It "doesn't look good" for Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy to take the field on Sunday, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak.
LeSean McCoy a long shot for Week 17, can be kept on fantasy benches
The Bills will likely go into Sunday’s game with Mike Gillislee and Karlos Williams in the backfield. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Rodak's report stems from the words of head coach Rex Ryan, who likely won't deploy his injured feature back in a meaningless Week 17 game. McCoy injured his MCL in a Week 15 loss to Washington and already faced long odds to return during the regular season even if the Bills were in playoff contention.
Fantasy impact: Karlos Williams and Mike Gillislee are set to share the backfield once again with McCoy likely sidelined, but both face an uphill battle against the New York Jets' front line. With the Jets being able to clinch a playoff spot with a victory and the Bills having little to play for, getting the running game going without McCoy could prove problematic.
Williams is a mid-tier RB2 for Week 17, and Gillislee can be considered a high-risk flex option. Fantasy owners likely have better plays to go with than the latter.
