Washington tight end Jordan Reed is dealing with a sprained thumb, but it's not believed to be serious. The team said on its Twitter account that Reed should be ready for the regular season opener against the Houston Texans, suggesting that he'll sit out the preseason finale on Thursday.
Jordan Reed has sprained thumb, carries risk but high fantasy upside
Jordan Reed suffered a sprained thumb but should be ready for the regular season. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Reed was enjoying a breakout year as a rookie in 2013, reeling in 45 catches for 499 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by a series of concussions. Reed has been a full participant in training camp and preseason.
Fantasy impact: The concussions are an obvious concern, but when healthy Reed is one of the top young tight ends in the league. His potential makes him well worth the risk in fantasy's thinnest position. Reed's current ADP lies in the late seventh round, although his upside could be capped if Robert Griffin III continues to struggle at quarterback. Washington has had a rough transition to Jay Gruden's new offense this preseason, and Reed had only three catches for 27 yards in three games.
