New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings suffered a sprained left knee against the Falcons on Sunday and did not return. He finished with 55 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Rashad Jennings suffers a sprained knee, makes Andre Williams a fantasy pickup
Rashad Jennings went down with a knee injury on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Jennings had an ACL injury in his right knee earlier in his career, so at least he didn't suffer an aggravation. Although, he's had a litany of injuries and he could miss time heading into Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
After Jennings went out, Andre Williams took over as the featured back, rushing the ball 20 times for 65 yards and one score. Peyton Hillis had just two carries for seven yards.
Fantasy impact: Unless the Giants downplay the Jennings injury, Williams is going to be the top option on the waiver wire. The Giants have been great on offense and have scored at least 30 in three consecutive games. Jennings owners will have to sit tight and probably have a contingency plan in place.
