San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Crabtree is dealing with a calf injury that forced him out of practice on Wednesday, but he returned to action on Thursday and was also available on Friday. He may carry the questionable designation, but it would be a big surprise if Crabtree wasn't playing in Arlington on Sunday.
Michael Crabtree listed as questionable; fantasy owners should start him
Michael Crabtree is listed as questionable with a calf injury, but he’s expected to play. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Crabtree himself has said he expects to be ready for Sunday, and that his injury is minor. It’s been a concern because Crabtree is no stranger to the injury report, missing a large portion of the 2013 season with a torn Achilles. Crabtree has been excited for this game since he grew up in the area, and if he has any part in the decision-making process, he wouldn’t allow himself to miss this game.
Fantasy Impact: Crabtree will play on Sunday. This wouldn't be the first time a team listed a player as questionable when it knew full well said player would play, and it certainly won't be the last. Crabtree will be in action and he should see plenty of looks from Colin Kaepernick while the 49ers try to exploit Dallas' relatively weak defense.
