Managing Fantasy Football: Navigating Significant Midseason Injuries
With several key players suffering season-ending injuries, fantasy football owners are left scrambling to find replacements. Here's a rundown of the most significant developments:
Injury-stricken Baltimore Ravens
Steve Smith Sr., the veteran wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, has been ruled out for the season due to an Achilles injury. This opens the door for rookie Breshad Perriman, who should be watched closely as he steps up in Smith's absence. Additionally, tight end Crockett Gillmore and wide receiver Kamar Aiken are expected to see increased targets and could potentially boost their fantasy value.
College Football's Running Back Woes
Matt Forte, the running back for the Chicago Bears, is dealing with an MCL injury and will be out for at least two weeks. In his absence, Jeremy Langford, the rookie running back, is poised to step in as a capable fill-in starter.
NCAA Football's Running Back Shuffle
Le'Veon Bell, the running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has suffered a 'badly torn' MCL and will be out for the rest of the year. This means DeAngelo Williams, the backup running back, is now an every-week starter for the Steelers.
San Diego Chargers' Wide Receiver Shake-up
Keenan Allen, the wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers, is out for the year due to a kidney injury. With Allen out, Stevie Johnson, Malcom Floyd, and Dontrelle Inman are expected to see an increase in targets and could become more valuable in fantasy football. Inman, in particular, becomes a desperation play in deeper leagues due to Allen's absence.
Impact of Keenan Allen's Absence
If Keenan Allen is out for the rest of the fantasy football season, and his replacement players receive more targets, the value of those replacement receivers (such as Mike Williams) would increase, as they gain more opportunities to score points. Conversely, Keenan Allen's value would drop significantly due to his absence, impacting his fantasy value negatively.
Alex Case, the fantasy football columnist for the publication, advises keeping a close eye on these developments and adjusting your fantasy lineups accordingly.
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