New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker exited Monday night's game with a knee injury, and is not practicing with the team on Thursday, per New York Daily News' Manish Mehta.
Eric Decker sits practice Thursday, fantasy status for Sunday remains unclear
The Jets’ veteran receiver missed Thursday’s practice. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Decker left the game during the second half and it wasn't known to what degree he had injured his knee. A subsequent MRI revealed a sprained PCL which kept him out of Wednesday's practice, but if he returns Friday, it bodes well for his availability Sunday when the Jets take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fantasy impact: Decker's owners will have to stay glued to the injury report, but a Friday return would be a good sign. Decker was a target monster for the Jets in Week 2, corralling eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in the first half vs. the Indianapolis Colts. His targets declined after Vontae Davis exited with a concussion, which freed up Brandon Marshall for lots of easy looks.
If Decker can get close to full strength, expect him to occupy plenty of targets from Ryan Fitzpatrick once again. There ought to be plenty of room for production versus a vulnerable Eagles secondary, provided he isn't just being used as a decoy. Should Decker take the field, he remains a WR3 with upside. If not, Marshall will remain in the WR1 discussion.
