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Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that RB Clinton Portis will miss four to six weeks with a third degree separation of his groin muscle. "It's a temporary setback. These things happen during the season," Shanahan said. Ryan Torain is expected to start in Portis' place.
Analysis: With 70 rush yards and a touchdown last week against the Eagles, Torain proved that he can be a quality back for the Redskins. Expect him to see at least 15 touches per week with them and potentially keep the starting job even when Portis returns from his groin injury. His Week 5 opponent, the Packers, rank just 24th vs. the run but have given up just two touchdowns on the ground through four weeks with no 100-yard games against them. That spells some trouble for Torain, but the opportunity to load up on the ground will be there. Consider Torain a No.2 Fantasy RB for this matchup and going forward, especially once the Redskins' offensive line gets healthy.
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that RB Clinton Portis will miss four to six weeks with a third degree separation of his groin muscle. "It's a temporary setback. These things happen during the season," Shanahan said. Ryan Torain is expected to start in Portis' place.
Analysis: With 70 rush yards and a touchdown last week against the Eagles, Torain proved that he can be a quality back for the Redskins. Expect him to see at least 15 touches per week with them and potentially keep the starting job even when Portis returns from his groin injury. His Week 5 opponent, the Packers, rank just 24th vs. the run but have given up just two touchdowns on the ground through four weeks with no 100-yard games against them. That spells some trouble for Torain, but the opportunity to load up on the ground will be there. Consider Torain a No.2 Fantasy RB for this matchup and going forward, especially once the Redskins' offensive line gets healthy.
