Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon is in a knee brace and has a sprained MCL, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union.
T.J. Yeldon has sprained MCL, fantasy status in doubt
The Jaguars may have to look to another backfield option with T.J. Yeldon injured. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Yeldon exited Week 15's blowout win over the Colts with the ailment, and his status was not updated during Gus Bradley's press conference on Monday. Denard Robinson assumed a featured role in Yeldon's place, and amassed 87 yards and a touchdown. He would be in line to start in the likely event Yeldon sits out Sunday's game.
Fantasy impact: Robinson is no stranger to feature duties after having that role in 2014 for much of the season, and it appears that he will take that role once again. Yeldon’s injury could sideline him for multiple weeks, and his fantasy owners will have to continue monitoring practice reports until he is officially ruled out, but it is advised that backup options should be put in place.
Robinson has a fabulous matchup against a reeling Atlanta Falcons defense and makes for a plug-and-play RB2 for Week 15 if he gets the start.
