New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to miss 2-3 weeks following the team's bye, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Graham suffered a shoulder sprain during the Saints' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. Head coach Sean Payton did not seem overly concerned about it, but the Rapoport report would indicate otherwise. The Saints are scheduled to face the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers in those three games.
Jimmy Graham injury update: Saints tight end could miss 2-3 weeks for fantasy owners
The New Orleans Saints could be without tight end Jimmy Graham for 2-3 weeks after their bye. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: If you have Graham on your roster, you've already picked up an additional option for this week's bye. In light of this news, you are going to want to hang on to that option, or look for someone else if your current option struggles. Josh Hill and Benjamin Watson split time at tight end after Graham went down last week. Watson saw seven targets, catching five passes for 43 yards. Hill saw three targets, catching three receptions for 53 yards. Watson is the safer option, but Hill has more upside. Both are solid TE2 options in this prolific Saints offense.
