INJURY UPDATE: Multiple Starters Return From Injury as Broncos Receive Major Boost Ahead of Week 15 — A Golden Chance to Rise to the Top of the NFL
Denver, Colorado – As the Denver Broncos gear up for a massive Week 15 showdown against the Green Bay Packers, the team received a wave of positive news from the injury report that could not have come at a better time. With the Broncos riding a 10-game winning streak and sitting on the doorstep of potentially taking the No. 1 spot in the entire NFL, the return of several key contributors has electrified both the locker room and the fan base.
The biggest headline centers around Ben Powers, who has officially entered his 21-day practice window after being placed on Injured Reserve since Week 5. While he is not expected to suit up this Sunday, just seeing Powers back on the field represents a massive step forward for an offensive line that has spent much of the season shuffling pieces and absorbing hits from multiple injuries.
Even more encouraging: Powers wasn’t the only key player back in action.
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D.J. Jones (DT) returned as a full participant, a crucial development for Denver’s interior run defense.
Nate Adkins (TE/FB) participated in limited fashion, but his presence signals a potential return in the near future and restores one of Sean Payton’s most versatile chess pieces.
When asked about the flurry of reinforcements returning at once, head coach Sean Payton delivered a statement that instantly resonated throughout Broncos Country:
“You can’t overstate how important it is to get your core guys back at the right moment. It doesn’t just make us stronger on the field — it gives this team the kind of energy every Super Bowl contender needs.”
The only lingering concern surrounds wide receiver Pat Bryant, who continues to battle a hamstring issue and worked on the rehab field Wednesday. Even so, his presence was viewed as a positive sign after managing a similar setback in Week 14 and still delivering a strong performance.
At 11–2, Denver has proven repeatedly that they can weather adversity. But with the roster finally inching back toward full strength, the Broncos may be entering the most dangerous version of themselves — one perfectly aligned for a postseason surge.
And if results fall their way, a win over Green Bay could very well propel them into the No. 1 overall seed conversation heading into the season’s home stretch.
After months of absorbing injuries across nearly every position group, the message in Denver is clear:
The Broncos are getting healthy — and just in time to make their biggest push yet.
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