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Broncos Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Denver Broncos as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of August 16, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | DEN | 4.10 | 10 |
| 2 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 5.12 | 10 |
| 3 | RJ Harvey | RB | DEN | 7.12 | 10 |
| 4 | Denver Defense | DEF | DEN | 8.07 | 10 |
| 5 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | DEN | 9.01 | 10 |
| 6 | Bo Nix | QB | DEN | 10.11 | 10 |
| 7 | Pat Bryant | WR | DEN | 13.03 | 10 |
| 8 | Jonah Coleman | RB | DEN | 13.04 | 10 |
| 9 | Wil Lutz | PK | DEN | 14.09 | 10 |
Jaylen Waddle
Jaylen Waddle's current ADP is 4.10, which is the 10th pick of the 4th round, and 46th selection overall.
Courtland Sutton
Courtland Sutton's current ADP is 5.12, which is the 12th pick of the 5th round, and 60th selection overall.
RJ Harvey
RJ Harvey's current ADP is 7.12, which is the 12th pick of the 7th round, and 83rd selection overall.
Denver Defense
Denver Defense's current ADP is 8.07, which is the 7th pick of the 8th round, and 90th selection overall.
J.K. Dobbins
J.K. Dobbins's current ADP is 9.01, which is the 1st pick of the 9th round, and 96th selection overall.
Bo Nix
Bo Nix's current ADP is 10.11, which is the 11th pick of the 10th round, and 118th selection overall.
Pat Bryant
Pat Bryant's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 147th selection overall.
Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman's current ADP is 13.04, which is the 4th pick of the 13th round, and 148th selection overall.
Wil Lutz
Wil Lutz's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 165th selection overall.
Denver Broncos 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 6 | Away | New York Jets |
| 1 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 2 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 3 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Home | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 5 | Away | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 7 | Home | New York Giants |
| 8 | Home | Dallas Cowboys |
| 9 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 10 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 11 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 13 | Away | Washington Commanders |
| 14 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 15 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 16 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 18 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
Denver Broncos News
Jonah Coleman, Jonah Coleman Flashes Upside in NFL Debut, Continues to See Fantasy Value Rise
Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman rushed for 24 yards on four carries during Friday's preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons. However, he was not targeted in the passing game. A 2026 fourth-round pick out of Washington, Coleman projects as the Broncos' No. 3 running back, but he has remarkable upside. Between his size, athleticism, and college production, Coleman has the makings of someone who can someday be relevant in both redraft and dynasty leagues. His efficiency on Friday was a step in the right direction, as he averaged six yards per carry and broke free for 13 yards on his biggest play of the day. The biggest obstacle for Coleman right now is the depth chart. Both JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey are ahead of Coleman, and that won't change anytime soon. Nevertheless, he's a low-cost running back worth stashing in most dynasty leagues.
August 14, 2026 6:41 PM EST
Evan Engram, Evan Engram Sees Ample Targets in Limited Action Following Impressive Training Camp Showing
Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram caught one of his three targets for 24 yards during Friday's preseason contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He was actually targeted four times by Jarrett Stidham, but one of plays was called back due to an offensive holding penalty. Fantasy managers shouldn't be deterred by the fact that Engram had just one catch, and that two of his targets weren't caught. Rather, there should be optimism that he fetched a significant amount of targets despite playing just a couple of drives. That's a step in the right direction after an uninspiring 2025 campaign in which he caught 50 passes, scored one touchdown, and ranked as the TE29 in PPR leagues. Engram doesn't have a multi-touchdown season since 2023, and he'll look to get back on track in 2026. The passing game is a bit crowded following the trade for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, but the good news is that Engram essentially has the top of the tight end room all to himself. He's a mid-to-low TE2 with upside going forward.
August 14, 2026 6:37 PM EST
Jaylen Waddle, Jaylen Waddle Not in Uniform for Preseason Opener
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (leg) will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons, per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Fellow wideout Marvin Mims Jr. is also sitting out, as is starting quarterback Box Nix and running back J.K. Dobbins. It's no surprise that Waddle is being held out after exiting training camp practice last Wednesday with muscle tightness in his leg. The speedy pass-catcher has not yet returned to team drills, but there doesn't appear to be any concern that it's an injury that will linger into the start of the 2026 regular season. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Miami Dolphins in 2021 from the University of Alabama was acquired by Denver in the offseason in hopes that he could unlock the explosiveness in the Broncos' passing attack. Waddle could be Nix's go-to target over Courtland Sutton this year, giving him a lot of upside as a WR2 target in fantasy football drafts. He could be in line to make his team debut in the second preseason game at home next Friday against the Green Bay Packers.
August 14, 2026 2:59 PM EST
Troy Franklin, Troy Franklin May Struggle to Repeat Last Year's Volume
Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin took a big step forward last season, but getting back to 104 targets could be a challenge. Franklin caught 65 passes for 709 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, finishing second to Courtland Sutton in all three categories. Denver then paid a hefty price to bring in Jaylen Waddle, and the Broncos' first unofficial depth chart has Marvin Mims Jr. ahead of Franklin at the third receiver spot. Franklin hasn't disappeared this summer. Bo Nix has continued finding him during first-team work, and Sean Payton recently praised how much more comfortable he looks with Denver's formations and different alignments. There are just more players fighting for touches now. Sutton and Waddle should command plenty of work, Mims is ahead of Franklin for the moment, and Pat Bryant and Evan Engram are part of the passing game as well. RotoBaller has Franklin at WR84 in half-PPR. He still makes sense as a late flier, but another 100-target season is getting difficult to project.
August 14, 2026 11:19 AM EST
Bo Nix, Bo Nix to Sit Out of Preseason Opener on Friday
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday that quarterback Bo Nix's recovery from multiple surgeries on his right ankle continues to go well this summer, but he will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN. Payton said that Nix will play in the team's final two preseason games against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, which will both be in Denver. Although Payton didn't specifically mention the artificial turf playing surface in Atlanta, it could be a reason as to why the Broncos will hold out their QB on Friday. Nix fractured his right ankle in the closing moments of the AFC Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills in January, with his initial surgery coming days after, before needing a follow-up procedure in April to treat bone spurs in the same ankle. The 26-year-old missed most of the on-field work during the offseason program, but he's been a full-go since the start of training camp in late July and should be 100% healthy for a Week 1 Monday night showdown against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Nix said he has felt "completely normal" during camp, and his ankle surgeries won't make him hesitant to run in 2026.
August 12, 2026 2:31 PM EST
