The Cincinnati Bengals will not have A.J. Green against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. On Wednesday, head coach Marvin Lewis said Green will not play Sunday, according to ESPN reporter Katherine Terrell.
Fantasy implications of Bengals ruling out A.J. Green vs. Ravens
It looks as though A.J. Green is done for 2016.
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Green is still recovering from a hamstring strain suffered in Week 11. He also reportedly suffered a partially torn tendon. Combined with the Bengals being eliminated from playoff contention, the team has no reason to play him in a meaningless game on Sunday.
Assuming he is out, Green finished 2016 with 66 catches for 964 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games.
Fantasy Impact: With Green out, Brandon LaFell has been the biggest benefactor in Cincinnati’s passing offense. The veteran receiver has caught 21 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns over the last four games.
LaFell will be a low-end WR2 play vs. the Ravens this Sunday. No other pass-catcher in this offense is worth playing this week.
