Denver's offensive line lost a cornerstone as Ben Powers landed on IR with a biceps injury, likely sidelining him through December after Sunday’s road victory over the defending champs. Powers started every game since joining in 2023, and his absence immediately tempers a top-ranked unit that has steadied the Broncos’ run game and protection.

Denver will pivot to internal options, with Alex Palczewski, Matt Peart, or Alex Forsyth lining up at left guard as Nick Gargiulo’s injury-underlined absence leaves a thinner room. Palczewski has previous in-game LG experience and has filled in for McGlinchey; Peart could slide inside, and Forsyth adds depth. The London showdown with the Jets will test the reshuffled line and the offense without Powers’ steady presence.

Denver pulled off a gritty upset over Philadelphia with a strong fourth quarter and a handful of standout performances. The win clustered around a dominant pass rush from Nick Bonitto, plus timely plays from Courtland Sutton and Bo Nix as the offense found rhythm late. Denver’s defense forced timely stops and a run of solid runs from D.J. Jones and John Franklin-Myers helped shut the Eagles down in the red zone. For fantasy folks, Bonitto and Sutton are the obvious immediate targets, with Nix showing a ceiling that fantasy rosters will want to chase after a cleaner fourth period.

Beyond the big names, Ja’Quan McMillian has become the Broncos’ most consistent corner, while Ben Powers and Garrett Bolles anchored the line in a bout that tested Denver’s depth. Engelaged players like Engram made key plays, and Wattenberg steadied center. The game also highlighted some midseason questions for the Broncos, especially at right tackle and RG, but the fourth-quarter surge provided a profitable blueprint for future fantasy production.

Keep an eye on how Denver leans on its edge pressure, as Bonitto’s success against top tackles could unlock more favorable matchups. Sutton remains a sturdy PPR option whenever the Broncos stay with clean routes and efficient QB play, while McMillian offers a cornerback floor that can translate into weekly fantasy value in opportunistic lineups.

Denver's offensive line vaults to No. 1 after a Week 4 performance that yielded six pressures and zero sacks on 45 pass plays, driving a 93.3 PFF pass-blocking efficiency that sits among the league’s elite. Bolles leads the unit with an 88.1 overall grade, while Powers and Meinerz anchor the interior with exceptional pass-game consistency. Week 5 projections reinforce the starting five of Bolles, Powers, Wattenberg, Meinerz, and McGlinchey as a unit that fantasy managers should watch closely.

Buffalo rises with strong run protection and a revamped forward wall. Van Demark’s 82.0 run-blocking grade tops the Bills, complemented by Edwards’ 75.3 overall grade and Dawkins’ 77.8, both ranking highly among guards and tackles. The shift comes as Cincinnati’s defense faced a tougher challenge and Philly’s line wobbled, underscoring how weekly OL play shapes fantasy output for both quarterbacks and backs in a league where clean pockets remain king.

Four weeks in, PFF’s award panel zeroes in on the NFL’s early leaders. Matthew Stafford tops the QB grade among those with 50-plus attempts and boasts the league’s strongest big‑time throws rate. Puka Nacua stands out as a record‑centered target with elite receiving metrics. Micah Parsons vaults to the top of edge rush metrics, while a slate of rookies and protectors populate the latest All‑Pro conversations. The piece lays out the Week 5‑ready fantasy implications across offense, defense, and special teams.

Stafford and Nacua anchor the Rams’ spotlight, with Parson’s disruptive profile propping up a distinctive defensive case. Emeka Egbuka and Carson Schwesinger emerge as noteworthy rookie standouts on offense and defense, while Garett Bolles locks down one of the league’s premier pass protections. The compilation also flags second‑team accelerants and sleepers who could swing value in weekly lineups as the season unfolds.