New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen is listed as questionable on the official injury report. Vereen was a limited participant in practice throughout the week due to a shoulder injury, and now officially has a 50 percent chance of missing Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.
Shane Vereen injury update: Patriots RB questionable, should play for fantasy owners
Shane Vereen is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. We break down the fantasy implications.
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However, most believe Vereen will be playing on Sunday. The shoulder injury is considered minor and something he can play through. Stevan Ridley will likely get more playing time than usual with Vereen on the mend, but the latter player should still be active at the very least. Both running backs have to be anticipating this matchup since the Raiders have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL.
Fantasy Impact: Vereen is generally worth a fantasy play at a flex or RB2 spot. This week is no different. Fantasy owners shouldn’t be scared away by the questionable designation, though again, Vereen could wind up getting fewer touches than he’s used to. If he sits, he should sit for that reason, not due to the injury and possibility of missing the game.
