Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are 6-2, first in the AFC West. They have won 4 in a row. Next they visit the Carolina Panthers. Bye: Week 10.
Record
- Record
- 6-2
- Division
- AFC West
- Streak
- W4
- Last 5
- 4-1
Broncos Week 9 outlook
The Broncos have won four straight to sit 6-2 atop the AFC West, grinding through close games against Kansas City and Seattle before a 30-16 road win over Arizona. Points for and against are nearly even on the season, a sign this team has been winning tight, situational football rather than blowing teams out. Carolina on the road is next, and the market gives Denver a 58.3 percent win chance, which fits a team that has to prove it can be favored without relying on style points.
Fantasy-wise, Bo Nix projects at 15.5 points against a Carolina defense ranked 19th against quarterbacks, middle of the road but workable given his recent form. The backfield is thin: RJ Harvey is out with a knee injury and on injured reserve, pushing more work to Jonah Coleman, projected for 10.5 points, and J.K. Dobbins at 6.0, both facing a Carolina run defense ranked 29th against running backs, among the easiest in the league. Jaylen Waddle is questionable with a chest injury but still projects for 8.5 points against a favorable 8th-ranked matchup, with Courtland Sutton projected for 6.0 in the same plus matchup. Garett Bolles, Zach Allen and Brandon Jones are questionable; Talanoa Hufanga is out at safety.
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2026 season so far
Through 8 games: 6-2, 1st in the AFC West. They have scored 172 points and allowed 165 across 8 games, 21.5 for and 20.6 against per game. They have won 4 straight. Bo Nix leads in passing yards (1,634); J.K. Dobbins leads in rushing yards (306); Jaylen Waddle leads in receiving yards (315).
Next game
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers ·
Injuries
- Pat BryantWRQuestionable
- Kris Abrams-DraineCBOut
- Talanoa HufangaSQuestionable
- Brandon JonesSOut
- Dondrea TillmanLBQuestionable
- Eyioma UwazurikeDEOut
Broncos fantasy players this week
- 1Bo NixQB16.0
- 2Jonah ColemanRB11.5
- 3Jaylen WaddleWR8.5
- 4Wil LutzK7.9
- 5RJ HarveyRB7.5
- 6J.K. DobbinsRB6.5
- 7Courtland SuttonWR5.5
- 8Pat BryantWR5.5
- 9Nate AdkinsTE4.0
- 10Marvin Mims Jr.WR3.0
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Broncos news
Pat Bryant completed his third straight full practice on Friday, putting him on track to play in Week 9 despite carrying a questionable designation. His availability should provide Denver with another option in the receiving corps if he's cleared to suit up on gameday.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jonah Coleman has drawn fantasy attention entering Week 9 as Denver's backfield option against Carolina, a defense that has struggled to contain opposing running backs. His role and workload could expand further if the matchup unfolds as expected, giving him a favorable chance to produce against one of the league's more vulnerable run defenses.
Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Broncos released safety Taylor Rapp, a move that signals starter Talanoa Hufanga is nearing a return from injury. Hufanga could be back in the lineup as soon as Week 9, which would bolster Denver's secondary depth and reduce the need for Rapp's roster spot.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Taylor Rapp was waived by the Broncos in a procedural move to clear a roster spot. The team intends to bring him back on the practice squad the following day, meaning the move is more about roster logistics than a shift in his standing with Denver.
Reported byMile High Report,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Taylor Rapp's stint with the Broncos lasted only six days after he was waived from their active roster. The safety had briefly signed on following his release from Buffalo, leaving him once again searching for a new team to continue his NFL career.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,634
Passing yards
Bo Nix - 306
Rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins - 315
Receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle - 107
Tackles
Alex Singleton - 18
Field goals
Wil Lutz
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 5-0
- Road
- 2-2
- Points per game
- 21.2
- Allowed per game
- 18.7
- Biggest win: 19-3 vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Toughest loss: 10-31 at Kansas City Chiefs
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18vs Los Angeles ChargersW 19-3
- Week 1at Kansas City ChiefsL 10-31
- Week 2vs Jacksonville JaguarsW 20-13
- Week 3vs Los Angeles RamsW 30-26
- Week 4at San Francisco 49ersL 14-24
- Week 5at Los Angeles ChargersW 23-17
- Week 6vs Seattle SeahawksW 17-14
- Week 7at Arizona CardinalsW 30-16
- Week 8vs Kansas City ChiefsW 28-24
- Week 9at Carolina Panthers
- Week 11vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 12at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 13vs Miami Dolphins
- Week 14at New York Jets
- Week 15at Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 16vs Buffalo Bills
- Week 17at New England Patriots
- Week 18vs Los Angeles Chargers
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