Brandon Marshall - Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay
Brandon Marshall appears to back. He had a bit of a slump during the season, but he now has two consecutive games with at least seven receptions, 90 yards and a touchdown. Even better is he’s been targeted 10 times in four consecutive games. He’s a major part of this high-powered offense.
This week he faces the Buccaneers who have allowed the second-most points to opposing wideouts this season. Receivers have caught a touchdown in all but three games against Tampa Bay.
If Marshall continues to get 10 targets a game like he’s been getting there’s no reason to expect a decline in production this week. He should be viewed as a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 11 vs. Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Marshall returned to his usual self last week against the Packers. While the Bears struggled as a whole, Marshall reeled in eight receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. He also had his third consecutive game with 10 targets.
Marshall will face a stingy Vikings' defense this week, but he has a good chance at a touchdown. The Vikings have allowed at least one touchdown to a receiver in all but three games this season.
Marshall should be viewed as a borderline WR1 or strong WR2, but his ankle injury suffered in garbage time last week needs to be monitored, and makes him a bit riskier than normal.
Brandon Marshall - Week 10 vs. Green Bay
Brandon Marshall came through with yet another disappointing performance when he last played in Week 8. He caught three balls for 35 yards. To be fair, he had a tough matchup against one of the best secondaries in football (New England). It was his sixth game this season below 50 receiving yards.
One positive to take away from his poor game was his 10 targets. He's now been targeted 10 times in back-to-back games. Meaning the opportunity is still there.
Marshall will get an easier matchup this week against Green Bay. The last time he played the Packers he didn't perform too well. He caught a touchdown, but he finished with two receptions for 19 yards. Owners expect more out of their high draft pick.
Despite his struggles, Marshall is still a borderline WR1 this week. He has too much upside to consider benching and the matchup with Green Bay is favorable.
Brandon Marshall - Week 8 vs. New England
Brandon Marshall appears to be fully recovered from his ankle injury. He played on 96 percent of the team's offensive snaps last week against Miami. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, it didn't turn into a big day. He caught just six passes for 48 yards as the entire Bears offense struggled. He did see 10 targets though, which is encouraging.
He'll draw a tough assignment this week against New England. The Patriots have held receivers without a touchdown in four out of seven games this season. It's a big reason why they're allowing the second fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Marshall is still a huge factor in the Bears' offense and will get plenty of balls thrown his way. He's also a threat to score every week. He should still be viewed as a WR1 even in a tough matchup.
Brandon Marshall - Week 7 vs. Miami
Brandon Marshall was back on track last week against Atlanta. After having 117 yards in his last four games combined, Marshall finished with 113 in Week 6. He also saw a healthy nine targets.
This week he goes up against his former Miami Dolphins team. The Dolphins are not a lockdown defense by any means so Marshall should have another good game on his hands. Use him as a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 6 vs. Atlanta
Other than a touchdown, there hasn't been much to like about Brandon Marshall over his last three games. He has a total of six receptions for 69 yards. Even worse, he only saw five targets last week against Carolina (his lowest since Week 5 of last season). Marc Trestman said this week that Marshall needs to get more targets.
He'll get a favorable matchup in Week 6 against Atlanta. The Falcons haven't been tough against wideouts this year and Marshall's talent makes him a must-start option. He should be used as a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 5 vs. Carolina
Brandon Marshall caught a touchdown last week, but overall his performance in the last two games has been terrible. He's caught just three passes for 25 yards. He's getting plenty of targets this season (32), but hasn't been able to take advantage of them (16 receptions).
He's been battling an ankle injury and hasn't looked 100 percent. He was a full participant in practice this week and is listed as probable. He should be ready to go.
This week he'll get a fairly favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have given up a lot of points to wideouts over the last two weeks, especially last week against Baltimore.
Marshall's performance over the last two games is worrisome, but he's still a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 4 vs. Green Bay
There needs to be a support group for owners who benched Brandon Marshall in Week 2 and started him in Week 3. In Week 2 there were reports Marshall was unlikely to play, and he decided to catch three touchdowns. In Week 3 we all knew he would play, but he only caught one pass for six yards.
Marshall did miss some playing time after re-injuring his ankle, and the injury affected his ability to play at 100 percent, but a one-catch game is not what owners expect from this Pro Bowler.
Owners should keep on eye on Marshall's health. He did not participate in team practice on Wednesday. We expect him to go, and if he does he'll surely improve on his one-catch performance. He should be viewed as a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 3 vs. New York Jets
Brandon Marshall had an exceptional game despite being highly questionable to play in Week 2. The talented wideout caught five of his eight targets for 48 yards and found the endzone three times. Worried owners who benched him due to a possible inactive status must be kicking themselves.
Marshall did not practice on Thursday with his ankle injury, but considering he played last week he should be good to go again. He'll face a Jets defense that has allowed the most points to opposing wideouts this season. Just last week the Jets gave up 209 yards to Jordy Nelson alone.
It's worth keeping an eye on Marshall's health status just in case he has a setback. If he's ready to go then he's a must-start option in a favorable matchup. View him as a WR1.
Brandon Marshall - Week 2 vs. San Francisco
Update
Brandon Marshall has been listed as questionable for Sunday night's game. According to reports he participated in walk thru on Friday and lightly jogged on his injured ankle.
End Update
Brandon Marshall was hampered by a right ankle injury in Week 1, but he says he'll be ready to go for Week 2. Despite the injury Marshall had a great performance. He caught the ball eight times for 71 yards and scored. He was targeted a team-high 12 times in the game.
Marshall heads into a somewhat difficult matchup against the 49ers. Cowboys No. 1 wideout Dez Bryant only managed four receptions for 55 yards against the defense in Week 1.
Even against a tough defense, Marshall should be viewed as a WR1. Jay Cutler loves to throw the ball to him and he'll always see enough targets on a weekly basis. He's a must-start option in both PPR and standard formats.
