Fantasy Football Previews - Week 1 - Indianapolis Colts @ Chicago Bears

Indianapolis Colts @ Chicago Bears
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Colts

This Andrew Luck character has an uphill battle to be worthy of a fantasy start in Week 1. Chicago has the talent and coaching staff to confuse the advanced rookie. Garbage yardage could be in store.

Donald Brown has a tough matchup but it could be better than expected with Brian Urlacher (knee) limited.

Reggie Wayne should draw Charles Tillman in a matchup of elder statesmen. PPR owners should give Wayne a bump, but he probably isn't going to break too many against such a savvy corner.

Austin Collie (concussion) appears to be a game-time decision at this point. He is a gamble play in deep leagues.

Tight ends Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen should be playable options for most owners this week. Chicago's D struggled mightily against the position in 2011 and has battled safety injuries recently.

Bears

Jay Cutler has to be in your lineup against this revamped defense. He should be able to exploit the Colts as they work their way into becoming comfortable in a 3-4 alignment.

Matt Forte is a must-start and could post a big numbers this week. Try to get Michael Bush in your lineup, if possible, too.

Expect Brandon Marshall's season to get off to a strong start against Vontae Davis and Co. Devin Hester, Alshon Jeffery and Earl Bennett all have marginal value in deeper leagues.

Kellen Davis has red zone potential but offers little otherwise.

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Colts fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
23	Bench	Andrew Luck
18	2	Donald Brown
65	Bench	Vick Ballard
72	QUE	Delone Carter
30	2 or 3	Reggie Wayne
62	GTD	Austin Collie
93	Bench	LaVon Brazill
--	QUE	T.Y. Hilton
12	1 or flex	Coby Fleener
29	Bench	Dwayne Allen

Bears fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
10	1	Jay Cutler
2	1	Matt Forte
36	Flex or bench	Michael Bush
5	1	Brandon Marshall
58	Flex or bench	Alshon Jeffery
70	Bench	Devin Hester
80	Bench	Earl Bennett
--	PUP	Johnny Knox
24	Flex or bench	Kellen Davis

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Colts latest news and notes

Colts | Want to use Coby Fleener as vertical threat

The Indianapolis Colts want to use TE Coby Fleener more as a vertical threat down the seam this season.

Colts | Believe Darrius Heyward-Bey can be explosive playmaker

The Indianapolis Colts believe WR Darrius Heyward-Bey could be an explosive playmaker this season that could get behind the defense. Heyward-Bey is expected to receive more opportunities than he received when he was with the Oakland Raiders.

Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw expected to start

Indianapolis Colts RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) is expected to start once he is recovered from foot surgery he had this offseason. Bradshaw could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw wearing boot

Indianapolis Colts RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) was spotted with his right foot in a walking boot during minicamp practice Wednesday, June 12. He had surgery on the foot six months ago and continues to be brought along slowly in his recovery. He plans to be ready to go when Indy's training camp opens July 27. The Colts see him as more than an occasional contributor, but his role will be clarified the closer they get to Week 1.

Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw agrees to one-year deal

Free-agent RB Ahmad Bradshaw has agreed to a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

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Bears latest news and notes

Bears | Devin Hester competing

Chicago Bears KR Devin Hester is competing to keep his job as the primary kick returner. WR Earl Bennett is also fielding kicks, and at age 31, Hester could become a salary cap casualty.

Bears | Unlikely to pursue Israel Idonije

The Chicago Bears are unlikely to re-sign free-agent DL Israel Idonije after adding DL Sedrick Ellis, as the team is very limited in what they can do from a salary cap perspective.

Bears | Improvement in Brandon Hardin's game

Chicago Bears FS Brandon Hardin has shown improvement during the offseason, as he is reportedly seeing the field better and reacting quicker.

Bears | Kyle Long out until training camp

Chicago Bears OG Kyle Long will not participate in practice until training camp. However, he will be part of the team's rookie developmental program starting next week.

