NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 Denver Broncos - Priority News
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/20/09 1:12pm et |
| Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. The Broncos have not ruled him out for Week 11 and said he is feeling better. |
The Huddle's Take: Don't hold your breath regarding Orton. A lot of this talk is probably meant to create doubt in the mind of San Diego's defensive coordinator as to who is going to be under center for Denver in Week 11. Assume Orton will sit.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 11/20/09 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's 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.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/19/09 10:45am et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his left ankle. However, he is still hoping to start in Week 11. "I'll come back as fast as I can and try to lead the football team and try to be in the huddle just like everybody else," Orton said. "In this sport, you've got to play when you are dinged up, and the quarterback is no different." |
The Huddle's Take: Chris Simms, who was abysmal in relief of Orton last week, has been taking first-team snaps this week and would be in line to start for the Broncos if Orton can't go.
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| Chris Simms - QB |
Posted 11/19/09 1:05pm et |
| The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the game plan in Week 11 will not change if QB Chris Simms has to start in place of QB Kyle Orton (ankle). |
The Huddle's Take: The game plan may not change, but your Fantasy expectations sure should, at least based on the egg Simms laid when he relieved Orton against Washington. If you own Brandon Marshall, you've got to be concerned, since Simms will probably be the starter against San Diego. Roll with Marshall if you must and hope for the best, but if you have any other reasonable option at WR give it serious consideration.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/19/09 3:26pm et |
| The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 19, with a severely sprained ankle. He is still hoping to play in Week 11. |
The Huddle's Take: When you see the phrase "severely sprained ankle" associated with anyone, it's never a good sign. The Broncos need this week's game against San Diego desperately, but if Orton tries to gut it out he could be more of a hindrance than a help, plus hurt himself worse. As bad as Chris Simms was against Washington, he'd probably still be a better option than a one-legged Orton. Good luck with all of that, Bronco fans.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 11/19/09 3:29pm et |
| The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall (neck) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. |
The Huddle's 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.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/17/09 12:42pm et |
| NFL Network reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will play in Week 11 despite an injured left ankle. |
The Huddle's Take: Those who own Brandon Marshall can breathe quite a bit easier knowing it'll be Orton under center and not Chris Simms. Marshall will be worth Fantasy consideration this week against the Chargers, but he's not a no-brainer. Marshall had a great game the first time the two teams met in 2008, with 166 yards and a TD, but the other four times he's faced San Diego he's been held in check, with no TDs and an average of about 60 yards per game.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/16/09 4:56pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels said the team will not know if QB Kyle Orton (ankle) will be able to play until later in the week. |
The Huddle's Take: Usually, the rule of thumb is if a player doesn't practice on Friday, he won't play on Sunday. But a lot of position players can get by with only practicing a day or two because they're so familiar with their role. A quarterback, however, would probably need to be practicing by Thursday at the latest in order to fully implement the following Sunday's game plan. If Orton isn't taking the vast majority of the practice snaps by then, it'll be looking highly unlikely for him to play Week 11. We'll obviously be keeping a close eye on his progress - or lack thereof - all week.
