Blake Watson

Despite RB Jaleel McLaughlin's absence, the Broncos stuck with a three-man committee backfield in Thursday night's loss to the Chargers. RB Audric Estime led the way with nine carries for 48 yards and a score. But he played just 13 offensive snaps -- 20 fewer than RB Javonte Williams and three more than RB Blake Watson. Williams finished with four carries and a team-high 11 targets, while Watson tallied four carries and two targets. The Broncos even used WR Marvin Mims in the backfield for five snaps.

Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Activated from IR: CB T.J. Tampa Dallas Cowboys Signed off Bengals practice squad: DT Justin Rogers Denver Broncos Promoted: DL Matt Henningsen, RB Blake Watson Detroit Lions Designated for return: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin Los Angeles Chargers Activated from IR: TE Hayden Hurst Promoted: CB Dicaprio Bootle, S Kendall Williamson While […]

The Broncos elevated defensive end Matt Henningsen and running back Blake Watson for Thursday Night Football against the Chargers.

The Broncos elevated defensive end Matt Henningsen and running back Blake Watson for Thursday Night Football against the Chargers.

Estime received the most carries of any Denver running back, with Davonte Williams getting four and Blake Watson also picking up four with Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) unavailable. Estime was also the most effective rusher of the three; showing quality patience while picking up his first ever rushing score. Estime shows long-term upside, but the committee-approach on top of the fact he's a non-factor makes him hard to recommend in 2024 as a fantasy option. He's a TD-dependent FLEX in Week 17 against the Bengals.