The Denver Broncos will visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Evan Engram.
Is Evan Engram Playing in Week 2?
Engram is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Evan Engram in Week 2?
On the surface, Evan Engram recording one catch for every six routes run in his Denver debut looks good. He wasn’t exactly used like the versatile weapon I was hoping for, but if that rate came on a full complement of snaps, I’d be holding steady with my Engram stocks.
But it didn’t.
A calf injury resulted in Engram playing just 29.6% of the offensive snaps, and now we have a real issue for a 31-year-old tight end on a team that doesn’t go on bye until Week 12.
The Broncos have real aspirations this season, and that leads me to believe they play it close to the vest, but that’s the last thing fantasy managers want to hear. I still think there is a valuable role for Engram to fill in Sean Payton’s offense, and maybe it takes form at the perfect time, but you’re going to have to roster a second tight end.
Brenton Strange and Chig Okonkwo are the two streaming options that I very much would slot in front of whoever the Broncos elect to add routes to, be it Adam Trautman or Lucas Krull, both of whom ran north of 10 routes last week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Engram’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Engram is projected to score 10.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Engram to have 5 receptions for 43 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Engram could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Broncos at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
