Denver’s offense clicked behind a refreshed two-back rhythm from J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, totaling 203 yards and a touchdown on 35 touches in a 28-3 win. The series-by-series approach unlocked both backs and sharpened the run game, setting up a tougher road slate ahead.

Defensively, the Broncos throttled Cincinnati, while Talanoa Hufanga and Pat Surtain II eroded the Bengals’ top targets. Bo Nix managed late-chaos effectively, Sutton cashed in, and the blocking from Pat Bryant opened lanes. The win primes Denver for October tests and keeps fantasy angles buzzing into Philadelphia.

Denver’s defense again exposed gaps in the middle, unable to corral Indianapolis’ multi-pronged attack as Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor ripped off chunk plays. Red-zone resistance helped, but the 473 total yards and four 40-plus plays underscored warts that Dre Greenlaw’s health could mask when he returns. Special teams remain a rollercoaster, with a late kick that won it and a muffed punt that could’ve changed the outcome.

Pat Bryant’s elevated usage and a developing receiving corps offer fantasy upside, while Denver’s backfield still seeks consistency behind J.K. Dobbins’s upgrade. Week 3 vs. the Chargers will test whether defensive volatility can be tempered and whether the offense can sustain drives against tougher competition.

Three Week 1 waiver targets headline this fantasy angle: Elic Ayomanor (TEN), Isaac TeSlaa (DET), Pat Bryant (DEN). Ayomanor landed a season-opener start for the Titans, boosting immediate rookie upside as part of a projected top-3 with Tyler Lockett and Calvin Ridley, and he’s rostered in about a quarter of leagues. TeSlaa flashed in preseason with Detroit’s offensive environment and would become a more meaningful asset if injuries clear depth ahead of him. Bryant, the Broncos’ 2025 third-round pick, sits fourth on Denver’s WR depth but has the outside contested-catch profile that could push him into a bigger role if the offense divides more evenly or an injury creates opportunity.

Keep these rookies on rosters in 14+ team leagues and watch for early-season usage shifts. Upside is real but not guaranteed; Ayomanor and TeSlaa represent plausible breakout routes in a favorable offense, while Bryant’s path leans on injury luck and scheme boost. Waiver adds for Week 1 should prioritize upside with immediate contingency plans.