Stock Up, Stock Down after the Broncos’ loss to the Packers in Week 2 of the preseason
Mile High Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos suffered a disappointing 33-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, ending their preseason winning streak despite strong performances from quarterback Bo Nix and receiver Jaylen Waddle.
- Bo Nix's stock is rising due to his confident and healthy performance, while backup Jarrett Stidham's stock fell after a poor outing including an interception; Sam Ehlinger's status remains unchanged.
- Wide receivers Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, and Pat Bryant saw their stock rise, with Bryant solidifying his role as the clear WR3, whereas some receivers like Hakeem Butler and Michael Bandy saw their prospects decline due to lack of impact or injuries.
- On defense, players like Malcolm Roach, Eyioma Uwazurike, and Que Robinson showed promising performances with rising stock, while edge rusher Drew Sanders' stock fell due to injuries; veteran leaders like Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga remain stable.
- The Broncos' offensive line and special teams saw mostly stable stock evaluations, with some reserves experiencing slight declines, while kicker Wil Lutz and punter Jeremy Crawshaw showed consistency and improvement respectively.
