Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer is done for the season. According to Paul Gutierrez, a CT scan revealed cracked ribs and a bruised lung. Palmer was forced from Sunday's loss to the Panthers with a brutal shot to the back. He flew back with the team but stayed overnight in a Bay Area hospital.
Carson Palmer cracked ribs and bruised lung ends fantasy season
Carson Palmer sufferred cracked ribs and a bruised lung, ending his season for good. We break down the fantasy implications.
Grant Halverson
Palmer finishes his season with 4,018 yards and 22 touchdowns to 14 interceptions.
Fantasy Impact: The Raiders haven't named a starting QB yet for Week 17. Matt Leinart came in the game after Palmer left, with Terrelle Pryor getting a handful of snaps.
Neither player is a compelling option for Week 17 fantasy leagues. The Raiders close out a miserable season in San Diego.
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