Blaine Gabbert has suffered a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder, according to ESPN, and will visit with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday to help determine his playing status for Week 8 when the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Green Bay Packers.
Blaine Gabbert injury: Torn labrum threatens immediate fantasy value
Blaine Gabbert has suffered a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder and will have to visit with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday to determine his playing status for Week 8. We break down the fantasy implications.
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If Gabbert can't play, Chad Henne will start for the Jags when they go to Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Jaguars are already without running back Maurice Jones-Drew due to a foot injury.
Fantasy Impact: The Jaguars keep getting hit with bad news this week. Gabbert had been playing well--8-for-12 passing, 110 yards, one touchdown--before leaving Sunday's loss to the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter. Henne stepped in and struggled, going 9-for-20 passing for 71 yards. He also took three sacks.
While Gabbert’s loss may be significant for the Jaguars, it shouldn’t affect fantasy lineups too much. He wasn’t a very good fantasy option even in two-quarterback leagues. Henne hasn’t done anything to suggest he will be any kind of an upgrade. Stay far away from the situation for now.
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