Heuerman was forced out of Sunday's game against the Colts with a knee injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to his exit, Heuerman caught his only target for 11 yards. The tight end headed into Week 8 action with a total of seven catches for 67 yards, so he's off the fantasy radar, but if Heuerman ends up missing time, Noah Fant could see a few more looks in the Denver passing offense going forward.

Heuerman lined up on 32 of Denver's 62 offensive snaps during Sunday's 16-0 win over Tennessee, but did not garner a target.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman has consistently played at least half of Denver's offensive snaps, but he has not been much of a factor with just one catch in his last three games. Denver has played relatively conservatively on offense as of late, pounding the ball and playing great defense. That keeps the experienced Heuerman on the field, but doesn't necessarily translate to fantasy value. He might have a shot to fill the stat sheet a little more Thursday against a Chiefs defense that can be run on and with the Broncos potentially missing Emmanuel Sanders (knee).

Heuerman caught one of three targets 26 yards during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman wasted no time getting involved Sunday, cutting upfield for a 26-yard shot play on the game's first play from scrimmage. The Buckeye has maintained solid offensive snap counts and ended Sunday with 37 offensive snaps, five more than WR3 DaeSean Hamilton, but his presence on the field seems to be to the benefit of the running game more than anything else. A whopping 43.5 percent of Denver's targets have gone to Courtland Sutton or Emmanuel Sanders this season and there just hasn't been much room to get Heuerman going. Don't expect much to change Sunday against Tennessee's 10th-ranked pass defense.

Heuerman was not targeted during Denver's 26-24 loss to Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran tight end still managed to see just over half of Denver's offensive snaps (29), but it wasn't enough to get involved in a game in which the Broncos scored quickly early and then were deprived of the ball for much of the second half. Even when Heuerman is getting the ball, he's working mostly underneath with just 41 yards on six catches this season. He should not be on your radar.

Heuerman caught both of his targets for 20 total yards during Sunday's 27-16 loss in Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The Broncos got creative with Heuerman in the first quarter, running a little play-fake rollout only to throw a quick crosser to Heuerman for a 10-yard gain. Overall, the veteran tight end saw the field for just under half of Denver's offensive possessions, but the production still wasn't particularly newsworthy. With six catches, but just 41 yards, over the past two weeks, Heuerman shouldn't be in consideration for fantasy purposes.

Heuerman caught four of five passes for 21 yards during Sunday's 16-14 loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman trailed rookie Noah Fant in snaps again this week, this time 54-38, but still managed to see the field on about half of Denver's offensive plays. He was involved early, catching three of his passes during the game's first two drives. He remains a solid underneath option for Joe Flacco in an offense that likes to throw it to the backs and tight ends, but is unlikely to put up the kind of numbers warranting fantasy consideration.

Heuerman was not targeted during Monday's 24-16 loss in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

After dealing with a shoulder injury for much of training camp, Heuerman played only 21 snaps on offense Monday, 31 fewer than rookie Noah Fant. Fant had an uneven debut and so it wouldn't be surprising for the dependable veteran to get more snaps as he rounds into form in the coming weeks. Expect snaps to be divided a little more evenly in the coming weeks, though the advantage in snaps and targets should still reside with the rookie first-round pick.

Heuerman (shoulder) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman appears fully recovered from his lingering shoulder injury and ready to suit up Week 1. It remains to be seen what sort of role Heuerman will play with rookie first-round tight end Noah Fant also on track to suit up.

Heuerman (shoulder) participated in Tuesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman has yet to suit up for preseason action due to a lingering shoulder injury, though he appears to be progressing in his recovery. The 2015 third-round pick's status for Thursday's final exhibition match against the Cardinals is murky at best, with the Broncos likely prioritizing his Week 1 availability.

Heuerman (shoulder) isn't practicing Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heuerman returned to practice last week but was held out of Monday's preseason win over the 49ers. He now appears questionable, at best, for Saturday's exhibition matchup with the Rams. Fellow tight end Noah Fant (ankle) also is absent, leaving Troy Fumagalli and Jake Butt with a nice chance to get some snaps with the starters.