Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is expected to miss at least a month, according to ESPN's Ed Werder.
Andrew Luck expected to miss at least 1 month, per report, could return for fantasy playoffs
The prognosis for quarterback Andrew Luck looks grim, but the Colts signal caller may return this season. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Luck suffered a lacerated kidney during Week 9's win over the Denver Broncos, and Werder added that the team is prepared to be without their franchise quarterback for a longer absence as well.
Werder's timeline is noteworthy because reports surfaced on Tuesday that Luck is expected to miss 2-6 weeks, but that now appears to be an aggressive timetable. Matt Hasselbeck will start in Luck's place for the foreseeable future.
Fantasy impact: Fantasy owners would be fortunate to have Luck back for a playoff push, but that’s far from a guarantee.
In the meantime, the values of T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief are expected to take a hit. However, in Hasselbeck's two games as a starter, Coby Fleener accounted for nearly half of his season's yardage total.
Hasselbeck is a mid-range QB2 when the Colts resume after their bye. Luck owners would be wise to keep him stashed in the event he returns around fantasy playoff time.
