The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts as if they won't have Devonta Freeman available, according to ESPN's Field Yates.
Devonta Freeman sits second straight practice, fantasy owners must prepare other options
The Falcons are preparing to deploy Tevin Coleman on Sunday in place of the injured Devonta Freeman. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Yates' report stems from the words of head coach Dan Quinn, who announced at a Thursday news conference that Freeman had been held out of practice for a second straight session. It implies that Freeman is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, and his chances of returning to the field on Sunday are slim at best. Tevin Coleman would get the start in Freeman's place.
Fantasy impact: It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners who are vying for a playoff spot, as Coleman’s production came to a screeching halt after blowing up fantasy scoreboards since Week 3. Making matters worse is that there’s a fabulous matchup at hand against a Colts defense that has allowed 12 touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2015.
It appears that it would take a minor miracle for Freeman to suit up on Sunday, and if he does, he could immediately re-enter the RB1 conversation. Coleman would be a steady RB2/flex in the event Freeman is sidelined.
