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The Broncos have to set a 53-man roster before Tuesday's deadline. Here's what it might look like.

Bobenmoyer’s spot might be in jeopardy if the Broncos like any long snappers who become available during roster cuts. Reed might be a trade candidate or a potential option for the practice squad. Essang Bassey should be a target for the practice squad if he doesn’t make the active roster. Justin Strnad and Kana’i Mauga should be candidates for the practice squad. If he doesn’t make the 53-man roster, Cooper would be a top practice squad target. Devine Ozigbo and JaQuan Hardy will both be candidates for the practice squad

Stock down: Donnie Lewis Jr. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports. Lewis was picked on heavily by Vikings quarterbacks in the second half of the game.

In the wake of a big injury, it was great to see Hamler starring out on the field again. McTelvin Agim stripped the ball from Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion, which was recovered by Baron Browning, who took it in for a touchdown and a commanding lead before halftime. If it had not been for the amazing defensive score to cap the half, it would have been a frustrating way to end the first 30 minutes. The rookie from Samford electrified the crowd at Empower Field at Mile High with an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Mind you, 44 yards from one player was more than the Broncos as a team had against the Cowboys. Here are six aspects of the game that the Denver decision-makers will look at to aid their conclusions.

Which Denver Broncos starred and which ones stunk in the team's final preseason game -- a home bout with the Minnesota Vikings?

Delarrin Turner-Yell was an explosive force in the run game, and he nearly stuffed the Vikings on a pivotal fourth and goal. He brought the heat again on fourth down, pressuring the quarterback out of the pocket, where Agim and his big mits were waiting for him. In many cases, that sack would’ve resulted in points off the board for the Vikings. Williams came up big with a 45-yard diving grab from Brett Rypien, which catapulted the Denver Broncos into Vikings territory. Devine Ozigbo also had a terrific debut in orange and blue, leading the team with 59 rushing yards. That means he was one split-second away from having two fourth-and-goal stuffs. Through two preseason games, the Denver Broncos accumulated a paltry 71 rushing yards on 39 carries. The running back happened to recover his own fumble, but it was still a big play. Nik Bonitto was the star of the show, as he closed out the game with a remarkable three-play stretch. Time will tell if it was enough to earn him a roster spot. [final roster cuts](https://milehighsports.com/predicting-the-denver-broncos-53-man-roster-for-2022/) just a couple days out, several players found themselves playing for a roster spot. Boone averaged 8.8 yards per carry

The Minnesota Vikings played their preseason finale in Mile High Stadium, falling to the Denver Broncos, 23-13. Vikings fans didn't get a look at new.

[Dalvin Cook](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) and [Alexander Mattison](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MattAl01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) looking like an incredible one-two punch for this running attack, and Kene Nwanguwu set to be the primary kick returner, the Vikings were looking to head into the season with just three running backs. [Greg Joseph](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoseGr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) took advantage of that thin Mile High air when he nailed a 58-yard field goal. The crown jewel of his performance was a 68-yard boot that pinned the ball at Denver’s two-yard line. The only blemish of the night was his final kick going for a touchback, but even then he was able to show off his massive leg. While one good game doesn’t put the issue to rest, it will likely be enough for him to win the job over rookie [Jalen Nailor](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jalen-nailor-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). He showed the upside that inspired the old regime to select him in the fifth-round last season even though he was a relatively unknown commodity. He got his redemption against the Broncos and showed he could be dangerous with the ball in his hands. [Ihmir Smith-Marsette](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitIh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) settled some of the questions surrounding the punt-return game with a 21-yard runback. He excelled both as a holder and a punter. Following Berry’s surprise release, all eyes were on the rookie from Tulane to justify his promotion. Davidson really struggled last week, and it looked like he had played himself out of a potential roster spot when he dropped three of his four targets. Vikings fans didn’t get a look at new backup quarterback

The Denver Broncos closed out their preseason with a convincing 23-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Here are the players who stood out to us.

Browning has a spot on the 53-man roster, and I think he has done enough this preseason to back up Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory. I’m glad he had himself a great night, and hopefully he can find a spot on the practice squad if he doesn’t make it to the final roster. Baron Browning throughout the preseason has been really impressive he just changed his position from middle linebacker to an outside linebacker and I think he’s put himself in a spot to be above another outside linebacker Malik Reed. Mauga is a bit of a long shot to make the final roster, but he sure put on a performance against the Vikings that might make the coaches think twice about keeping him. He has been explosive getting off the line, he has an excellent first move, he’s quick and athletic and even in the game against the Vikings, he scored the Broncos’ last touchdown with a huge scoop and score, and in the game against the Cowboys he showed out with four tackles, one sack, and one pass break up. It was awesome to see Hamler back on the field for the Broncos on Saturday night, doing what he loves most. Hopefully this leads to him having an impact for the Broncos offense and team this season. While Gordon and Williams look to dominate the majority of the backfield work, Boone has shown enough talent to require a handful of carries per game. Mike Boone continues to look the part of a necessary element in the Hackett offense. But when you do it with all Hamler has had to experience and overcome, you get a game ball. To leave him waiting in the wings would be a waste of his immense skill as he brings a certain flavor to the Denver backfield the other runners do not. From a goal line stand on fourth down that would be overturned, to another fourth down stop inside the Broncos’ five yard line.

The Denver Broncos won their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday evening. There could be a bunch of takeaways from this game, ...

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