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Fantasy Football Previews - Week 2 - Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL

 
 

 
Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons
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Broncos

Peyton Manning's return couldn't have gone much smoother. Fantasy owners should expect a few ups and downs, but this week appears to be a good one to play him after the Falcons lost cornerback Brent Grimes (Achilles').

Willis McGahee and Knowshon Moreno will have a hard time finding running room against this stout defense. Expect modest results.

Demaryius Thomas has a mild shoulder ailment but should be fine. Eric Decker may get more involved in the passing game this week. Beyond those two, it becomes a shot in the dark to know which reserve receiver is worthy of a spot start.

Jacob Tamme seems to have Manning's confidence after a preseason drop that drew Peyton's ire. Atlanta can be had in the middle by athletic tight ends.

Falcons

Matt Ryan has become a must-start in all formats. Don't expect such a strong effort as he put forth in Week 1, but there is no reason he can't approach 300 yards and three touchdowns.

Michael Turner has to do more with less. His rushing attempts will be down considerably this year in an offense that transitioned into a pass-happy system over the offseason. Start him at your own risk. Jacquizz Rodgers' best value is in PPR leagues as a midrange play. His receiving production could go up this if Denver does a good job stuffing the run.

Julio Jones and Roddy White are also must-starts, with the latter having better PPR value. Tony Gonzalez can still get it done, and the Broncos allowed a tight end touchdown last week ... food for thought.

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Broncos fantasy football rankings
Pos Rk
Fan Value
Player
6
1
 Peyton Manning
24
2
 Willis McGahee
44
Flex or bench
 Knowshon Moreno
60
Bench
 Lance Ball
7
INJ
 Demaryius Thomas
30
2
 Eric Decker
91
Bench
 Brandon Stokley
92
Bench
 Matthew Willis
7
1
 Jacob Tamme
38
Bench
 Joel Dreessen
Falcons fantasy football rankings
Pos Rk
Fan Value
Player
1
1
 Matt Ryan
26
2
 Michael Turner
32
2 or flex
 Jacquizz Rodgers
76
Bench
 Jason Snelling
3
1
 Julio Jones
36
2 or 3
 Roddy White
77
Bench
 Harry Douglas
1
1
 Tony Gonzalez
43
Bench
 Michael Palmer

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Broncos latest news and notes

Broncos | DC thinks Rahim Moore over playoff performance

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said he believes FS Rahim Moore has gotten over his struggles during the Divisional round of the playoffs. CB Champ Bailey said Moore is over the playoff game and is ready for the 2013 season.

Broncos | Several linemen will sit out workouts

Denver Broncos C J.D. Walton (ankle), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and OT Ryan Clady (shoulder) will not participate in organized team activities next week.

Broncos | Made offer to Charles Woodson

The Denver Broncos made free-agent CB Charles Woodson (Packers) an offer.

Broncos | Peyton Manning signs revised deal

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning signed a "renegotiated" contract, but sources with knowledge of the deal said the new terms don't change his compensation. The contract, according to the source, adds an insurance clause, which reflects that the team has purchased an insurance policy in the event Manning suffers a serious injury. The insurance would both compensate the Broncos and provide a cap credit in the event Manning can't play. Manning will earn $40 million guaranteed over the next two seasons, in $20 million chunks for 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Broncos can avoid the $20 million payment in 2014 only if Manning suffers injury to the same area of his neck that kept him from playing in 2011.

Broncos | Von Miller's role remains the same

Denver Broncos OLB Von Miller's role will not change after the loss of DE Elvis Dumervil.

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Falcons latest news and notes

Falcons | Two draft picks signed

The Atlanta Falcons have signed fourth-round draft choice DE Malliciah Goodman and fifth-round draft choice DE Stansly Maponga. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Falcons | Kemal Ishmael contract details

Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons signed FS Kemal Ishmael to a $2.205 million contract that includes a $45,896 bonus Thursday, May 16.

Falcons | Mike Johnson to compete for two spots

Atlanta Falcons manager Mike Smith said OT Mike P. Johnson will compete with OT Garrett Reynolds for the starting right guard job and with OT Lamar Holmes for the starting right tackle job during training camp.

