Tight end is frustrating of late in fantasy not just because it's a barren wasteland; rather, because injuries have really reared their ugly head
Cole Hamels Jersey . The Week 8 status of multiple fantasy-relevant tight ends is in doubt. Delanie Walker, O.J. Howard, Chris Herndon and Jared Cook could all mi s Week 8 due to injury, and if that happens, Jonnu Smith, Cameron Brate, and Josh Hill would beinteresting start 'em, sit 'em calls.
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Is Delanie Walker playing Week 8?
After Walker (ankle) was basically David Johnson-ed Sunday, his status for Week 8 is in some doubt. He sat out Wednesday's practice, and the veteran could also face a similar situation Sunday even if he's active.
(Update: Walker was absent from Thursday's practice, too.)
For us Jonnu Smith truthers, an inactive Walker would make everything easier. Smith becomes a low-
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O.J. Howard injury update
Howard
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If Howard is out, Cameron Brate moves right into the 10-12 area in our Week 8 TE rankings and would be a straightforward replacement for Howard owners.
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When will Chris Herndon be back?
Herndon has mi sed the first couple weeks since returning from suspension due to a hamstring injury. He's been limited in practice so far on Wednesday and Thursday, so his return appears close. The Jets play the Jaguars in Week 8 before a string of succe sive great matchups.
Herndon's ownership has declined the last couple weeks after the Herndon stashers grew frustrated with his injury. If you wanted to stash him while suspended, now might be the time to
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Is Jared Cook playing Week 8?
Cook sat out Week 7 with an ankle injury and mi sed Wednesday's practice. The Saints play the Cardinals in Week 8, which has been the best matchup for tight ends in fantasy this season. Josh Hill would start if Cook is out.
Either Cook or Hill should be in fantasy lineups, whichever one is starting for the Saints. Hill caught three pa ses for 43 yards and a score in
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