Week 7 was an absolutely brutal week for fantasy owners injury-wise. If you somehow escaped any of your players being injured, you most likely won because your opponent had injuries or you had a horseshoe stuck where the sun doesn’t shine.
I am Kyle Trimble, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and injury analyst at Dynasty League Football. I am here every week to break down the latest injuries and provide perspective on how to navigate the pitfalls that are injuries.
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Let’s look at the various injuries heading into Week 8 and any concerns moving forward for your fantasy championships.
Injury: Right ankle
Timeline to Return: Week 8
Ridley suffered a right ankle injury when he was rolled up on as a play was finishing, catching his right ankle. Fortunately he did not miss much time but his ankle did appear to bother him throughout the game, limiting his production. He secured 3 receptions on 9 targets for 42 yards which is rather uninspiring.
While the ankle may affect him slightly, the offensive scheme and quarterback may be the primary limitation. Ridley is a borderline starter only based on reputation at this point this season making him a boom or bust option. He’s a risky start until he can show he can produce this season.
