Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin practiced on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher.
Jeremy Maclin practices Wednesday, on track to play Week 8 for Chiefs, fantasy owners
Jeremy Maclin was held out of game action in Week 7 due to a concussion, but practiced Wednesday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Maclin practiced in the week preceding Week 7's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but was kept off the active roster in a last-minute decision by head coach Andy Reid. It suggests that Maclin was close to taking the field, and can now tentatively be expected to return to the huddle for the Chiefs' Week 8 bout with the Detroit Lions in London.
Fantasy impact: With limited options in the passing game now that Jamaal Charles is out for the season, Maclin should be expected to be featured heavily in the Chiefs' dink-and-dunk offense. Because Maclin was a last-second scratch from Week 7's game, fantasy owners must do their due diligence and remain glued to injury reports throughout the week. However, as of now, the outlook for Maclin remains a positive one.
Should Maclin return to the lineup, he makes for a solid WR2 with upside against an exploitable Lions’ defense. Fantasy owners can start him with confidence as long as health permits.
