Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III saw his workload increase during Monday's practice. According to Mike Jones of The Washington Post, Griffin took a whopping 53 of the day's 70 walkthrough snaps. Those snaps were with an 11-man offense.
Robert Griffin III gets increased workload at practice; good sign for potential fantasy owners
Robert Griffin III saw an increased workload at practice on Monday, and will work against the defense on Tuesday -- a good sign for potential fantasy owners.
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Of course, Griffin has led the 11-man offense in practice before, but the number of snaps he took is significant. Most agree that he looked good on the day, and didn’t seem to favor either knee in any significant way. On Tuesday, Griffin is expected to lead the 11-man offense once again, but he is expected to go against the 11-man defense for the first time since his injury, which is a significant milestone.
Fantasy Impact: When Griffin sustained his injury late in the playoffs last year, it was the end of Washington’s chances. Fantasy owners have been wary of Griffin all offseason, and for good reason. He’s an athletic, explosive quarterback who puts his knee through an awful lot of pressure each and every time he plays, and anything short of a 100 percent recovery is a huge fantasy red flag. However, things seem to be progressing nicely for him at this point, which is definite good sign for his fantasy value.
