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.

Evan Engram’s return to practice ahead of Monday Night Football could tilt Denver’s offense away from its early-season stagnation. If he plays, Engram’s combo of reliable hands and route savvy can unlock more efficient plays on early downs, addressing Denver’s efficiency drought. His Week 1-2 snap count (38%) and recent health history keep the immediate impact in question, but his track record suggests a meaningful role if he’s truly ready.

Sean Payton’s club hopes October offense breakout vibes continue, with navy uniforms and a refreshed Empower Field setting a mood shift. Pat Surtain II praised the look while Denver chases rhythm in a high-profile MNF clash with Cincinnati. Other injury notes—John Franklin-Myers limited, Dre Greenlaw IR, Malcolm Roach eligible Week 6—frame the game as a battleground of depth and timing, where Engram’s availability could swing the game’s trajectory.

Denver’s IR slate shortens to six after Kristian Williams’ injury settlement, freeing him to join another club. Malcolm Roach and Drew Sanders land on short-term IR, with Week 5 return eligibility if healthy; four others remain on season-ending IR. The Broncos head to Indianapolis as slight Week 2 favorites, navigating roster churn while hoping Roach/Sanders backfill depth later this season.

Two IR moves (Williams off IR, Burton/Gargiulo/Walker/Henningsen still out) compress roster flexibility but could unlock reserve opportunities. Week 1 win over Titans provides a positive note as the team readies for a Colts matchup that could shape early-season defensive identity and fantasy plays.

Roach's calf strain sidelines him for at least four games, forcing Denver to lean on Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike for early-season interior disruption. The Broncos promoted Sam Ehlinger to the 53-man roster as an emergency No. 3 quarterback, ensuring depth on game days without counting toward the active roster. Adam Prentice and Levelle Bailey were elevated from the practice squad to bolster fullback and linebacker depth ahead of Week 1 against Tennessee, while SF's injury to Dre Greenlaw looms as a defensive angle for fantasy managers.

Denver's early-season path leans on improved DL rotation, with Roach out and Jackson/Uwazurike stepping up. Ehlinger’s return adds a mobile quarterback option in emergency scenarios, and Prentice Bailey provides insurance at crucial HB/LB spots. Week 1 becomes a test of depth, roster construction, and adaptive game plans as the Broncos navigate Roach's absence and SF's defensive matchup.