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Broncos Bench Blitz: 8 Stars Idle vs. Patriots
26 Jan
Summary
- Eight Denver Broncos players were inactive for the AFC Championship game.
- Key offensive and defensive players missed the crucial matchup.
- The Broncos had six players elected to the Pro Bowl.

Several Denver Broncos players were notably absent from the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Eight players in total were inactive, significantly impacting the team's roster depth for this crucial matchup.
Injuries led to the unavailability of key players like wide receiver Troy Franklin and safety JL Skinner. Other Broncos who did not play included Alex Forsyth, Karene Reid, Michael Bandy, Jordan Jackson, and Sai'Vion Jones. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger also remained on the sidelines as Jarrett Stidham handled all offensive snaps.
Looking ahead, the NFL's offseason calendar features the Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco on February 3rd. The Denver Broncos were well-represented, with six players earning selections to the all-star event, and seven additional players named as alternates.




