Fantasy Player Projections

Brandon Weeden

The rookie threw for 244 yards and a touchdown against Washington in Week 15. He also threw a pair of interceptions. Times will be tougher against the Broncos in Week 16.

Trent Richardson

Richardson rushed just 11 times for 28 yards against Washington Sunday, but he did punch in two touchdowns. He now has 11 rushing touchdowns this season, and six touchdowns in his past four games. The Broncos are tough against the run, but Richardson is a must-start player.

Montario Hardesty

Hardesty carried twice for five yards against Washington in Week 15. Working as Trent Richardson's backup, Hardesty doesn't get much of a chance to score fantasy points. There's little reason to expect that to change.

Josh Gordon

Gordon caught three passes for 27 yards against the Redskins in Week 15. He was expected to have a much bigger game against a weak pass defense, but that's the problem with relying too heavily on rookies late in the season.

Greg Little

Little led the Browns with five catches for 74 yards in Week 15 against Washington. While Little has 13 catches for 191 yards in his past three games, he's still not a recommended start against a pretty good Broncos pass defense.

Benjamin Watson

Watson caught two passes for 12 yards in Week 15 against the Redskins. He has delivered a couple strong weeks recently, but he's not consistent enough to rely on in most fantasy leagues.

Phil Dawson

Dawson didn't get any field-goal attempts at Washington in Week 15, but he did knock through three extra points. Dawson has played four games this season without a field goal, and this offense is just too inconsistent to make Dawson a reliable fantasy option.

The Browns notched one interception and two sacks against an RGIII-less Redskins team in Week 15. The Cleveland defense has produced some strong recent games (Chiefs, Steelers), but the Broncos are coming to town and fantasy owners should steer clear.

Peyton Manning

Manning threw for 204 yards and a touchdown at Baltimore in Week 15. The Browns just let a rookie quarterback throw for 300-plus yards in his first NFL start, so Manning should bounce back with a huge game in Week 16.

Knowshon Moreno

Moreno had yet another big day, rushing 22 times for 118 yards and a touchdown at Baltimore in Week 15. If the Broncos get out to another big lead against the Browns like they did against the Ravens, Moreno could see 25 carries.

Ronnie Hillman

Hillman rushed 14 times for 29 yards at Baltimore in Week 15. The rookie continues to work behind starter Knowshon Moreno, which limits his fantasy production.

Demaryius Thomas

Thomas caught just four passes for 13 yards at Baltimore in Week 15, easily his worst game of the season. He’s too valuable to sit in the fantasy playoffs, though, and overall has done well with five 100-yard games and eight touchdowns this season.

Eric Decker

Decker had a big game at Baltimore in Week 15, leading the Broncos with eight catches for 133 yards and a touchdown. Peyton Manning targeted Decker a team-high 11 times, and Decker remains a good start in Week 16, having caught 16 passes for 221 yards in his past two games.

Joel Dreessen

Dreessen caught two passes for 36 yards at Baltimore in Week 15. The Broncos' tight ends just haven't been consistent fantasy producers lately, so look for an alternative.

Jacob Tamme

Tamme did not catch a pass in Week 15 at Baltimore. With Brandon Stokley on the field for a lot of plays, Tamme is seeing fewer snaps. His fantasy production is too erratic to earn him a start during the fantasy playoffs.

Matt Prater

Prater made two field goals and four extra points at Baltimore in Week 15. He also missed a 45-yard field goal near the end of the fourth quarter. He has missed six field goals in his past six games, but he has made 13 in that span.

The Broncos had one sack and a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown at Baltimore in Week 15. They also held the Ravens to just 17 points on the afternoon. Despite signs that the Browns may be an up-and-coming young offense, the Broncos remain a great start in Week 16.