☕️Bi-Weekly Brew: Denver Broncos Edition

By The Dynasty Cafe · September 4, 2026 · Play For Keeps Articles

Welcome back to The Dynasty Cafe for the 21st edition of the ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew, where I provide some special blends for YOUR specific build. Be sure to try out the previous Brew if you missed it! Last time out, we one upped the Buffalo Bills and put a completed product out for all to see!  Give it a read and see what I’d pay to get a piece of that offense!  

Today, we begin our journey through one of the most competitive divisions in football: the AFC West.  We’ll begin with a stop in the Mile High City of Denver.  I’m still not convinced it got that nickname due to the elevation, but I digress.  Last year was a pretty successful season for the Broncos, though it definitely didn’t end how they wanted.  Bo Nix took a step forward, leading this team to the AFC Championship.  He unfortunately didn’t play in that game due to a freak ankle injury, but he’s back and ready to run it back in 2026 with a fresh face to throw to in Jaylen Waddle (spoiler alert: we’ll talk more about him coming up).  This team is poised for another playoff run,, and with it, provide YOU fantasy points!  Who is going to be the top performers, and who should fantasy managers be acquiring?  Let’s take a look! 

☕️Bi-Weekly Brew Themes☕️

For those that are new: welcome in!  Here’s what you’ll find in each edition of the ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew:

In each brew, we will assume super flex is in play, with full point PPR and .5 TEP. 

For each team, we’ll be identifying:

☕️Our House Blend: the perfect player for any build

☕️The Espresso Shot: a player to provide that high upside boost to your rebuilding team

☕️The Dark Roast: ole reliable, a player that can push a contender to its peak

☕️House Blend: Jaylen Waddle☕️

The obvious choice for this category is Bo Nix since he’s a QB with a lot of time left in the league.  To spice things up, I went with my secondary choice of Jaylen Waddle.  Waddle's career can be described with one word: rocky.  After a WR13 and WR8 finish in his rookie and sophomore seasons, he hasn’t cracked the Top 20.  This is due to a myriad of reasons, though it is mostly attributed to missed time and poor QB play.  He now joins an offense that threw the ball over 600 times, and peppered their top target with 124 passes.  Given the cost the Broncos paid to add Jaylen (a 2026 1st, 3rd, and 4th), it’s fair to expect Waddle to be the focal point of the passing offense.  Sutton was 11th in WR targets last season, and Waddle will likely see a similar workload.  

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For contenders needing a boost for their WR room, Waddle is your guy.  Despite shaky QB play last season, Waddle still produced two Top 10 finishes.  With Bo Nix at the helm, we should not only see more Top 10 finishes, but also more consistent weekly production.  Rebuilders can stand to gain from adding Waddle as well.  Though he is approaching 28, he still should produce for the next few seasons.  At worst, he is a mid-season flip to a contender.  At best, he can be your WR2 as the rebuild comes to a close.  Regardless of build, I’m all for adding Waddle.

I saw a few trades consisting of Waddle for a variety of 2027 1sts.  This seems to be a fair price for Waddle, and one that could serve a contender well.  Like I said above, Waddle is approaching 28, but that doesn't mean he's anywhere near falling off the production cliff.  Waddle can be a very serviceable asset for a contending roster for years to come.  I know the 2027 class is hyped, but I'd prefer the known commodity who will aid my title push right now.  Do I wish it was a less injury prone commodity? Absolutely.  However, if other guys like Devonta Smith or AJ Brown (who I'd pay a similar price for) aren't being moved, then I'd be ok getting Waddle.  Look to trade a later 1st round pick before offering up the 2027 first.

This is a light return for Achane, but this trade goes back to something we discussed in the  ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew: New York Giants Edition.  WRs just simply produce longer than RBs.  Achane is still young, but is nearing the RB production peak.  I would look to get a better return for Achane, but if you absolutely need to have Waddle on your team, this is an ok trade.  You get a WR to help elevate your WR room, and you get the additional asset of the 2027 1st that will only increase in value.  I'd get greedy and push for a late round pick on top of the Waddle side, but as is I would be ok with this move. 

