Shelby Harris

On a team starved for pass rushing options following the loss of OLB Bradley Chubb (ACL) anytime a player notches three sacks and a forced fumble in a game we take notice. That is precisely what Harris did last week and he added five solo tackles along the way. He has actually been a solid tackle producer having put up 36 on the season from the interior of the Broncos' DL while also being credited with six passes defended. He is averaging 50.7% of the defensive snaps played and now has four sacks on the season. Harris is also one of those players that has been designated as both a DT and DE depending on the site. He is a must start in DT leagues if designated as such, and a plug and play, injury or bye week replacement in standard leagues.

Shelby Harris gets three sacks against the Vikings

Shelby Harris posted five solo tackles, two TFLs, three sacks, three QB hits, and one forced fumble, but the Broncos blew a lead and lost 27-23 to the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

Harris easily had what was his best game his career, but it was wasted after the Broncos were unable to protect a 20-0 lead. While it may be tempting to capitalize on what could be a second-half breakout, he only had a single sack through the first nine games. He'll try to sustain some momentum when the Broncos play the Bills next week.