According to a NFL Network report, an MRI on Matt Hasselbeck’s knee is a grade two sprain that should keep him out 2-4 weeks. This is a tough blow to a team that was already playing without Shaun Alexander.
Seneca Wallace relieved Hasselbeck, but wasn’t particularly impressive, throwing two picks in the loss. Fantasy owners should probably look to the waiver wire for help. Matt Leinart, Steve McNair, Charlie Frye and Vince Young all have favorable matchups next week. Don’t be surprised if Hasselbeck’s absence accelerates the timeline of Alexander’s return. Supposedly, he was lobbying hard to play this week, so he should return soon.
The NFL Network also reported that Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion that forced him out of the game on Sunday. Charlie Batch replaced him and played quite well in the loss. Keep an eye on Roethlisberger’s status and add Batch if necessary.
