Miami Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno is listed as probable for Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. Moreno is dealing with an elbow injury that has limited him in practice this week, including Friday. On Thursday, he was wearing a sizable brace, so it's a little surprising that he carries the probable designation.
Knowshon Moreno injury update: Dolphins RB probable, still a risky fantasy play
Knowshon Moreno is probable for Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. We break down the fantasy implications.
Tom Szczerbowski
Whatever the case, it now seems like he'll be able to play against the Packers. However, it stands to reason that the Dolphins could limit his touches, giving carries to Lamar Miller. The Dolphins have run the ball well this year, ranking fifth in the league with 142.3 rushing yards per game. Moreno, however, has been inactive since going down with an injury in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills. Miller has led the way since then, and he's done a solid job.
Fantasy Impact: Moreno was productive before he went down with injury. He had 25 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown, but Miller currently leads the way with 49 carries for 277 yards and two touchdowns. Both have a solid per-carry average (5.5 for Moreno, 5.7 for Miller). But from a fantasy standpoint, it’s unclear how either will perform on Sunday. Moreno should play, for what it’s worth, but the carry breakdown is anybody’s guess.
