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Colts at Broncos: 5 best fantasy options

By Brad Weiss

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) celebrates the win against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) celebrates the win against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Indianapolis Colts will travel to Denver to face the Broncos on Sunday. Here are the top five fantasy options to watch for.

In Week 1, the Denver Broncos corralled Carolina Panther quarterback Cam Newton, holding him to under 200 yards passing. In Week 2, the Broncos will face another great young quarterback, as Andrew Luck come to town. Luck went nuts against the Detroit Lions this past Sunday, but he has a much tougher defense to navigate in Denver.

This game is going to be an interesting one, despite the six-point spread. If Luck can get it going, Denver could be in trouble. The Denver defense is one of the best in the league, and will definitely have a nice gameplan going in. Here are the top five fantasy options when the Colts travel to Denver.

Dec 6, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief (10) warms-up before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief (10) warms-up before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Donte Moncrief

On a team with T.Y. Hilton, it may come as a shock that Donte Moncrief is the play in Week 2. The Indianapolis Colts will be going up against a stout defense in Denver, who held the Carolina Panthers passing game in check during their Thursday Night Football matchup. Moncrief has quietly developed into a nice young wide receiver, and he should have some key opportunities on Sunday.

Moncrief has the luxury of having one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL on the team. Andrew Luck and Moncrief continue to develop a great relationship, and the team may have a hobbled T.Y. Hilton in Week 2. Hilton did not practice on Thursday, and even if he does play, he may be limited.

Despite making only ten starts in 2015, Moncrief racked up over 100 targets. In Week 1, he caught six balls for 64 yards, while pulling in one of Luck’s four touchdown passes. He has a tendency of coming up big in key spots, and against a defense like Denver, will have to be on top of his game.

The Broncos will likely key on Hilton if he plays, opening up Moncrief to get the better of the two matchups. While the Colts are very weak on defense, their offense looks to be back on track now that Luck is back healthy. Moncrief should be considered as a WR2, and could be a money play in daily fantasy leagues.

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