New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's injuries are not considered serious, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.
Ryan Fitzpatrick injuries not serious, can be kept in fantasy lineups
The Jets won’t be without their starting quarterback in the most important game of their season. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fitzpatrick was limited during Wednesday's practice due to thumb, elbow and back injuries, but is not in any danger of sitting out a game that the Jets could clinch a playoff berth upon winning. Head coach Todd Bowles downplayed Fitzpatrick's injuries, and the veteran quarterback echoed those sentiments.
Via ESPN:
“I didn’t participate in all the plays, so they had to put me on [the injury report],” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s nothing really to be concerned about.”
Fantasy impact: With Fitzpatrick playing some of the best football of his career, fantasy owners should feel confident in his chances against an unraveling Buffalo Bills defense during the Jets most important game of the season. A loss and a Steelers victory over the Browns would knock them out of playoff contention, making it impossible to believe that the Jets would bench their starting quarterback due to a few minor injuries.
Fitzpatrick is a low-range QB1 for Sunday’s showdown, and has the upside to warrant starting consideration in leagues of all formats.
