Yahoo Sports NFL on Nate Adkins

ArticleSnaps and analysis from Broncos win over Seahawks on TNFOctober 18, 2026

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Even Engram, Adam Trautman, and Nate Adkins played 31, 33, and 22 snaps on offense.

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Adkins played 22 snaps but was not targeted in limited passing game.

Adkins played 22 snaps (37% of offensive snaps) but did not record any targets, despite being part of a tight end group that saw significant playing time.

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Nate AdkinsNegativeUsage

Adkins played 24 snaps; TEs combined for 1 catch, 2 yards.

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Nate AdkinsNeutralUsage

Adkins saw 19 snaps but was not targeted.

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Nate AdkinsPositiveRole

Adkins earns 39% snaps as Payton's TE favorite; top pass-catcher.

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Nate AdkinsPositiveRole

Adkins earns 39% snaps as Payton favorite; most productive TE despite limited volume.

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Nate AdkinsNeutralRole

Adkins could absorb fullback duties if roster construction changed.

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Nate AdkinsNeutralRole

Adkins capable of fullback duties; provides roster flexibility.

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