The Broncos’ second preseason game against Arizona brings a cautionary note on depth charts that are labeled unofficial but still guide fantasy angles. Denver’s QB rotation stays front and center as Bo Nix sits atop the depth chart with Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger backing him. In the backfield, a six-man committee hints at a possible four-man active roster, keeping rookies like Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime hungry for touches. At receiver, Courtland Sutton anchors a crowded group that features Marvin Mims and a path for Troy Franklin to carve out a role. Evan Engram is the clear top pass catcher, with Trautman and hybrid options shaping the TE landscape. The offensive line preserves its core, while the defense looks to Sai'vion Jones and Eyioma Uwazurike for pop in the trenches. This sets up intriguing late-summer pivots and contingent rosters for fantasy managers who ride the summer bandwagon and chase Week 2 production scenarios.

Payton’s preference to test rookies behind veterans keeps the door open for late-summer surprises, particularly in a game that doubles as a showcase for depth and special-teams players who could impact the 53-man cut. The Broncos’ Week 2 tilt will be as much about evaluating backups as about the starters, meaning fantasy players should watch how carries, targets, and special-teams roles shake out, rather than assuming the Week 1 blueprint carries over. In short, the Broncos offer a layered, rotating canvas where depth-chart nudges can create value bets and sleeper pivots into September rosters.

Overall, the Broncos’ unofficial depth chart signals a familiar 2024 theme: veterans get the first look, but rookies have the upside. For fantasy managers, that translates into buying opportunities on versatile backs with pass-game usage and a TE duo that could drift toward high-target weeks. Week 2 will illuminate who among Dobbins, McLaughlin, Estime, Badie, Watson, and the WRs lands in the most favorable game-planning spots, while Engram remains the anchor for Denver’s short-to-intermediate targets.