Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, C.J. Anderson Post-Week 1 Fantasy Advice

The Denver Broncos found themselves behind the Carolina Panthers in the early going Thursday, but fantasy football players were likely more interested in the performances of three of their primary offensive weapons.

Running back C.J. Anderson got off to a quick start in the first half, recording 52 rushing yards on nine carries to go along with a 21-yard reception, while wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders were not as much of a factor. Carolina seized a 17-7 lead by halftime in part because of its ability to slow the Broncos passing attack.

Here’s a look at the stats from Denver’s three playmakers through the first half of Thursday’s game:

Fantasy players relying on Thomas and Sanders were likely worried about quarterback Trevor Siemian, especially after the slow start. Receivers’ performances are intricately tied into that of their quarterback, and Siemian had never thrown a regular-season pass in his career before Thursday.

However, there is reason to think things will improve moving forward. For one, the Panthers ranked sixth in the league last year in points allowed per game and reached the Super Bowl behind that strong unit. Opposing defenses will be more vulnerable in the immediate future, which should open the door for more fantasy …

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