Top 5 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Football - Week 8 (2026)
Among this week's top waiver wire targets was a trio of rookies. Broncos RB Jonah Coleman, Jets WR Omar Cooper […]
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Zach Allen, Jaylen Waddle both do not participate in Broncos practice
Both Broncos starters were injured late in Sunday's win over Arizona.
Sean Payton: Broncos-Chiefs isn’t a must-win, but ‘it would be easier to win the division if we won this game’
Sean Payton doesn't think Sunday's game against Kansas City will decide the AFC West, but he does know how much easier a win would make things
Denver Broncos Linked to Top Trade Candidate Ahead of NFL’s Nov. 10 Deadline
The Denver Broncos sit 5-2 in Week 8 but rank 24th in scoring and 25th in yards per carry, prompting GM George Paton to consider upgrades before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. ESPN lists the Broncos among five teams that could land All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, who has 587 yards and eight touchdowns this season. A Taylor acquisition would bolster a rush‑heavy offense that has underutilized J.K. Dobbins and rookie R.J. Harvey, while the defense remains a top‑10 unit.
Chiefs-Broncos Week 8 Wednesday injury report: Jaylon Moore returns
The Chiefs release their Week 8 injury report ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Denver Broncos. Wide receiver Rashee Rice returns after a hamstring tweak, and right tackle Jaylon Moore clears concussion protocols to practice fully. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed sits out (NIR/personal/knee), while defensive tackle Omarr Norman‑Lott gets limited reps after being activated from the PUP list. Full participants include Kahlil Benson, Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey, Travis Kelke, Drue Tranquill and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Broncos defensive backs Patrick Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga are each nursing ankle issues, with Surtain nearing a possible return.
‘They’ve improved every week’: Andy Reid says these aren’t the Broncos KC beat in Week 1
Mahomes is coming off his roughest game of the season, and he says the defense waiting for him in Denver looks a lot like the one that caused it
Chiefs vs. Broncos Fantasy Football Worksheet, Week 8
Sharp Football Analysis’s Week 8 fantasy worksheet breaks down the Chiefs‑Broncos clash. Kansas City (rank 2) enters Denver (rank 14) as a –1.5 favorite with a 21.5 implied total versus a 20.0 over/under. The Chiefs rank 2nd in offensive yards per play (6.4) and allow the fewest sacks + turnovers (2.0). Mahomes is coming off a sub‑par 165‑yard, 0‑TD game in Seattle but remains a QB9‑10 fantasy option, averaging 14.6 points in Denver. Denver’s defense limits completions to 56.4% and allows only 6.3 yards per attempt, while the Broncos run the fewest plays per possession (5.1). The worksheet also notes Bo Nix’s surprise 62‑yard TD run, but his passing remains below expectations.
Your 2026 NFL Week 8 announcing schedule
Awful Announcing releases the full Week 8 NFL broadcast roster. Highlights include the Ravens‑Bills AFC showdown on CBS (Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker) with Lamar Jackson returning, and the Vikings‑Lions NFC North clash on Fox featuring Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady. CBS’s marquee game pits the Chiefs against the Broncos with Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt, while ESPN’s Monday Night Football showcases the Bears at Seahawks with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. Additional matchups and announcer lineups are detailed for Thursday’s Prime Video game and all Sunday games across CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
Broncos’ Pat Surtain II, Talanoa Hufanga Week 8 injury updates will have Patrick Mahomes shaking in his boots after Chiefs’ Seahawks disaster
The Denver Broncos are weighing the Week 8 return of cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga as they gear up to host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both DBs missed the 30‑16 win over Arizona with ankle injuries—Surtain has been in rehab since Week 4, and Hufanga is entering his third week of a two‑to‑three‑week recovery. Neither is officially cleared, but their potential comeback coincides with the Chiefs rebounding from a 20‑3 loss to Seattle, where Mahomes threw an interception. The Broncos‑Chiefs clash airs Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.
Patrick Mahomes laments Rashee Rice’s absence, as he takes pressure off other Chiefs WRs
Patrick Mahomes says the Chiefs’ offense will breathe easier if Rashee Rice returns from a hamstring injury. Rice, who posted 13 catches for 190 yards and a TD in his first three games, was Mahomes’ go‑to rhythm receiver on quick slants and YAC. His absence lingered as Kansas City fell to Seattle and relied heavily on Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy. With the Broncos visiting on Nov. 1, Andy Reid hints Rice may practice this week, raising hopes he’ll start against Denver and help revive the passing attack.
Seahawks Reacts Survey: Call your shot on Seahawks vs. Bears!
Field Gulls' latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans to predict the upcoming Seahawks‑Bears showdown on Monday night. After recent losses to the 49ers and Broncos, Seattle hopes to rebound against Chicago, whose last meeting was a 6‑3 slog. The poll pits coaches Mike Macdonald vs. Ben Johnson and highlights Caleb Williams facing Quenton Nelson, while Coby Bryant remains sidelined. Readers are invited to vote on the winner and margin—one, two, or three possessions—for either team. Results will be posted later in the week.
Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his Week 7 showdown with the Arizona Cardinals. Singleton records a season‑high 19 tackles (12 solo), two QB hits, a tackle for loss and a sack in the Broncos' 30‑16 victory— the most tackles by any defender so far this NFL season. He becomes the second Bronco to win the award this year, joining safety Talanoa Hufanga, and the first linebacker since Cody Barton in 2024. The accolade arrives as Denver’s defense seeks revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs next week.
