TE injury vaults Ladarius Green back into waiver wire consideration
Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) on Twitter:
“It wouldn’t surprise if Antonio Gates’ MCL proves to be multiple-week injury. Wasn’t close to playing Sunday vs. Raiders.” (Twitter)
Nerdy Football Analysis: The Gates injury means Ladarius Green is still very much fantasy relevant, as we saw when he hauled in 4-of-9 targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers’ Week 7 loss to the Raiders, adding a pair of two-point conversions. Green dropped another possible TD on what appeared to be a clear path toward the end zone. Green has earned an every-week role in San Diego’s passing offense, even when Gates returns, but he’s a mid-to-high range TE1 with Gates absent.
