Robert Griffin III will see a new face starting opposite Josh Morgan this week. With Pierre Garcon still out, Aldrick Robinson will get the nod ahead of Leonard Hankerson against the Panthers on Sunday. Hankerson dropped a touchdown in Week 8 and has struggled to grab a stranglehold on the starting job as Mike Shanahan looks for just one consistent and healthy receiver for RG3.
Aldrick Robinson to start for Redskins: Is there fantasy sleeper value?
With Pierre Garcon out and Leonard Hankerson struggling, Robinson gets his shot. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fred Davis, now on injured reserve, is the Redskins' leading receiver with 325 yards. Pierre Garcon went over 100 yards in Week 1, but has played sparingly since due to a foot injury. Even Morgan has just 263 yards in eight games. Shanahan is hoping that the speed of Robinson pays off, and that he can become Griffin's go-to guy.
Fantasy Take: Robinson had 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, but has just four catches for 62 yards since. It’s unlikely that the second-year pro will come in and catch fire right away, but with that quarterback in that offense, it’s a possibility.
Starting today does not mean that he should be owned in fantasy football. But keep your eye on him in case he has a big game. The Panthers are 15th in the NFL against the pass.
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