UPDATE: PHILLIP B. WILSON OF THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR CONFIRMED THAT AVERY WILL GET THE START TONIGHT.
Donnie Avery active and starting for Thursday Night: Fantasy implications
Donnie Avery is officially active for TNF, but his role in the offense is unclear after banging up his hip. We break down the fantasy implications.
Gregory Shamus
Indianapolis Colts WR Donnie Avery (hip) is officially active for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Avery left last Sunday's game after landing hard on his hip, but got a full week of practice in.
Before the injury, Avery was having his best game of the season. He’s up to 34 catches for 454 yards and one TD on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Besides the injury, there's another factor that may cut into Avery's snaps. T.Y. Hilton stole the show in Week 9, and has proven he deserves more playing time.
Fantasy owners should probably bench Avery this week and roll with Hilton as a WR3/flex play against Jacksonville’s banged up secondary.
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