The Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals will kick off in just under 90 minutes in a Week 17 AFC showdown. A win puts the Broncos into the post-season for the first time since 2015 and they’ll have to become road warriors against a tough and explosive Bengals team.
Denver Broncos Week 17 inactives vs. Bengals
Quarterback Zach Wilson will continue to be the team’s third QB with the emergency designation as he has been all season. Rookie running back Blake Watson will be inactive today with Jaleel McLaughlin’s return alongside Javonte Williams and fellow rookie Audric Estime getting carries in the rotation today.
Wide receiver David Sills V, who was the team’s practice squad elevation for today’s game, will also be a gameday inactive alongside defensive lineman Matt Henningsen, who was elevated last week and was also inactive against the Chargers.
Offensive tackle Frank Crum will be inactive alongside defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike. Both players have been on the gameday inactive list most of the season, despite Uwazurike being active last week. Inside linebacker Levelle Bailey will also be inactive once again this week, with Drew Sanders getting more reps and looks on special teams for the Broncos.
Broncos official inactives vs. Bengals
- Quarterback Zach Wilson
- Running back Blake Watson
- Wide receiver David Sills V
- Offensive tackle Frank Crum
- Defensive lineman Matt Henningsen
- Defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike
- Inside linebacker Levelle Bailey
Cornerback Riley Moss is back in action this week after missing the last three games with an MCL sprain. He’ll be important on the backend of Denver’s secondary, which will hopefully allow Patrick Surtain II to follow around Ja’Marr Chase.
Running back Tyler Badie’s 21-day window was activated this week and he was a full participant in practice, but the team did not activate him this week, which means that he’ll be out of today’s game against the Bengals.
Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. MT.
