Can a banged-up receiver corps playing without Smith get separation against press coverage — and, if not, what concepts will Mannion call?
Dallas Goedert is cleared to play. We heard all summer about how tight ends are supposed to give Hurts layups. Is this when we see it?
Tom Christ·
Injury: Goedert practiced fully Friday and carries no game designation. Expected Time Missed: No time missed expected. Goedert is set to play as he returns from an MCL sprain after practicing fully Friday and receiving no game designation. The MCL helps resist inward stress at the knee, so lingering pain can make planting, cutting, and blocking more challenging. Historically, our dataset shows a substantial decline in tight end fantasy production after MCL sprains. However, Goedert’s opportunity could help offset reduced efficiency this week. With Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Marquise Brown out, Jalen Hurts may lean more heavily on his tight end, particularly underneath and in the red zone. Goedert remains a viable start despite the injury concerns.
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