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vs. NYJ: #12 vs opposing TE - 9.15 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @NYG, | - | - | 16 | 1 | 1 | 8.60 |
| 2 | @JAX, | - | - | 24 | - | - | 6.40 |
| 3 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Catches four passes
Okwuegbunam secured all four of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Through two weeks, Okwuegbunam's involvement in the Denver offense has remained consistent. The 23-year-old played 56 percent of offensive snaps in Week 1 and 54 percent in Week 2. It appears the Broncos' coaching staff is staying true to their desire to get the 6-foot-5, 258-pounder more involved in his second year. Even so, Okwuegbunam is hard to trust in fantasy lineups as he will likely be dependent on touchdowns to provide any sort of value. The tight end's best path to production would…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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Hits pay dirt in win
Okwuegbunam caught all three his targets for 16 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam also lost a fumble at the Giants' six-yard line late in the first half. The 6-foot-5, 258-pounder operated as the No. 2 tight end behind Noah Fant and was efficient with limited opportunities while playing on 56 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Okwuegbunam flashed his impressive athleticism on his one-yard touchdown as he dove for the pylon for the score. The 23-year-old already was a candidate to take a step forward in Denver's offense, so his Week 1 performance should…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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Could see role increase
Okwuegbunam could see an increased role early in the season, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: With starting tight end Noah Fant sidelined with a leg injury since Aug. 19, Okwuegbunam could be called upon to take over the top spot at the position if Fant is unable to return for the season opener. Coach Vic Fangio believes Fant will return for Week 1, but said Okwuegbunam is "definitely ready" to take on No. 1 tight end role if needed. The 23-year-old appears ready to take a step forward in Denver's offense, and it's plausible to think that the coaching staff will look to get him more…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 3 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Plenty of work in preseason finale
Okwuegbunam recorded three receptions on four targets for 23 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam got the chance to work with the first-team offense as Noah Fant (leg) remained sidelined. The former remained on the field throughout the first half, with his longest reception of the day going for 12 yards in a connection with Drew Lock. Okwuegbunam is set to enter the team's Week 1 matchup against the Giants as Denver's second-string tight end, though he isn't likely to be heavily involved as a receiver with the likes of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler (illness) and Fant…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 10:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns healthy after ACL tear
Okwuegbunam (knee) declared himself 100 percent healthy Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro has made a smooth recovery from Dec. 1 surgery to repair an ACL tear, even participating in padded practices early in training camp. Okwuegbunam is stuck behind Noah Fant on the depth chart, but the fourth-round pick has the talent to be one of the better No. 2 tight ends in the league, with 4.49 speed at 6-foot-5, 258 pounds. Okwuegbunam was promising in his four games last season, catching 11 of 15 targets for 121 yards and a TD.
Published: Fri, Aug 6 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Limited to start camp
Okwuegbunam (knee) started training camp as a limited participant in practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Analysis: The 2020 fourth-round pick had surgery Dec. 1 to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, ending his rookie season with an 11/121/1 receiving line in four games. The Broncos seem to be counting on Okwuegbunam to finish up his rehab and earn the No. 2 spot at tight end, considering their other depth options at the position are Austin Fort (zero NFL appearances), Eric Saubert (10 catches in 40 games) and undrafted rookie Shaun Beyer. Starter Noah Fant already figures to play a lot of snaps, and he…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 29 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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Gets some work in
Okwuegbunam (knee) got limited on-field work in during Monday's practice, George Stoia of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam is roughly five months removed from undergoing surgery to repair his torn right ACL. While he certainly isn't back to full health yet, it's encouraging to see the tremendously athletic tight end progressing well in his recovery. Coach Vic Fangio previously said that Okwuegbunam might not be fully healthy for the start of training camp, but it appears that he still could be on track for Week 1.
