NFL week nine is coming to a close after tonight’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints. Fantasy football owners might have seen some of their key players go down with injury on Sunday. Oakland Raiders Darren McFadden and Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin were among some of the key fantasy players which suffered injuries this weekend. Let’s take a quick look at some of the key injuries from Sunday.
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III- Griffin had a tough day against the Carolina Panthers defense. He took a severe shot to the ribs and X-rays were negative. Griffin and the Redskins have a bye week upcoming so he should be fine when Washington returns to the field in week 11.
Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson- Nelson had been battling a hamstring injury the last two weeks and was a game time decision to play against the Arizona Cardinals. Nelson twisted backwards to try to snag a pass from QB Arron Rodgers and fell awkwardly on his ankle. He did not return....
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Darren McFadden,
Percy Harvin,
Jordy Nelson,
Clay Matthews,
Antonio Brown,
Tony Romo,
Santana Moss,
Pierre Garcon,
Mike Goodson,
Darren Sproles,
Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints
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