more games, Trautman should continue to see the majority of snaps at tight end. Trautman's offensive snap percentage increased from 72 percent Week 1 to 82 percent Week 2. With this trend likely sustaining, Trautman will look to have a bounce-back performance when the Broncos visit the Dolphins in Week 3.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Hits pay dirt in loss Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 12:55 PM McLaughlin carried once for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Analysis: Despite playing just three offensive snaps in Week 2, McLaughlin made the most of his one carry by finding the end zone for the first time in a regular-season contest. The rookie running back has now seen the field for eight offensive snaps through two weeks, but he is continuing to prove that he can be a playmaker for Denver's offense. Unfortunately, McLaughlin remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, as his minimal usage likely won't afford him enough opportunities for consistent production. If either Javonte Williams or Samaje Perine were to miss time due to injury, the 23-year-old would likely carve out a solid role in the Broncos' backfield. McLaughlin and the Broncos will head to Miami for a matchup with the Dolphins in Week 3.
Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Quiet in loss Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 8:25 AM Perine carried once for four yards and secured three of his four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Analysis: Despite leading all Denver running backs in offensive snaps, Perine was unable to get much going for fantasy purposes. The veteran's 50 percent snap share was just over that of teammate Javonte Williams, who reached a 45 percent snap share in the contest. With that said, Williams was much more involved in the game plan with 12 carries and three targets. It's possible that Perine could continue to see a dip in touches as Williams proves he can handle a normal workload. Nonetheless, the 28-year-old Perine will look to have a bounce-back performance when the Broncos visit the Dolphins in Week 3.
Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Quiet day as rookie shines Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:43 PM Jeudy (hamstring) had three receptions on five targets for 25 yards and no scores in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders. Analysis: Russell Wilson had a vintage game where he aired it out for over 300 yards, but Jeudy missed the party and was held to just 25 yards in his season debut. The positive news is that the 2020 first-round pick didn't suffer a setback to the hamstring that cost him the first game of the season. If Wilson is able to continue playing at the level he showed us Sunday, then we will see better stat lines from Jeudy now that he is healthy. That first opportunity will come against Miami next Sunday.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Nabs five receptions Sunday Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:35 PM Sutton caught five of seven targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 35-33 loss to Washington. Analysis: Sutton finished with the most targets ahead of fellow starter Jerry Jeudy, but it was rookie Marvin Mims (2-113-1) who stole the show as the fantasy standout for Denver on Sunday. The veteran wideout still put together a decent fantasy game after logging his first touchdown of 2023 last week. Sutton retains his high fantasy floor heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins next Sunday.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Displays big-play ability Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:25 PM Mims caught both of his targets for 113 yards and a touchdown while rushing twice for 10 yards in Sunday's 35-33 loss to Washington. Analysis: Mims wound up breaking the century mark while finishing as Denver's leading receiver despite seeing just two targets all game. The second-round rookie saw the same number of targets last week, but he turned those into just nine yards. The stark contrast should warn fantasy managers not to get too excited after this huge game, as Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy both started for the Broncos and had more targets than the rookie. That said, if Mims were to carve out a larger role on offense via an injury or depth chart change, he would stand to gain significant fantasy value. Mims' next chance to impress will come against the Dolphins next Sunday.