Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler will make his second straight start on Sunday, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Brock Osweiler will start Week 12, per report, remains a risky fantasy play
The Broncos will once again go with Brock Osweiler under center for Week 12. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Osweiler relieved an injured and ineffective Peyton Manning in Week 10 and led the Broncos to a 17-15 victory against the Chicago Bears the following week. It was good enough to earn him another chance in Week 12, though no word has yet been given on Manning's status after suffering a torn plantar fascia.
Fantasy impact: Osweiler did not have a perfect game by any means, but having an elite defensive unit on the other side of the ball allows any quarterback for the Broncos to be less than perfect. With Manning under center, the Broncos compiled a 7-2 record despite him throwing nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions. With Osweiler just managing games, long-term success is still a possibility for the Broncos, although more will likely be needed of him against the undefeated New England Patriots.
Osweiler remains a QB2 in leagues of all formats, but a decent ceiling will present itself due to the several weapons he has at his disposal.
