Broncos Week 1 Starters: Veterans Hold Ground as Rookies Eye Breakthroughs

Denver’s 2026 draft and free-agent haul leave Week 1 projections largely unchanged, with Bo Nix under center and a veteran-heavy offensive line and receiver corps led by Sutton, Waddle, and Franklin (No. 3 WR to be decided in camp). Rookies aren’t expected to start unless injuries strike, though Onyedim could push for time at defensive end and a few defenders could factor in behind Brandon Jones if he isn’t fully healthy. Special teams changes are minimal, aside from a potential long-snapper competition with Luke Basso.