Peyton Manning, Julius Thomas' Instant Fantasy Reaction Following Week 9

With the Denver Broncos on the receiving end of a 43-21 battering at the hands of the New England Patriots, both Peyton Manning and Julius Thomas' fantasy numbers suffered as a result.

Manning wasn't terrible, but turnovers blighted what could've been a big day.

Comp./Att.	Yards	YPA	TD	INT
34/57	438	7.7	2	2

CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora wondered if the rough weather in Foxboro had anything to do with Manning's poor performance, which extended to Thomas:

The tight end left a lot to be desired.

Receptions	Targets	Yards	Avg.	TD
2	2	33	16.5	1

Despite their underwhelming stats, Manning and Thomas remain among the elite at their respective positions. Nothing short of a major injury will change that going into Week 10. Even the best have bad days at the office.

The Broncos are on the road next week against the Oakland Raiders, which should allow the duo to return to their old selves. According to Football Outsiders, the Raiders have the 29th-best pass defense.

Manning and Thomas will be smarting from Sunday's game, so expect big thinks in Week 10.