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Top 10 Fantasy football injuries with impact in Week 3

By Zachary Thompson

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) lays on the ground with an injury during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) lays on the ground with an injury during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 28, 2016; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) takes the field for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) takes the field for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Rob Gronkowski-New England Patriots

While it has been a bit lost in the avalanche of new fantasy football injuries, the top tight end and a clear first-round pick in fantasy drafts has still put up a total of zero fantasy points. Gronk was taken in the middle of the first round despite concerns that he would start slow without Tom Brady.

Unfortunately for those that invested that pick in him, Gronkowski’s slow start has nothing to do with Brady and everything to do with a balky hamstring. Gronk has yet to play a meaningful snap this season although it isn’t considered to be a serious injury.

In fact, there’s a chance that Gronk gets back on the field to start Week 3 on Thursday Night Football. If he does, he’ll probably be working with third-string QB Jacoby Brissett, so he’s still a risky play.

Fantasy Fallout

Let’s be honest, though, if you drafted Gronk in the first round, you’re dying to get him into your lineup. If he suits up tonight, you have to start him unless you have another ultra-elite option.

Gronk’s return does also effect the value of all the Patriots’ receivers since he’ll be back atop the totem pole for targets. Martellus Bennett would be a risky play if Gronk is active, but the whole Patriots’ offense is just a big question mark at this point for a number of reasons.

Make sure to stay tuned leading up to kickoff tonight to try and get a glimpse of what to expect. However, aside from LeGarrette Blount there is little locked in to a useful fantasy place tonight for New England.

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