New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is officially active for the team's Week 16 match up against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brees is dealing with a torn plantar fascia sustained during Monday night's loss to the Detroit Lions. Brees was held out of Thursday's practice as a precaution, and it appears as though the injury isn't enough to keep him off the field down the stretch. Brees is coming off an impressive performance against the Lions, throwing for 341 yards and three touchdowns.
Drew Brees injury update: Saints QB officially active, will play through injury during fantasy championship week
Drew Brees will play through his foot injury for Week 16. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Brees’ injury shouldn’t keep fantasy owners from starting him in their fantasy championships. The Jaguars are a top-10 team in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. Offensively, they’re ranked 12th in points scored and passing yardage. Brees will likely be in the middle of an offensive shootout at the Superdome. He’s a QB1 that should be started in all formats. The SB Nation fantasy staff has Brees ranked as their consensus No. 7 QB for Week 16.
