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.

Krull is headed to injured reserve with a foot fracture, sidelining him for a minimum of four games. Denver will lean on Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins at tight end as the offense navigates a short week and a long trip to London. Meinerz’s return stabilizes the line, while Roach and Sanders remain on IR. A road swing from Philadelphia to Tottenham against the Jets heightens the TE role and adds a concrete path for fantasy gains in the near term.

London’s high-stakes setup amplifies any TE targets, making the Denver trio a focal point in two-TE sets and in red-zone avenues. The immediate fantasy implication centers on who grabs the most consistent snaps and looks, with matchup-driven upside depending on game script and opponent pressure in a tight, travel-heavy slate.

Denver's tight end blocking has been a recurring hurdle, with Trautman's technique and balance the main drag on the run game. Engram's blocking remains a liability, Adkins provides modest consistency, and Krull is the clear weak link. The flaws limit scoring chances in tight games.

Three Week 3 plays show the issue: Trautman loses the rep off the snap, Derwin James wins the blitz, and a mis-timed lead block stalls a Harvey outside run. Without better TE blocking, the offense will keep leaving points on the board.