Fantasy Football Week 2: Five Indianapolis Colts to Watch
By Kyle Nishida
Quarterback Andrew Luck
ESPN Projection: 22/40 Passing for 236 Yards, 2 TDs & 1 INT. Also, 4 Rushes for 14 Yards.
Luck is a tricky play this weekend. He falls under the category of “must start” after his performance against the Lions. However, the Broncos have a lethal pass defense.
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Personally, I would start Luck because he has good history against the Broncos. In three regular season affairs with the Broncos, Luck has averaged 283 passing yards and 27 rushing yards.
In those three contests, he has thrown seven passing touchdowns and only two interceptions. Plus, he has scored two rushing touchdowns.
Also, Luck’s last regular season win came against the Broncos in Week 9 of 2015. He threw for 252 passing yards and two touchdowns in the Colts’ 27-24 victory.
The Broncos’ defensive reputation suggests starting Luck is a bad idea. Meanwhile, Luck’s numbers against the Broncos suggests he is worth starting.
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The Colts are currently desperate for a win Sunday, which usually results in Luck performing at a high level. I think starting Andrew Luck against the Broncos’ stout defense is worth the risk.