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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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Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) gestures against the Denver Broncos in a 2014 AFC Divisional round football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) gestures against the Denver Broncos in a 2014 AFC Divisional round football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Andrew Luck

It’s Andrew Luck, so plug him into your lineup and roll with it. Last week, Luck absolutely shredded the Detroit Lions defense, throwing for four touchdowns. He will not find it as easy on Sunday, but like he has in the past, he should be able to put together a nice fantasy performance.

The issue heading into the 2016 season for the Colts was their offensive line, which leaked like a sieve last year. The line also looked terrible during the preseason, so it will be interesting to see how they do against an attacking Broncos defense on Sunday. If Luck has time, he is going to have a big day, but if the line has an off-day, he should be picking himself off the ground a lot.

The odds are Luck is going to be hit on many occasions on Sunday, but he is an absolute gamer. He is going to put up the kind of numbers you need from your quarterback, and will be able to find the end-zone on a few occasions. If Hilton is healthy, and Moncrief produces, the Colts are going to be able to cover the six-point spread.

Luck did a nice job connecting with his tight ends in Week 1, hitting Jack Doyle for two scores, and Dwayne Allen for one. Last week, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen caught seven balls for 73 yards, so expect Luck to go that way a lot on Sunday. If he is working the tight ends successfully, he should be able to go downfield for big gainers.

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