The Detroit Lions are calling Theo Riddick doubtful to play vs. the New York Giants in Week 15.
Theo Riddick injury update: Lions RB doubtful vs. Giants, for fantasy owners
Theo Riddick will likely miss his second straight game due to a wrist issue.
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Riddick has a wrist injury that caused him to be inactive in Week 14 after being limited in practice. This week, Riddick did not practice at all, so seeing him likely out is no surprise.
It is still a major blow for his fantasy owners, especially in PPR leagues. It now looks like he may end up missing the entire fantasy playoffs. He ranks eighth in fantasy points per game by running backs this season in PPR leagues.
Fantasy Impact: If Riddick is surprisingly active, Yahoo! ranks him as the 27th-best running back in PPR leagues and 37th in standard leagues. He would face a Giants defense allowing the 12th-fewest fantasy points to running backs this season.
Keep Riddick on the bench this week with hopes he can play in Week 16 vs. the Dallas Cowboys.
