Denver WR Royal active vs. Jets East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie
Royal was active for the team's game against the Jets after being limited in
the week's practice with a toe injury.
He was listed as questionable on the injury report but suited up to play for
the Broncos on Sunday.
Royal, who has caught 58 passes for 673 yards and four touchdowns in his
rookie season out of Virginia Tech prior to Sunday's game, was limited in
practice on Thursday and Friday. He made only two receptions for 14 yards
in Denver's 31-10 loss to the Oakland Raiders last... More...
Coach Mike Shanahan is pleased with Peyton Hillis, namely his versatility to be used at other positions, according to the Denver Post. Shanahan said, "He is better with the ball in his hands at the tailback position running the football or catching a pass out of the backfield. He also can play the fullback position, which gives us a lot of flexibility."
Our View:Shanahan also believes the Broncos can employ him at tight end, as the Colts do with Dallas Clark. As for now, Hillis is to remain the No. 1 running back and should be considered for fantasy lineups with a favorable match-up against the Chiefs.
Brandon Stokley sustained a black eye after getting his head shoved into the turf and his helmet jammed into his face Sunday against the Jets, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:The slot receiver did not sustain a concussion as he initially believed. He should be fine for Week 14 against Kansas City.
