Washington tight ends Jordan Reed (hamstring) and Niles Paul (concussion) both practiced on a limited basis on Thursday. Reed suffered his hamstring strain in Week 1 and has been out ever since, while Paul suffered his concussion in Week 4 on Thursday against the New York Giants. Both players will likely be listed as questionable for Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks.
Could Jordan Reed and Niles Paul cancel each other out in fantasy?
Washington could get its tight ends back for Week 5. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Reed has gone through multiple practices and looks like a near lock to play in a tough home game. Paul being cleared already also bodes well for his chances to play.
Reed was fantastic in his limited time on the field last season, so he could hit the ground running in his first big chance. However, Paul has been a revelation in the starting lineup in 2014 and would have turned in his third massive game in a row had he been able to stay healthy.
Fantasy impact: Reed is a strong bet for looks first, but it would be hard for quarterback Kirk Cousins to completely phase Paul out of the offense. They are taking on one of the best defenses in the league, so this is probably a fantasy situation to avoid for now. Paul can probably be cut while Reed is a solid stash for owners who aren't completely satisfied with their TE1.
