New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is back at practice this week and getting in full sessions. Ingram himself says he's "full go" and will be ready to return in Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Mark Ingram practicing in full, ready for fantasy return
Ingram had no limitations in practice and will be ready to make his return in Week 7. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Ingram hasn't played since suffering a broken hand in Week 2. He was on the verge of a breakout season before the injury, recording 165 total yards and three touchdowns on 28 touches, averaging a healthy 6.0 yards per carry. Khiry Robinson has been filling Ingram's shoes as the Saints' between-the-tackles runner, with Pierre Thomas playing his usual role as a pass-catching specialist.
Fantasy impact: It doesn’t sound like the Saints will limit or ease him back into action, so Ingram can be penciled back into fantasy lineups, with Robinson going back to handcuff duties. He’ll have a heck of a matchup, though, with the Lions ranking second in rush defense. Consider Ingram a risky RB2/flex play until he proves that he’s back in game shape.
