Denver's Week 3 prep centers on health as three big free‑agent signings enter a pivotal moment: Dre Greenlaw and Evan Engram miss practice with injuries, while Talanoha Hufanga is limited by a chest issue. The Broncos head to SoFi to face the Los Angeles Chargers, testing depth and game plan as Engram's back/calf saga and Greenlaw's delayed debut loom over the offense and defense. Adkins could rise if Engram is sidelined, adding a blocking presence for Bo Nix and the run game. Rest days and the final injury report will shape Week 3 availability.

Engram’s calf injury carried over from the opener, and his 500th career catch remains a glimmer of late-season upside for a unit that has struggled for consistency. Sutton’s rhythm has been uneven, while Adkins’ full practice return offers a potential path to more blocking and short-yardage snaps. The Chargers game becomes a test of Broncos’ depth and the coaching staff’s willingness to lean on youth and rest days to reset for Week 3.

Engram's return to the Broncos offense has been slower than hoped. Week 1 yielded 3 catches for 21 yards, but a calf issue limited him in Week 2 to 1 grab for 12 on two targets as Denver eases him back. Bo Nix noted the plan is to stay patient and let opportunities come, while Indy’s defense keyed on Sutton and Engram. That pressure opened the door for Troy Franklin, who popped with eight catches for 89 and a TD, signaling layered target distribution ahead.

With Engram not yet unleashed, fantasy managers should watch for workload ramp in coming weeks and favorable matchups. If Denver continues to spread targets and Franklin stays involved, Engram’s ceiling could rebound as the offense grows more cohesive, especially in games where the run game stalls the box front. Engram's value remains projectable but contingent on continued involvement.