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

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

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Peyton Manning	Willis McGahee	Jacob Hester	Demaryius Thomas	Wes Welker	Joel Dreessen	Matt Prater
Brock Osweiler	Knowshon Moreno	Mario Fannin	Tavarres King	Eric Decker	Jacob Tamme
Zac Dysert	Ronnie Hillman	Jeremiah Johnson	Gerell Robinson	Andre Caldwell	Virgil Green
	Montee Ball	C.J. Anderson		Trindon Holliday	Julius Thomas

Falcons depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Matt Ryan	Steven Jackson	Bradie Ewing	Julio Jones	Roddy White	Tony Gonzalez	Matt Bryant
Dominique Davis	Jacquizz Rodgers		Harry Douglas	Drew Davis	Chase Coffman
Sean Renfree	Jason Snelling		Kevin Cone	Tim Toone	Levine Toilolo
	Antone Smith		Marcus Jackson	James Rodgers	Tommy Gallarda