As expected, Matt Cassel has been ruled inactive for Sunday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cassel suffered a concussion during last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and was forced to leave the game late.
Matt Cassel ruled inactive for Week 6 by Chiefs: Fantasy implications
Matt Cassel is inactive for Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We break down the fantasy implications.
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With Cassel out, Brady Quinn is set to make his first start since the 2009 season. He went 2-for-2 passing for 32 yards after replacing Cassel in the fourth quarter last week.
Fantasy Impact: The Chiefs have a bye in Week 7, so Cassel could be back on the field in Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders. He likely isn't fantasy worthy in your league, however, considering his incredibly high turnover rate this season.
If Quinn is going to have a good game, it could come this week against a Bucs secondary that is giving up a league-worst 345 yards passing per game this season. He has never been a reliable fantasy option, however, so owners are taking a major gamble by moving Quinn into the starting lineup.
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