Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is listed as questionable heading into Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. White is dealing with a hamstring injury and did not practice at all this past week. It still seems likely that White plays on Thursday, but the short week is definitely doing him no favors.
Roddy White questionable; should start for fantasy owners
Roddy White is listed as questionable for Thursday but is expected to play. We break down the fantasy implications.
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It’s worth noting that a player like White doesn’t need to take any practice reps to be prepared for a game. Last season was the first time in his career that he’s missed any playing time, and he was particularly unhappy about it. He was even active for multiple games in which he was essentially used as a decoy and probably should have been inactive. Smart money is on him being active on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: But is he a smart fantasy option? At this point, he probably is. Matt Ryan is coming off a poor game and will be looking to rebound big time against the NFC South rival Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has defended the pass well through two games, but it's faced Derek Anderson and Austin Davis at the quarterback position. Ryan is much different, and will be looking to White early and often. He's a solid start as a WR2 on Thursday.
