Chargers TE Antonio Gates has been a great fantasy football player this year playing with injuries all season but it appears it may finally be catching up to him. The San Diego Union Tribune reports Gates tore his plantar fascia last week meaning he could be sitting on the sidelines Sunday when the Chargers meet the Texans in Week 9.
Antonio Gates Injury May Keep Him Out Week 9 Vs. Texans
Dr. Phillip Kwong, a foot specialist with the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, said people find it difficult to walk for two weeks or more after tearing a plantar fascia.
“I think it’s going to be really tough to play with any proficiency this Sunday, unless they do a remarkable job anesthetizing him,” Kwong said. “… He has a lot of demands on him at his position. This injury will make it difficult for him to push off and be explosive.”
The report states that Gates “declared privately” that he would be out on Sunday against the Texans so you shouldn’t count on him. He had to be driven to his car this week in a cart because he couldn’t walk. This is troubling for fantasy football owners because Gates has had an incredible year with 663 yards receiving and a whopping nine touchdowns at the halfway point. He’s actually on pace to set TE records in both those categories.
The good news is that the Chargers have a bye in Week 10 so he may have enough time to heal if he does indeed miss Sunday’s game. Behind Gates at tight end is Randy McMichael and Kris Wilson. One of those guys could be worthy of a play considering Chargers QB Philip Rivers passes so much he’s on pace to set an NFL record for passing yards.
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