Broncos Roster Depth Excites Fantasy Football Fans and Owners Alike

Strategic Insights -

The Denver Broncos' impressive roster has caught the attention of fantasy football enthusiasts, with several rookies expected to contribute right away. General Manager George Paton and Coach Sean Payton have built a deep team that is sure to spice up fantasy drafts. According to Fantasy Life senior analyst Kendall Valenzuela, rookies like RJ Harvey and Pat Bryant are expected to be solid picks for fantasy teams. Valenzuela is high on both players, with Harvey being a top pick in drafts. The Broncos' defense, ranked as the top defense by The Ringer and Fantasy Life, is also a highly sought-after asset for fantasy owners.

Key Takeaways:

  • RJ Harvey is expected to be a top pick in fantasy drafts, with Fantasy Life senior analyst Kendall Valenzuela calling him a "great pick" who might take some patience to pay off.
  • Pat Bryant is another rookie that Valenzuela is high on, calling him a "late sleeper pick" who could stand out as a fantasy contributor.
  • Second-year quarterback Bo Nix is expected to have a breakout season, with Valenzuela predicting he will finish inside the top 10 in fantasy football rankings.
  • The Broncos' defense is ranked as the top defense in fantasy football by The Ringer and Fantasy Life, and is considered a top asset for fantasy owners.
  • Fantasy rankings for Broncos players vary by source, but all agree that they have the potential for breakouts from players like Harvey, Bryant, and Bo Nix.
  • Valenzuela is not high on Troy Franklin, preferring Pat Bryant as a potential sleeper pick.

Statistics:

  • Bo Nix threw for 29 touchdowns and rushed for 4 more in his rookie season.
  • The Broncos' defense is ranked as the top defense in fantasy football by The Ringer and Fantasy Life, and is considered a top asset for fantasy owners.
  • RJ Harvey is ranked No. 27 in fantasy running backs by ESPN, ahead of J.K. Dobbins by a slim margin.
  • Pat Bryant is not ranked in the top 20 of positional rankings on ESPN, Yahoo!, or The Ringer.
  • The Broncos are in the top three for Yahoo! and ESPN, and are ranked as the top defense in fantasy football by The Ringer and Fantasy Life.

Sources:

  • "What I tell people is don't let J.K. Dobbins stand in the way of you drafting RJ Harvey", Fantasy Life senior analyst Kendall Valenzuela, The Denver Gazette
  • Valenzuela believes that RJ Harvey is going to be a great pick in fantasy drafts, and thinks Pat Bryant is a "late sleeper pick" who could stand out.
  • ESPN Quarterback: No. 7 Bo Nix, Running back: No. 27 RJ Harvey, Wide receiver: No. 24 Courtland Sutton, No. 57 Marvin Mims Jr.
  • Yahoo! Quarterback: No. 8 Bo Nix, Running back: No. 24 RJ Harvey, Wide receiver: No. 23 Courtland Sutton, No. 57 Marvin Mims Jr.
  • The Ringer Quarterback: No. 8 Bo Nix, Running back: No. 24 RJ Harvey, Wide receiver: No. 25 Courtland Sutton, No. 57 Marvin Mims Jr.