Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is "on track" to play Monday night against the Denver Broncos, according to Jim Owczarski of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
A.J. Green ‘on track’ for Monday night, per report; presents fantasy risk
The Bengals have yet another injury to worry about. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Green is dealing with a bruise on his back, and there are no structural concerns. However, the plan for the Bengals was to get Green out of the game as soon as possible against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Owczarski's report
An extra day of rest projects to do well for Green’s health, and he can tentatively be expected to suit up once again, barring any setbacks.
Fantasy impact: The Bengals are already short Tyler Eifert and Andy Dalton in the lineup. To have Green sit out a game with massive playoff implications would be problematic.
Fantasy owners would be foolish to not start Green if he is well enough to suit up, but expectations would need to be tempered with a backup quarterback under center, and with Aqib Talib likely lined up across from him.
Green should be considered in all formats for championship week, but he is closer to a WR2 than his usual WR1 designation for Week 16.
