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Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

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Broncos activated WR Pat Bryant (ankle) from injured reserve.

The young receiver will make his return to the active game-day roster after missing the minimum four games after injuring his ankle in Week 4. He returns to a passing attack with no clear direction or upside, with no receiver other than Courtland Sutton playing in a near every-down role of late. Perhaps he can carve out a featured role, but it is more likely this team simply doesn’t have viable weekly fantasy assets through the air.
Trey McBride

ARI Tight End #85

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Broncos checked on Trey McBride.

To no one’s surprise, the Cardinals hung up the phone in record time. Even as a perennially rebuilding franchise, Arizona was never going to trade arguably the league’s best tight end in the middle of his prime. Schefter added that the Cardinals have “checked in around the league on tight ends.” Evan Engram has a measly 13 catches for 136 yards this year and Denver’s passing attack has taken a step back despite acquiring Jaylen Waddle in the offseason. Dallas Goedert is the biggest name believed to be available at tight end ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. On an expiring contract, he wouldn’t cost the Broncos much. Carolina tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is likely on the trade block as well.
Talanoa Hufanga

DEN Safety #9

Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Panthers.

The Broncos’ talented safety might need another week to get his ankle healthy. Hufanga only logged two limited practice sessions this week. He has been sidelined since mid-October.
Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

Pat Bryant (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Panthers.

Bryant is expected to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday, but the team has officially listed him as questionable. He makes for a boom-bust FLEX in his first game back. The Broncos’ passing offense has struggled this season. Perhaps Bryant’s return lifts it up.
Jonathan Taylor

IND Running Back #28

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports that the Giants are serious suitors for Jonathan Taylor, while the Broncos and Vikings might be less inclined to acquire him.

All three teams have inquired about Taylor’s trade cost. Per Breer, the Colts either want a first-round pick or a draft pick package similar to what the Panthers received for Christian McCaffrey in 2023. The 49ers handed over 2023 second-, third- and fourth-round picks, and a 2024 fifth-rounder to acquire him. None of the three suitors have met either asking price yet. That said, the Giants have reportedly offered enough for Breer to label them “a serious suitor.” Stay tuned.
Talanoa Hufanga

DEN Safety #9

Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) resumed practicing on Thursday.

The Broncos’ safety now has a chance to play in Week 9 against the Panthers, though it is possible he still needs another week. Getting Hufanga back in the lineup will help improve a Broncos defense that has somewhat underperformed this year.
Jaylen Waddle

DEN Wide Receiver #17

Jaylen Waddle (chest) is practicing in full for Week 9 against the Panthers.

Waddle played through a questionable tag with this injury last week, catching 3-of-6 targets for 39 yards and one touchdown against the Chiefs. He apparently made it through the contest without re-injuring himself and can be started as a WR3 this week against the Panthers.
Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

Pat Bryant (ankle) is practicing in full for Week 9 against the Panthers.

Bryant’s 21-day practice window has been opened, and it begins with a full session, putting him on track to play in Week 9 against the Panthers. The Broncos’ passing game has severely underperformed expectations. Bryant does not necessarily need to be added in 12-team formats, though he could ultimately compete for No. 2 wide receiver duties.
Pat Bryant

DEN Wide Receiver #13

The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson said “indications point to Broncos WR Pat Bryant returning to practice this week.”

Bryant has missed the Broncos’ last four games after being placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. The 23-year-old receiver is eligible to return whenever the Broncos deem him ready to do so, and his practicing this week would mean the team has opened his 21-day return window. Bryant has caught nine passes for 133 yards and one touchdown and was third among Broncos receivers in routes run (91) through the first four weeks of the season. He could make for an interesting stash in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers shouldn’t rush to put him in their lineups whenever he does return.
Bo Nix

DEN Quarterback #10

Bo Nix completed 20-of-32 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Broncos’ 28-24, Week 8 win over the Chiefs.

Fittingly, Nix’s longest completion of the day was a dump-off to Jonah Coleman that the rookie turned into a 51-yard gain. Nix has two completions of 50+ yards this year. Both have gone to running backs on throws near or behind the line of scrimmage. On the other hand, when Nix did push the ball downfield versus Kansas City, he was largely effective. He completed 4-of-6 throws farther than nine yards downfield. It was a small step in the right direction after weeks of middling production on intermediate and downfield shots. Nix will look to build on this performance versus a beatable Carolina defense in Week 9. He will sit somewhere near the top of the QB2 ranks.