Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos Odds, Week 1, 2026

#4 RB

Jaleel McLaughlin: Fighting for No. 4 spot

Jul 14th

McLaughlin will enter training camp competing with Tyler Badie for what appears to be the No. 4 role in the Broncos' backfield, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

#3 RB

Jonah Coleman: Committee path emerging

Jul 14th

Coleman will enter training camp positioned to compete for immediate playing time in a Broncos backfield that also includes J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

#2 SS

JL Skinner: Cleared for training camp

Jul 13th

Skinner (shoulder) stated on his personal Instagram account Monday that he's "100 percent cleared" following the labrum surgery he underwent in February, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

#1 TE

Evan Engram: Strong showing during minicamp

Jul 13th

Engram is a candidate to increase his production in his second season with the Broncos despite the team's addition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in the offseason, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.

#2 QB

Jarrett Stidham: Could face challenge for backup job

Jul 13th

Stidham could be pushed for the second spot on Denver's quarterback depth chart by Sam Ehlinger in training camp, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

#1 K

Wil Lutz: Has solid hold on No. 1 kicker job

Jul 10th

Lutz, who signed a contract extension with Denver last November, enters the 2026 campaign as the team's clear primary kicker, Bob Morris of SI.com reports.

#1 WR

Courtland Sutton: Could draw more 1-on-1 matchups

Jul 10th

Sutton could benefit from more one-on-one matchups during the upcoming season following Denver's acquisition of Jaylen Waddle, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

#2 WR

Jaylen Waddle: Has impressed coach thus far

Jul 10th

Coach Sean Payton has been pleased with what he's seen from Waddle since the wideout was acquired in March in a trade with the Dolphins, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.