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Friday, September 2, 2022

Denver Broncos Fantasy Football Projections 2022

Our 2022 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Russell Wilson	550.6	359	4157	31.93	9.91	47	211.5	1.29	303.07
Brett Rypien	41.4	25.5	287.7	1.72	1.04	6.7	10.1	0.05	17.62

Russell Wilson: Wilson missed three games in 2021, his first season finishing outside the top 11 fantasy quarterbacks. While the Seahawks never seemed to want to let Russ cook, Nathaniel Hackett has taken an opposite approach. Denver's new head coach has said about the pace of play, "as fast as [Wilson] wants to go, I want to go." Barring injury, Wilson should once again finish as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in 2022.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Javonte Williams	214.4	954.1	6.43	46.5	342.2	2.7	207.66
Melvin Gordon	152.3	662.5	4.8	26.7	206.7	1.5	138.07
Mike Boone	21.3	91.6	0.53	4.8	35.6	0.3	20.1
Damarea Crockett	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Javonte Williams: Sharing the load evenly with Melvin Gordon, Williams racked up 1,219 yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns on 246 touches as a rookie in 2021. With MG3 re-signing on a one-year deal with the Broncos, it delivers a bit of a blow to Williams' upside (until 2023), but Gordon himself has said that the team wants Williams "to be the guy."

Melvin Gordon: Williams (14.47) edged Gordon (14.44) in touches per game, but Gordon missed one game (Week 13) and Williams had 29 touches for 178 yards and a touchdown in that outing. While the Broncos want Williams "to be the guy" and the workload will favor Denver's second-year back, Gordon should get enough work to put him into flex consideration.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Courtland Sutton	77.9	1077.8	7.9	0	0	0	194.13
Jerry Jeudy	79.2	997.8	7.4	1.8	11.7	0.05	185.25
K.J. Hamler	43.4	557.8	4.4	4.5	20.3	0.14	106.75
Montrell Washington	9.2	117.8	0.9	0	0	0	21.78
Tyrie Cleveland	7.1	95.6	0.7	0	0	0	17.31
Jalen Virgil	2.5	33.3	0.3	0	0	0	6.38

Courtland Sutton: Sutton broke out in his second season (2019) with 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns, but then he tore his ACL at the beginning of the 2020 season. Given Wilson's accuracy as a deep passer, Sutton could be positioned to have the best season of his career. The 6-foot-4 receiver has averaged 15.2 yards per reception so far in his career.

Jerry Jeudy: It's an understatement to say that Jeudy's fantasy trajectory is pointing upward following Denver's trade for Russell Wilson. The former first-round pick entered the NFL as a polished route-runner, but he produced two seasons of modest (disappointing) production in part due to the team's poor quarterback play. Entering his age-23 season, Jeudy is poised for a breakout season, barring injury.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Albert Okwuegbunam	50.4	568.9	4.5	109.09
Greg Dulcich	31	353.4	2.7	67.04
Eric Tomlinson	4.8	48.9	0.4	9.69
Andrew Beck	1	8.9	0.1	1.99

Albert Okwuegbunam: Okwuegbunam finished his second season with 33 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns. With Noah Fant now in Seattle and Greg Dulcich out for at least the first four games, Albert O. has plenty of upside in what should be a much better offense in 2022 with Russell Wilson under center.

Greg Dulcich: The season-ending injury to Tim Patrick seemed as though it would create more opportunities for Dulcich, but the former Bruin will miss at least the first four games of the season as he starts his NFL career on short-term IR. A former walk-on wide receiver that converted to tight end at UCLA, Dulcich is a threat to make plays down the field as he averaged 18.26 yards per reception over his past two seasons at UCLA combined (68/1,242/10).

