Is Pat Bryant playing today? Why Broncos WR is off to slow start in AFC title game

The Denver Broncos are going to need a little more out of wide receiver Pat Bryant in the AFC Championship Game.

That's because the Broncos are short-handed at wide receiver thanks to the injury to Troy Franklin, who was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

However, Bryant is off to a slow start against the Patriots on Sunday. Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Pat Bryant playing today?

Yes, Bryant is active and healthy, he just hasn't gotten going yet.

The Broncos had a three-and-out on their first series, so nobody really had much of a chance to get going. Bryant may also struggle overall thanks to the downgrade at quarterback from Bo Nix to Jarrett Stidham.

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