Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch's availability won't be known until the end of the week, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
Marshawn Lynch’s status for Seahawks, fantasy owners, won’t be known until end of the week
The Seahawks could be in for another week without their lead back. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The declaration came from head coach Pete Carroll, who noted in Condotta's report that the team will be smart and take it slowly regarding Lynch's health. Lynch is 29 years old and dealing with a hamstring injury, which is susceptible to lingering multiple weeks if not treated properly. Thomas Rawls would be in line for a big workload vs. the Cincinnati Bengals if Lynch can't start on Sunday.
Fantasy impact: One week later, the circumstances remain the same for Lynch, who will likely be a game-time decision once again. Fantasy owners will at least take solace in the fact the Seahawks have a 1 p.m. game instead of another prime time matchup on the docket. If Lynch can’t go, fantasy owners will have plenty of options at hand to replace him.
If Lynch is fine enough to start, fantasy owners don’t have much of a choice other than to place him in their lineups. He would be an RB2 this week, as would Rawls if Lynch can’t go.
