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 March 3, 2021.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Butt | TE | DEN | 6.03 | 5 |
| 2 | Melvin Gordon | RB | DEN | 6.03 | 5 |
| 3 | Noah Fant | TE | DEN | 7.03 | 5 |
| 4 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN | 8.01 | 5 |
| 5 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | DEN | 8.08 | 5 |
| 6 | Phillip Lindsay | RB | DEN | 10.04 | 5 |
| 7 | Tim Patrick | WR | DEN | 14.05 | 5 |
| 8 | Denver Defense | DEF | DEN | 14.09 | 5 |
| 9 | Brandon McManus | PK | DEN | 15.06 | 5 |
Jake Butt's current ADP is 6.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.
Melvin Gordon's current ADP is 6.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 6th round, and 63rd selection overall.
Noah Fant's current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.
Courtland Sutton's current ADP is 8.01, which is the 1st pick of the 8th round, and 85th selection overall.
Jerry Jeudy's current ADP is 8.08, which is the 8th pick of the 8th round, and 91st selection overall.
Phillip Lindsay's current ADP is 10.04, which is the 4th pick of the 10th round, and 112th selection overall.
Tim Patrick's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 160th selection overall.
Denver Defense's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 165th selection overall.
Brandon McManus's current ADP is 15.06, which is the 6th pick of the 15th round, and 174th selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 2 | Away | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 3 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 4 | Away | New York Jets |
| 5 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 6 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 7 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 9 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 10 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 11 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 12 | Home | New Orleans Saints |
| 13 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 14 | Away | Carolina Panthers |
| 15 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 16 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 17 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 6 | Away | New England Patriots |
| 8 | Home | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 11 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
Okwuegbunam (knee) said Thursday that he anticipates being healthy for the tentative start of training camp with "no issues," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam flashed through four appearances as a rookie prior to suffering a season-ending ACL tear, securing 11 of 15 targets for 121 yards and a score while battling for work behind Noah Fant. The 22-year-old, now roughly 12 weeks removed from knee surgery, said he's on track to resume jogging before the end of February. The NFL's offseason schedule is currently still murky, but Okwuegbunam at least appears on track for the tentative start of training camp, barring any postponements of complications.
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February 18, 2021 2:24 PM EST
Cracraft signed an extension with the 49ers on Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Cracraft started one game (nine appearances) for San Francisco in 2020, ultimately finishing the year with six receptions for 41 yards on nine targets. As context for his production, it's worth noting that the 26-year-old wasn't promoted from the practice squad until midseason. He also got involved as a punt returner during the 49ers' final two games.
February 12, 2021 1:35 PM EST
Lindsay (hip) indicated the Broncos' signing of Melvin Gordon last offseason impacted his approach during 2020, Troy Renck of Denver7 News reports.
Analysis: The 2018 Pro Bowler said on his reaction to the Broncos signing Gordon to a two-year, $16 million contract last March, "I was in battle mode. Everything caught me off guard with (him) coming in. You can burn yourself out like that." Perhaps Lindsay was pressing too hard, but injuries also seemingly played a role in his reduced output. After breaking the 1,000-yard rushing threshold over his first two NFL seasons, Lindsay sat out five games during the 2020 campaign while dealing with a myriad of issues -- the final of which a hip/knee injury that kept the 26-year-old inactive Weeks 16 and 17. Defenses were also able to key in on Lindsay as a rusher, with Gordon serving as the clear No. 1 pass-catching RB. Lindsay says he's going to take a mental different approach in 2021, but it remains unclear whether he'll remain with the organization. He's a restricted free agent, while his teammate Gordon faces a potential suspension because of the DUI charge he was cited for in mid-October.
February 10, 2021 5:07 PM EST
Sutton's rehab from ACL surgery is on track, with the wideout hoping to be ready for the beginning of next season, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Sutton injured his knee Sept. 20, had surgery about a month later, and has been been jogging as part of his rehab routine since Jan. 14. He mentioned the possibility of some limited participation in the offseason program, though he may not be cleared to practice until training camp. Entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, Sutton may need to adjust to a new quarterback, as the Broncos are rumored to be seeking an upgrade on Drew Lock.
February 1, 2021 7:11 AM EST
McKenze is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this offseason, Ashley Holder of WGRZ reports.
Analysis: McKenzie finished 2020 with career highs for catches (30), receiving yards (282) and touchdowns (five), despite working as Buffalo's fourth or fifth WR for most of the year. He's generally been an effective role player in his two and a half seasons with the team, catching 75 of 103 targets (72.8 percent) for 744 yards and six touchdowns, plus 28-124-2 on the ground. The Bills probably want to keep him around, but McKenzie might find a bigger role and/or more money if he explores the open market.
January 28, 2021 8:23 AM EST
