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Jaylen Waddle • WR • Broncos

Jaylen Waddle the Top Receiver to Roster in Denver?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle's dynasty stock is trending up after an offseason trade that put him in a stronger offense and paired him with a more talented quarterback. Waddle was traded from the Dolphins to the Broncos, and while he will face some competition for targets from Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, this is a much better scenario for the Alabama product and his skill set. He projects as the No. 1 receiver in an upward-trending offense led by talented quarterback Bo Nix. Waddle's upside was limited for several years in Miami due to the inconsistent play of Tua Tagovailoa, but Nix offers him a very strong chance to post more than 1,015 yards for just the second time in his career. In addition to projecting as a high-volume receiver with high yardage totals, he should remain a solid weapon around the goal line, giving him touchdown upside in fantasy football. Despite finishing as the WR24 or lower in each of his last three seasons, Waddle's trade gives him top-15 receiver upside in dynasty fantasy football leagues. He's a very intriguing buy-low target for managers this offseason.

19 hours ago

Bo Nix • QB • Broncos

Is Bo Nix Currently Undervalued in Dynasty Formats?

Across 17 games in 2025, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) threw for 3,931 yards and 25 touchdowns while rushing for 356 yards and five scores. The 26-year-old's season ended in disappointing fashion when he suffered a broken bone in his ankle in the AFC Divisional Round, but he's expected to be ready to go for the start of 2026. While Nix hasn't been particularly efficient (6.5 yards per pass attempt) to this point in his career, he's averaged nearly 35 pass attempts per game across his two seasons playing for Broncos head coach Sean Payton. In 2026, Nix's high-volume approach could get an efficiency boost from the presence of new star wideout Jaylen Waddle, whom the Broncos acquired from the Miami Dolphins over the offseason. If Nix can take even a small step as a passer while maintaining his solid contributions with his legs, he could be poised for a breakthrough into mid-tier fantasy QB1 territory in 2026 and beyond.

2 days ago

Pat Bryant • WR • Broncos

Dynasty Managers Have to be Patient with Pat Bryant

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is a talented, young playmaker, but his rise to prominence could be on hold following the team's offseason moves. The Broncos entered this offseason with a receiver room featuring Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., and Bryant, and they proceeded to make a huge splash by trading for Jaylen Waddle. Bryant projects as the No. 4 receiver in Denver, making it difficult for him to carve out a meaningful role in the near future. He has plenty of long-term upside, as he's just 23 years old, but the receiver room remains crowded with Sutton signed through 2029 and Waddle signed through 2028. Bryant's upside is capped for now, and he ranks as the overall WR91 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

2 days ago

Von Miller • LB • Broncos

Von Miller "For Sure" Plans to Play in 2026

Super Bowl 50 MVP pass-rusher Von Miller said on Wednesday that he is "for sure" playing for a team in 2026 and that he has already lobbied Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton for his former team to sign him, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. The 37-year-old remains unsigned after posting nine sacks in 17 games (three starts) in his lone season with the Washington Commanders in 2025 in his 14th year in the NFL. Miller spent his first 11 seasons with the Broncos and was traded to the Los Angeles Rams just before the deadline in 2021. He had 110.5 of his 138.5 career sacks in Denver and was the MVP of the team's most recent Super Bowl win. Miller played 37% of the defensive snaps for the Commanders last year and appeared in all 17 games. His nine sacks were his highest total since the 9.5 sacks he had for the Broncos and Rams in 2021. Miller is tied with former teammate and Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware for 13th on the NFL's all-time sack list at 138.5. It would be a pretty cool story for Miller to finish his career in the Mile High City, where it all began.

3 days ago

Caleb Lohner • TE • Broncos

Caleb Lohner Impresses Sean Payton During Offseason Program

Denver Broncos second-year tight end Caleb Lohner has impressed head coach Sean Payton during the team's offseason workouts, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Lohner only played one year in college, but the Broncos saw enough to draft him in the seventh round last year. The 6-foot-7, 250-pounder obviously has the size to be a red-zone weapon, and Payton said that he "stood out" during rookie minicamp. Payton also said that Lohner is in "great shape." It's worth mentioning, but Lohner still has an uphill battle to make the Broncos' roster out of training camp this summer. Evan Engram remains with the team, and the Broncos also have Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, and Lucas Krull on the TE depth chart. Lohner spent all of his rookie season on the team's practice squad and could begin there again in 2026. Until further notice, he shouldn't be on the fantasy radar in redraft or dynasty leagues going into the upcoming season.

5 days ago

RJ Harvey • RB • Broncos

RJ Harvey to be Relegated to Third-Down Role After Rookie RB Addition?

