Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall did not practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury. He did not practice at all last week in preparation for Sunday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Fantasy owners will have to watch Brandon Marshall’s ankle injury again
The Bears held Brandon Marshall out of practice on Thursday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Despite being closer to doubtful than probable last week, Marshall lit up the 49ers to the tune of five catches, 48 yards and three scores. Marshall is tied for first in the NFL with his four touchdown catches and should be able to add to that total on Monday night against the New York Jets.
The Jets have been roasted in their secondary. Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson racked up 209 yards in Week 2 as the inexperienced secondary just couldn't hang with Aaron Rodgers and Co. The Bears should have similar success and Marshall figures to be busy as the X receiver and lining up in the slot.
Fantasy impact: Fantasy owners would probably want to have Marshall practice at least once, but it sounds like he'll be able to play in a big road game. You can pencil him into your starting lineup, but maybe grabbing Jets receiver Jeremy Kerley off the waiver wire as an insurance policy makes sense.
