Denver found a new ground-game identity on Monday, with J.K. Dobbins rushing for 101 yards on 16 carries—their first 100-yard rusher since Latavius Murray in 2022—after Payton deployed a series-based rotation that let both Dobbins and RJ Harvey settle into a rhythm behind a sharp line.

Marvin Mims Jr. added a rushing TD, Bo Nix delivered a career-best 326 passing yards, and Denver finished with 186 rushing yards on 38 attempts. The win signals a versatile, tougher offense heading into a daunting test vs. Philadelphia.

Denver's 17-player practice squad update centers on Adam Prentice’s elevation to the 53-man roster and A.J. Woods stepping in to fill Prentice’s practice squad spot. The Broncos’ group also adds depth pieces at wide receiver (A.T. Perry, Michael Bandy, Thayer Thomas), running back Deuce Vaughn, tight ends Caleb Lohner and Patrick Murtagh, along with offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton and Joe Michalski, plus several blockers, defenders and special-teams contributors. A new cornerback, Jon Heath, headlines the defensive shuffling.

For fantasy and betting, Perry, Vaughn and Woods stand out as players to monitor for early-season usage or injury-driven opportunities. Woods brings NFL experience and a Super Bowl ring with Philadelphia, while Vaughn’s presence adds RB depth behind the Denver depth chart. The remainder are depth pieces whose fantasy impact hinges on injuries or roster moves down the line.

Denver signed A.J. Woods to the practice squad and promoted Adam Prentice to the active roster, filling a 53-man spot with a depth-first move rather than a splash addition. Woods, undrafted in 2024, spent last season with the Eagles’ practice squad, had a brief Washington stint, and now has a real shot to show his versatility in Denver’s defensive backfield.

Philadelphia visits the Buccaneers in Week 4 and welcomes Denver in Week 5 at Lincoln Financial Field, framing a week-to-week storyline of cross-team rosters. For fantasy managers, Woods is a speculative stash with limited immediate upside, while Prentice’s elevation signals continued value on special teams and short-yardage depth rather than heavy week-to-week production.

Roach's calf strain sidelines him for at least four games, forcing Denver to lean on Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike for early-season interior disruption. The Broncos promoted Sam Ehlinger to the 53-man roster as an emergency No. 3 quarterback, ensuring depth on game days without counting toward the active roster. Adam Prentice and Levelle Bailey were elevated from the practice squad to bolster fullback and linebacker depth ahead of Week 1 against Tennessee, while SF's injury to Dre Greenlaw looms as a defensive angle for fantasy managers.

Denver's early-season path leans on improved DL rotation, with Roach out and Jackson/Uwazurike stepping up. Ehlinger’s return adds a mobile quarterback option in emergency scenarios, and Prentice Bailey provides insurance at crucial HB/LB spots. Week 1 becomes a test of depth, roster construction, and adaptive game plans as the Broncos navigate Roach's absence and SF's defensive matchup.