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey had a strong first season in the NFL after the Broncos took him 60th overall in the second round out of Central Florida, totaling 896 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns (seven rushing, five receiving). It certainly helped that J.K. Dobbins missed half of the season with a foot injury, thrusting the 5-foot-8, 205-pounder into a significant role much earlier than Denver had anticipated. Harvey had 146 rushing attempts for 540 yards (3.7 yards per carry) on the ground and added 47 receptions (58 targets) for 356 receiving yards in 17 regular-season games to finish as the RB21 in half-PPR scoring. He lacks the size to be a true workhorse back in the NFL, and his long-term fantasy value took a major hit this offseason when the Broncos brought back Dobbins and selected Jonah Coleman in the fourth round. Both Dobbins and Coleman are more suited for early-down, between-the-tackles usage, potentially relegating Harvey to more of a strict third-down, passing catching role in 2026 and beyond. While Harvey has fallen to the RB26 ranking at RotoBaller in dynasty setups, he's not a bad buy candidate as a PPR complement as he heads into just his second year in the NFL.

May 23

J.K. Dobbins • RB • Broncos

J.K. Dobbins Becoming an Underpriced Starting Running Back

Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was a late free agency addition in the 2025 offseason, but he came into the year as the clear lead back in Denver, and he held that role until a Week 10 foot injury ended his season. Across his seven starts to finish the year in Dobbins' place, 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey ran incredibly hot in the touchdown department, scoring six times from Weeks 13 through 17, but nothing else that he showed in his expanded role would suggest that the starting job should belong to anyone other than Dobbins in 2026. Running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, Harvey managed only 3.7 yards per carry to Dobbins' 5.0-yard average. The Broncos spent a 2026 fourth-round pick on well-rounded running back Jonah Coleman, so it's unlikely Dobbins maintains the 16.7 opportunity per game pace he was on pre-injury, but it's possible that more of a committee approach could help keep him healthy, having never managed a full injury-free season since coming into the league as a second-round pick in 2020. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB39, the market has priced him as if the Denver backfield will see something close to a clean three-way split. Should he maintain the largest slice of the pie, as he proved himself worthy in 2025, Dobbins becomes a value depth buy for contending managers not put off by his serious injury history.

May 20

Marvin Mims Jr. • WR • Broncos

Marvin Mims Jr.'s Dynasty Value Hurt by Lack of a Defined Role

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was the first draft pick of the Sean Payton era, but now three years into his career, as he enters the final season of his rookie contract, he has yet to find a consistent role with the team. After a career-high 503 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2024, his work in the passing game took a step back in 2025 as his primary involvement came as a returner on punts and kickoffs. With the Broncos sending a first and third-round pick to acquire Jaylen Waddle at the start of the new league year, there's no reason to believe Mims will suddenly take a step forward in 2026. While he has publicly expressed an openness to signing an extension with the Broncos, his best chance of finding sustained fantasy success could eventually come in another uniform. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR114, Mims is still worthy of a roster spot in deeper leagues, but outside of best ball formats, where his speed can help contribute to one-play spike weeks, he's unlikely to crack lineups with any consistency without a rash of injuries ahead of him.

May 20

Evan Engram • TE • Broncos

Evan Engram's Dynasty Value Fading After Production Decline in 2025

Across 16 games in 2025, Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram hauled in 50 receptions for 461 yards and one touchdown on 76 targets. While Engram held onto his role as the team's top receiving tight end throughout the season, he posted the least productive season of his career on a per-game basis. Engram projects to play a similar role in Denver in 2026 after the team failed to make any notable additions to its tight end room in either free agency or the draft. However, Engram now faces even more target competition following the Broncos' acquisition of former Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. Between Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims Jr., Denver has one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Without an obvious path to a fantasy-relevant role with the Broncos, Engram's dynasty value is fading as he enters his age-32 season.

May 18

Jonah Coleman • RB • Broncos

Jonah Coleman is an Intriguing Power Back to Target in Dynasty Leagues

Although the Denver Broncos already have second-year running back RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, they selected former University of Washington RB Jonah Coleman in the fourth round (108th overall) in this year's NFL draft. The 5-foot-8, 220-pounder is a bowling ball as a power back who finished with 1,811 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 349 carries in two seasons with the Huskies in his final two collegiate campaigns, adding 54 catches for 531 yards and two touchdowns. While Coleman will give the Broncos some toughness between the tackles, especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations, he lacks breakaway, big-play speed. If the 22-year-old develops as a pass-catcher, he could quickly surpass Harvey as a dual-threat option out of the backfield, and he'll provide needed depth behind the injury-prone Dobbins in 2026. Coleman will most likely enter his rookie season as the RB3 with the Broncos, battling Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie for a complementary role. Dynasty managers will need to be patient, but in the long-term, Coleman has plenty of upside with a Broncos organization that is desperately looking to become more efficient and tough on the ground. He's ranked as the No. 28 dynasty RB at RotoBaller going into his first year in the NFL.