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Denver Broncos Fantasy Football Projections 2022

Our 2022 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2022 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Russell Wilson	550.6	359	4157	31.93	9.91	47	211.5	1.29	303.07
Josh Johnson	41.4	25	285.7	1.7	0.99	6.7	18.4	0.08	18.57

Russell Wilson: Wilson missed three games in 2021, his first season finishing outside the top 11 fantasy quarterbacks. While the Seahawks never seemed to want to let Russ cook, Nathaniel Hackett has taken an opposite approach. Recently Denver's new head coach said about the pace of play, "as fast as he wants to go, I want to go." Barring injury, Wilson should once again finish as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in 2022.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Javonte Williams	214.4	954.1	6.43	44.9	335.4	2.6	205.58
Melvin Gordon	152.3	662.5	4.8	26.7	206.6	1.5	138.06
Mike Boone	21.3	91.6	0.53	4.8	35.5	0.3	20.09

Javonte Williams: Sharing the load evenly with Melvin Gordon, Williams racked up 1,219 yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns on 246 touches as a rookie in 2021. With MG3 re-signing on a one-year deal with the Broncos, it delivers a blow to Williams' upside (until 2023), but he's still a high-end RB2 entering 2022.

Melvin Gordon: Williams (14.47) edged Gordon (14.44) in touches per game, but Gordon missed one game (Week 13) and Williams had 29 touches for 178 yards and a touchdown in that outing. While the workload will favor Williams, Gordon should get enough work to perform as a flex-level producer.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Jerry Jeudy	79.1	995.2	7.4	1.8	11.7	0.05	184.94
Courtland Sutton	71	1004.1	7.3	0	0	0	179.71
K.J. Hamler	43.2	555.3	4.4	4.5	20.3	0.14	106.4
Montrell Washington	13.1	162.2	1.2	0	0	0	29.97
Seth Williams	10.2	126.6	1	0	0	0	23.76
Kendall Hinton	6	64.4	0.5	0	0	0	12.44

Jerry Jeudy: It's an understatement to say that Jeudy's fantasy trajectory is pointing upward following Denver's trade for Russell Wilson. The former first-round pick entered the NFL as a polished route-runner, but he produced two seasons of modest production in part due to the team's poor quarterback play. Entering his age-23 season, Jeudy is poised for a breakout season, barring injury.

Courtland Sutton: Sutton broke out in his second season (2019) with 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns, but then he tore his ACL at the beginning of the 2020 season. Given Wilson's accuracy as a deep passer, Sutton could turn out to be a significantly undervalued WR3 in fantasy drafts this summer. The 6-foot-4 receiver has averaged 15.2 yards per reception so far in his career.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Albert Okwuegbunam	40.7	457.6	3.7	88.31
Greg Dulcich	38.6	442	3.3	83.3
Eric Tomlinson	4.8	48.9	0.4	9.69
Andrew Beck	1	8.9	0.1	1.99

Albert Okwuegbunam: Okwuegbunam finished his second season with 33 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns. Nathaniel Hackett said this spring that the team will use Albert O. more as a "move tight end" and that he's "[e]xcited to get the ball in his hands."

Greg Dulcich: A former walk-on wide receiver that converted to tight end at UCLA, Dulcich is a third-round rookie that took more first-team reps than most might have expected earlier this offseason. Regardless of who "starts" between Okwuegbunam and Dulcich, the season-ending injury to Tim Patrick could create many additional opportunities for Dulcich. A threat to make plays down the field, Dulcich averaged 18.26 yards per reception over his past two seasons at UCLA combined (68/1,242/10).

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Sunday, September 5, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Denver Broncos

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Teddy Bridgewater	520.3	345.2	3850.2	20.03	11.45	42.1	160	2.11	239.89
Drew Lock	70.9	42.9	510.5	2.87	2.13	10.5	38.9	0.53	34.71

Teddy Bridgewater: The QB competition between Drew Lock and Bridgewater is over when it comes to determining the Week 1 starter (Bridgewater), but it's possible that both make starts in 2021. While his upside is low, Bridgewater will provide steadier quarterback play for a team that has a strong roster overall and will compete for the playoffs. He finished as fantasy's QB19 with Carolina in 2020.

Drew Lock: Lock will enter 2021 as the backup, but as noted above, could certainly make a start or two in 2021. Lock completed just 57.3% of 2020 pass attempts and tied Carson Wentz for a league-high 15 interceptions thrown.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Javonte Williams	201.2	885.3	6.84	35.5	272.5	1.6	184.17
Melvin Gordon	155.6	669.1	5.45	22.3	157	0.9	131.86
Mike Boone	35.1	158	1.33	8.7	61	0.2	35.43
Nate McCrary	7	29.4	0.18	2.1	15.3	0.1	7.2

Javonte Williams: Even though he was the third back off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft, some teams viewed Williams as "best back in the draft." With the Broncos trading up to get in front of the Dolphins to select Williams, it's likely that he emerges as the team's lead back sooner rather than later. The 20-year-old back is a tackle-breaking machine.

