Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington found himself on the injury report for Week 1. He's listed with a foot injury and was limited in practice on Thursday.
Andre Ellington limited on Thursday, not expected to affect fantasy status
Andre Ellington is dealing with a slight foot injury and was limited in Thursday’s practice. We break down the fantasy implications.
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This is the first known injury Ellington has had so far. He was a full participant in training camp and preseason, not appearing to hurt himself in any way. The Cardinals plan on making Ellington an every-down back after he shined in limited action last season. He recorded 652 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 118 carries, good for a sparkling 5.5 yards per carry. Ellington was also an asset in the passing game, adding 39 receptions for 371 yards and a score.
Fantasy impact: This is obviously something to monitor -- Ellington at less than 100 percent would be a blow to Arizona's game plan against the San Diego Chargers. We should know more about Ellington's status over the next two days. The Cardinals play on Monday night, so they won't have their final injury report out until Saturday. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but fantasy owners should keep a close eye on Ellington, who has RB1 upside and massive breakout potential.
