J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey have been the straw to stir Denver’s drink, combining for 900 yards rushing, six rushing touchdowns, and 40 first downs. The new duo of playmakers has brought Payton’s positional room to life, taking pressure off the quarterback.

After standing pat at the NFL trade deadline, the Denver Broncos currently hold seven picks for the 2026 NFL draft. Denver holds all but one of its original selections, and the team gained a fourth-round pick from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for wide receiver Devaughn Vele earlier this year.