{
  "id": 2784461,
  "title": "Fox ranks supporting casts of all 32 NFL teams (see the Broncos’ rank)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/fox-ranks-supporting-casts-of-all-32-nfl-teams-see-the-broncos-rank",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:01:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fox-ranks-supporting-casts-32-120150120.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL is a quarterback and head coach-driven league, where the quarterback relies on the stability of the head coach, and the head coach cannot win without a strong quarterback. However, a quarterback cannot succeed without a strong supporting cast. To identify the best supporting casts in the league, Fox Sports compiled a ranking from top to bottom.\n\nDenver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is a prime example of a quarterback with a strong supporting cast, which led to the Broncos finishing with the AFC's top seed. Fox Sports writer Ralph Vacchiano placed Denver as the eighth-best supporting cast in the NFL. Vacchiano noted that the Broncos were \"on the verge of a Super Bowl last year with an offense that was good but not explosive.\" The addition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, along with Courtland Sutton, has transformed the Broncos' offense into an elite tandem. Troy Franklin, the team's third receiver, is also highly regarded, with the potential to be one of the best in the league. Quarterback Bo Nix is supported by one of the best offensive lines in the NFL and a solid, grind-it-out rushing attack, although the latter depends on the health of running back J.K. Dobbins.\n\nMedia members are betting on Jaylen Waddle becoming a home run threat for Nix this season and beyond. As the Broncos aim to reclaim Super Bowl contention, fans will be watching closely to see if Waddle can be the missing piece in the team's puzzle. Social media users can follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X for more updates.",
  "summary": "Fox Sports ranked the supporting casts of all 32 NFL teams, and the Broncos landed in the top ten.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos ranked 8th in Fox Sports' supporting cast ranking",
    "Bo Nix's supporting cast transformed Broncos offense into elite tandem",
    "Jaylen Waddle expected to be home run threat for Nix this season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}