May 17

Troy Franklin • WR • Broncos

Troy Franklin Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time in Denver

After a quiet rookie year in 2024, Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin showed improvement in 2025 by hauling in 65 receptions for 709 yards and six touchdowns on 104 targets across 17 games. However, his production waned down the stretch of the year, as he failed to earn more than six targets in any of his final six contests. Entering 2026, Franklin appears to be facing a reduced role in the Broncos' offense following the team's offseason acquisition of star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Franklin profiles as Denver's WR3 behind Waddle and Courtland Sutton at best, and may even slide down to the WR4 role should 2025 third-rounder Pat Bryant emerge in his second NFL season. Franklin still offers some deep-league dynasty upside as he enters his age-23 campaign, but his stock is no doubt falling thanks to the crowded wide receiver room in Denver.

May 16

Courtland Sutton • WR • Broncos

Courtland Sutton in Line for Reduced Role in Denver?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been one of the more consistent pass-catchers in football in recent years, posting back-to-back seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards and hauling in 25 touchdown catches since the start of 2023. However, Sutton appears likely to drop a spot in the Broncos' target pecking order in 2026 following the team's offseason acquisition of former Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. Waddle isn't the only target competition in Denver for Sutton, as young Broncos wideouts Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant both flashed upside at different points in 2025 as well. While the veteran Sutton will likely still play a key red zone role in Denver, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team scale back his overall usage as he enters his age-31 season. Dynasty managers may want to consider selling high on Sutton ahead of 2026.

May 16

Jaylen Waddle • WR • Broncos

Jaylen Waddle's Dynasty Stock Rising After Offseason Move to Denver

After spending the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle enters his first year with the Denver Broncos in 2026. Denver acquired Waddle on the back of his strong 2025 campaign with Miami, in which he hauled in 64 receptions for 910 yards and six touchdowns on 100 targets across 16 games. Waddle will face stronger target competition in Denver from wide receivers Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant. However, the Broncos should also offer a stronger overall offensive environment, and Denver quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) led the NFL in pass attempts in 2025. All in all, Waddle should be better positioned to capitalize on the final years of his prime in Denver than he was in Miami. Waddle's dynasty stock is rising as he enters his age-28 season in 2026.

May 11

Bo Nix • QB • Broncos

Bo Nix Will be Full Speed Before Training Camp

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that he thought quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) might be involved in the mid-June minicamp but would likely be limited, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Payton also said that Nix would be full speed and throwing in July before training camp starts at the end of the month. Nix broke a bone in his right ankle in the Divisional Round playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, which kept him sidelined in the team's AFC Championship loss to the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old had surgery in January and was given a recovery timetable of 12 weeks. Unless Nix suffers a setback in his rehab or in training camp, he should be full-go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in his third year as Denver's starting QB. The former 12th overall pick out of Oregon led the league with 612 pass attempts in 2025 in a pass-happy Broncos offense, throwing for 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 regular-season starts to finish as the QB7 in fantasy. As long as his ankle doesn't limit his rushing prowess, Nix should be viewed as a rising dynasty commodity in Payton's offense for a Broncos team that added receiver Jaylen Waddle this offseason. RotoBaller has Nix ranked as the No. 11 dynasty QB going into the 2026 campaign.

May 10

Pat Bryant • WR • Broncos

Pat Bryant Working With Training Staff This Offseason

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) said he's been in Denver "basically the whole offseason," according to Park Gabriel of The Denver Post. "Just nursing the hamstring, overall getting right, getting my body back, and working with our training staff." Bryant is trying to get his body right after injuring his hamstring in the team's AFC Championship game loss to the New England Patriots. After being drafted in the third round (74th overall) last year out of Illinois, Bryant caught 31 of his 49 targets for 378 yards and one touchdown in 15 regular-season games (seven starts). His 378 yards ranked fourth on the team. The 6-foot-2, 204-pound wideout saw his role increase late in the season behind WR1 Courtland Sutton, but he mostly operated as the third or fourth wideout in Denver in his first year in the NFL. The 23-year-old will now look to carve out a bigger role in his sophomore campaign in 2026, but that's going to be difficult to do after Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins in a big offseason trade. Bryant will probably go undrafted in 12-team fantasy leagues this fall. RotoBaller has him currently ranked as the No. 77 fantasy wideout.

May 8

RJ Harvey • RB • Broncos

RJ Harvey Still the Leader in a Crowded Backfield?