Kansas City Chiefs Sign 5x All-Pro Ahead of Week 8 vs. Denver Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs add five‑time All‑Pro kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad ahead of Week 8 versus the Denver Broncos. Tucker, released by the Ravens after a 10‑game suspension in 2025, impressed in a 30‑kick workout and could be promoted to challenge struggling veteran Harrison Butker, who is 11‑for‑16 overall and 5‑for‑10 beyond 40 yards. Chiefs officials hope the competition will boost special‑teams performance as the team positions itself as a Super Bowl contender midway through the season.
Jonathan Taylor would not only help the Broncos win, he’d help Bo Nix succeed
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt argues that Nix plays best as part of a balanced offense, and that a back like Jonathan Taylor could help unlock the passing game
Report: Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle aggravated chest injury, but could play Sunday
9NEWS and 104.3 The Fan insider Mike Klis added that he expects Jaylen Waddle to be listed as "questionable" to play against the Chiefs
Former Rams’ kicker held ‘impressive’ workout for Chiefs
Former Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis impressed the Kansas City Chiefs in a recent workout, but the team ultimately chose veteran Justin Tucker for the place‑kicker role due to Tucker's experience. Mevis, who posted a 92% field‑goal rate in 2025 but struggled at 50% in 2026 before being released after a blocked overtime kick vs. Buffalo, remains a free agent. The Chiefs are looking to replace under‑performing Harrison Butker, who will try to keep his job against the Denver Broncos Sunday, while Tucker hopes to revive his career after off‑field issues.
“I’ll Be Damned”: Travis Kelce Puts Chiefs Locker Room on Notice Ahead of Broncos Clash After Seahawks Loss
After a 20-3 loss to Seattle—the Chiefs' first defeat of the 2026 season—tight end Travis Kelce vows the locker room won’t repeat that performance ahead of a Week 8 showdown with the Denver Broncos. Kelce celebrated a career milestone, reaching 1,104 receptions to tie for fifth all‑time, but the winless effort highlighted offensive woes: Mahomes threw 19‑of‑33 for 165 yards, no TDs and one interception, while Kenneth Walker III managed just 36 rushing yards. Special teams missed two field goals, and the offense converted only 3‑of‑11 third downs. Denver enters the game at 5‑2 with a league‑best 21 sacks, so Kansas City must tighten its protection and finish drives to stay atop the AFC West.
Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle injury update puts Chiefs game status up in air
The Denver Broncos sit 5-2 after a 30-16 Week 7 win over Arizona, but wideout Jaylen Waddle’s status for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs is uncertain. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports Waddle aggravated a chest injury on a reverse play, and head coach Sean Payton takes full blame for the call. He has 26 catches for 276 yards and one TD this season, and his availability hinges on practice reports before the Nov. 1, 4:25 p.m. ET showdown at Mile High. If sidelined, the Broncos will lean on Courtland Sutton as Bo Nix’s primary target.
GMB: Denver Broncos NFL Trade Deadline Approach? Active or Passive?
Should the Denver Broncos be active at the NFL Trade Deadline? If so, what is the most important position to target? The post GMB: Denver Broncos NFL Trade Deadline Approach? Active or Passive? appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Chiefs Mailbag: Will other teams follow Seattle’s game plan?
The Arrowhead Pride Mailbag dissects the Chiefs' 20-3 loss to Seattle, highlighting the Seahawks' top‑two EPA rankings in both run and pass defense as a potential blueprint for future opponents. Readers question whether other teams, like Denver, can emulate Seattle’s scheme, while concerns rise over Kansas City’s offensive line injuries, depth at receiver, and broader roster gaps ahead of the trade deadline. The discussion also touches on possible fixes—adding a left tackle, elite receivers, a Kelce successor, and a pass‑rushing edge—though GM Brett Veach’s ability to deliver remains doubtful.
9 all-time scariest NFL offenses: Defenses still have nightmares about these juggernauts
From Marino's record-breaking Dolphins to Manning's 606-point Broncos, these point machines gave defenses no room to breathe
Bold predictions for Week 8 of 2026 NFL season
The Big Lead outlines seven bold Week 8 predictions as the 2026 NFL season reaches its midpoint. The Detroit Lions are expected to hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss, while the Denver Broncos aim to tie the Chiefs and clinch a first‑place AFC West tie. The Los Angeles Chargers are projected to fall to 0‑7 against the Rams, prompting an immediate firing of head coach Jim Harbaugh. Jacksonville is favored to beat Indianapolis by 20 points, and Miami’s Ollie Gordon is set for a 100‑yard, touchdown‑rich outing versus New England. Additionally, Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is predicted to catch two TDs against his former Lions, and Bengals’ Chase Brown to score multiple touchdowns.
Broncos have gotten what they hoped to find from Que Robinson
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph described Que Robinson last summer as a future starter; the second-year player has shown why.
Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Chig Okonkwo, Greg Dulcich, Mason Taylor
Start em or sit em? Fantasy football start or sit decisions can be excruciating. While it feels great to make the right call and cruise to fantasy glory, it hurts just as much when you have someone erupt while on ... read more »
AFC Notes: Akheem Mesidor, Josh Simmons, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs
Ahead of Week 7, Broncos head coach Sean Payton says he isn’t prioritizing more quarterback runs for Bo Nix and expects RB Jonah Coleman to see increased touches after earning his role. Meanwhile, Chargers veterans Derwin James and Khalil Mack praise rookie DE Akheem Mesidor, calling him a potential top edge rusher with standout speed and tackling. In Kansas City, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Chiefs’ LT Josh Simmons may be out of the lineup after Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes asked him to leave a team meeting, casting doubt on his fit on the offensive line.
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