Colts at Broncos: 5 best fantasy options
By Brad Weiss
4. Virgil Green
The tight end position is very weak in the AFC in 2016, especially with New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski out. The Denver Broncos have a guy in Virgil Green who has the body-type to be an Antonio Gates-type player, but he has yet to reach his potential. While he is not a huge name, he could play a huge role for your fantasy team in Week 2.
Green is a nice play in Week 2 for a couple of reasons. Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian will be making the second start of his NFL career, and will likely try to key on his tight end a bit more. The tight end has always been a safety net in the NFL, and Siemian is going to try to cut down on the turnovers against Indianapolis.
Another reason for Green being a top option for Siemian this week is the fact that Demaryius Thomas may be limited. Thomas will be a game-time decision for Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, meaning Siemian will not get many reps with him this week in practice. Thomas is the kind of player whose production can not be reproduced, though Green can do a lot to help ease the loss if Thomas is out.
The Broncos should have plenty of opportunities to score on Sunday, and Green will be a huge weapon if they get in the red-zone. The Broncos are playing a very vanilla offense in 2016, as they attempt to make it back to the playoffs on the strength of their defense. Green could be in for a career day on Sunday.