Denver’s depth shone in a 27-7 preseason win, with Jarrett Stidham piloting the unit even as starters rested. Stidham finished two exhibitions with 30 completions on 38 attempts for 376 yards and four touchdowns, threading multiple scoring drives and proving he can run a clean, efficient attack behind a deep roster. Evan Engram connected on a 58-yard heater and a middle-cross, while rookie Pat Bryant added a 29-yard grab, signaling a versatile pass game operating smoothly in game reps.

The run game clicked behind RJ Harvey’s eight-yard score early and a 35-yard burst by Jaleel McLaughlin that set up another score. A late-second-quarter TD to Troy Franklin capped a bold 6-play, 88-yard march, highlighting Denver’s red-zone efficiency. The defense dominated, Cardinals’ drives stalled, and a season-ending knee injury to Nick Gargiulo hurt the mood briefly, though Courtney Jackson’s big gains and Trent Sherfield’s production kept the Broncos’ momentum rolling. Sam Ehlinger started for Arizona in the third as Denver’s defense clamped down, finishing strong to seal the win. Fantasy takeaway: Stidham’s efficiency and Denver’s depth create meaningful late-roundQB and stash options, with Engram and Franklin offering intriguing pairing potential for dynasty or best-ball formats.