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Fantasy Football News – Robert Griffin Will Not Start Week 15

Found December 15, 2012 on FF Locker Room: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kirk Cousins,  Alfred Morris,  Pierre Garcon,  Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
Fantasy Football News - Dealing a huge blow to fantasy owners that took a chance on Robert Griffin III in 2012 drafts, it is now being said that he Washington Redskins franchise player will not start the week 15 game. Per sources close to the Redskins players, it was announced from coach Mike Shanahan that Kirk Cousins will get the start. At this time, the Redskins have not officially come out with a statement but all signs are pointing to RGIII sitting on the sidelines this week. It was known all week that he was taking part in limited practices but more news started to circulate on Friday that he had not taken one snap with the first-team. Kirk Cousins took all the first-team reps this week making it seem like the decision was possibly made a lot earlier. Make sure to check back with our Active/Inactive GameDay report for official designations. FFLockerRoom Take - Obviously this is a big blow to fantasy teams that have been carried to the playoffs by Griffin. Hopefully though, you...
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