Fantasy Insider Report: Expect More From Russell Wilson in Year 2 With Broncos
The Athlon Sports 2023 Fantasy Football Annual magazine reached out to team insiders at all 32 NFL clubs to ask them three key fantasy questions heading into the season. As we count down to training camp, Sports Illustrated will publish their answers here. Today’s team: Denver Broncos
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What kind of season should we expect from Russell Wilson after his disastrous showing in 2022? Will the coaching change have a positive effect?
Wilson will improve under new head coach Sean Payton after posting career lows in touchdowns (16) and completion percentage (60.5) in his first season in Denver with a huge contract. Given his age, noticeable decline and the team’s emphasis on the run, expectations should remain somewhat modest compared to previous seasons — 28 touchdowns, 10 picks and 375 rushing yards feels about right for Wilson’s bounce-back season.
- 2023 Team Outlook: Denver Broncos
Who will be Denver’s No. 1 wide receiver this season, Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton?
Jeudy earned the No. 1 status by delivering 523 yards and three touchdowns over the final six games in 2022. Meanwhile, Sutton has only two touchdowns over his past 26 games. Even with the return of Tim Patrick, Jeudy should finish with about 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns.
What is the health status of running back Javonte Williams, and what
should we expect from him?
Fantasy expectations for Williams must be tempered. He is returning from a torn ACL and other damage in his knee. He might not play until October, and even after his return, Denver is likely to ease him into action, making Samaje Perine the workhorse the first few months.
—Troy Renck, ABC Denver 7
