Alshon Jeffery made an early exit in Week 5 when he left with a hand injury early in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars. Jeffery will undergo an X-ray on his hand on Monday, but the wide receiver appears confident that his injury isn’t a serious issue.
Alshon Jeffery Injures Hand Against Jacksonville: Fantasy Implications
Alshon Jeffery left the game on Sunday with a hand injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Jeffery told the Chicago Tribune he “could have kept playing” against Jacksonville. The Bears were up 20-3 at the start of the fourth quarter, so there wasn’t a pressing need to keep Jeffery on the field. He caught two passes for 20 yards and one touchdown on four targets. Brandon Marshall dominated the receiving game for Chicago, but Jeffery is an important part of the offense. Keep an eye on his status going forward to see how serious his injury really is.
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