The Denver Broncos enters Week 3 at 1-1 after a 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but answered with a 20-13 comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They scored 17 unanswered points in the second half and showed much better balance on both sides of the ball.
The Rams also sit at 1-1. It beat San Francisco in Week 1 before falling 28-6 to the New York Giants in Week 2. Now, the Rams head to Empower Field at Mile High for a Sunday Night Football matchup against Denver.
Bo Nix’s two sides have been noted’ struggled badly against Kansas City but bounced back with 288 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception against Jacksonville. Nix has 419 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Now, we will focus on Denver’s offensive and defensive units, while injuries at running back and wide receiver could still affect the final lineup.
Broncos Offense Starting Lineup and Depth
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Quarterbacks: Bo Nix (starter), Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger
Running Backs: J.K. Dobbins (starter), RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman, Tyler Badie
Wide Receiver: Marvin Mims Jr. (Starter), Jaylen Waddle (Starter), Courtland Sutton (Starter), Troy Franklin, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Pat Bryant
Tight End: Evan Engram (starter), Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, Dallen Bentley
Offensive Line: Garett Bolles(LT), Ben Powers(LG), Luke Wattenberg(C), Quinn Meinerz(RG), Mike McGlinchey(RT), Matt Peart, Kage Casey, Alex Forsyth and Alex Palczewski.
Waddle has quickly become one of Nix’s biggest weapons. He leads Denver with nine catches for 140 yards, including a 49-yard reception against Jacksonville. Sutton has five catches for 36 yards, while Bryant has four for 42 yards. Engram has five receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown through two games. Adkins has also made an impact, catching three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Broncos Defense Starting Lineup and Depth
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Defensive Line: Zach Allen(DE), D.J. Jones(NT), Malcolm Roach(DE), Jordan Jackson, Tyler Onyedim, Sai’vion Jones, Eyioma Uwazurike
Linebackers: Nik Bonitto(SLB) Jonah Elliss(WLB), Alex Singleton(ILB), Justin Strnad(ILB), Que Robinson, Dondrea Tillman, Jordan Turner, Karene Reid
Cornerbacks: Pat Surtain II(LCB), Riley Moss(RCB), Ja’Quan McMillian(NCB), Jahdae Barron, Kris Abrams-Draine
Safeties: Talanoa Hufanga(starter), Brandon Jones(starter), JL Skinner, Tycen Anderson, Devon Key
Denver’s defense has already shown a sharp response after its Week 1 struggles. Against Jacksonville, the Broncos held Trevor Lawrence to a 63.7 passer rating and allowed only three second-half points.
That unit now faces Matthew Stafford, who threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns in the Rams’ Week 2 win over the Giants. The matchup could become even more important with Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua listed as doubtful because of his hip/groin issue.
