RB could rest until hamstring is 100 percent
The Bills won’t officially rule out either player, but there appears to be little chance that running back LeSean McCoy or wide receiver Sammy Watkins is in the lineup against the Giants this weekend. McCoy has been dealing with a hamstring injury for several weeks and said earlier this week that he thought there would be some benefit to sitting out this week’s game in hopes of getting himself closer to 100 percent for Week Five and beyond. Watkins suffered a calf injury last Sunday and, like McCoy, hasn’t practiced this week.
“We won’t say out. But yeah, you guys can figure it out,” Ryan said, via Joe Buscaglia of WKBW. (Pro Football Talk)
Nerdy Football Analysis: The Bills are taking the approach with McCoy they probably should have used in Week 1, but at least they sound committed to getting “Shady” healthy. Karlos Williams should be considered a must-start, even against a Giants’ defense that has been pretty stout so far. Robert Woods and Percy Harvin should see extensive action in Watkins’ absence, although Charles Clay is likely to be the best fantasy play of the pass-catching options.
