Broncos' Fantasy Football Targets: Courtland Sutton, RJ Harvey, Evan Engram and More

Let's discuss the fantasy football outlooks for the Denver Broncos offensive players next.

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Bo Nix Fantasy Outlook

Nix is entering his second NFL season as the Denver starting quarterback. He was better than expected in year one.

He's QB8 and going around pick 76 on average so far. Nix was QB7 overall a season ago.

Nix played in all 17 regular season games, throwing for 3,775 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He added 430 rushing yards and four more scores.

Most might see him as a so-so draft asset, and maybe finishing outside the top 10. He's a sneaky dual-threat option though, and for that reason, I really like him near that ADP.

You aren't spending an early pick on a quarterback, and that allows you to stack up on running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. Nix is still more than capable of being a weekly starting option, and he should be starting most weeks for the upcoming year.

Even if he regresses in year two, the blow from getting him around that ADP is a lot easier to take as opposed to not getting a weekly starting QB in an earlier round.

So if you miss out on the top-five quarterbacks and feel good about your roster near Nix's ADP, I'm all for selecting him.

Running Back Fantasy Outlook

J.K. Dobbins and rookie RJ Harvey are the new top running back duo in Denver. Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie are some depth options.

Harvey is the top Denver back selected, going at pick 54 - he's RB22 overall. Dobbins is RB35 and going near pick 97. 

Harvey was a second-round pick this offseason, so you can see why the hype is high for him. Dobbins is injury prone, so even if Harvey is the backup option to start the season, in time the youngster should take over the backfield.

That's a pretty early pick for a running back who might be in a committee to open the season. He's the projected No. 2 back after all. Like I said, I see Harvey leading this backfield in time, but I'm not super high on getting Harvey near his ADP.

He's capable of outperforming his ADP, but I'm more inclined to wait a few more picks before targeting the rookie. That might mean you miss out on him, so weigh the risk vs. reward and react how you feel is appropriate.

Dobbins had 1,058 total yards and nine scores, but in just 13 games for the Chargers last season. He hasn't played over 15 games since his rookie season, when he wasn't super involved. Dobbins has appeared in 22 games in his three seasons since.

While it might seem like I'm opposed to taking Dobbins, I'm actually in the opposite boat. I think he's a really good draft value near his ADP, and most can get him several picks later.

Even if he's just a starting option early in the season, that's good value for that late a pick at running back. Take a swing on Dobbins, especially if you are skeptical of your top-end draft picks at the position.

McLaughlin is RB81 and is going near pick 281 on average.

McLaughlin had a chance to earn a big-time role for this season, but only produced 572 yards and three scores over 16 games - he did nearly the exact same over 17 games as a rookie.

He's buried on the depth chart now, and will need an injury to get any notable offensive role. With Dobbins ahead of him, that's enough reason to stash McLaughlin in some deeper leagues. Don't be expecting a ton from him, even if Dobbins were to miss a good portion of the season.

Wide Receiver Fantasy Outlook

Courtland Sutton is the top wideout in Denver. Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin are the other projected wideouts, while rookie Pat Bryant, Trent Sherfield Sr. and Michael Bandy are the top backups.

Sutton is WR22 and going near pick 51 on average. That mark has been slowly dwindling too.

I love drafting Sutton near that spot. You aren't going to find many No. 1 wideouts after that. I already think he's pretty underrated.

He played in 17 games last season, going for 1,081 yards and eight scores. Sutton could be in store for even more in his second season with Nix throwing to him.

Getting him as a second wideout is good in my eyes, and if you get him as a third fantasy wideout, that position should be stacked for you in 2025.

Mims is WR55 and going near pick 148 on average. That puts him near the end of standard league drafts, but more often a deep-league pick to start this season.

Mims had 545 total yards and six scores over 17 games last season. He also returns kicks, so he can earn some more fantasy points that way, if your league allows it.

I too think he's a better deep-league asset to kick off this season. He could be a waiver wire add and streaming option here and there in 2025, but I think he'll stick as a better deep leaguer.

Franklin is WR77 and going near pick 253. Bryant is WR83 and going near pick 270.

Franklin had 271 yards and two scores over 16 games as a rookie in 2024. I see him doing a bit more in year two, but maybe not producing like you'd expect a starting wideout to.

I think Bryant will eventually overtake Mims, and believe the rookie could be the No. 2 wideout by the end of the season. The third-round pick had a solid preseason and allowed the team to trade Devaughn Vele a few days ago, so that's telling to me.

I like stashing Bryant over Franklin in deeper leagues, as he has a higher upside. I think Bryant could eventually work into standard leagues, maybe even sticking - not just being a streaming option. 

Keep a close eye on him, and this receiver corps outside Sutton, who should lead the way pretty easily.

Tight End Fantasy Outlook

Evan Engram is in town to finally give the team a legit tight end. Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull are now backup options.

Engram is TE8 and is going near pick 83 on average. 

He only played in nine games last season with Jacksonville, going for 365 yards and a score on 47 grabs and 64 targets. Engram went for 963 yards and four scores over 114 catches and 143 targets in a much better 17-game showing in 2023.

I see Engram producing closer to his 2023 line in 2025. Maybe 650 or so yards and a handful of scores.

That will make him a solid fantasy option on a weekly basis, and definitely capable of being a top-10 option at the position. However, I don't love him at his ADP.

I like guys like David Njoku and Tyler Warren more, so unless Engram falls to pick 95 or so, I'm probably going to skip him. If he drops, then I see enough draft value to take a gamble on him.

I'd take another tight end if I landed Engram, just in case he's a borderline top-10 guy, or gets injured again.