Tom Christ·
Injury: Right hamstring injury.
Expected Time Missed: Potential Week 6 return after the bye. Rice injured his hamstring but has the luxury of a Week 5 bye to rest and rehab. The injury is believed to be minor, though even mild hamstring strains deserve attention because of the risk of aggravation. Our dataset of over 200 wide receivers shows an average absence of 1. 8 games and less than a 10% decline in fantasy production after returning. Rice’s playing style could help him remain productive. He isn't a burner like some other receivers, and he works more often at short and intermediate depths. That may reduce his exposure to the repeated top-speed sprinting required of deep threats, although accelerating, cutting and running after the catch will still challenge the hamstring. If he avoids a setback, there is reason to remain optimistic about his production.