Correll Buckhalter, RB, Denver Broncos

by Bryce McRae on August 11, 2010 @ 18:00:00 PDT

Correll Buckhalter | Denver Broncos | 6-foot, 223 pounds | 10th year

2010 Projected NFL/Fantasy Football Statistics

Run Att		Run Yds		Run TD		Rec		Rec Yds		Rec TD		Tot TD
Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi	Lo	Hi

Pros: Buckhalter (back, neck) performed well in a limited role last year; he ran for 642 yards on 120 carries (5.4 yards per carry) and found the end zone once. He also caught 31 passes for 240 yards. No. 1 back Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) has been limited by a hamstring injury; if he takes a long time healing, Buck could have a larger role.

Cons: Buck has been bothered by back and neck problems during camp; he has completed a full 16-game slate just once in his career. Moreno is clearly the No. 1 in this offense, when healthy, which will limit Buckhalter's workload.

Fantasy tip: Provided his injury doesn't develop into something more serious, Buckhalter should be drafted as a No. 6 back, or as a handcuff by those that already own Moreno. Target him near the end of your standard 16-round draft.

About Bryce McRae

Bryce McRae is a Managing Editor with KFFL and has been involved in fantasy sports since 1999. He joined KFFL as a volunteer writer in March 2005 before becoming a Hot off the Wire Analyst in March 2006. He began working in his current capacity in September 2008. His work has appeared on fantasy sports sites such as Yahoo! and CBS Sportsline as well as in print. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2008 with a B.A. in History and U.S. Studies.