Eric Decker caught five passes for 54 yards on seven targets against the Steelers on Sunday night. Demaryius Thomas overshadowed Decker's performance by taking a screen pass 71 yards to the house, but Decker had a strong start to 2012.
Eric Decker Finishes With Solid Fantasy Value After Week 1
Peyton Manning will be looking Eric Decker’s way often in 2012. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: It's hard to say which Broncos receiver is the one to own after a single game. Decker saw the same amount of looks from Manning as Thomas did, including one pass that he couldn't quite hold onto in the end zone. Manning is going to spread the ball around like always, but Decker is a main target and possibly his go-to-guy. Thomas showed some explosion, but Decker showed reliability when Manning needed him most. Both wide receivers are worth a start in your lineup.
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