A week after throwing for three touchdowns and over 350 yards, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will likely have another weapon to use this weekend if wide receiver Donte Moncrief returns to the field Sunday.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 8: Be cautious this week with Donte Moncrief
The Colts wide receiver is expected to return on Sunday after missing the last five games with an injury. We explore the fantasy implications.
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The Indianapolis pass catcher has only played in two games this season after suffering a shoulder injury during the team’s Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos. Some had projected Moncrief to have a breakout year in 2016, but unfortunately that hype has cooled down a bunch due to the receiver missing time with the injury.
Fantasy Impact: In what could be his first game back in a few weeks, Moncrief will be facing a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has allowed his position group to play relatively well this season.
In six games this year, the Chiefs defense is giving up the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. The position group has caught a total of eight touchdowns and is averaging almost 13 yards per reception against Kansas City in 2016.
With his quarterback on fire as of late (six touchdowns, one interception in last three games), Moncrief would likely be a good option for most fantasy owners this week at least as a flex option.
