Fantasy Player Projections

Peyton Manning

In his Week 11 matchup against San Diego, Manning threw three touchdown passes for the sixth time in seven games. He also threw for more than 300 yards for the seventh time this season. In other words, he's proving to be a top-five fantasy quarterback once again.

Ronnie Hillman

With Willis McGahee (knee) injured, Hillman will likely start the Broncos' Week 12 game at Kansas City. He rushed 12 times for 43 yards against the Chargers last week and he is also adept at catching passes out of the backfield. The Chiefs are allowing more than 120 rushing yards per game, which could make for a nice breakout game for Hillman.

Lance Ball

Ball had six carries for 35 yards against the Chargers, mostly because Willis McGahee went down with a knee injury. Ball should see backup carries in Week 12 at Kansas City, with Ronnie Hillman seeing the starter's workload.

Demaryius Thomas

Thomas caught three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers in Week 11. He has 391 receiving yards and two touchdown catches in his past four games.

Eric Decker

Decker's five-game scoring streak ended in Week 10, but he started a new streak in Week 11, with two catches for 23 yards and a score against San Diego. Peyton Manning spread things around a bit, with nine players catching a pass last week, but normally Decker sees more targets.

Brandon Stokley

Stokley has 11 catches for 152 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his past three games. With five touchdown catches this season, he has earned WR3 status in Week 12.

Joel Dreessen

Dreessen caught four passes for 28 yards in Week 11, and the Broncos are really starting to spread the love. Peyton Manning completed passes to nine different receivers against the Chargers. Dreessen's production was steady, however, and he remains a decent fantasy backup.

Jacob Tamme

Tamme tied for the team lead in Week 11 with four catches against the Chargers, for 53 yards. It was his best fantasy day since Week 1, but it's tough to recommend him as a fantasy starter again until he does it regularly.

Matt Prater

Prater was good for three field goals and three extra points against the Chargers in Week 11. He now has 10 or more fantasy points in three of his past four games and remains a solid fantasy kicker.

After getting four sacks and two interceptions against the Chargers, the Broncos now have 16 sacks, five interceptions and three defensive scores in their past two weeks. The Chiefs are having quarterback problems too, which means the Broncos are a great start once again.

Brady Quinn

Quinn, who has been trying to get over a concussion, replaced Matt Cassel at halftime of Sunday's game against Cincinnati, and he went on to pass for 95 yards. No matter who gets the call in Week 12, avoid all Chiefs running backs.

Matt Cassel

Cassel was benched in favor of Brady Quinn at halftime of Sunday's game against Cincinnati. The Broncos are an even tougher pass defense, so neither Chiefs QB is worth starting.

Jamaal Charles

Charles carried the ball 17 times for 87 yards against the Bengals, and he was tied for the team lead in catches, with four for 31 yards. He has 226 rushing yards over his past three games and he remains a good fantasy starter against Denver.

Peyton Hillis

Hillis had just three carries for nine yards against Cincinnati and he coughed the ball up for a turnover. The Chiefs are among the league leaders in turnovers, and Hillis is not worth a look in fantasy play against Denver.

Dwayne Bowe

Bowe left Sunday's game with a pain in the neck and no catches at halftime. Check his status as the lineup deadline approaches, but remember that he will have to face cornerback Champ Bailey anyway.

Dexter McCluster

McCluster had just three catches for 37 yards against the Bengals in Week 11. He's a dynamic receiver when he gets into the open field, but he just hasn't rewarded fantasy owners yet.

Tony Moeaki

Moeaki was the Chiefs' co-leader in receptions with four in Week 11, but he led the team with 73 receiving yards. He's starting to become a much bigger part of the offense again, which makes him a fantasy player on the rise.

Ryan Succop

Succop was good on two field-goal tries in Week 11, but he didn't get a chance at any extra points. He has nine field goals and just three extra points in his past four games.

The Chiefs had two sacks and no forced turnovers against the Bengals in Week 11. This defense has just four sacks and two interceptions total since Week 6, and Peyton Manning and Co. will make matters worse in Week 12.