T.Y. Hilton had a shaky preseason performance overall, and Reggie Wayne is returning to establish a veteran security blanket for quarterback Andrew Luck. However, the Indianapolis Colts will face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and Luck will need both receivers if he wants to keep up with Peyton Manning and the Broncos offense. Expect the Colts to either try keeping up with the scoreboard or possibly throwing the ball often during garbage time.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 1: T.Y. Hilton is a must-start
Two high-octane offenses will face one another on Sunday, and T.Y. Hilton owners should benefit.
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Fantasy impact: Hilton had somewhat of a breakout performance in the absence of Wayne last season. Hilton finished the season with 82 catches for 1,083 yards and five touchdowns. With Wayne returning, fantasy owners may feel a bit hesitant to start Hilton in Week 1. But considering the match up, Hilton owners should start him with confidence. He's a low-end WR2 with upside as the Colts look to make a statement offensively. The Colts may not be able to make much of an impact on the ground with Trent Richardson and Ahmad Bradshaw, so Hilton (and Wayne) owners should see some return on their investment early this season.