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey remains the projected No. 1 option atop the depth chart, but it would be surprising to see him carve out an every-down role after the team re-signed J.K. Dobbins and drafted Jonah Coleman. It took a while for Harvey to occupy a significant role as a rookie last season, and he only started averaging 16+ touches per game once Dobbins went down with an injury. Now that Dobbins is healthy and back on the roster, he should chip into Harvey's workload. Meanwhile, we expect Coleman to steal some touches, too. It might not happen right away since he's a rookie with Day 3 draft capital, but there have been plenty of analysts who view Coleman as an eventual three-down back and potential late-round steal. The problem with adding Coleman to the mix is that it doesn't just impact Harvey's redraft value, but it hurts him in dynasty leagues, too. He has fallen to RB25 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings, and it's difficult to envision him climbing much higher than that as the Broncos appear committed to a shared backfield.

May 6

J.K. Dobbins • RB • Broncos

J.K. Dobbins a Depreciating Dynasty Asset

When Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins re-signed with the team on a two-year deal in the second wave of free agency, it was viewed at worst as a small win for his dynasty value. Sharing the backfield with rookie RJ Harvey in 2025, Dobbins was the vastly more efficient back, out-gaining Harvey by 1.3 yards per carry and by almost a full yard before contact per attempt. Before a foot injury ended his season in Week 10, Dobbins was the RB16 in Half-PPR formats, and the expectation was that a similar performance could be repeatable in his second season with the team. However, with the Broncos spending fourth-round capital to select Jonah Coleman in the 2026 NFL Draft, Dobbins' upside is meaningfully affected. Coleman is a well-rounded runner who could make immediate contributions through the passing game and in short-yardage situations, and with plenty of overlapping skill sets, Denver's three backs are likely to cannibalize one another and create a frustrating situation for fantasy. While he's almost always been useful when healthy, a serious injury history and a suddenly crowded backfield mean the 27-year-old Dobbins is best kept away from at RotoBaller's dynasty RB39.

May 4

Marvin Mims Jr. • WR • Broncos

Marvin Mims Jr.'s Path to Dynasty Relevance May Require a Change of Scenery

After his encouraging close to the 2024 season, Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was one of the buzzier names in fantasy circles entering 2025. However, the 24-year-old remained siloed to a limited role in his team's offense, recording just 37 receptions for 322 yards and one touchdown on 51 targets across 15 games. Heading into 2026, Mims Jr. now appears to be buried on the Broncos wide receiver depth chart. Denver acquired star wideout Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins early in the offseason, adding to a deep group of wideouts that also includes Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant. While Mims Jr.'s spot on the Broncos roster is likely safe due to his ability to contribute as a returner and a big-play gadget piece, his path to fantasy relevance may require a change in scenery. In dynasty formats, Mims Jr.'s stock is fading entering 2026.

May 3

Evan Engram • TE • Broncos

Evan Engram Still Atop Depth Chart After NFL Draft

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram remains atop the depth chart after the team didn't select any other tight ends until Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Engram was held to just 50 catches for 461 yards and one touchdown last year, posting the worst per-game averages of his nine-year career. It was a frustrating transition to Denver after Engram had been a top-five tight end in two of his three years with the Jaguars. A lot of people expected Engram to have a big role in head coach Sean Payton's offense, so it was concerning to see him finish as the TE29 last year. That outcome raised questions about his fantasy outlook going forward, but the Broncos' front office hinted that Engram will be far more involved in 2026. Additionally, the team didn't bring in any competition in free agency, and they waited until the fifth round to select NC State tight end prospect Justin Joly. With Day 3 draft capital, it will take a while for Joly to compete with Engram, if that ever happens at all. Engram remains the clear-cut No. 1 tight end in Denver, so now, he just needs to perform like one. There's still top-12 upside here if he's as involved as the Broncos have been hinting.

May 1

Jonah Coleman • RB • Broncos

Jonah Coleman has Clear "Three-Down Potential" in Denver's Offense

Denver Broncos rookie fourth-round running back Jonah Coleman has clear "three-down potential" in the team's offense, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. However, with the Broncos already having second-year back RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, his first task in his rookie season might be giving the Broncos a "more complete presence in the third-down role." "The thing I would say is he's very physical," head coach Sean Payton said. "He can play on third down." The Broncos lost that physical rushing presence when Dobbins suffered a season-ending foot injury midway through last season. Denver struggled to run the football consistently with mostly Harvey after that, including into the playoffs. The 22-year-old Coleman is a bruising back (5-foot-8, 220 pounds) who has drawn comparisons to Dobbins for his tough rushing style between the tackles. He has clear three-down potential long-term, but in the short-term, he'll be a short-yardage asset for the Broncos while also helping in pass protection on third downs. Because of Dobbins' lengthy injury history, Coleman could become a weekly fantasy option quickly in 2026 if Dobbins misses more time with an injury.

Apr 30

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