Published: Mon, May 17 at 4:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Timetable uncertain
Coach Vic Fangio said Saturday that Okwuegbunam (knee) is progressing well but may not be ready for the start of training camp, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam had a solid four games as a rookie before suffering an ACL tear, recording 11 catches for 121 yards and a score as the team's No. 2 tight end. The Missouri product continues to rehab his knee following surgery, and it's good news to hear his coach echo positive sentiments in his recovery.
Published: Sun, May 2 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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Progressing well in recovery
Okwuegbunam (knee) said Thursday that he anticipates being healthy for the tentative start of training camp with "no issues," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam flashed through four appearances as a rookie prior to suffering a season-ending ACL tear, securing 11 of 15 targets for 121 yards and a score while battling for work behind Noah Fant. The 22-year-old, now roughly 12 weeks removed from knee surgery, said he's on track to resume jogging before the end of February. The NFL's offseason schedule is currently still murky, but Okwuegbunam at least appears on track for the tentative start of training camp, barring any postponements of…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 18 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Shows promise in 2020
Okwuegbunam (knee) caught 11 of 15 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown during the 2020 season.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam quickly renewed his chemistry with former Mizzou teammate Drew Lock. The rookie was targeted six times in his debut in Week 5 against New England and then caught all seven of his targets against Kansas City in Week 7. He nabbed an acrobatic, game-turning touchdown in the comeback win over the Chargers before tearing his ACL in Week 9 at Atlanta. Okwuegbunam is an enticing weapon with true 4.5 speed at 260 pounds. With a full offseason ahead of him, he could be a tantalizing TE2 to…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes successful surgery
Okwuegbunam underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL on Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
Analysis: The rookie tight end will now shift his focus toward rehabbing for the 2021 season. It's unclear whether he'll be ready in time for Week 1 after picking up the injury Nov. 8. The fourth-round pick showed promise before sustaining the brutal injury, receiving heavy targets from college teammate Drew Lock and finishing with an 11-121-1 line on 15 targets over four games. Okwuegbunam will reside on IR for the remainder of the season.
Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 5:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially shifts to IR
The Broncos placed Okwuegbunam (knee) on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam showed flashes of his potential in his rookie season, as Drew Lock targeted him in the red zone four times over four games, and the tight end finished with 11 receptions for 121 yards and a score in that stretch. The Missouri product suffered an ACL injury Week 9 and will be shut down for the season, and he could make a full recovery for the 2021 campaign. Moving forward, Noah Fant (ankle) will continue to operate as the No. 1 tight end while Nick Vannett collects some of the reps…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers torn ACL
Okwuegbunam (knee) sustained a torn right ACL during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam was forced out Sunday after making his first catch of the day in the third quarter, and it's now been revealed that he sustained a season-ending injury on the play. Not only is the timing brutal for the rookie fourth-round pick, who had been building momentum on offense and establishing a connection with Drew Lock in the red zone, but as Klis notes it represents further attrition for the Broncos, an organization with 13 players already on IR. Okwuegbunam's rookie campaign comes to…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Exits with knee injury
Okwuegbunam was forced out of Sunday's game against the Falcons with a knee injury, Patrick Smyth of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam caught his first pass of the game with 5:28 remaining in the third quarter, but he went down in clear pain and immediately left for the locker room. Noah Fant already injured his ankle earlier this game but was able to return, so Fant and Nick Vannett will handle the reps at tight end if Okwuegbunam doesn't return.