☕️Espresso Shot: Jonah Coleman ☕️

Jonah Coleman was a 4th round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by way of the University of Washington.  While the RB room is crowded this season, there is a chance Coleman could ascend and take the top spot going forward.  His competition has flaws that he can take advantage of and become the RB1 of the team.  Projected starter J.K. Dobbins may be the most talented of the bunch, but he struggles staying on the field, having missed multiple games in every year except his rookie season.  His other competitor, 2nd year back RJ Harvey, put together a decent rookie year, but wasn’t exactly electric, averaging a measly 3.7 yards per carry.  It also doesn’t help he’s on the older side for a 2nd year player, as Harvey is almost 26.

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Coleman had a nice college career, averaging 5.5 yards per carry on his way to 1053 rushing yards his junior year*.  The yards per carry dipped to 4.9 in his senior year, but his TDs increased from 10 to 15*.  He also showcased some ability in the passing game, pulling in 20+ catches every year except his freshman year*.  While Coleman may never be the lone back in the Denver running game (Sean Payton loves his committees), there’s a chance he can at least be the better half of a committee in future seasons.  I wouldn’t quite target him yet if I was rebuilding; the better time to buy will be after the first few weeks, especially J.K. and RJ get most of the work.  Find a panicking manager and take a shot at acquiring an RB piece with potential to be a weekly starter in future years.

MarShawn Lloyd is getting a lot of buzz within the fantasy community with a suspension looming over Josh Jacobs.  I don't see Lloyd as a long term back for the Packers given his injury history, so now is a perfect time to cash in if you've been holding the bag through the dark days the last few years have brought.  I'd take a 2nd for Lloyd, so getting Coleman on top is the icing on the cake!  Coleman is two years younger, and to this point has shown more of an ability to stay healthy.  On the other hand, Lloyd has been in the league for three seasons and has a whopping 6 more total carries than Coleman.  That speaks to his inability to get on the field.  I'd love to reroll my RB future and move off Lloyd to get Coleman.  Take the more stable asset with a path to ascend.

☕️The Dark Roast: Courtland Sutton☕️

Courtland Sutton isn’t flashy, but he gets the job done.  Sutton is like the D’Andre Swift of WRs: he won’t be the reason you win weeks, but he won’t be the reason you lose either.  Last season, Sutton gave managers a whopping ELEVEN WEEKS of double digit points.  While he likely won’t be the WR1 for the Broncos this upcoming season, the soon to be 31 year old will still be a reliable target for Bo Nix.  He’s not a needle mover, but he’s a guy you can spot start in plus matchups, or use as a bye week filler/flex play.  Flashy players are cool, but it’s the boring ones that lead to championships.  Every title team needs it's floor guy who's consistent every week, and Sutton can be that guy. Sutton is the perfect add for a contender looking to add to their bench depth, or for teams that need a reliable weekly flex play.

I also saw a trade of Sutton for MarShawn Lloyd that I'd consider if I was set at RB, but I didn't want to keep dunking on Lloyd.  I think this trade is more realistic to pull off, and about in-line with where I value veteran receivers.  Sutton is a nice depth piece and nothing more, so I wouldn't be looking to break the bank.  Getting a 3rd with Sutton is an A+ negotiating job by whoever pulled this off.  Even without the additional pick, I'd still move a future 2nd to help build WR depth for my title push.  This isn't a flashy trade, but it's one that can help bail managers out when bye weeks or injuries come along.

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☕️Note to Readers☕️

Be sure to explore the Sharp Tracker for more trade ideas like those above.  That is a great tool for gauging what some of the best players are doing to buy or sell players.  Also, be sure to check out the Dynasty Rankings tab!  There you can upload your favorite experts rankings, create your own, and upload them to your Sleeper queue for upcoming drafts! New features are constantly being added.  Be sure to follow @PlayForKeepsFF on X to be in the know on site updates! 

I hope you enjoyed the content you consumed here today, and I look forward to seeing you for the next edition of the ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew! 

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Good luck and happy trading!

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*stats courtesy of sports-reference.com

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