Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Fantasy Advice for Your Broncos Players in Week 1
The 2026 NFL season kicks off later tonight with a Super Bowl rematch (it should have included the Broncos) between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. That also means the 2026 fantasy football season is underway, and I am here to tell you which Denver Broncos players you should start confidently, cautiously, or […]
Quarterback Bo Nix, who has a 3-1 record against the Kansas City Chiefs, is considered a strong option to start for fantasy football teams. He has a passer rating of 108.8, 1,013 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception in 4 games against the Chiefs in his career. With Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, a strong running game, and Davis Webb leading the offense, Nix appears to have the best supporting cast he's ever had with the Broncos. If you are playing as Bo Nix's quarterback, starting him this week is a wise decision.
For running backs, Jacoby Jones should start, as he is expected to see more carries. RJ Harvey is a cautious RB2/FLEX pick, while Jonah Coleman should be stashed on your bench, as he could become a valuable RB2 if he becomes available. Jaylen Waddle should be started as your WR1, as he is expected to get a heavy workload against the Chiefs.
Courtland Sutton is a solid WR2 and a strong WR3/FLEX play, while Pat Bryant should be kept on your bench for now, as he is the Broncos' WR3. Evan Engram can be started in deeper leagues if you don't have any other reliable tight ends.
Wil Lutz, the Broncos' kicker, is a reliable choice to start, having made 89% of his field goal attempts and 98.3% of his extra points during his career with the team. The Broncos defense has historically performed well against Mahomes and the Chiefs, and they should be able to get 3+ sacks and multiple turnovers this week. The defense and special teams should be started confidently.
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