Broncos Announce Inactives for Playoff Game

In the Denver Broncos' 31-7 Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills, seven players were inactive, including rookie running back Audric Estime and quarterback Zach Wilson, who served as an emergency third-string option. Estime, who had a strong finish to the regular season, was surprisingly benched in favor of Tyler Badie, recently activated from injured reserve. The other inactives included running backs Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo, and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike. Denver's decision to not play Estime raised eyebrows, as he had gained 310 yards over the regular season. The Broncos now head into the offseason with 19 players set to become free agents in March. The team’s performance against the Bills solidifies their status as significant underdogs in the playoffs.