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| Chris Simms - QB |
Posted 11/15/09 10:04pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) was not starting after halftime because of an ankle injury. Orton came up hobbling on a scramble right before halftime. When he returned to the sidelines in the second half, his left ankle was heavily taped. The Broncos say his return is doubtful. QB Chris Simms has replaced Orton. |
The Huddle's Take: Just when you thought the Broncos were headed the right way they go on a losing streak and now have problems with the health of their quarterback Kyle Orton. Chris Simms came in to replace the injured Orton but completed only 3 of 13 passes for 13 yards in the game. Orton will be evaluated further on Monday to determine the extent of his injury.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 11/12/09 2:50pm et |
| The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said the offense needs more big plays to have more success. 'We have also got to find a way to make some bigger plays, no question about it,' Orton said. 'It�s tough to always rely on eight-, 10-play drives to score points, but it would be great to find ways to score in three- or four-play drives.' |
The Huddle's Take: That should be pretty tough this week, considering the Broncos are on the road against Washington. The Redskins have allowed the second-fewest Fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, and rank No. 8 in the league in Fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 2:54pm et |
| The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter started over RB Knowshon Moreno in Week 9, but head coach Josh McDaniels said the decision was not performance-based. |
The Huddle's Take: Buckhalter was a starter in name only, as he only had 11 touches (9 runs, two receptions) to Knowshon Moreno's 7 (5 and 2). It's likely the workload split will be similar going forward.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 11/11/09 4:23pm et |
| The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos RBs Correll Buckhalter and Knowshon Moreno have combined for 84 yards rushing on 32 carries for a 2.6-yard average in the past two games. 'There's no shortcut to it,' head coach Josh McDaniels said. 'We have to work hard at getting ourselves to run the ball better and be more effective running the football and staying out of third-and-long. That alone will allow us to stay balanced. We've got to get the running game going. We've got a lot of things to do better though; it's not just the running game.' |
The Huddle's Take: It didn't help that they played a Ravens' defense on their only good week this season and the #1 rated Pittsburgh run defense in the past two games. Look for the Broncos to work hard on getting the running game going Sunday against a softer Redskins run defense to lessen their reliance on QB Orton.
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| Peyton Hillis - RB |
Posted 10/29/09 11:33pm et |
| Denver Broncos FB Peyton Hillis could see more time as the tailback in Week 8 because of the return of LB/FB Spencer Larsen (shoulder). |
The Huddle's Take: The Broncos backup RB Peyton Hillis could play a vital role down the stretch providing Denver with a quality change of pace back. Look for the rookie Knowshon Moreno to get the bulk of the carries with Peyton Hillis likely to get a larger role and some carries around the goalline.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 10/15/09 11:11pm et |
| Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) practiced Thursday, Oct. 15, and he plans to play Week 6. Buckhalter said his ankle is 90 percent healthy. |
The Huddle's Take: With Buckhalter practicing on Thursday it is likely that the Denver running back will see some action in Week 6. Fantasy owners should expect rookie Knowshon Moreno to get the start with Buckhalter likely seeing action on a limited basis due to his ankle injury.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 10/14/09 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's 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.
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| Eddie Royal - WR |
Posted 10/11/09 10:57pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal caught 10 passes for 90 yards Week 5. |
The Huddle's Take: Royal has not had a good start to the 2009 season but this performance is likely to get the receiver going again. The Broncos wideout has been inconsistent and even dropped in some fantasy formats so check your waiver wire to see if anyone has given up on him. He is definitely worthy of stashing on your roster for solid depth that could be inserted in your lineup for upcoming bye weeks.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 10/9/09 7:05pm et |
| Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 9. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 5 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Knowshon Moreno will get the lion's share of carries against the Patriots.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 10/8/09 11:14pm et |
| Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He would need a quick recovery if he wanted to play Week 5, but he has not officially been ruled out. |
The Huddle's Take: Despite the chance that Buckhalter could play, the Broncos will likely turn to rookie Knowshon Moreno and give him the bulk of the carries. It is apparent that the rookie should continue to get a fair amount of the rushing opportunities even when Buckhalter comes back since he was drafted to be the running back of the future for this team.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 10/5/09 12:03pm et |
| Updating a previous item, Arnie Stapleton, of The Associated Press, reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter suffered a sprained ankle during the team's Week 4 game. He finished with 55 yards on five receptions and 37 rushing yards on six carries. He walked out of the stadium on crutches. |
The Huddle's Take: In theory, a Buckhalter injury would suggest more touches for rookie Knowshon Moreno. However, this being a Josh McDaniels offense it may just mean LaMont Jordan sees an uptick in his workload. At minimum Buckhalter's status is worth monitoring, as he's been the Broncos' most effective back despite seeing fewer carries than Moreno.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 10/4/09 7:15pm et |
| FOX Sports reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) left the team�s Week 4 game with an ankle injury and it is not known if he will return. |
The Huddle's Take: This obviously means more work for Moreno, and could move Moreno into the primary starting role if Buckhalter is out for any length of time. This is going to happen at some point anyway, but this could be the catalyst needed.