Melvin Gordon: Gordon closed last season (Weeks 11-17) with elite volume (120 touches, seventh-most), which allowed MG3 to rank seventh in yards from scrimmage (618) and ninth in half-PPR scoring during that stretch. Regardless of how the workload allocation starts, it's likely that there will be a shift from the veteran to the rookie as the season progresses.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Jerry Jeudy	83.4	1074.9	5.1	0	0	0	179.79
Courtland Sutton	73.2	965.9	5	2.3	9.2	0.05	164.41
K.J. Hamler	34.9	425.2	2.3	14	61.6	0.35	82.03
Tim Patrick	31.4	383.7	2.2	0	0	0	67.27
Diontae Spencer	8.9	89.4	0.3	0	0	0	15.19

Jerry Jeudy: Considering Courtland Sutton (ACL) missing nearly all of 2020, Jeudy underwhelmed as a rookie. A 46.0% catch rate prevented him from capitalizing on a 31.46% share of his team's air yards. Inconsistent quarterback play contributed to the lack of production and all signs point to the potential for a breakout in year two, especially with the Broncos naming Teddy Bridgewater as their starting QB.

Courtland Sutton: Sutton had a breakout season in 2019 -- 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns -- but missed nearly all of 2020 with a torn ACL. The choice of Bridgewater over Drew Lock more than likely benefits Jeudy more than Sutton.

K.J. Hamler: Hamler has blazing speed, but he's unlikely to carve out a fantasy-relevant second season with Sutton, Jeudy and Fant (at least) all ahead of him in the targets pecking order.

Tim Patrick: Patrick was productive last season with a career-best 51/742/6 line. While he may once again outproduce expectations, it's also possible that he ranks fourth in WR snaps behind Sutton, Jeudy and Hamler.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Noah Fant	62.1	660.6	3.5	118.11
Albert Okwuegbunam	20.4	205	1.2	37.9
Eric Saubert	3.9	39.2	0.2	7.07
Andrew Beck	1.2	10.9	0	1.69

Noah Fant: Playing at less than 100% in 2020, Fant averaged only 10.9 Y/R after averaging 14.1 in 2019. Fant's ADOT (7.6 to 6.7) and YAC/R (8.3 to 6.1) both declined year over year, but he also set career highs in receptions (62) and yards (673). Fant has been dealing with a "leg issue" that isn't believed to be serious or keep him out Week 1.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

2021 Fantasy Football Projections: Denver Broncos

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Teddy Bridgewater	531.1	353.2	3930.1	20.45	11.68	43.5	165.3	2.18	245.25
Drew Lock	59	35.7	424.8	2.39	1.77	9.4	34.8	0.47	29.31

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Javonte Williams	202.4	890.6	6.88	35	267.8	1.6	184.22
Melvin Gordon	144.8	622.6	5.07	21.4	150.2	0.9	123.8
Mike Boone	37.7	169.7	1.43	9.7	71.9	0.3	39.39
Royce Freeman	16.5	69.3	0.37	6.8	47.9	0.1	17.94

Javonte Williams: Even though he was the third back off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft, some teams viewed Williams as "best back in the draft." With the Broncos moving up to get in front of the Dolphins to select Williams, it's likely that he emerges as the team's lead back sooner rather than later. The 20-year-old back is a tackle-breaking machine.

Melvin Gordon: While only 14 yards shy of 1,000 rushing yards in 2020, Gordon averaged a career-low 4.9 yards per catch. From Weeks 11 to 17, however, elite volume (120 touches, seventh-most) allowed MG3 to rank seventh in yards from scrimmage (618) and ninth in half-PPR scoring during that stretch.

