Coming additions could make it tough for Broncos to keep three QBs
The Broncos will soon have two roster cuts to make when TE Jake Butt and LB Shane Ray return, leaving the backup QB situation in limbo.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
3-2, 2nd in AFC West
- 8/10W 24-17
- 8/19W 33-14
- 8/26W 20-17
- 8/31W 30-2
- 9/11W 24-21
- 9/17W 42-17
- 9/24L 26-16
- 10/1W 16-10
- 10/15L 23-10
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- 10/30
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Broncos want to turn the corner on forcing turnovers
The Broncos defense has been solid but has only four takeaways this season, giving coach Vance Joseph something to work on this week at practice.
Tedy & Herm split on Broncos-Chargers game (0:40)
FPI: Bolts have significant edge over Broncos
Denver won the teams' Week 1 meeting and is a game and a half up in the standings, but ESPN's FPI gives L.A. about a 3-2 advantage in Sunday's rematch. That said, the Chargers are 0-2 when favored by FPI this season.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
For the Broncos tackle Menelik Watson (calf) not on field for practice. The most likely move, if Watson can't play Sunday against the Chargers, would be for the Broncos to play Donald Stephenson at right tackle. The Broncos are still at 52 players on the roster, so have an open spot.
C.J. Anderson vows he won't leave a touchdown up to replay again
The next time C.J. Anderson is in a fourth-and-goal situation with the ball, he promises to make sure everybody sees that he crossed the line.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
For Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas back in practice Thursday. Coach Vance Joseph has said he expects Thomas to play Sunday against the Chargers.
Injuries at WR will only increase attention on Demaryius Thomas
With both Emmanuel Sanders and Isaiah McKenzie out, the Broncos must find a way to prevent defenses from surrounding their star receiver.
NFL evaluators pick Week 7's best games: Broncos at Chargers
"That one might be closer than the experts expect," opines one insider. Can the Broncos put Trevor Siemian in position to do enough to win against the Chargers' fearsome pass rush?
Help on the way? Jake Butt practices for Broncos
The Broncos need to take some of the attention away from their top receivers, and fifth-round pick Jake Butt, once fully healthy, could do just that.
Trevor Siemian wants to learn -- fast -- from his mistakes
There are several moments that Trevor Siemian would like to have back this season, but the Broncos QB is chalking them up to experience and moving on.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
For the Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is also back to practice for the first time since the first week of training camp. He is slated to play Oct. 30 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Among those sitting out today are wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who had his lower leg X-rayed during Sunday night's game, tackle Menelik Watson (calf) and tight end A.J. Derby. Linebacker Brandon Marshall, cornerback Aqib Talib, running back Jamaal Charles and nose tackle Domata Peko were also not participating. Talib, Charles and Peko have been getting Wednesdays off.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
For the Broncos rookie tight end Jake Butt is practicing for the first time. The Broncos have a 21-day window to move him to the active roster.
NFL Insiders predict: Chargers to upset Broncos?
When these teams met in Week 1, Los Angeles fell just short of a comeback win. The Bolts are hosts this time around, and a two-game winning streak seems to have them back on track after an 0-4 start.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
The Broncos have formally signed wide receiver Hunter Sharp to the roster from their practice squad this morning . And wide receiver River Cracraft, who was one of four wide receivers the team worked out Tuesday, was signed to fill that practice squad spot. The Broncos still have one roster spot open after guard Billy Turner to injured reserve Tuesday.
NFL players tell all on QBs: Most likely rookie to succeed is... Chad Kelly?
Believe it or not, Kelly, "Mr. Irrelevant" in this year's draft, received a single vote among the 83 players polled to have the best NFL career out of his peers.
Chargers have the personnel to do what Giants did against Broncos
The Giants controlled the tempo against Denver, giving the Chargers a blueprint to work with for their rematch with the Broncos in Los Angeles.
FPI's high-leverage game of Week 7: Broncos at Chargers
If the Chargers beat the Broncos, they would have a 17 percent chance to reach the postseason, which at least isn't nothing. Meanwhile, Denver's playoff hopes would take a serious hit with a loss.
Injuries force Broncos to release Ahtyba Rubin, look for help at wide receiver
The Broncos didn't get much of a chance to see what Ahtyba Rubin could do, releasing the defensive lineman to open roster spots for the offense.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
And River Cracraft showed the Broncos he has recovered nicely from last season's ACL surgery as he posted on Twitter he has signed with the team. He will wear No. 19 and could contribute as a slot receiver fairly quickly when he gets a comfort level in the offense.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
Among the wide receivers the Broncos worked out Tuesday, two are rookies who suffered knee injuries in their final college seasons and those injuries affected their draft status -- River Cracraft and Domonique Young. Cracraft missed the last three games of Washington State's '16 season with a torn ACL while Young tore his ACL, LCL and PCL when he dislocated a knee in Purdue's game against Illinois in '16. Young went to the Jets' rookie camp earlier in offseason.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
With the injuries to Emmanuel Sanders and Isaiah McKenzie the Broncos worked out four wide receivers Tuesday -- River Cracraft, Devin Lucien, Tim Patrick and Domonique Young. They also have Hunter Sharp on the team's practice squad. As of Tuesday afternoon they had not notified the league of any signings to fill the two roster spots created with the release of Ahtyba Rubin and Billy Turner being moved to injured reserve.
Power Rankings: Broncos slip a spot
Denver's ugly showing at home against New York could be compounded by a brutal stretch coming up on the schedule.
Facing a tough stretch, Broncos need to move fast to make repairs
After a fast start, the past few weeks have revealed many weaknesses the Broncos need to address before a tough series of games.
FPI: SNF upset did number on Denver
The Broncos' surprise home loss to the then-winless Giants dipped Denver's playoff chances to under 50 percent in ESPN's FPI for the first time since Week 1.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Garett Bolles | OT | Utah |
| 2(19) | DeMarcus Walker | DE | Florida State |
| 3(18) | Carlos Henderson | WR | Louisiana Tech |
| 3(37) | Brendan Langley | CB | Lamar |
| 5(1) | Jake Butt | TE | Michigan |
| 5(29) | Isaiah McKenzie | WR | Georgia |
| 6(19) | De'Angelo Henderson | RB | Coastal Carolina |
| 7(35) | Chad Kelly | QB | Ole Miss |
2017 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 177 | 130 |
| Denver | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 108 | 97 |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 116 | 131 |
| Oakland | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 124 | 126 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards231.814th
Rushing Yards123.69th
Points For21.616th
Points Against19.48th
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