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Fantasy Scouting Report: Denver Broncos
Kyle Orton – He’s been solid, if not spectacular, for the Broncos this season. For fantasy owners, however, he’s be a bit underwhelming. That could change this week facing a Cowboys team that is allowing nearly 400 yards of offense per game. If the Broncos fall behind, it might rest on Orton’s arm to get the Broncos back in the game. Don’t let the past fool you. Orton played in a prolific offense in college and the Broncos have the weapons. More good news is the fact Orton might be able to play without the glove on his throwing hand, something he despises. Could be a solid play for team’s looking to fill a BYE week.
RB - The committee systems seems to be firmly entrenched in Denver. Last week the Broncos carved up the Raiders for 215 yards. Correll Buckhalter has been the more explosive runner and is averaging 7 yards per carry. Knowshon Moreno looks to be the tougher runner and may get more chances near the endzone. It is only a matter of time with Moreno, as each week he looks more and more explosive. Fantasy wise, however, the Broncos will likely continue to use their stable of running backs making no one player a sure thing week to week.
WR – For all the talk about Brandon Marshall, nothing much has changed. He leads the Broncos is receptions and targets. Better yet, Marshall scored his first TD of the season last week against the Raiders and Kyle Orton seems to be looking for Marshall more and more in the offense. Gone are the days, however, of Marshall, or anyone in this offense, catching 18 passes. The Broncos offensive mentality has been to spread the ball around that that is likely to continue. Marshall should continue to be the main target near the endzone, however, and remains a solid play.
TE – This could be a good week for both the Broncos Tight Ends – Tony Scheffler and Daniel Graham. The Cowboys will likely focus on keeping Brandon Marshal, Eddie Royal and Jabar Gaffney from making big plays which might allow Scheffler and/or Graham to make plays down the middle of the field. Cowboys S Ken Hamlin really struggles in pass coverage. If you need a quick fix for one week, and either of these guys is available, I would definitely take a chance on them.
Matt Prater – Prater was the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month in September, so you know he is solid. Better yet, Prater is nails from long range which is a bonus to Fantasy Owners. If Prater is available in your league you’d better go get him!
Defense – The surprise of the NFL so far has to be the Broncos defense. Allowing just 5 points per game, while scoring big with turnovers and sacks, the Broncos defense might be a must play every week. More on that will be told this weekend against an explosive Cowboys offense. If the Broncos hold the Cowboys down this week it might be time to consider this unit a Top-Fantasy defense.
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