After missing Week 17 with a concussion, third-round rookie WR Pat Bryant returned to the lineup and led Denver's WR corps in targets (5), receptions (4), and yards (31) in Denver's 19-3 victory over the Chargers. Los Angeles rested starters and passed for only 104 yards, so the Broncos were able to control the clock with the run game and attempted only 23 passes. But Bryant's usage continued a trend of being Denver's No. 2 WR. Since their Week 12 bye, Bryant has out-snapped Franklin in three of his four games, with both wideouts playing 42 snaps in Week 16.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) practiced all week and is off the final injury report. The rookie will be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Chargers after missing Week 17. Bryant has topped a 60% route rate in six straight games, averaging 5.0 targets and 3.3 catches per game over that span.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Chiefs. When the rookie missed Week 15 with a hamstring injury, Lil'Jordan Humphrey finished second among Broncos in routes (76%), ahead of Troy Franklin (62%). Franklin out-targeted Humphrey 6 to 4 and out-gained him 85 to 42. He remains the better Week 17 fantasy bet. Just don't go overrating Franklin, whose playing time has been underwhelming since the Week 12 bye.

Broncos WR Troy Franklin tallied a fairly unimpactful 4-66 receiving line in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. The numbers get even less impressive when you consider that Bo Nix attempted 47 passes in a game his team trailed from the middle of the third quarter on.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant was taken to a hospital after taking a huge hit with under a minute left in Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars. Bryant has movement in his arms and legs, according to insider Zac Stevens, and is being evaluated for a concussion. It'll be good news if Bryant escapes this one with "only" a concussion. We'll keep you updated on the rookie's status.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) was a full-go in Wednesday's practice. That puts him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Jaguars. Bryant had emerged as Denver's No. 2 WR before missing Week 15. His return knocks WR Troy Franklin out of Week 16 fantasy consideration.

After a four-game slide where it appeared that Troy Franklin had lost his status as Denver's No. 2 WR, a hamstring injury suffered by Pat Bryant opened the door for Franklin to reassert himself as an integral part of Denver's passing attack. And he took advantage of the opportunity. Franklin caught all 6 of his targets for 85 yards and 1 TD in Denver's 34-26 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Packers. He didn’t practice all week, so this could turn into a multi-week absence. WRs Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims should see more playing time with Bryant sidelined. See where those guys land in the Week 15 WR rankings.

Broncos WR Pat Bryant (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. Insider Ben Allbright does not expect Bryant to play vs. the Packers this weekend. The rookie has emerged as Denver's No. 2 WR, but his absence would boost Troy Franklin back into that role and Marvin Mims into the No. 3 spot on the depth chart.

The past two weeks have seen Broncos WR Troy Franklin go from challenging Courtland Sutton's lead-target status to barely involved in the passing game. He followed a Week 13 dip in usage by running a season-low 17 routes in Sunday's win over the Raiders. That marked just a 39.5% rate vs. Denver's 43 dropbacks. Franklin still ranked third among Broncos WRs in that category but trailed well behind No. 2 Pat Bryant (67.4%) and narrowly led No. 4 Marvin Mims Jr. (34.9%). Franklin ranked fifth among Denver wideouts in total snaps, trailing -- in order -- Sutton, Bryant, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, and Mims.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims (concussion) was a full-go in practice all week and is off the final injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs and figures to split No. 3 WR duties with Pat Bryant. Neither is a viable fantasy play.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims (concussion) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Raiders. He got in limited practices on Tuesday and Wednesday but wasn't able to clear protocol. Rookie Pat Bryant will operate as Denver's No. 3 WR for the second straight game but is only in play in single-game daily contests.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Texans. Pat Bryant should see a boost in snaps as Denver’s No. 3 WR, but the rookie isn’t a recommended fantasy starter against a tough secondary.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims sustained a concussion in Sunday’s win over the Cowboys, according to The Denver Post’s Troy Renck. It’s Mims' first documented concussion but leaves him iffy for Week 9. He’s been operating as Denver’s No. 3 WR, averaging 4.0 targets per game. Mims’ absence would likely mean a boost in snaps for rookie WR Pat Bryant.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims (hip) is questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Bengals. He was added to the injury report on Friday and limited in practice. Mims should not be in Week 4 fantasy lineups. His absence would free up extra routes for WRs Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Trent Sherfield.

Broncos’ WR Marvin Mims Jr. left Wednesday’s practice early with a groin injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team isn’t “overly concerned.”