9 players did not play in Broncos’ loss to Chiefs

Nine members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, safety Keidron Smith, offensive tackle Frank Crum, offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton, tight end Greg Dulcich and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive in KC.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback.

Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, also did not play as Bo Nix took every snap on offense. Practice squad linebacker Zach Cunningham was elevated to the game-day roster but did not play any snaps, giving the Broncos nine players who did not see the field against the Chiefs.

Broncos who did not play in Week 10

1. QB Zach Wilson (emergency third QB)
2. CB Kris Abrams-Draine
3. DB Keidron Smith
4. OT Frank Crum
5. OL Calvin Throckmorton
6. TE Greg Dulcich
7. DL Eyioma Uwazurike
8. QB Jarrett Stidham (active)
9. LB Zach Cunningham (active)

Following Sunday’s 16-14 loss, Denver will attempt to bounce back at home against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11.