Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus, out 3-4 months

Sep 21, 2016

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told me he's planning to have surgery on Thurs to repair his meniscus. He's "doing it with faith and optimism."

Peterson has what is known as "bucket handle tear." I'm told that's a minimum of 3-4 months out and up 6 months usually.

Related players: Jerick McKinnon, Matt Asiata

Fantasy Impact:

This is not a trim, but a full repair, which is why he's going to be out so long. Jerick McKinnon is likely to start with a healthy dose of Matt Asiata on third down (due to his superior pass protection), around the goal line and late in games, as he serves as the team's closer. (Asiata saw seven touches while McKinnon saw only two with the Vikings nursing a lead in Week 2.) Both players are good additions this week, though the Vikings' running game has yet to have much success this year. For a breakdown about how McKinnon and Asiata split the work with Peterson sidelined in 2014, be sure to check out John Paulsen's article on the subject.

yesterday

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson officially Out for Week 12

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:12 PM EST

Cowboys list TE Jake Ferguson as out for Sunday’s game vs. Washington due to his concussion.

Related Players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

This puts Schoonmaker more or less in TE streaming consideration, but there are far better options this week, which puts him low on the totem pole.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith officially Out for Week 12

Mike Garafolo

yesterday · 4:04 PM EST

Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday against the Rams.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Dallas Goedert

Fantasy Impact:

It's a bit of a crapshoot as to who the "WR2" on the offense will be, but now that he's ruled out, Brown and Goedert should get a nice boost to their bottom line. That would lock Goedert into a no-doubt TE1 role in Week 12.