Overview

• The matchup kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High with national coverage on NFL Network, local airings on Denver’s 9NEWS and Phoenix’s KPHO/CBS5, and streaming on Fubo.
• Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed that no starters will play, shifting assessment to backups and practice-squad hopefuls instead of Bo Nix and Kyler Murray.
• Both teams enter 1-0 after Week 1 tune-ups—Denver’s 30-9 win over the 49ers and Arizona’s 20-17 victory against the Chiefs—but coaches emphasize live reps and tape evaluation over final scores.
• Attention centers on roster battles at multiple positions, including cornerback Elijah Jones, safety Kitan Crawford and offensive linemen Hayden Conner and Jon Gaines II fighting for spots.
• Arizona’s receiver depth will be tested without Marvin Harrison Jr. or Michael Wilson, and third-round pick Jordan Burch looks to build on his preseason-opener pressure plays.