Week 2 had football players dropping like flies. If you were one of the unlucky ones who have one of these players on your fantasy team, then you felt the pain this week. Some of these injuries give way for a decent waiver pickup so keep your eyes open for some unforeseen talent in week 3.
Injuries:
Jamaal Charles (Chiefs -RB)(ankle): Charles suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s game against the Broncos. According to the Kansas City Star, “Kansas City Coach Andy Reid said Monday that the injury “doesn’t look to be a real severe one.” We know Charles will most likely miss this week’s game against MIA (Charles is only expected to miss a week or 2). This gives way for backup RB, Knile Davis who is one of the biggest waiver pickups this week due to his performance in week 2 (79 yards rushing, two touchdowns and six catches for 26 yards receiving.) Knile Davis is a must have waiver pickup especially now that Charles is injured.
A.J. Green (Bengals –WR)(toe): Green suffered a toe injury (a sprained ligament in his foot) on Sunday against the Falcons. Green’s MRI came back negative which indicates that he won’t miss much time, but he may at least miss this Sunday’ game against the Titans. If you are looking for a decent waiver pickup for week 3, take a chance on Sanu who scored a 76 yard TD last week. Just make sure that Green is definitely out when you play Sanu.
RG3 (Redskins -QB)(ankle): Week 2 was a gut wrenching week for Redskins fans with the loss of RG3 and Desean Jackson. RG3 suffered a “dislocated ankle” in the first quarter. Cousins finished out the game giving RG3 fantasy owners a reason to hit the waiver wire. According to the MRI, the ankle is not fractured just dislocated. Coach, Jay Gruden, said they have casted the ankle and will reevaluate the situation in a few weeks. As of now, RG3 will not be placed in the IR list and is expected to return in 6-8 weeks. (or they hope…)
Desean Jackson (Redskins- WR)(shoulder): Jackson injured his shoulder last Sunday, but has no serious damage. Jackson is expected to play this Sunday against the Eagles.
Ryan Matthews (Chargers -RB)(knee): Matthews’ sprained MCL could keep him out for at least 4-5 weeks. This leaves the Chargers with Donald Brown as the go-t0 and Danny Woodhead as the backfield man. If you are looking for a replacement for Matthews, go to the waiver wire and pickup Donald Brown for this week.
Knowshon Moreno (Dolphins -RB)(elbow): Moreno suffered a dislocated elbow on Sunday, which will likely put him out for 4 weeks. Lamar Miller is expected to get most of the carries during Moreno’s absence. Miller was also listed as injured on Sunday, but sources are saying it was precautionary and Miller is expected to play while Moreno is out this week.
Doug Martin (Buccaneers- RB)(knee): Martin, who has already missed most of Week 1 & 2 with a knee injury, is expected to play this week against the Falcons. See below for Martin’s week 3 outlook:
Doug Martin's Updated 2014 Fantasy Outlook Heading into Week 3
Eric Decker (Jets -WR)(hamstring): Decker missed part of the 3rd quarter and all of the 4th with a hamstring injury last week. With Decker missing, the Jets offense did not see much excitement. Decker is Geno Smith’s number 1 target and takes some pressure off the other WR’s. There hasn’t been any word on how long Decker will be out. Don’t expect to see him playing for week 3
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