AFC West

Denver Broncos NFL Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 18

Projected starting QB: Bo Nix, as of October 18, 2026

Next: at Arizona Cardinals, Sun, Oct 25, 04:05 PM ET

81
Good
OFF
73
DEF
90

#11 in the NFL

4-2 · Solid

Who is the starting QB for the Broncos?

Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos as of October 18, 2026. Jarrett Stidham is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
RB
82
J.K. DobbinsStarter
3
51
Tyler BadieQuestionable
4
20
Jonah ColemanInjured Reserve
FB
46
Adam PrenticeStarter
WR3
11
Troy FranklinStarter
2
13
Pat BryantInjured Reserve
LT
72
Garett BollesStarter
3
73
Frank CrumInjured Reserve
LG
C
3
67
Michael DeiterInjured Reserve
RG

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

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Matchup

Changed in Week 6

  • KR: RJ Harvey added to the chart
  • KR: Marvin Mims Jr. off the chart
Denver Broncos Week 6 Depth Chart Changes

Checking injuries? See the NFL inactives list for who is ruled out this week.

Week 6

vs Seattle Seahawks

14–17Final

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 18

Points/G
19.0
Yards/G
259.0
Pass Yds/G
174.8
Rush Yds/G
84.2
TO Margin
4
3rd Down %
31.65%
Total TD
11
Sacks
18
TFL
36
INT
7
WHY #11 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 83 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 83 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 4-2 · 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: 10.6 wins (likely 9-13)

Record so far 4-2, plus our win chance in each of the 11 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 18, 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 18, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Denver Broncos Injury Report

16 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 18, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Broncos' starting quarterback?
Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos as of October 18, 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: at Arizona Cardinals, Sun, Oct 25, 04:05 PM ET.
When was the Denver Broncos depth chart last updated?
The Denver Broncos depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 18, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Broncos Roster

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

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

Free Safety: Brandon Jones, JL Skinner, Tycen Anderson

Right Cornerback: Riley Moss, Kris Abrams-Draine

Nickel Back: Ja'Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron

Special Teams