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first career touchdown
Okwuegbunam caught his only target for a nine-yard touchdown during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam brought the Broncos to within a score early in the fourth quarter, skying for the touchdown in the back of the end zone and getting his rear in bounds for his first career score. It was arguably just his second most important play of the game. Okwuegbunam drew a critical pass-interference penalty in the back of the end zone during the closing seconds that set up the winning play. Okwuegbunam has chemistry with Drew Lock from their college days at Mizzou and it's shown. In addition…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 8:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Team's top receiver against Chiefs
Okwuegbunam corralled all seven of his targets for 60 receiving yards during Sunday's 43-16 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: The fourth-round rookie didn't make his first contribution on the stat sheet until the 6:43 mark of the second quarter, but he concluded the afternoon with more than double the receptions of Denver's No. 2 option. Starting tight end Noah Fant was unable to play last week against New England because of an ankle injury, paving the way for Okwuegbunam to attract six targets in that game. Fant was active against the Chiefs on Sunday, but Okwuegbunam equaled his seven targets. Both young tight ends…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Mixed bag in debut
Okwuegbunam caught two of six targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 18-12 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: With Noah Fant (ankle) out, Okwuegbunam was the downfield threat for Denver at tight end Sunday. His former college teammate Drew Lock looked his way early with five targets during Denver's first three drives, but the results were mixed. The rookie had two nice catch-and-runs, but had two would-be-touchdowns clang off his hands. Depending on Fant's health, Okwuegbunam is no guarantee to see the field Sunday against Kansas City, but his tantalizing athleticism should serve as incentive for the…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Monday
Okwuegbunam has officially been declared inactive for Monday's matchup with the Titans due to a coach's decision, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam was limited at Thursday's practice due to an ankle issue but subsequently logged full workloads the next two days. It's unclear if he suffered some type of setback or if the Broncos are just erring on the side of caution here. Regardless, he was not expected to play a big role in the contest, as he is behind Noah Fant, Nick Vannett and Jake Butt on the depth chart.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Still dealing with injury
Okwuegbunam (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: This is unfortunate news for Okwuegbunam, as he just resumed practicing after dealing with a hip problem during training camp. With second-year pro Noah Fant locked in as Denver's clear top tight end, Okwuegbunam's possible absence from the team Week 1 won't affect much from a fantasy perspective.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Resumes practicing
Okwuegbunam (hip) is participating in Tuesday's practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: The hip issue sidelined the rookie tight end over the weekend, but his presence on the field Tuesday suggests he's on track to be ready to go for the Sept. 14 season opener versus the Titans. With second-year man Noah Fant locked in as Denver's clear top tight end, Okwuegbunam is poised to fill a minor role in the passing game to begin the season, if Denver chooses to keep him active in Week 1.
Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Nursing hip injury
Okwuegbunam has a hip issue and will not participate in Friday's stadium practice, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam will have just over one week to get fully healthy ahead of Sept. 14's season-opener against the Titans. The rookie tight end has reportedly put together an impressive training camp, and it wouldn't be out of the question for him to push Nick Vannett for the No. 2 role right out of the gate. Noah Fant looks locked in as Denver's top tight end, but Okwuegbunam boasts the athleticism and red zone prowess to make an impact even on limited snaps.
Published: Thu, Sep 3 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressing in training camp
Okwuegbunam is playing well in training camp, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: More specifically, the article opens with a line stating, "there's a growing belief rookie Albert Okwuegbunam is a star-in-waiting." Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round pick, is the incumbent with his own substantial brand, but as a fourth-round pick Okwuegbunam boasts a lot of the same traits that made Fant so valued in the first place. Fant (6-4, 249) ran a 4.5-second 40 at the combine, yet Okwuegbunam posted a 4.49 40 at nine pounds heavier. Prior to flashing that speed, Okwuegbunam (6-5, 258) was…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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- Okwuegbunam's hurdle attempt does not go as plannedSat, Aug 28 at 7:31pm
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- Okwuegbunam gets UP for first NFL TD on top-shelf fastball from Lock Sun, Nov 1 at 3:45pm
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Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock completes 27-yard pass to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam.
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- Okwuegbunam gets UP for first NFL TD on top-shelf fastball from Lock Sun, Nov 1 at 3:45pm
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- Drew Lock rips fastball to Albert Okwuegbunam for 27 yardsSun, Oct 18 at 10:48am
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock completes 27-yard pass to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam.