The Denver Broncos’ 53-man roster is officially locked in, and they’re headed straight into the fire: a Monday Night clash at Arrowhead Stadium against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. After months of training camp and preseason battles, we’re finally on the doorstep of Week 1, and early indications show the Broncos are rolling deep at the most critical position.
QB Room Is Stock Up Across The Board
Get this, all three Broncos quarterbacks are coming into Week 1 with their stock soaring! Bo Nix, their starting signal-caller, only got a handful of plays in Week 2 of the preseason against the Packers, but man, he looked good. He didn’t just look good, he led the offense to 10 points, including an absolute dime of a touchdown pass to running back RJ Harvey. Nix looks totally ready for Week 1, and he’s heading to Arrowhead, a stadium where he’s actually played well before. The goal is simple: lead the Broncos to a 1-0 start.
And it’s not just Nix. Jarrett Stidham is stock up too, securing that backup QB2 job that Head Coach Sean Payton confirmed last week. That was pretty much expected, but it’s still a win for him. Then you have Sam Ehlinger, who also saw his stock go up. After a really strong camp and preseason, Ehlinger made the 53-man roster and will once again serve as the Broncos’ QB3. Talk about confidence in your passers!
The Backfield Is Loaded With X-Factors
The running back situation is where things get really interesting. JK Dobbins, the veteran, hasn’t played a snap since getting injured against the Raiders last season. But here’s the kicker: he’s healthy, he’s been practicing fully all summer, and the Broncos are planning to unleash him against the Chiefs on Monday Night! He didn’t play in their matchups last season, so Dobbins is going to be an absolute x-factor.
Then there’s RJ Harvey, whose stock is way up because he could be a massive part of the passing offense. This guy is explosive in space and can flat-out get open downfield for big plays. We’ll have to see what he offers in the run game, but he’s shaping up to be a playmaker in the passing game. Jonah Coleman is also stock up, and honestly, he might even be the Broncos’ RB2. We’ll see how Week 1 shakes out, but don’t be surprised if Coleman splits time with Dobbins as an early down back, leaving Harvey for those key passing downs. Either way, expect Coleman to be involved early and often. Tyler Badie also made the 53-man roster, but his role is likely unchanged from last season; he could be inactive, or active in a similar capacity.
So, as the Broncos get ready to roll into Arrowhead on Monday Night, they’ve got a fully healthy Dobbins ready to be unleashed and a quarterback room buzzing with confidence. Can Bo Nix and that explosive backfield snag a huge 1-0 start against the Chiefs? You bet we’ll be watching to find out.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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