Will the presence of Javonte Williams make Gordon expendable? For fantasy managers that roster MG3, it may be better for a new opportunity than a situation where the Broncos gradually shift a larger share of the workload to Williams as the season progresses, a potentially frustrating development for MG3 fantasy managers.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Jerry Jeudy	78.9	1019	4.9	0	0	0	170.75
Courtland Sutton	71.8	949.4	4.9	2.4	9.6	0.05	161.5
K.J. Hamler	34	424.6	2.3	14.1	62	0.35	81.56
Tim Patrick	31.1	378.9	2.2	0	0	0	66.64
Diontae Spencer	8.6	87.1	0.3	0	0	0	14.81
Seth Williams	5.1	54.4	0.3	0	0	0	9.79

Jerry Jeudy: Despite Courtland Sutton (ACL) missing nearly all of 2020, Jeudy underwhelmed as a rookie. A 46.0% catch rate prevented him from capitalizing on a 31.46% share of his team's air yards. Inconsistent quarterback play contributed to the lack of production and all signs point to the potential for a breakout in year two, especially with the Broncos naming Bridgewater as their starting QB.

K.J. Hamler: Hamler has blazing speed, but he's unlikely to carve out a fantasy-relevant second season with Sutton, Jeudy and Fant (at least) all ahead of him in the targets pecking order.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Noah Fant	62.2	659.8	3.5	118.08
Albert Okwuegbunam	20.4	204.7	1.2	37.87
Eric Saubert	3.9	39.2	0.2	7.07

Noah Fant: Playing at less than 100% in 2020, Fant averaged only 10.9 Y/R after averaging 14.1 in 2019. Fant's ADOT (7.6 to 6.7) and YAC/R (8.3 to 6.1) both declined year over year, but he also set career highs in receptions (62) and yards (673). Fant is currently dealing with a "leg issue" that isn't believed to be serious or keep him out Week 1.

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Fantasy Football Projections 2021: Denver Broncos

Our 2021 Fantasy Football Projections will be viewable by both position and team.

Below you will find our 2021 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

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QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Drew Lock	354	214.2	2513.4	14.34	10.62	33	122.1	1.65	158.77
Teddy Bridgewater	236	158.7	1734.6	8.85	5.19	24.7	93.9	1.24	111.23

Drew Lock: The Aaron Rodgers (to Denver) speculation was at a fever pitch earlier this offseason and perhaps the Broncos will make a move to trade for Deshaun Watson. For now, however, it's a battle between Lock and newcomer Teddy Bridgewater and there appears to be "no separation" between the duo so far. If Lock opens the season as the starter, it's no (ahem) lock that he keeps the job. Not only did Lock complete just 57.3% of his pass attempts, but he tied Carson Wentz for a league-high 15 interceptions thrown in 2020.

Teddy Bridgewater: As noted above, the QB competition between Lock and Bridgewater is tight and both will most likely make starts in 2021. Even if Bridgewater wins the starting gig to enter the season, he is a low-upside option.

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Javonte Williams	202.4	890.6	6.88	32.6	261.3	1.6	182.37
Melvin Gordon	140.1	602.4	4.9	19.6	148.7	0.8	119.11
Mike Boone	42.4	190.8	1.61	9.3	72.2	0.3	42.41
Royce Freeman	11.8	49.6	0.27	6.5	42.5	0.1	14.68

Javonte Williams: Even though he was the third back off the board, some teams viewed Williams as "best back in the draft." With the Broncos moving up to get in front of the Dolphins to select Williams, it's likely that he emerges as the team's lead back sooner rather than later. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if the Broncos parted ways (via trade or release) before final roster cuts. The 20-year-old back is a tackle-breaking machine.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Courtland Sutton	70.3	930.7	4.8	2.4	9.6	0.05	158.28
Jerry Jeudy	67.4	878.5	4.2	0	0	0	146.75
K.J. Hamler	38.4	491.5	2.6	14.1	62	0.35	92.25
Tim Patrick	35.6	418.3	2.4	0	0	0	74.03
Diontae Spencer	10.3	73.2	0.4	0	0	0	14.87
Seth Williams	4.7	52.3	0.3	0	0	0	9.38

Courtland Sutton: Sutton had a breakout season in 2019 -- 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns -- but missed nearly all of 2020 with a torn ACL. While Sutton is our top-ranked Broncos fantasy wide receiver, it's more of a 1(a)/1(b) situation with Jerry Jeudy and both are viable WR3 types heading into 2021. A low level of quarterback play could hold both back, however.

