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Coach Sean Payton stands by Bo Nix amid a season-long funk: 'No' QB change for Broncos

Coach Sean Payton says Bo Nix isn't in danger of losing his starting job as the Denver Broncos quarterback

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Why The Broncos' Offense Is Still Struggling After Sean Payton Took Over Playcalling

The Broncos won in Week 6, but Jay Glazer revealed why the offense is still struggling after head coach Sean Payton took over playcalling.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Why The Broncos' Offense Is Still Struggling After Sean Payton Took Over Playcalling

Team-high catch total Thursday Waddle secured four of seven targets for 24 yards in the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday.

Impact Waddle exited the game briefly due to a shoulder injury, but he was still able to finish as the Broncos' reception and targets leader on the night. Waddle's yardage total, modest as it was, also qualified him for runner-up status in that category on a night when Bo Nix threw for only 107 yards and averaged 4.0 yards per attempt. Waddle's production has suffered collateral damage from Nix's constant short-area throwing thus far this season, as the veteran receiver is averaging 10.4 yards per reception and averaging just 38.0 receiving yards per game heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back in Thursday's game Waddle suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Seahawks but was able to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post and Zac Stevens of TheDNVR....

Impact Now that he's back after missing a handful of minutes of game action, Waddle will look to add to his two catches (on five targets) for 15 yards.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Broncos defense keeps Denver competitive while offense remains shaky

The Denver Broncos are grateful for Vance Joseph's defense, especially after their 23-17 win against the Chargers

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Makes just two catches Sunday Waddle corralled two of five targets for 19 yards and also had a nine-yard carry during Sunday's 23-17 road win against the Chargers.

Impact Waddle has hit once (8-138-0 on 10 targets in Week 2 against the Jaguars) and otherwise hasn't done much (10-66-1 on 21 targets) in his other four appearances in his first campaign with the Broncos. It didn't help any of Denver's skill-position players that QB Bo Nix's 27 passes went for only 123 yards, and a quick turnaround to face the Seahawks defense Thursday isn't a recipe for Waddle or any of his teammates to turn around their fortunes to begin the 2026 season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton Says He’ll Call Broncos’ Offensive Plays Against Chargers

Broncos' coach Sean Payton told reporters that he will be calling the plays starting this Sunday against the Chargers

OCTOBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Sean Payton Says He’ll Call Broncos’ Offensive Plays Against Chargers

West Coast Read: How Deebo Samuel Got His Mojo Back And Became Vital To 49ers

Deebo Samuel's trainer tells us how the wide receiver got his spark back, while we look into the unexpected success of a Chiefs rookie.

OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

West Coast Read: How Deebo Samuel Got His Mojo Back And Became Vital To 49ers

Pat Bryant Fantasy Football Update: Ankle Injury Could Double Troy Franklin's Week 5 Role The Broncos will be without Pat Bryant due to a sprained ankle, which will increase the fantasy football valuations of Jaylen Waddle and Tro...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Broncos players react to Week 4 vs. 49ers | Inside the Locker Room

OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Broncos players react to Week 4 vs. 49ers | Inside the Locker Room Go inside the locker room to hear from tackle Mike McGlinchey, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, defensive lineman Zach Allen and more following...

OCTOBER 5 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

First TD as Bronco in loss Waddle secured five of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Waddle recorded his first touchdown as a member of the Broncos at a critical juncture, as his 13-yard scoring grab with just over four minutes remaining helped Denver get to within three points at the time. Waddle also finished second in receptions and tied for runner-up status in targets as well, and he's now seen a total of 23 passes from Bo Nix come his way in the last three contests. The Broncos' air attack and Waddle's chemistry with Nix remains a work in progress, but the veteran receiver takes a solid 16-185-1 line on 26 targets into a Week 5 divisional road matchup against the Chargers next Sunday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Purdy throws 2 TD passes to lead the undefeated 49ers past the Broncos 24-14

Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and Christian McCaffrey ran for a score to lead the undefeated San Francisco 49ers to a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

QB Bo Nix connects with WR Jaylen Waddle for 13-yard touchdown | Broncos at 49ers Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle finds the end zone to score his first touchdown as a Bronco.

OCTOBER 4 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ready to go for Week 4 Waddle (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Following the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams, Waddle was spotted with his walking boot on his right foot, but he wasn't inhibited by the injury during Week 4 prep. He was a full participant in practices Wednesday through Friday, clearing the way for him to head into the weekend without a designation. Waddle isn't expected to face any restrictions with his snaps Sunday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Is Jaylen Waddle Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Broncos vs. 49ers in NFL Week 4) Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was spotted in a walking boot after the team's Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but it doesn...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Last Man Standing: Which 3-0 Team Will Be The NFL's Last Undefeated?

The league has only five perfect records left, and we predict when each of them will take their first loss in 2026.

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Last Man Standing: Which 3-0 Team Will Be The NFL's Last Undefeated?

Broncos Address Troubling Jaylen Waddle Injury Rumor What's going on with Jaylen Waddle?

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga's ball-machine grind pays off with pair of picks in win over Rams

Safety Talanoa Hufanga shined in Denver's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams with a pair of picks on Matthew Stafford passes

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Turns in full practice Wednesday Waddle (leg) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Though he was seen donning a walking boot following Sunday's win over the Rams, Waddle may have just wearing the boot as a precaution. He was back on the field three days later and took every rep in practice, with head coach Sean Payton relaying afterward that Waddle is "doing fine." Waddle thus looks like he'll be ready to handle his usual allotment of snaps in Sunday's game at San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Wednesday Waddle (leg) was on the field Wednesday for the start of the Broncos' practice session, Sam Jane of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Following Sunday's 30-26 win over the Rams, Waddle was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot. His presence on the field begin Week 4 prep suggests he might have been wearing the boot as a precaution, but fantasy managers will nonetheless want to track Waddle's practice activity leading up to this weekend's game in San Francisco. Through his first three contests with the Broncos, Waddle has recorded 11 catches for 150 yards on 20 targets while carrying once for a 14-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Considered 'fine' after sporting boot Waddle is believed to be "fine" despite being seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot following Sunday's victory over the Rams, Sam Jane of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Concern was raised about Waddle's status after he was spotted -- per Jon Heath of Broncos Wire -- with a boot on his foot Sunday night, but Jane's report indicates Waddle is not dealing with any sort of serious setback. More will be known about Waddle's status either at the start of or after Denver's Wednesday practice session.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet twice through three games Waddle caught two of seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Rams. He also rushed once for 14 yards and caught a two-point conversion.

Impact The highlight of Waddle's night came on the two-point conversion after Denver's first touchdown in the third quarter. Bo Nix dropped a pass just over a defender's helmet and Waddle came down with it while getting both feet down in the corner of the end zone to cut Denver's deficit to 16-8. Waddle tied for the team lead with seven targets, matching the totals of Courtland Sutton and RJ Harvey, who were two of the five players that topped Waddle's total in receiving yards Sunday night. The prized offseason acquisition is off to an inconsistent start with the Broncos ahead of a Week 4 trip to San Francisco, sandwiching a 138-yard outburst in Week 2 between two games in which he recorded a combined 12 receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga lead the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 in a Sunday night thriller

Bo Nix’s keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

WR Jaylen Waddle makes impressive catch for successful two-point conversion | Broncos vs. Rams Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle brings in the pass from quarterback Bo Nix for a successful two-point conversion against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 28 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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