FANTASY FOOTBALL NFL PLAYERS

Posted: 11/20/2009 1:14pm et

Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will be able to play in Week 11.

The Huddle Take: Look for another WR option this week if you can, because it looks like Chris Simms will be starting at quarterback for Denver. It's asking a lot to trust Simms to be able to connect with Marshall on any sort of regular basis based on the awful game Simms had in relief of Kyle Orton against the Redskins in Week 10.

Posted: 11/19/2009 3:29pm et

The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19.

The Huddle Take: Marshall's going to be fine to play, but his Fantasy stock has taken a nosedive for Week 11 with the news that Kyle Orton's status is extremely questionable. Marshall disappeared when backup Chris Simms took over for Orton last week against Washington; if Simms starts this week, there a good chance Marshall will disappear again.

Posted: 10/14/2009 11:06am et

Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen indicated WR Brandon Marshall could get a contract extension down the road if he continues to play the way he is currently. "Brandon understands that he's got a year left on his present deal, but if he keeps playing the way he is, he's going to get a very significant raise - a much better contract," Bowlen said Tuesday, Oct. 13. "That's the way it goes, and Brandon has accepted that."

The Huddle Take: Wasn't it just a couple months ago that Marshall was looking like the next Bronco to whine his way out of Denver? Now he's taking the novel approach of playing well and earning a new contract, and all is good with the Broncos. Funny what a 5-0 record will do for you.

Posted: 9/29/2009 10:00pm et

The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall appears to be coming on. He team got favorable matchups against Marshall by lining him up tight and working him across the middle against a safety or linebacker. Marshall appears to be the top option, and he should get better as he gets more comfortable with QB Kyle Orton and the offense.

The Huddle Take: This would be welcome news for owners of Brandon Marshall, though 'appears to be coming on' leaves a bit more proof to be had. However, all in all he's a solid start this coming week in what could very well be a relatively high scoring affair.

Posted: 9/28/2009 12:31pm et

The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall had five receptions for 67 yards with a touchdown Week 3.

The Huddle Take: Marshall might actually be a decent fit for Josh McDaniel's horizontal passing game, given his big frame. He's certainly been more productive than Eddie Royal, though after seeing the numbers Marshall has put up in the past a 5-67-1 day hardly seems exciting.

Posted: 9/25/2009 6:45pm et

Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (illness) participated in practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is not on the injury report for Week 3 and will play.

The Huddle Take: This could be the week Marshall actually shows a pulse on the field, but it's not advisable to start him until he proves once again he can be a Fantasy contributor.

Posted: 9/10/2009 4:51pm et

Frank Schwab, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said WR Brandon Marshall will play Week 1 but would not say how big a role Marshall will have in the game.

The Huddle Take: It was just a couple weeks ago that Marshall was reportedly struggling with the Broncos' offense. That said, he's the most talented offensive player on the team and Denver needs to find a way to get him involved regardless of how much of the offense he knows.

Posted: 9/9/2009 9:56pm et

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos are talking to WR Brandon Marshall about the possibility of a contract extension, according to league sources.

The Huddle Take: Regardless of the discussions the two sides have still not come close to an agreement to the situation which now appears likely to spill over into the regular season. Marshall should be downgraded in all fantasy league formats this year mainly due to the change in the Denver quarterback situation and the distraction his contract situation is causing heading into the season.

Posted: 9/8/2009 9:54pm et

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said WR Brandon Marshall has done well in his first practices back from suspension. 'He is working back in and getting really familiar with what we're asking him to do. We will see how it goes,' McDaniels said, while adding Marshall's attitude has been 'great.' In regards to Marshall's playing status in Week 1, McDaniels said: 'I think he is a good football player. If he is ready to go and we go through this week of practice and feel like that's the direction we should play on Sunday, then certainly we all know what he can do as a football player. It is a matter of getting acclimated to enough of the game plan and him understanding what's going on, but we'll see as we go through the week.' McDaniels said he has spoken with Marshall more than once and they are looking forward to moving past their previous issues. 'He's out there practicing hard,' McDaniels said. 'That's what we're looking for.'

The Huddle Take: A lot of the usual coachspeak about a star with question marks. True, if he's good enough to go, he'll be playing. So, he'll be playing. What exactly his level of performance is remains to be seen, but it should be expected that the team will have to air the ball out a good bit, so he won't lack for opportunity

Posted: 9/8/2009 10:00am et

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets remain interested in adding a wide receiver to their roster, but the team has shifted their attention away from Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, according to league sources.

The Huddle Take: It's certainly not because Marshall lacks talent; you can point the finger squarely at the abundance of baggage Marshall would bring with him from Denver.