New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick has been hobbled by a foot injury, but head coach Rex Ryan clarified earlier this week that he is indeed fine and will be good to go against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10, according to Darryl Slater of the Star-Ledger.
Michael Vick, Geno Smith both dealing with injuries, fantasy owners must adjust
The veteran Jets quarterback is dealing with a foot injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: The report goes on to say that Geno Smith (shoulder) was inactive last week and another week of rest should get him back to full strength. All of that means that third-stringer Matt Simms may act as Vick's backup Sunday.
Vick is a high-risk, high-reward play against the Steelers this week. Of course there will be fantasy owners out there who believe he still has that magic running ability in his legs, but he is rather turnover-prone now that he’s in the latter stages of his career.
Owners can go ahead and start him in deeper leagues but be aware of the inherent gamble involved in using him going forward.
