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"Shady" McCoy questionable for Sunday

Fantasy Football, NFL News
September 18, 2015
InjuryBills’ star RB still dealing with hamstring issues

The Bills had to put wraps on running back LeSean McCoy during Thursday’s practice after he complained of tightness and soreness in the hamstring that kept him off the field for a good chunk of August and that’s left his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots in some doubt. McCoy was listed as questionable for the game after another limited practice on Friday and coach Rex Ryan said, via Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News, that there’s a “little bit of a concern” about his ability to get on the field for the clash between 1-0 AFC East teams. One of McCoy’s backfield mates doesn’t share the coach’s concern about McCoy being in the lineup. “Shady, he’s gonna go,” Karlos Williams said, via Mike Rodak of ESPN.com. “He’s gonna be able to go. It’s Shady, he’s a big-time player, he makes big-time plays. … There’s no doubt in my mind he’s gonna go. … I guarantee you he’s gonna 100 percent on Sunday.” (NBC Sports)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Perhaps hampered by his sore hamstring, McCoy didn’t look like his elusive self in week one, managing just 41 yards on 17 carries. He looked a little less limited in the passing game, hauling in three passes for 46 yards. The Patriots’ defense can be vulnerable against the run, as we saw DeAngelo Williams torch them for 127 yards in the 2015 NFL season opener. But if McCoy is hurting or ineffective Sunday, the Bills will probably lean more heavily on rookie Karlos Willams who had an impressive debut last week.

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