Jerry Jeudy: Jeudy had his moments, but it was generally an underwhelming rookie season given the Week 1 season-ending injury to Courtland Sutton. Per NextGen Stats, Jeudy's 31.46% share of his team's air yards ranked 14th in 2020. That said, he had a 46.0% catch rate on the year.

K.J. Hamler: Hamler has blazing speed, but he's unlikely to carve out a fantasy-relevant second season with Sutton, Jeudy and Fant (at least) all ahead of him in the targets pecking order.

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Noah Fant	59.7	658.4	3.6	117.29
Albert Okwuegbunam	19.6	199.7	1.2	36.97
Eric Saubert	3.7	36.1	0.2	6.66

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Denver Broncos 2020 Fantasy Football Projections

In addition to viewing our 2020 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.

Below you will find our 2020 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

MORE: Fantasy football projections for all 32 NFL teams

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Drew Lock	500.9	313.1	3481.3	22.79	11.02	43.5	169.7	0.87	230.56
Lock showed some end-of-season promise as a rookie and heads into 2020 with an improved cast of pass-catchers. While Courtland Sutton had a breakout sophomore campaign, he was the only returning Bronco wide receiver to eclipse the 300-yard mark. Adding Jerry Jeudy and speedster K.J. Hamler in the first two rounds as well as a potential mismatch at tight end (Albert Okwuegbunam) in the fourth round, Lock is an intriguing streamer that is poised to make a sophomore leap.
Jeff Driskel	34.8	20.4	222.7	1.27	1.01	6.5	37.1	0.2	16.88

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Melvin Gordon	186.9	756.9	6.07	37.4	302.9	1.78	153.08
It was a surprising move for Gordon to stay in the division as the Broncos already had a back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher that is also a capable receiver out of the backfield. Vic Fangio said of the Gordon and Phillip Lindsay duo: "I anticipate both playing enough where we really don’t have to designate a starter." Either way, MG3 figures to get the larger share of the split, although Lindsay may offer more value at his later ADP.
Phillip Lindsay	154.3	709.8	5.01	31.7	199.7	0.71	125.27
The former UDFA has begun his career with back-to-back seasons with 1,000 rushing yards and 35 catches. As productive as he has been, he moves down a spot on the depth chart as the team signed Melvin Gordon in free agency.
Royce Freeman	30.4	118.6	0.84	14.1	83.9	0.28	26.97
Khalfani Muhammad	2.2	9	0.03	0	0	0	1.08

MORE: Denver Broncos 53-man roster projection

WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Courtland Sutton	68.9	978.4	6.55	3.3	14.9	0.03	138.81
Sutton made a big leap in his second season with 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns on 125 targets, but he was less efficient with Drew Lock (12.73 Y/R, 7.0 Y/TGT) than before him (16.64 Y/R, 9.79 Y/T). With little talent surrounding him in 2019, the Broncos loaded up on playmakers early in the draft -- Jerry Jeudy (Round 1), K.J. Hamler (Round 2) and Albert Okwuegbunam (Round 4).
Jerry Jeudy	60.1	775.3	5.26	2.2	9.9	0.02	110.2
Longer term, I expect Jeudy to emerge as Denver's No. 1 receiver. In re-draft leagues, however, he'll slot in as the No. 2 option behind Sutton (at least, for this year). It may take longer for rookies to make an initial impact without a preseason and unorthodox offseason, but the polished route-runner from Alabama has the chance to flirt with WR3-level production in the second half of the season as he develops rapport with second-year quarterback Drew Lock.
K.J. Hamler	27.5	343.8	2.34	4.3	22.4	0.09	51.2
DaeSean Hamilton	13.4	126	0.67	0	0	0	16.62
Tim Patrick	8.7	114.8	0.44	0	0	0	14.12
Diontae Spencer	1.6	14.7	0.06	1.1	4.6	0.01	2.35

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Noah Fant	48.2	609.7	4.1	0	0	0	85.57
Fant showed promise as a rookie and showed his big-play ability with a pair of 100-yard games. That said, he had as many games with single-digit receiving yards (four) as he had with 50-plus (four). While more consistency should be expected in 2020, the mass addition of offensive weapons potentially limits his ceiling for a true second-year breakout.
Albert Okwuegbunam	10.1	116.2	1.01	0	0	0	17.68
Nick Vannett	4.7	45.1	0.38	0	0	0	6.79

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Denver Broncos Fantasy Football Projections 2020

In addition to viewing our 2020 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.

