Seattle Seahawks receiver Percy Harvin is doubtful for Monday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. He didn’t practice this week and is not expected to play.
Percy Harvin injury update: Doubtful status takes wind out of fantasy sails
The bye week didn’t help Percy Harvin and he’s doubtful for Monday night. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Before he suffered a season-ending injury with the Vikings in 2012, he was basically lapping the field in yards after catch. His skills with the ball in his hands made the Seahawks give up a first-round pick to get him, but it will have to wait.
Harvin made his season debut in Week 11 and didn’t get a full complement of snaps, finishing with one catch for 17 yards on his only target. He added a 58-yard kick return to help the Seahawks earn the win over the Vikings.
Fantasy impact: The 15 days off should have worked in Harvin’s favor, but that’s not the case. The Seahawks are just about ready for the playoffs, so there’s little incentive to put him on the field at less than 100 percent. Sure it’s an important matchup and a playoff preview, but it makes sense to keep him out. Fantasy owners should just bench him.
