Broncos coach Sean Payton liked what he saw from Audric Estime on Sunday. “I was encouraged. He’ll continue to get more reps,” Payton said.

And even if he doesn't get any work in the passing game — he's yet to catch an NFL pass, after 17 grabs his final year at Notre Dame — Estimé probably has 13-15 touches already in his back pocket. The goal-line work will probably be his, too.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here’s a look at whose stock improved or declined after the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.