Falcons | Two to compete for center job

Atlanta Falcons manager Mike Smith said C Peter Konz and C Joe Hawley will compete for the starting center job during offseason workouts and training camp.

Falcons | GM optimistic about deal with Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team is confident that they will be able to sign QB Matt Ryan to a contract extension but there is no timetable to get one done.

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Broncos - Week 2 injury report
PROBABLE  C Manuel Ramirez (elbow), WR Demaryius Thomas (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE  CB Chris X. Harris (ankle)
OUT  OG Chris Kuper (forearm)
INJURED RESERVE  RB Mario Fannin (Achilles'), DL Ty Warren (triceps), DL Jason Hunter (triceps), DL Jeremy Beal (knee), WR Tyler Grisham (knee), WR D'Andre Goodwin (ankle), OL Philip Blake (thumb)
 
Falcons - Week 2 injury report
PROBABLE  LB Robert James (knee)
QUESTIONABLE  OT Tyson Clabo (hip), LB Sean Weatherspoon (hamstring), WR Roddy White (groin)
INJURED RESERVE  OT Will Svitek (arm), FB Bradie Ewing (knee), FS Shann Schillinger (undisclosed), TE Adam Nissley (undisclosed), CB Brent Grimes (Achilles')

Broncos fantasy football leaders and statistics
Player Name
Pos
Fan Pts
PaYd
PaTD
Run
RuYd
RuTD
Rec
ReYd
ReTD
Manning, Peyton QB 377.00 4949 40 24 5 0 0 0 0
Thomas, Demaryius WR 206.00 0 0 0 0 0 97 1471 11
Decker, Eric WR 184.00 0 0 0 0 0 91 1148 13
McGahee, Willis RB 114.00 0 0 167 731 4 26 221 0
Stokley, Brandon WR 86.00 0 0 0 0 0 48 571 6
Moreno, Knowshon RB 75.00 0 0 116 438 3 19 140 1
Tamme, Jacob TE 64.00 0 0 0 0 0 55 599 2
Dreessen, Joel TE 63.00 0 0 0 0 0 47 402 5
Hillman, Ronnie RB 45.00 0 0 107 413 1 13 82 0
Ball, Lance RB 29.00 0 0 42 158 1 7 61 1
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Falcons fantasy football leaders and statistics
Player Name
Pos
Fan Pts
PaYd
PaTD
Run
RuYd
RuTD
Rec
ReYd
ReTD
Ryan, Matt QB 392.00 5365 38 37 150 1 0 0 0
Jones, Julio WR 208.00 0 0 7 29 0 96 1439 12
White, Roddy WR 192.00 0 0 0 0 0 104 1527 8
Turner, Michael RB 160.00 0 0 244 928 10 19 128 1
Gonzalez, Tony TE 159.00 0 0 0 0 0 107 1059 10
Rodgers, Jacquizz RB 88.00 0 0 114 458 1 55 410 1
Douglas, Harry WR 44.00 0 0 2 4 0 43 455 1
Snelling, Jason RB 30.00 0 0 19 73 0 29 199 2
Davis, Drew WR 9.00 0 0 0 0 0 5 46 1
Palmer, Michael TE 6.00 0 0 0 0 0 6 22 1
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Broncos depth chart
QBRBFBWR (Left)WR (Right)TEPK
Peyton ManningWillis McGaheeJacob HesterDemaryius ThomasWes WelkerJoel DreessenMatt Prater
Brock OsweilerKnowshon MorenoMario FanninTavarres KingEric DeckerJacob Tamme
Zac DysertRonnie HillmanJeremiah JohnsonGerell RobinsonAndre CaldwellVirgil Green
Montee BallC.J. AndersonTrindon HollidayJulius Thomas
 
Falcons depth chart
QBRBFBWR (Left)WR (Right)TEPK
Matt RyanSteven JacksonBradie EwingJulio JonesRoddy WhiteTony GonzalezMatt Bryant
Dominique DavisJacquizz RodgersHarry DouglasDrew DavisChase Coffman
Sean RenfreeJason SnellingKevin ConeTim TooneLevine Toilolo
Antone SmithMarcus JacksonJames RodgersTommy Gallarda

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WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL


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