Denver’s Week 5 road trip to Philadelphia is unsettled by Lucas Krull’s foot fracture, landing him on short-term IR for at least four games. With Krull out, Evan Engram, Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman are set to handle tight end duties, placing extra onus on Engram to anchor the position. The situation adds noise to a Broncos TE room already lacking depth and targets.

Garrett Wallow was elevated from the practice squad to fill Krull’s roster spot, signaling roster stability despite limited offensive upside from the rookies. Engram’s opportunity becomes the fantasy focal point, while Adkins and Trautman could carve out a few opportunistic baselines. Krull’s 2 catches for 15 yards on the season underscores the volatility of this unit.

The Broncos may need to explore offseason TE fixes, or even a midseason trade, to stabilize the role for Payton’s system. The Saints’ trade rumor hints at external options, but for now Engram must seize the moment against Philadelphia as Denver eyes a more consistent pass game.

Bo Nix carved up Cincinnati in a 28-3 Broncos win, finishing 29-of-42 for 326 yards with two touchdowns, an interception, plus 54 rushing yards and a rushing score. Drops by Broncos receivers slowed drives, notably a first-quarter miscue by Troy Franklin. The performance showcased Nix’s poise and on-the-run accuracy, including a tight bootleg to Adam Trautman and a clean pitch-and-catch to RJ Harvey to cap a scoring drive.

Nix’s efficiency and run-game mobility stood out, Drilling key plays while keeping pressure off the defense. Tim Jenkins labeled the effort efficient and, for Broncos fans, potentially transformative as Denver heads to Philadelphia to face the defending champs.

Denver’s Evan Engram returned to practice ahead of a must-win Monday night against Cincinnati, signaling a potential boost to the Joker role after a slow start. Engram’s health could elevate the Broncos’ passing attack as Trautman served as TE1 in his absence. Denver’s injury news remains mixed, with Adkins, Bonitto, and Singleton trending toward fuller participation while Franklin-Myers was limited. The matchup with a leaky Bengals defense could unlock more avenues for Denver’s targets.

Engram’s status will dictate how the offense distributes targets, especially in Payton’s scheme that prioritizes multi‑directional play-calling. If Engram is limited or not at full strength, Trautman could see an uptick in short-area looks, while the run game remains a cornerstone. Fantasy managers should monitor injury reports closely as Week 4 unfolds.