Denver stretched its streak to three but the path remains bumpy up front as Ben Powers' absence tests the line. Matt Peart started at left guard and drew three penalties, underscoring the learning curve while the run game and protection adjust to a next-man-up approach.

Quinn Meinerz noted Peart faced a tough task; Peart is more natural at tackle and will need time to gel. The group battled through a high-penalty day, with attention on cleaning up miscues as the Broncos lean on depth and cohesion.

Four Broncos debuted this week — Malcolm Roach, Jaleel McLaughlin, Que Robinson and Calvin Throckmorton — with Roach energizing the defense and McLaughlin adding a spark in limited touches. A week in London wrapped with praise for the operation and overall team resolve.

A controversial overturn near the end—on a Pat Surtain II forced fumble—left Payton’s staff guessing. The game ball went to the defense and to Broncos operations for a smooth travel week, underscoring a unified, adaptable club.

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 heads to Philadelphia in Week 5 with a sharpened run game thanks to Nate Adkins’ return and Quinn Meinerz back at guard, while Lucas Krull is out. Engram and Trautman provide reliable TE targets, and Adkins’ clearance keeps the offense balanced as Marvin Mims Jr. and Alex Singleton contribute in the receiving and tackling roles. The Eagles counter with Nakobe Dean OUT and Jihaad Campbell back, but questions linger around Dallas Goedert, Jalen Carter, and Lane Johnson. The clash could hinge on Denver’s ground attack volume and Philadelphia’s midseason adjustments.