AFC West · 2026 season
Denver Broncos depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 2-2
- Points/game
- 18.5
- Pace
- 14th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 @ LAC · Sun 4:05 PM ET
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What changed
RJ Harvey target share 7% → 25%; Jonah Coleman carry share 23% → 0% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jaylen WaddleWR | 26 | 21% | 23%▲12 | 34% |
 Courtland SuttonWR | 22 | 18% | 17% | 31% |
 RJ HarveyRB | 21 | 17% | 17%▲3 | 0% |
 Evan EngramTE | 13 | 10% | 8%▼10 | 7% |
 Pat BryantWR | 12 | 10% | 6%▼16 | 10% |
 Tyler BadieRB | 6 | 5% | 6%▲6 | 2% |
 Nate AdkinsTE | 5 | 4% | 5%▲5 | 4% |
 J.K. DobbinsRB | 4 | 3% | 4%▲4 | 0% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. DobbinsRB | 46 | 51% | 51%▼3 |
 Bo NixQB | 14 | 16% | 15%▼5 |
| RJ HarveyRB | 12 | 13% | 12%▼8 |
 Jonah ColemanRB | 10 | 11% | 13%▲13 |
| Tyler BadieRB | 4 | 4% | 5%▲5 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
| Pat BryantWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
| Nate AdkinsTE | 1 | 1% | 1% |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the Broncos’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
60.0
25th · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
31.5
14th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
64%
5th · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
+2.7
7th · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
-0.03
21st · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
+0.05
23rd · league +0.01
Points per game
18.5
27th · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
23.5
17th · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
- FB
- 1.Adam Prentice
- K
- 1.Wil Lutz
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- RB
- 1.J.K. Dobbins2.RJ Harvey4.Tyler Badie
- LWR
- 1.Courtland Sutton
- RWR
- 1.Jaylen Waddle2.Marvin Mims
- SWR
- 1.Pat Bryant2.Troy Franklin
- K
- 1.Wil Lutz
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @KC | L 10-31 | +2.5 | 42.5 | 20 |
| 2 | vsJAX | W 20-13 | -2.5 | 45.5 | 24 |
| 3 | vsLAR | W 30-26 | -1.5 | 43.5 | 22.5 |
| 4 | @SF | L 14-24 | +3 | 48.5 | 22.75 |
| 5 | @LAC | Sun 4:05 PM ET, Oct 11 | -3.5 | 42.5 | 23 |
| 6 | vsSEA | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Oct 15 | – | – | – |
| 7 | @ARI | Sun 4:05 PM ET, Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| 8 | vsKC | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 1 | – | – | – |
| 9 | @CAR | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 8 | – | – | – |
| 11 | vsLV | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 22 | – | – | – |
| 12 | @PIT | Fri 3:00 PM ET, Nov 27 | – | – | – |
| 13 | vsMIA | Sun 4:05 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | @NYJ | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 13 | – | – | – |
| 15 | @LV | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Dec 20 | – | – | – |
| 16 | vsBUF | Fri 4:30 PM ET, Dec 25 | – | – | – |
| 17 | @NE | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 3 | – | – | – |
| 18 | vsLAC | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- Blake CottonDBQHamstring
- Caleb LohnerTEIRLower Body
- Dondrea TillmanLBQHamstring
- Drew SandersLBQUndisclosed
- Frank CrumOTIRUndisclosed
- Jonah ColemanRBIRAnkle
- Levelle BaileyLBIRLeg
- Matt HenningsenDEIRAchilles
- Michael DeiterCIRQuadriceps
- Michael Woods IIWRQLeg
- Nick GargiuloGPUPKnee - Acl
- Pat BryantWRDAnkle
- Patrick Surtain IICBDAnkle
- Riley MossCBQRibs
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 17.1 | 16.8 | 20th |
| RB | 27.0 | 21.7 | 26th · soft |
| WR | 28.3 | 32.5 | 8th · tough |
| TE | 15.5 | 13.5 | 20th |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 6th · vs RB 10th · vs WR 6th · vs TE 21st. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the Broncos play?
The Denver Broncos average 31.5 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 14th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 60.0 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 64% of plays (5th of 32).
Who leads the Broncos in targets?
Jaylen Waddle has 21% of the Broncos’ targets in 2026. J.K. Dobbins leads the backfield with 51% of the carries.
How good are the Broncos on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the Broncos offense ranks 21st (-0.03) and the defense ranks 23rd (+0.05 allowed) in 2026.