7 Broncos did not play in team's ugly loss to Chiefs in Week 1

Seven players did not play in the Denver Broncos' ugly 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 1. Broncos third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger, running back Tyler Badie, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, defensive end Jordan Jackson and defensive

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Seven players did not play in the Denver Broncos' ugly 31-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 1.

Broncos third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger, running back Tyler Badie, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, defensive end Jordan Jackson and defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim were healthy inactives for Monday's divisional showdown. Additionally, primary backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham did not play any snaps as starting quarterback Bo Nix played the full game.

Broncos who did not play vs. Chiefs

QB Sam Ehlinger
RB Tyler Badie
OL Kage Casey
TE Dallen Bentley
DE Jordan Jackson
DL Tyler Onyedim
QB Jarrett Stidham (active)

After falling to Kansas City on the road, Denver is now set to return home to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 (view the Broncos' full schedule).

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Broncos Wire: 7 Broncos did not play in team's ugly loss to Chiefs in Week 1