Hufanga recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers.
Hufanga was on the field for every one of the team's defensive snaps in the contest, but he was limited to a season-low four takedowns. The safety has now registered 21 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown, over four contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Double-digit stops in loss
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Singleton recorded 14 total tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 24-14 loss to San Francisco.
Singleton was a tackling machine in Week 4, registering double-digit stops for the second time this season. The linebacker has played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in three straight games, and on the season, he's up to 47 total tackles (22 solo) while also adding a pass defensed over four games.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Gets more tests on ribs
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Moss had imaging done on his ribs Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Moss injured his ribs during the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, joining fellow outside cornerback Patrick Surtain (ankle) on the sidelines. Rapoport relays that Moss didn't suffer a rib fracture, but the Broncos will have a better sense of the fourth-year pro's recovery timeline after they get the results of the tests. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Surtain is expected to miss at least two weeks, and if Moss is also sidelined for an extended period of time, then the Broncos will have to turn to Kris Abrams-Draine and 2025 first-rounder Jahdae Barron at outside corner for as soon as Week 5 against the Chargers this Sunday.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Set to miss two weeks
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Surtain (ankle) is expected to miss "about two weeks," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
It was reported earlier Monday that Surtain was expected to miss time with the ankle injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, and it appears he will sit out at least a couple games. However, Surtain does not appear to be facing an extended absence, and he could be back on the field before October comes to a close.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Likely to miss time with ankle injury
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Surtain (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, and while the cornerback is believed to have avoid a season-ending injury, he's expected to miss time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Surtain exited in the second half of Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers after going down with the ankle injury on what appeared to be a non-contact play. Fortunately for the three-time Pro Bowler, Surtain appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario after his Achilles was deemed to be fully intact, but he'll most likely be sidelined for a Week 5 game against the Chargers. Rapoport notes that a stint on injured reserve could also be on the table for Surtain, though the Broncos will wait and see what his MRI reveals before providing a clearer timeline for his return.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Likely avoided serious injury
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Surtain (ankle) is believed to have avoided a serious injury after exiting Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Surtain will undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury, but his Achilles is intact, according to Pelissero. The star cornerback was injured on a non-contact play in the first half and headed to the locker room. With Riley Moss (ribs) also dinged up against San Francisco, Jahdae Barron, Kris Abrams-Draine and Ja'Quan McMillian closed out the game at cornerback for Denver.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Done for rest of Week 4
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Moss (ribs) won't return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
After Patrick Surtain (ankle) exited the contest, Moss followed suit. Now, with both Surtain and Moss officially ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's meeting with the 49ers, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron should see more work for the rest of Week 4.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Won't return Sunday
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Surtain (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against San Francisco, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury in the first half and needed assistance off the field. He was initially listed as questionable to return, though most had assumed at that point he wouldn't be back on the field again in Week 4. With Riley Moss (ribs) also ruled out, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron will need to step up the rest of the way.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Questionable to return Sunday
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Moss (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against San Francisco, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports
This isn't the first time Moss has dealt with rib injuries, and his departure from Sunday's contest means the Broncos are down another defender. With Patrick Surtain (ankle) also exiting the game, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron should be busier than usual.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Questionable to return versus 49ers
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Surtain (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury before the end of the first half. He required assistance off the field, though there haven't been any updates since his departure. In the meantime, Jahdae Barron should see more action.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Exits Sunday's game against 49ers
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Surtain (knee) exited Sunday's game against the 49ers, James Palmer of Bleacher Report reports
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury shortly before the end of the first half. While he was able to stand, he needed assistance off the field. For now, the multi-time Pro Bowler should be considered questionable to return. In the meantime, Jahdae Barron is in line for more work.
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Broncos' Dondrea Tillman: Won't play against San Francisco
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Tillman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Tillman will miss his first game of the season due to a hamstring injury that he likely picked up during the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams. In his absence, Que Robinson should see a significant uptick in defensive snaps behind Nik Bonitto and Jonah Elliss. Tillman's next chance to play is Week 5 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Tillman (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
With consecutive DNPs to begin Week 4 prep, Tillman's status for Sunday's clash in San Francisco is looking very cloudy. Denver's practice report Friday should reveal if Tillman has even a chance of suiting up against the 49ers.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Tallies eight stops vs. LAR
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Singleton finished Sunday's 30--26 win over the Rams with eight tackles (five solo).
Singleton played every single defensive snap for a second consecutive week, and he finished Sunday's game tied with Pat Surtain as the Broncos' second-leading tackler behind Brandon Jones (eight). Singleton is up to 33 combined tackles through three regular-season games, which leads the Broncos and is tied with Fred Warner for second-most in the NFL behind rookie second-rounder Anthony Hill (34). Singleton and the Broncos' defense will have its hands full in a Week 4 road tilt against the 49ers.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Game-high 12 tackles in Week 3 win
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Jones posted 12 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense during the Broncos' 30-26 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Sunday was the first time since Week 3 of the 2025 season that Jones posted double-digit tackles, and his 10 solo tackles were one shy from matching his career high that he set in Week 6 of the 2024 campaign against the Chargers. Jones has played almost every single defensive snap and is up to 22 combined tackles through three regular-season games, which is second-most on the Broncos behind Alex Singleton (33).
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Huge fourth quarter in Week 3 win
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Hufanga recorded five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and three pass defenses (one interception and a pick-six) during the Broncos' 30-26 win over the Rams in Week 3.
Hufanga's heroics in the fourth quarter was a driving force behind the Broncos' come-from-behind victory this past Sunday. It started early in the period with a 10-yard sack on Matthew Stafford on a third-and-5, leading to a 48-yard field goal by Harrison Mevis. Hufanga followed that up by picking off a Stafford pass intended for Kyren Williams, which Hufanga returned 66 yards for a touchdown to give the Broncos the lead. The sixth-year safety wrapped up his career night with a game-sealing interception off Stafford in the end zone on the final play of the contest. Hufanga and the Broncos will look to carry their momentum into a Week 4 road tilt against the 49ers this Sunday.
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Delarrin Turner-Yell: Works out with Saints
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New Orleans worked out Turner-Yell (knee) on Tuesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Turner-Yell ended the 2025 campaign on the Bronco's injured reserve list with a knee injury, but it looks like he's now back in football shape. The Saints have a few different defensive backs who are tending to health issues early in the season, including rookie fifth-rounder Lorenzo Styles (calf).
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Nine takedowns in win
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Singleton recorded nine total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Jaguars.
Singleton built off of his impressive performance in the regular-season opener, leading the team in takedowns for the second straight week. The linebacker has now registered 25 total tackles (10 solo) and a pass defensed over two games to open the season, and he'll likely remain busy versus the Rams in Week 3.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Six tackles in blowout loss
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Hufanga made six tackles (two solo) in Monday's 31-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Hufanga played all 67 of the Broncos' defensive snaps in Monday's loss. The safety also played 21 percent of the team's snaps on special teams, logging five reps on kick and punt return coverage. Hufanga had a relatively solid night outside of a missed tackle on rookie running back Emmett Johnson at the start of the fourth quarter.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Gets a pick in loss
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Jones recorded five tackles (one solo) and an interception during Monday's 31-10 loss at Kansas City.
With the Chiefs backed up near their own goal line in the third quarter, Jones found himself at the right place at the right time on an overthrown ball over the middle by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, setting up a Broncos field goal. He'll be looking to keep up the momentum come Week 2 versus the Jaguars.
