Broncos inactives: 6 players won’t play vs. Chiefs today

Broncos inactives: QB Zach Wilson, RB Blake Watson, LB Levelle Bailey, OT Frank Crum, DL Matt Henningsen and DL Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of six inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

The Broncos’ inactive players today are quarterback Zach Wilson*, running back Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness), defensive lineman Matt Henningsen and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster. Wilson can play if both Nix and Stidham are injured.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Chiefs. They will be reactivated on Monday.

Broncos inactives vs. Chiefs

  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

Meanwhile, Kansas City’s list of inactive players includes QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and DL Chris Jones.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). With the Chiefs resting starters, the Broncos are considered favorites. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win or tie.

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