Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel was added to the injury report on Wednesday with an abdominal issue. Manuel still got in a full practice and isn't expected to miss Sunday's Week 4 game against the Houston Texans.
EJ Manuel added to injury report Wednesday, has middling fantasy value for Week 4
The Bills’ starting quarterback is a midweek addition to the injury report. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The injury is new and unrelated to Manuel’s previous knee issues. He missed six games in 2013 with three separate knee injuries. Manuel has been playing a game-manager role in Buffalo’s 2-1 start, completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 613 yards, three touchdowns, one interception and 7.0 yards per attempt.
Fantasy impact: The injury doesn't sound serious, but it's notable for a player with Manuel's injury history. He still struggles with accuracy and isn't consistent enough to be a viable fantasy play in 12-team leagues. The Bills will continue to lean on Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller and try to keep their surprising run going against the Texans defense. Manuel is only a desperate option in two-quarterback leagues.
