Overview
- Coleman totaled 104 yards (41 rushing, 63 receiving) and scored the go-ahead rushing touchdown in the Broncos' Week 8 win over the Chiefs, with a long screen catch that set up the score.
- Snap counts from that game showed Coleman on 41 offensive snaps versus J.K. Dobbins on 13, a usage split that media outlets cite as evidence Coleman is being leaned on more.
- Coleman returned from a high-ankle sprain and a short-term injured reserve designation earlier this season before producing the breakout that increased his role.
- The NFL nominated Coleman for Pepsi Rookie of the Week and fantasy analysts moved him up in Week 9 rankings because of his receiving work and Denver's pass-down usage of backs.
- The Broncos have not announced a permanent depth-chart change, but R.J. Harvey's placement on IR and Dobbins' season inefficiency give Coleman a clearer path to sustained carries.