Bears | J'Marcus Webb certainty for RT?

Chicago Bears OT J'Marcus Webb is the team's starting right tackle, and it is unlikely he will be pushed much for the job unless he has an absolutely awful training camp and preseason.

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Colts - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	DL Cory Redding (knee), RB Mewelde Moore (chest), CB Jerraud Powers (knee)
QUESTIONABLE	RB Delone Carter (chest), WR T.Y. Hilton (shoulder), WR Austin Collie (head)
OUT	LB Pat Angerer (foot), OL Joe Reitz (knee)
PUP	OT Justin Anderson (undisclosed)
INJURED RESERVE	WR Jabin Sambrano (concussion), CB Korey Lindsey (concussion), DL Brandon McKinney (knee), LB A.J. Edds (knee), RB Deji Karim (undisclosed), CB Mike Newton (undisclosed), LB Scott Lutrus (knee), DL James Aiono (undisclosed), WR Griff Whalen (foot), CB Brandon King (undisclosed), LB Tim Fugger (undisclosed), OG Ben Ijalana (knee)

Bears - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	WR Earl Bennett (undisclosed), LB Brian Urlacher (knee), P Adam Podlesh (hip), FS Chris Conte (shoulder)
PUP	WR Johnny Knox (back)
INJURED RESERVE	FS Brandon Hardin (neck), RB Lorenzo Booker (head)

Colts fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Luck, Andrew	QB	334.00	4662	23	66	290	5	0	0	0
Wayne, Reggie	WR	171.00	0	0	1	-5	0	115	1469	5
Hilton, T.Y.	WR	133.00	0	0	5	29	0	58	927	7
Ballard, Vick	RB	112.00	0	0	233	905	2	18	155	1
Avery, Donnie	WR	92.00	0	0	5	24	0	62	793	3
Brown, Donald	RB	52.00	0	0	108	417	1	9	93	0
Fleener, Coby	TE	38.00	0	0	0	0	0	29	306	2
Allen, Dwayne	TE	38.00	0	0	1	2	0	33	376	1
Carter, Delone	RB	29.00	0	0	32	122	3	1	13	0
Moore, Mewelde	RB	13.00	0	0	16	31	0	6	77	1
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Bears fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Marshall, Brandon	WR	210.00	0	0	1	-2	0	118	1508	11
Cutler, Jay	QB	209.00	3033	19	41	233	0	0	0	0
Forte, Matt	RB	169.00	0	0	248	1094	5	44	340	1
Bush, Michael	RB	69.00	0	0	114	411	5	9	83	0
Jeffery, Alshon	WR	51.00	0	0	0	0	0	24	367	3
Bennett, Earl	WR	44.00	0	0	0	0	0	29	375	2
Davis, Kellen	TE	31.00	0	0	0	0	0	19	229	2
Hester, Devin	WR	24.00	0	0	3	6	0	23	242	1
Allen, Armando	RB	17.00	0	0	27	124	1	2	16	0
Campbell, Jason	QB	13.00	171	2	6	23	0	0	0	0
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Colts depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Andrew Luck	Ahmad Bradshaw	Stanley Havili	Reggie Wayne	Darrius Heyward-Bey	Coby Fleener	Adam Vinatieri
Matt Hasselbeck	Vick Ballard	Dan Moore	Nathan Palmer	T.Y. Hilton	Dwayne Allen
	Donald Brown		Griff Whalen	LaVon Brazill	Weslye Saunders
	Delone Carter		Jeremy Kelley	Jabin Sambrano	Dominique Jones

Bears depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Jay Cutler	Matt Forte		Brandon Marshall	Earl Bennett	Martellus Bennett	Robbie Gould
Josh McCown	Michael Bush	Harvey Unga	Alshon Jeffery	Devin Hester	Steve Maneri	Austin Signor
Matt Blanchard	Armando Allen		Joe Anderson	Eric Weems	Kyle Adams
	Michael Ford		Marquess Wilson	Terrence Toliver