By Justin Sablich (@JustinSablich)
Catch-up on some of the key fantasy football happenings from Sunday’s games, including the devastating Aaron Rodgers injury, Adrian Peterson’s return to glory and much more.
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Aaron Rodgers Could Miss Rest of Season
If you haven’t heard this news yet you’re probably not among the living. He was officially diagnosed with a broken collarbone, and whether or not he misses the rest of the season depends on whether or not he decided to have surgery. He returned from a broken collarbone in 2013 after missing seven weeks, but that was on his left side. This time, it’s on his right, which is his throwing side.
Leonard Fournette Sprains Ankle, Should Be Fine
Fournette had another excellent performance, rushing for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a scary-looking ankle injury. The good news is that he was told that he could have returned to the game in the fourth quarter if the Jags needed him to (which he did not).
.@Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette did not return, but after being spatted for right ankle injury, he was medically cleared to return to action.
— Tad Dickman (@Tdickman89) October 15, 2017
Lamar Miller and D’Onta Foreman Split Carries
Both backs saw 12 carries yesterday, muddying what was looking to be like a more settled backfield situation. Miller had 41 yards on the ground and added 40 through the air while Foreman had 59 rushing yards. The only good news for fantasy owners here is that they’re both on a bye week in Week 7, so you don’t have to worry about who to start.
Adrian Peterson Makes Immediate Impact, Scores Two Touchdowns
If you followed most fantasy advice heading into Sunday, you probably didn’t start Peterson because he wasn’t supposed to get much action having just been traded to the Cardinals. Instead, Arizona wasted no time using the legend’s talents, and he ended up with 134 yards and two touchdowns. So, yeah, start him this week.
Cameron Brate Scores in Fourth-Straight Game; Winston Expected Back
Despite Jameis Winston leaving the game (he said he’ll be fine for Week 7), Brate scored another touchdown, extending his streak to four games. He’s certainly become one of the more consistent fantasy tight ends around.
Alex Collins Leads Ravens In Carries
Alex Collins rushed 15 times for 74 yards in Week 6. His value is still capped by the combination of sharing carries with Javorius Allen and the total lack of any catches most weeks. But it was a season-high in carries for Collins. All this really does is reaffirm that you should avoid this backfield if you can.
Martavis Bryant Requests Trade
After catching just 2-of-3 targets for 27 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that Bryant had requested a trade from the Steelers. Something has to change for him to get any fantasy value back. Even if he doesn’t change teams, maybe this will get him some more targets. Then again, Ben Roethlisberger continues to look awful.
Interesting Tweets That Might Help You in Week 7
#Chiefs Run D breaking down: Has allowed 4.82 YPC to RBs last 4 games. Kansas City also allowing NFL’s 7th-highest yards/pass attempt (7.8).
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) October 16, 2017
Orleans Darkwa had 117 yards on 21 carries vs Broncos top-ranked rush D. Combined Gordon, Zeke, Shady, Lynch had 95 yards on 50 carries
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) October 16, 2017
Dion Lewis makes case for Patriots’ lead RB role. “It’s going to keep getting better.” https://t.co/bbf6UmdlFJ
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 16, 2017
Broncos QB Trevor Siemian expected to undergo MRI on left shoulder Monday, per @Jeff_Legwold. Broncos fear similar AC injury as last year.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 16, 2017
Giants tight end Evan Engram was key to the Giants picking up their first win of the season pic.twitter.com/uSh60wCXI9
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 16, 2017
A lot more happened too! Check out our latest player updates for more Week 6 fallout.
