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Jon Heath

6 players did not play in Broncos’ big win over Chiefs

Six members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ big win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, running back Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness), defensive lineman Matt Henningsen and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive on Sunday.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback. Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, entered the game in the fourth quarter but did not attempt any passes. Stidham has only appeared in three games this season.

Broncos who did not play in Week 18

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. RB Blake Watson
  3. LB Levelle Bailey 
  4. OT Frank Crum
  5. DL Matt Henningsen
  6. DL Eyioma Uwazurike

Following Sunday’s win, Denver is now set to go on the road to face the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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