Wil Lutz
Denver Broncos Overview
QB Health / Depth
Denver Broncos QB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Bo Nix has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Jarrett Stidham has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Sam Ehlinger has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
WR Health / Depth
Denver Broncos WR Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Jaylen Waddle is listed Questionable with Chest • Undisclosed. WR2 Courtland Sutton has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Troy Franklin has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR4 Marvin Mims Jr. is listed Full Participation in Practice with Ankle.
Offensive Line Strength
Denver Broncos is rated Elite. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Elite grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Denver Broncos RB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Adam Prentice has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB1 J.K. Dobbins has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Jonah Coleman is listed Status Pending with Ankle • Practice: Full Participation in Practice • Ankle • Sprain • PRIOR WEEK STATUS FROM WEEK 7 • Previous status: QUESTIONABLE • Current Week 8 designation is pending • Historical context only; this carried row does not hard-exclude the player. RB3 RJ Harvey is listed Questionable with Knee.
TE Health / Depth
Denver Broncos TE Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Evan Engram has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Adam Trautman has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Nate Adkins has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Dallen Bentley has no prior NFL experience listed in the current roster data.
Defensive Line Strength
Denver Broncos is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Strong grade indicates the front is consistently supporting run defense and creating meaningful pressure.
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Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Wil Lutz ranks #12 of 28 kickers for Week 8. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The upcoming matchup also grades favorably.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The upcoming matchup grades favorably relative to other players at the position.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
- He gets the benefit of playing at home this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- The expected scoring environment is more limited than many alternatives at the position.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Denver Broncos
Position: K
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: None Reported
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Kansas City Chiefs
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as an elite matchup because expected kicking opportunities. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Kicking Opportunities
AWAY @ Carolina Panthers
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as an elite matchup because expected kicking opportunities. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Kicking Opportunities
BYE WEEK
Why the bye matters
Denver Broncos has no game in Week 10. The week off gives Wil Lutz time to rest, recover from normal season wear and prepare for the next opponent. Fantasy managers should plan a one-week replacement because there will be no game production during the bye.
Planning Note: No game • Rest / Recovery • Prepare a fantasy replacement
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Kansas City Chiefs
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | K #128.9 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs KC |
| 2026 Week 7 | K #274.7 pts projected | 14.0 ptsActual K #2 | +9.3 pts | AWAY @ ARI |
| 2026 Week 6 | K #236.0 pts projected | 7.0 ptsActual K #20 | +1.0 pts | HOME vs SEA |
| 2026 Week 5 | K #178.0 pts projected | 11.0 ptsActual K #10 | +3.0 pts | AWAY @ LAC |
| 2026 Week 4 | K #285.6 pts projected | 9.0 ptsActual K #13 | +3.4 pts | AWAY @ SF |
| 2026 Week 3 | K #227.1 pts projected | 2.0 ptsActual K #29 | -5.1 pts | HOME vs LAR |
| 2026 Week 2 | K #285.6 pts projected | 9.0 ptsActual K #10 | +3.4 pts | HOME vs JAX |
| 2026 Week 1 | K #245.4 pts projected | 4.0 ptsActual K #23 | -1.4 pts | AWAY @ KC |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.