Below you will find our 2020 fantasy football projections for the Denver Broncos.

MORE: Fantasy football projections for all 32 NFL teams

QUARTERBACKS

Player	Att.	Comp.	Yards	TD	INT	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Drew Lock	500.9	313.1	3481.3	22.79	11.02	43.5	169.7	0.87	230.56
Lock showed some end-of-season promise as a rookie and heads into 2020 with an improved cast of pass-catchers. While Courtland Sutton had a breakout sophomore campaign, he was the only returning Bronco wide receiver to eclipse the 300-yard mark. Adding Jerry Jeudy and speedster K.J. Hamler in the first two rounds as well as a potential mismatch at tight end (Albert Okwuegbunam) in the fourth round, Lock is an intriguing streamer that is poised to make a sophomore leap.
Jeff Driskel	34.8	20.4	222.7	1.27	1.01	6.5	37.1	0.2	16.88

RUNNING BACKS

Player	Att.	Yards	TD	Rec.	Yards	TD	Points
Melvin Gordon	189.1	765.9	6.15	37.4	302.9	1.78	154.46
It was a surprising move for Gordon to stay in the division as the Broncos already had a back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher that is also a capable receiver out of the backfield. Even so, "the belief" is that MG3 will be the team's "bell cow," but's he's had some early challenges adjusting to Denver's altitude.
Phillip Lindsay	152.1	699.7	4.94	31.7	199.7	0.71	123.84
The former UDFA has begun his career with back-to-back seasons with 1,000 rushing yards and 35 catches. As productive as he has been, he moves down a spot on the depth chart as the team signed Melvin Gordon in free agency.
Royce Freeman	30.4	118.6	0.84	14.1	83.9	0.28	26.97
Khalfani Muhammad	2.2	9	0.03	0	0	0	1.08

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WIDE RECEIVERS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Courtland Sutton	68.9	978.4	6.55	3.3	14.9	0.03	138.81
Sutton made a big leap in his second season with 72 catches for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns on 125 targets, but he was less efficient with Drew Lock (12.73 Y/R, 7.0 Y/TGT) than before him (16.64 Y/R, 9.79 Y/T). With little talent surrounding him in 2019, the Broncos loaded up on playmakers early in the draft -- Jerry Jeudy (Round 1), K.J. Hamler (Round 2) and Albert Okwuegbunam (Round 4).
Jerry Jeudy	59.2	763.7	5.18	2.2	9.9	0.02	108.56
Longer term, I expect Jeudy to emerge as Denver's No. 1 receiver. In re-draft leagues, however, he'll slot in as the No. 2 option behind Sutton (for at least this year). It may take longer for rookies to make an initial impact without a preseason and unorthodox offseason, but the polished route-runner from Alabama has the chance to flirt with WR3-level production in the second half of the season as he develops rapport with second-year quarterback Drew Lock.
K.J. Hamler	31.8	397.5	2.7	4.3	22.4	0.09	58.73
DaeSean Hamilton	11.9	111.9	0.6	0	0	0	14.79
Tim Patrick	7.9	104.3	0.4	0	0	0	12.83
Diontae Spencer	1.6	14.7	0.06	1.1	4.6	0.01	2.35

TIGHT ENDS

Player	Rec.	Yards	TD	Rush	Yards	TD	Points
Noah Fant	46.5	588.2	3.95	0	0	0	82.52
Fant showed promise as a rookie and showed his big-play ability with a pair of 100-yard games. That said, he had as many games with single-digit receiving yards (four) as he had with 50-plus (four). While more consistency should be expected in 2020, the mass addition of offensive weapons potentially limits his ceiling for a true second-year breakout.
Albert Okwuegbunam	10.1	116.2	1.01	0	0	0	17.68
Nick Vannett	4.7	45.1	0.38	0	0	0	6.79
Jeff Heuerman	3.5	30.8	0.32	0	0	0	5

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