Zach Atkins News, Rumors, Updates - Colorado Buffaloes

Out vs. Utah Atkins (undisclosed) is listed as out prior to Saturday's matchup against Utah.

Impact Atkins will miss his second game of the season on Saturday against the Utes due to an undisclosed injury. The tight end has recorded just three catches for 28 yards in four games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't feature in Week 5 Atkins (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Texas Tech.

Impact Atkins was doubtful in the first edition of the report, so it's not surprising to see him out in Week 5. Fisher Clements is next in line to serve as the backup TE behind Charlie Williams (undisclosed), who's also questionable.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 5 Atkins (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against Texas Tech, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Atkins is in jeopardy of sitting out Saturday's game after playing against Baylor last week. The tight end's odds of suiting up are slim, but he will aim to recover in the coming days to upgrade his status. If he is unable to suit up, Fisher Clements is next in line to serve as the backup.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 4 Atkins (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Baylor.

Impact Atkins will look to replicate more of his Week 2 performance than his Week 3 output. In Week 2, he logged three targets and caught all of them for a combined 28 yards. The following week, Atkins was limited to a single target that he did not catch.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Baylor Atkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Atkins' probable tag indicates that he should suit up against Baylor, and he is expected to see a bigger role because Charlie Williams (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful. The tight end has recorded three receptions for 28 yards through the first three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed ahead of Week 2 Atkins (knee) is dressed for Colorado's clash with Weber State, per Tyler King of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Atkins was a question mark heading into Week 2, but the tight end is good to go as Colorado looks to move to 2-0 with a win over FCS Weber State. He should be the Buffaloes' top tight end.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain status for Week 2 Atkins (knee) should be considered questionable for Week 2 against Weber State on Saturday after he didn't log a single snap in the season opener versus Georgia Tech in Week 1, acc...

Impact Atkins wasn't on the field for warmups in Week 1 and didn't appear restricted prior to the season opener, so there's uncertainty regarding his status moving forward. As things stand now, it remains to be seen whether the tight end will be able to suit up Saturday in a favorable home matchup, but his lack of involvement in Week 1 isn't an ideal scenario.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting, likely out Thursday Atkins (undisclosed) isn't starting for Colorado in the opener at Georgia Tech and is reportedly likely to miss the game, per Scott Procter of DNVR Sports.

Impact The Buffaloes have instead listed Charlie Williams and Fisher Clements as their top two tight ends, co-starting at the position in Week 1 in Atlanta. Atkins is on the depth chart, but the fact that he isn't starting is telling. It appears unlikely we see the fifth-year tight end against the Yellow Jackets.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Non-contact practice Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) logged a non-contact during Colorado's practice Saturday, Brian Howell of On3.com reports.

Impact Watkins was seen wearing a yellow jersey during Saturday's practice, indicating that the tight end was not participating in contact drills. The pass catcher is dealing with an undisclosed injury that is preventing him from being a full participant. His status is now questionable as he works to get fully healthy in time for the season opener Sept. 3 against Georgia Tech.

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Available against ASU Atkins (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Arizona State.

Impact Atkins, who popped up on Colorado's injury report earlier this week due to undisclosed reasons, will be available for the Buffaloes this weekend against the Sun Devils. The 6-foot-4 junior has tallied 15 receptions for 93 yards on the season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Atkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game versus Arizona State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Atkins popped up on Wednesday's injury report, but it's not much of a concern considering he's probable. The junior has caught 15 passes (on 22 targets) for 93 yards this season, more than half of which have come over just the last two games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active against WVU Atkins (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Atkins, who was initially listed as probable, will be available for the Buffaloes this weekend against the Mountaineers. The 6-foot-4 junior has logged 12 receptions for 73 yards on the season (nine games).

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 11 Atkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at West Virginia.

Impact For the second straight week, Atkins is probable. The first time saw him become available and log five receptions (on six targets) for 28 yards against Arizona State. Atkins is hoping for more of the same in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Week 10 Atkins (undisclosed) has cleared Colorado's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Atkins will be available for the Buffaloes after unexpectedly popping up on Colorado's injury report earlier this week. The 6-foot-4 junior tight end has logged seven receptions for 45 yards on the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play in Week 10 Atkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Atkins played against Utah in Week 9 but didn't record a single stat, and he's been limited to just three catches for 19 yards in his last five appearances. The probable tag suggests that Atkins might be available, but even if that's the case, he might not be able to make a big impact.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Atkins (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game at TCU, per the Big 12 injury report.

Impact Atkins, who was probable on Wednesday's injury report, is officially good to go for Saturday's contest. He has caught four passes through four games this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 6 Atkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact The probable tag suggests Atkins should be able to suit up Saturday in a tough matchup against the Horned Frogs. Atkins has four catches for 26 yards on seven targets this season. He didn't play in Week 5 against BYU.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on report Atkins (undisclosed) is off the injury report and will be available to face BYU on Saturday.

Impact Atkins went from being questionable to probable earlier in the week, and continuing with the progression, the tight end will be available for this contest. Atkins should play a decent role in the Buffs' passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on report Atkins (undisclosed) is off the injury report and will be available to face BYU on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Atkins (undisclosed) is now probable for Saturday's game against BYU.

Impact Atkins was initially listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup, but the bump in status to probable suggests the junior tight end should suit up this weekend. If that's the case, expect Atkins to be one of the most reliable pass-catchers in the Buffs' aerial attack.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped to probable Atkins (undisclosed) is now probable for Saturday's game against BYU.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Atkins is questionable for Saturday's game against BYU.

Impact Atkins did not play last week and it's possible he could see a multi-week absence. He's totaled four catches for 26 yards on seven targets thus far. Sav'ell Smalls and Brady Kopetz could get some more looks on offense if Atkins can't go.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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