Power Rankings: The Denver Broncos’ most-capable backups

Oct 13, 2015//MHS Staff

Sep 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (27) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sione Fua (72), linebacker Shane Ray (56), defensive tackle Vance Walker (96), linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) in the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

No. 8 – Bennie Fowler

There isn’t a measurement of will, but Fowler has a lot of it. The undrafted rookie out of Michigan State was a training camp darling and has parlayed that into getting playing time with the Broncos offense.

The Broncos are still looking to solidify the third receiver option with the departure of Wes Welker and the tight ends’ complete inability to get open this season. Fowler isn’t the prototypical slot guy, but he gives the Broncos another weapon. On the year, Fowler has seven receptions for 107 yards, and if Demaryius Thomas continues to drop passes, expect Fowler’s targets to keep going up.

Fowler will continue to split time with Jordan Norwood, for now, but more performances like he had against Oakland and Minnesota and he could be the primary No. 3 sooner than later.