Denver's rookie Sai'vion Jones flashed upside in a limited NFL debut, six defensive snaps and a pressure on Jake Browning, signaling a real developmental path behind the Broncos' starting ends. Coaches praised his size, length and motor, projecting a gradual ramp as he learns the NFL game.

Jones sits behind John Franklin-Myers and Zach Allen, with a versatile cast—Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper—giving Denver a deeper edge rotation. GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton stress ongoing growth, setting up a potential late-season uptick for the pass rush and a valuable developmental arc for fantasy managers to monitor.

Evan Engram’s return to practice ahead of Monday Night Football could tilt Denver’s offense away from its early-season stagnation. If he plays, Engram’s combo of reliable hands and route savvy can unlock more efficient plays on early downs, addressing Denver’s efficiency drought. His Week 1-2 snap count (38%) and recent health history keep the immediate impact in question, but his track record suggests a meaningful role if he’s truly ready.

Sean Payton’s club hopes October offense breakout vibes continue, with navy uniforms and a refreshed Empower Field setting a mood shift. Pat Surtain II praised the look while Denver chases rhythm in a high-profile MNF clash with Cincinnati. Other injury notes—John Franklin-Myers limited, Dre Greenlaw IR, Malcolm Roach eligible Week 6—frame the game as a battleground of depth and timing, where Engram’s availability could swing the game’s trajectory.