Denver Broncos fans and fantasy football managers alike will remember the explosive weeks when a Broncos player turned a regular matchup into a fantasy goldmine. Using Stathead data, Stacker identified the highest‑scoring single‑game fantasy performances for each position from the 2016 season through 2025.
Quarterbacks
The quarterback column is dominated by Bo Nix, who posted three of the top five scores. Nix’s best effort came on October 19, 2025, when he threw for 279 yards, two touchdowns and added 48 rushing yards with two rushing scores, earning a massive 39.96 fantasy points in a 33‑32 win over the New York Giants. Close behind, his January 5, 2025 performance (321 passing yards, four touchdowns, 47 rushing yards) netted 33.54 points. Other notable outings include Trevor Siemian’s 28.98 points in 2016 and Drew Lock’s 29.22 points in 2020, each showcasing the Broncos’ occasional passing fireworks.
Running Backs
Phillip Lindsay’s 27.9‑point game on December 2, 2018, stands out as the highest‑scoring rushing effort, featuring 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon contributed three 23‑point games (2020, 2021, and 2021), while C.J. Anderson posted two strong outings, the best being 27.4 points on September 17, 2017. Javonte Williams also made the list with a 23.8‑point performance in December 2021.
Wide Receivers
Jerry Jeudy’s 25.3 points on December 11, 2022, tops the receiver list, thanks to 73 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Emmanuel Sanders appears three times, with his highest score of 23.7 points on September 25, 2016, after hauling in 117 yards and two touchdowns. Courtland Sutton, KJ Hamler and Troy Franklin also earned notable fantasy points, each surpassing the 20‑point mark in their respective games.
Tight Ends
Noah Fant is the clear leader among Broncos tight ends, recording a career‑high 17.5 fantasy points on November 3, 2019, after catching 115 yards and a touchdown. He logged several other 15‑plus point outings between 2020 and 2022, demonstrating consistent value for fantasy owners seeking a reliable tight‑end option.
Why These Performances Matter
For fantasy managers, recognizing these standout games helps identify players with high upside on a given week. While the Broncos have experienced ups and downs as a franchise, the data shows that when the right pieces click, they can produce elite fantasy numbers. Whether you’re drafting a deep league or looking for a waiver‑wire pickup, keeping an eye on these historical benchmarks can guide smarter decisions.
Looking Ahead
As the Broncos continue to develop talent at quarterback and skill positions, fantasy enthusiasts should watch for emerging playmakers who could replicate or even surpass these historic performances. The next decade may bring new names to the list, but the standard set by Bo Nix, Phillip Lindsay, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant will remain a high bar for future Broncos stars.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
