Miami Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno said he's expecting to return to action in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers. He suffered a dislocated elbow in Week 2 and has been given a four- to eight-week prognosis.
Knowshon Moreno is targeting a fantasy return in Week 6
Knowshon Moreno is targeting a Week 6 return. We break down the fantasy implications.
Mike Ehrmann
Dislocated elbows are not a minor injury for a running back, so this seems to be a bit optimistic. If Moreno does hit his target, he would only miss two more games because the Dolphins are on a bye in Week 5. In the meantime, Lamar Miller will resume the starting duties at tailback. While Miller couldn't get his season going last year, the Dolphins changing their scheme this season could give him a legitimate second chance. He'll get his first opportunity against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.
Fantasy impact: Optimism is nothing new for players, so his fantasy owners should take it with a grain of salt. Moreno did enough in his time with the Dolphins to suggest he’ll be back in the starting lineup, though. He should remain stashed in most leagues. Miller is a risky RB2 this week against a banged-up Chiefs defense.
