Atlanta Falcons receiver Harry Douglas (foot) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the New York Giants. He suffered the injury in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and also missed Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Devin Hester could be a big-play guy in fantasy with no Harry Douglas
Devin Hester has been a surprise this season and Harry Douglas is out. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Douglas has been a valuable asset for the Falcons and has stepped up nicely when they needed to replace Roddy White and Julio Jones due to their injuries. Without him, the team has unleashed Devin Hester as its No. 3 receiver.
Hester has always been an elite return man and has scored more TDs on returns than any other player, but he hasn’t flourished on offense. In Week 4, he caught seven balls for 70 yards and one touchdown. He also had an impressive 20-yard run on a reverse in Week 3. Clearly, he likes being on the Falcons.
Fantasy impact: If you’re in a return yardage league, Hester is worth a look. If not, he’s going to be a little too risky to use in most leagues. Julio and Roddy are also poised for big numbers against the Giants.
