Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Hillis suffered a hyperextended knee during Thursday's 44-16 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The injury is not believed to be season ending, although there is no timetable for his return at the moment.
Peyton Hillis injury: Buccaneers RB has hyperextended knee, remains fantasy non-factor
Peyton Hillis’ knee injury isn’t as bad as the team feared, but it further hurts his chances to provide any fantasy value this season.
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The Bucs signed Hillis to a one-year deal in the offseason. He rushed for 309 yards and one touchdown in 13 games with the Kansas City Chiefs last season.
Fantasy impact: Hillis was fighting for a roster spot, possibly competing for the fullback spot with Brian Leonard. This injury obviously throws a wrench into those plans, and he's no longer a guarantee to make a roster spot.
It's becoming more and more obvious that Hillis' 2010 season was a fluke. He hasn't been fantasy-relevant since then and probably won't be a factor this year either. Michael Smith and Mike James are currently battling Leonard to be Doug Martin's main fantasy handcuff.
