BEN DiNucci

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		3	219	—	—	67.9
2025		1	0	0	1	0.0
2024		2	96	1	0	97.1

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a C performance grade for Ben DiNucci. At 29 years old in his sixth NFL season, DiNucci operates well below the starter threshold — he's a depth piece competing for emergency snaps in a Denver offense built around Davis Webb's timeline. His 2025 season production tells the story: 1 game of action, which reflects his actual role within Sean Payton's system as a fringe roster option rather than a functional backup with meaningful responsibilities. The recent roster moves — adding skill-position depth at wide receiver and tight end while trimming offensive line and running back depth — further confirm that Denver's front office is investing in Webb's window, not exploring contingency plans around DiNucci's capabilities. At this stage of his career, he remains what he's been for six years: a serviceable depth quarterback without the arm talent, decision-making refinement, or system familiarity to merit starter consideration, even in a pinch. The D sentiment grade aligns cleanly with his C performance grade because there's no narrative mystery here — beat coverage and fan boards are correctly reading his marginal standing as acknowledged but not invested in, a roster depth piece on a 14-3 AFC West contender that has already secured its playoff positioning.

How BEN Compares at the Position

BEN DiNucci ranks 41st of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots BEN between Teddy Bridgewater (C+) just ahead and Brett Rypien (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Beat coverage and fan boards are running roughly even on Ben DiNucci, landing him at a D sentiment grade. The narrative around the veteran backup quarterback reflects widespread skepticism about his role in Denver's offense — recent commentary has zeroed in on the tension between Davis Webb's preferred pace and Sean Payton's system, with DiNucci caught in the middle as a fringe roster option rather than a solution. His D performance grade aligns neatly with the sentiment, meaning there's no disconnect between what he's shown on tape (minimal production in limited opportunities during the 2025 season: 1 game) and how the media is framing him. The Broncos' recent roster churn — adding skill-position depth at wide receiver and tight end while cutting offensive line depth — suggests the organization is building around Webb's timeline, which further marginalizes DiNucci's standing as a potential bridge or emergency option. At 29 years old in his sixth NFL season, he remains a depth piece in a contending roster, and sentiment reflects that positioning: acknowledged but not invested in, neither condemned nor championed as the team pushes toward a 14-3 regular season that's already locked in playoff positioning.