Denver Broncos
Eric Decker - #87 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/15/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cold Spring, MN |
| College | Minnesota |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 23rd pick by Broncos |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 1064 | 13 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Decker finished his season with a seven-catch, 76-yard game with two touchdowns.|||||||
It was the second straight two-TD game for Decker and his fourth this season. Interestingly enough, his two other two-TD games this season also came in consecutive games on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4.
Decker had six catches for 65 yards and two scores Sunday in a 34-12 rout of the Browns.|||||||
Decker is tied for third in the NFL with 11 TD catches and has provided superb fantasy value all season.
Decker caught eight passes for 133 yards with a TD on Sunday against Baltimore.|||||||
Decker has set career highs with 72 receptions for 923 yards and nine TDs this season.
Decker (thigh) was limited in practice on Wednesday.|||||||
He joined WRs Brandon Stokley (knee) and Demaryius Thomas (knee) on the injury report, though Stokley and Thomas each participated fully.
Decker tied a season-high with eight catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns in Denver's win over Cincinnati on Sunday.|||||||
Playing with Peyton Manning has only benefited Decker, who has now scored touchdowns in five straight games.
