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Nate Adkins Nate Adkins Log full practice Wednesday Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 6:27 PM Adkins (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Adkins has been held back to some extent since he underwent a tightrope procedure to address a sprained ankle back in July, but it now appears he's finally back to full strength and ready to make his 2025 debut. If starting tight end Evan Engram (back) is unable to play Sunday against the Chargers, Adkins could be in line for an expanded role.
Evan Engram Evan Engram Misses practice with back issue Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 5:28 PM Engram missed practice Wednesday due to a back injury. Analysis: Engram managed a calf issue prior to Week 2 action, but he approached this past Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts without an injury designation before recording 25 of a possible 58 snaps on offense. Now that he's dealing with a new injury concern, the tight end's status will now need to be monitored as this weekend's contest against the Chargers approaches. If Engram ends up limited or out, added Week 3 opportunities would be available for Adam Trautman, as well as Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull to a lesser degree.
Evan Engram Evan Engram Misses practice Wednesday Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 4:02 PM Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Engram (undisclosed) did not practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Analysis: Payton declined to comment on the nature of Engram's injury. The veteran tight end was forced out early during Denver's win over the Titans in Week 1 due to a calf injury, but he was able to gain full clearance in time to return Week 2 against the Colts. Engram has, however, failed to play 50 percent in either of the Broncos' two games so far this season, and he's totaled just two catches for 33 yards on four targets thus far. Even if Engram manages to gain full clearance in time for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, fantasy managers may want to search elsewhere for options at the tight end position.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Two grabs against Indianapolis Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 12:56 PM Bryant caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Bryant played 14 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any Broncos wide receiver in the contest. It appears the Broncos coaching staff is committed to easing the rookie wideout into the team's offensive plans, especially with teammate Troy Franklin taking a step forward in his second year. Franklin led them team in targets (nine) against the Colts and has assumed the No. 2 receiver role behind Courtland Sutton. Barring injuries, the 22-year-old Bryant should not be trusted for fantasy purposes for the foreseeable future. The Illinois product will have his next opportunity to push for more playing time when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 3.
Marvin Mims Marvin Mims Finds end zone in loss Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 11:38 AM Mims reeled in both of his targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Mims scored his first touchdown on the season despite seeing a significant dip in his playing time in Week 2. After playing 51 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps in Week 1, the 23-year-old was on the field for just 36 percent of snaps against the Colts. Meanwhile, teammate Troy Franklin saw an uptick in playing time and led all Denver pass catchers with nine targets. If this type of usage continues, Mims will be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the third option among wide receivers behind both Franklin and Courtland Sutton. Nonetheless, the third-year wideout will look to build off this performance in Week 3 when the Broncos visit the Chargers.
Adam Trautman Adam Trautman Hits pay dirt against Colts Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 2:37 PM Trautman caught all three of his targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Trautman found the end zone for the first time this season while playing 62 percent of Denver's offensive snaps, the most of any Broncos tight end. The veteran's saw three targets from quarterback Bo Nix, while Evan Engram was targeted twice. It's possible Engram was being eased back into action following a calf injury he sustained in Week 1, but Trautman has now seen the most playing time of the entire position group in the first two games of the season. It's possible Trautman continues to lead in snap share at the position based on his blocking abilities, but he doesn't see enough work in the passing game to be consistently relevant for fantasy purposes. The 28-year-old will have his next opportunity to build upon his performance when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 3.
Tyler Badie Tyler Badie Three touches in Week 2 Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:18 AM Badie rushed once for three yards and caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Badie had a quiet game against Indianapolis, targeted just two times in the passing game against the Colts after seeing six targets in Week 1. The 25-year-old running back continued his role as the No. 3 back behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, playing just 13 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps. With Dobbins and Harvey handling most of the backfield duties for Denver, Badie should be ignored for fantasy purposes based on his limited usage. The Broncos are set to visit the Chargers in Week 3.
Evan Engram Evan Engram Plays behind Trautman in Week 2 Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10:37 AM Engram secured one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Engram returned from the calf injury he sustained in Week 1, but he played only 43 percent of offensive snaps and worked behind Adam Trautman (62 percent), who brought in all three of his targets for 10 yards and a score. It's possible Engram gets more involved in Week 3 against the Chargers as he improves his game fitness, but even before being injured in the opener he played just one snap, and the veteran chain-mover may not be as entrenched as the team's No. 1 tight end as expected, with Trautman offering superior blocking ability. Fantasy managers may want to wait until Engram proves he's earned a larger snap share before relying on him.
Bo Nix Bo Nix Falters in second half Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:35 PM Nix completed 22 of 30 passes for 206 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. He added three rushes for 20 yards. Analysis: Nix and the Broncos' offense began the game in exceptional form, as he threw for three touchdowns in the team's first four offensive possessions. His most impressive was a 23-yard dart to the back corner of the end zone to Marvin Mims, and Nix also connected with Troy Franklin for a 42-yard gain early in the second quarter. Things changed in the second half, however, as his explosive plays were eliminated, and he also threw a key interception early in the fourth quarter to aid the Colts' comeback efforts. Nix's fantasy performance was solid, but he now has three interceptions and a fumble lost in the first two games of the new campaign.
Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Abysmal Week 2 showing Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:07 PM Sutton recorded one reception on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. Analysis: Bo Nix spread targets among the Denver pass catchers very evenly, with nine players targeted at least twice in the contest. While that was one factor in limiting Sutton's involvement, Troy Franklin also commanded nine targets to lead the team. It seems unlikely that Franklin will truly challenge Sutton for opportunity moving forward, but this was nevertheless a concerning performance for him.
J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Dominates backfield touches Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:44 PM Dobbins rushed the ball 14 times for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts. He added one reception on two targets for nine yards. Analysis: Dobbins continued to work clearly as the top back in Denver, tallying 15 touches compared to six for RJ Harvey. Dobbins was also the more effective back, highlighted by long runs of 23 and 18 yards. The primary negative to his performance came near the goal line, as he was stuffed from the one-yard line on two separate drives before finally scoring from five yards away early in the third quarter. While those were lost opportunities for Dobbins, he has found the end zone in each of Denver's first two games while combining to rush for 138 yards.
Jaleel McLaughlin Jaleel McLaughlin Healthy scratch again Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:36 PM McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: McLaughlin will be a healthy inactive for a second consecutive week, and his next opportunity to make his 2025 debut will be Week 3 against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 21. McLaughlin is stuck as the Broncos' fourth-string running back behind J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie.
Adam Prentice Adam Prentice Set to be elevated Sunday Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 4:29 PM Prentice will be elevated to Denver's active roster form their practice squad for Sunday's matchup versus the Colts, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports. Analysis: Prentice will now serve as the team's fullback for the second straight week as he was also elevated ahead of the team's Week 1 victory over the Titans. He will now be eligible to be elevated two more times this season.
Nate Adkins Nate Adkins Ruled out for Week 2 Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 6:23 PM Adkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis. Analysis: Adkins has been working his way back from a tightrope procedure that he underwent in July on an ankle sprain and missed Week 1 against Tennessee. The veteran tight end did manage a pair of limited practice sessions to end the current week, so he appears to be making progress despite being ruled out for Week 2. Denver's tight-end room Sunday will consist of Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.
Nate Adkins Nate Adkins Returns to practice Thursday Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 5:16 PM Adkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. Analysis: Adkins underwent a tightrope procedure on an ankle sprain in July, which prevented him from participating in training camp and in the week leading up to the Broncos' regular-season opener against the Titans this past Sunday. He returned to practice Thursday, and while it's unclear whether he'll be cleared to play against the Colts on Sunday, he should at least be ready to suit up for the Broncos' Week 3 clash against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 21, per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. Adkins appeared in 17 regular-season games for Denver in 2024 and posted 14 catches (on 15 targets) for 115 yards and three touchdowns.
Evan Engram Evan Engram Turns in full practice Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 4:40 PM Engram (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Engram sustained a calf injury in Denver's 20-12 win over the Titans on Sunday and was limited in the team's first Week 2 practice Wednesday, but the tight end's ability to take every rep Thursday clears the way for him to suit up this weekend in Indianapolis. Before leaving in the fourth quarter of the Week 1 victory, Engram finished his Broncos debut with three catches for 21 yards on four targets while playing 26 snaps on offense.
Evan Engram Evan Engram Listed as limited Wednesday Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 5:26 PM Engram (calf) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Analysis: Engram played 26 snaps in the Broncos' season-opening win over the Titans before exiting the contest with a calf injury. While the tight end's official limited listing Wednesday is encouraging, he'll presumably need to work fully by Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Colts without an injury designation.
Adam Trautman Adam Trautman One catch in win Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 1:39 PM Trautman reeled in his lone target for five yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans. Analysis: Trautman led all Broncos tight ends in snaps, playing 44 of Denver's 76 offensive snaps in the contest. The veteran saw extended playing time when fellow tight end Evan Engram injured his calf in the third quarter and did not return. If Engram is forced to miss time going forward, Trautman would likely continue to see the majority of snaps at the position based on his blocking prowess and the trust that head coach Sean Payton has in him. Third-year tight end Lucas Krull would also see more snaps if Engram misses time, and he would likely be the preferred pass-catching option. With that said, Trautman remains extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Colts.
Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Non-factor in debut Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 12:55 PM Bryant failed to record a target in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans. Analysis: Bryant played just four of the Broncos' 76 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any offensive player. The rookie was the only wideout to not be targeted who saw action on offense in the contest. Despite his limited usage behind fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Trent Sherfield, it's reasonable to think that Bryant will be eased into more playing time as the season progresses. For now, it appears his more experienced teammates will handle the majority of opportunities in the passing game. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to get involved in a Week 2 matchup with the Colts, especially if quarterback Bo Nix continues to spread the ball around as he did on Sunday, targeting 11 different pass catchers.
Tyler Badie Tyler Badie Two grabs against Titans Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:11 AM Badie caught two of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans. Analysis: Badie's six targets were the third-highest total of any Broncos player Sunday, though the running back failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest. The 25-year-old played 14 snaps on offense, behind both J.K. Dobbins (40) and RJ Harvey (22). Badie did see work on special teams as well, playing 14 snaps with the unit. Fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin was inactive for the game, and it remains to be seen if that will be the case in Week 2. Badie's usage could suggest that his versatility will lead to him being active again in the Broncos' next game. Nonetheless, Badie will look to make the most of his opportunities when the Broncos visit the Colts in Week 2, though he remains far off the fantasy radar.