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| Eddie Royal - WR |
Posted 10/1/09 11:40pm et |
| The Denver Post reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal (groin) appeared to suffer a groin pull during practice Thursday, Oct. 1, which drew the attention of the team's trainer. Royal was seen limping back into a drill as the media-access portion of practice ended. |
The Huddle's Take: This is not encouraging news for the Bronco wideout as a groin pull is a lingering injury that could cause problems for many weeks. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status and consider Royal a gametime decision if he cannot practice fully on Friday.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 9/29/09 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's 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.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 9/28/09 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's 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.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 9/28/09 12:31pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter and RB Knowshon Moreno combined for 198 rushing yards during the team's Week 3 game. Buckhalter had 14 carries for 108 yards while Moreno carried the ball 21 times for 90 yards with a touchdown. |
The Huddle's Take: Welcome to your new Broncos backfield by committee. Moreno seems to be the primary ball carrier, but Buckhalter has been the most productive and Peyton Hillis has handled the goal line work. Against Oakland there was enough yardage to go around; that might not be the case in future weeks.
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| Eddie Royal - WR |
Posted 9/25/09 10:20am et |
| Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal has caught just five receptions for 38 yards through the first two games of the season. Head coach Josh McDaniels said, "Eddie knows what we do with our offense. Some weeks there will be 12 balls thrown at him. Some weeks there might be three. We're not going to try and jam it into one guy when we have 10 players that are worth throwing the ball too." |
The Huddle's Take: So far we've yet to see the top end of McDaniels' estimation. And if that's the sort of consistency we can expect in regards to Royal's opportunities, his fantasy value will most certainly suffer.
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| Brandon Marshall - WR |
Posted 9/25/09 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's 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.
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| Knowshon Moreno - RB |
Posted 9/25/09 10:58pm et |
| Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 and will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: Moreno will likely be a game-time decision however a groin injury is something that can linger for long periods of time. It is likely that the rookie running back will only see limited action if he plays at all in Week 3 with running back Correll Buckhalter getting the majority of the carries.
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| Kyle Orton - QB |
Posted 9/21/09 10:50am et |
| CBSSports.com reports Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton decided to wear a glove to protect his right index finger again Week 2. Orton said he is hoping to lose the glove for the team's Week 3 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Crash Davis would tell Orton not to mess with a streak; if he's playing well because of the glove, then leave the glove on. At this point Denver is 2-0; superstitious Broncos fans are strongly in favor of Orton continuing to keep that finger protected with a glove.
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| Elvis Dumervil - LB |
Posted 9/21/09 10:50am et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos LB Elvis Dumervil tied a franchise record with four sacks during the team's Week 2 game. |
The Huddle's Take: That's the kind of pass rush the Broncos were hoping to generate, and for this performance to come against a solid offensive line like the Browns makes it that much more impressive.
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| Correll Buckhalter - RB |
Posted 9/21/09 10:50am et |
| The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter had nine carries for 76 yards with a touchdown Week 2, and RB Knowshon Moreno added 75 rushing yards off 17 carries in the game. Buckhalter also had a 30-yard reception while Moreno caught two passes for 22 yards. |
The Huddle's Take: And let's not forget Peyton Hillis, who scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Yep, despite the departure of Mike Shanahan the Broncos remain a fantasy owner's nightmare: running back by committee. While Josh McDaniels' track record in New England suggests more of the same, the fact that Moreno received almost twice the carries as his backfield mate—combined with his first-round draft status and considerable talent—makes him the member of this RBBC with the most fantasy upside.
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