AFC West

Denver Broncos Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

80
Good
OFF
75
DEF
85

#13 in the NFL

3-2 · Solid

Who is the starting QB for the Broncos?

Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos as of October 15, 2026. Jarrett Stidham is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
10
Bo NixStarter
2
8
Jarrett Stidham
3
4
Sam Ehlinger
RB
80
J.K. DobbinsStarter
2
74
RJ Harvey
3
51
Tyler Badie
4
20
Jonah ColemanInjured Reserve
FB
46
Adam PrenticeStarter
WR1
17
Jaylen WaddleStarter
2
19
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR2
14
Courtland SuttonStarter
2
5
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR3
11
Troy FranklinStarter
2
13
Pat BryantInjured Reserve
TE
1
Evan EngramStarter
2
82
Adam Trautman
3
45
Nate Adkins
4
89
Dallen Bentley
5
84
Caleb LohnerInjured Reserve
LT
72
Garett BollesStarter
2
79
Matt Peart
3
73
Frank CrumInjured Reserve
LG
74
Ben PowersStarter
2
78
Kage Casey
3
66
Nick GargiuloOut
C
60
Luke WattenbergStarter
2
54
Alex Forsyth
3
67
Michael DeiterInjured Reserve
RG
77
Quinn MeinerzStarter
2
78
Kage Casey
RT
69
Mike McGlincheyStarter
2
63
Alex Palczewski

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Denver Broncos Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

vs Seattle Seahawks

Thu, Oct 15 · 08:15 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
19.4
Yards/G
274.6
Pass Yds/G
188.4
Rush Yds/G
86.2
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
33.85%
Total TD
9
Sacks
13
TFL
29
INT
5
WHY #13 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 83 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 83 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 3-2 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 9.6 wins (likely 8-12)

Record so far 3-2, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Denver Broncos Starting Quarterback

Denver Broncos starting lineup

Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos as of October 15, 2026. Jarrett Stidham is listed second.

Also projected for the Broncos: J.K. Dobbins at running back, Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver and Evan Engram at tight end.

The full Denver Broncos two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Bo Nix · QBJ.K. Dobbins · RBJaylen Waddle · WREvan Engram · TE

Denver Broncos Injury Report

12 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Broncos' starting quarterback?
Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos as of October 15, 2026. Jarrett Stidham is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Broncos?
J.K. Dobbins is the projected starter at running back for the Broncos, with RJ Harvey listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Broncos?
Jaylen Waddle is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Broncos, with Marvin Mims Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Broncos?
Evan Engram is the projected starter at tight end for the Broncos, with Adam Trautman listed second.
When does Denver Broncos play next?
Next: vs Seattle Seahawks, Thu, Oct 15, 08:15 PM ET.
When was the Denver Broncos depth chart last updated?
The Denver Broncos depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Broncos Roster

Every player on the Denver Broncos depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims Jr.

Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton, Lil'Jordan Humphrey

Wide Receiver: Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant

Left Tackle: Garett Bolles, Matt Peart, Frank Crum

Left Guard: Ben Powers, Kage Casey, Nick Gargiulo

Center: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth, Michael Deiter

Right Guard: Quinn Meinerz, Kage Casey

Right Tackle: Mike McGlinchey, Alex Palczewski

Quarterback: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger

Tight End: Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, Dallen Bentley, Caleb Lohner

Running Back: J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie, Jonah Coleman

Fullback: Adam Prentice

Defense

Left Defensive End: Zach Allen, Sai'vion Jones, Matt Henningsen

Nose Tackle: D.J. Jones, Jordan Jackson

Right Defensive End: Eyioma Uwazurike, Malcolm Roach, Tyler Onyedim

Weakside Linebacker: Jonah Elliss, Dondrea Tillman, Jonathon Cooper

Left Inside Linebacker: Alex Singleton, Jordan Turner

Right Inside Linebacker: Justin Strnad, Karene Reid, Levelle Bailey

Strongside Linebacker: Nik Bonitto, Que Robinson

Left Cornerback: Pat Surtain II, Jahdae Barron

Strong Safety: Talanoa Hufanga, Devon Key, Tycen Anderson

Free Safety: Brandon Jones, JL Skinner

Right Cornerback: Riley Moss, Kris Abrams-Draine

Nickel Back: Ja'Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Wil Lutz

Punter: Jeremy Crawshaw

Holder: Jeremy Crawshaw

Punt Returner: Marvin Mims Jr., Kris Abrams-Draine, Riley Moss

Kick Returner: Tyler Badie, Marvin Mims Jr., RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman

Long Snapper: Mitchell Fraboni