Denver Broncos roster risers and fallers after Seahawks game

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Malik Reed #59 of the Denver Broncos in action against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 08: Malik Reed #59 of the Denver Broncos in action against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 08: Rashaad Penny #20 of the Seattle Seahawks breaks away from Malik Reed #59 of the Denver Broncos during the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 08: Rashaad Penny #20 of the Seattle Seahawks breaks away from Malik Reed #59 of the Denver Broncos during the preseason game at CenturyLink Field on August 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Which Denver Broncos players are rising and which are falling after their latest preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks?

The Denver Broncos have already completed two preseason games in 2019, winning their preseason opener in the Hall of Fame Game against the Atlanta Falcons and losing their most recent game to the Seattle Seahawks.

As is always the case, the result of the games doesn’t matter, but the details in the story matter and what’s at stake definitely matters.

So what’s at stake? Roster spots. Depth chart positioning. Confidence from the coaching staff and front office.

These players are fighting for their NFL lives out there in preseason play, and what we saw for the Broncos against the Seahawks was part of the whole evaluation process. How do these players respond to game conditions?

Whose story is coming to a close and whose is just getting started?

Which players are on the rise, and which ones are sort of running out of chances?

Let’s take a look at a few standout players from this game against Seattle, whether good or bad.

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