Ryan Grant Injury: Updates on Packers Star's Week 5 Status and Fantasy Value

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant missed the team's destruction of the Denver Broncos on Sunday due to a bruised kidney. Grant said after the game that he is on track to play in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons barring any setbacks.

Keep checking back to this page throughout the week for the latest news on Grant and his fantasy value.

Thursday, Oct. 6 at 4:17 p.m. EDT by Matt Faulconer

If you had any doubts about Ryan Grant getting in the game this week, you shouldn't worry any longer.

According to the official Twitter of the Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy has confirmed that Grant will be ready to go this weekend.

He will still be in a split role situation with James Starks, but certainly has value as a starter with bye weeks rolling around.

Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7:02 p.m. EDT

Ryan Grant practiced today, according to KFFL, and is expected to play Sunday against Atlanta. He's not a great fantasy option, but at least he's cleared to play, practicing and healthy.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 5:20 p.m. EDT 

Nothing new to report on Grant, but it looks as though he'll play on Sunday in Atlanta.

At this point, Grant isn't a good fantasy option because James Starks steals his carries as does John Kuhn. Grant's value isn't very high, and it's likely that their are better options out there for you to use. 

Monday, Oct. 3 at 4:25 p.m. EDT

The Green Bay Packers official Twitter account passed along news from head coach Mike McCarthy's weekly press conference. McCarthy's comments make it seem pretty clear that the running back will be back on the field for drills to start the week.

The team will probably work Grant back up to speed slowly during the early portion of the week, so don't be alarmed if he's listed as limited on the practice report. He should play Sunday.

Monday, Oct. 3 at 2:05 p.m. EDT

Rotoworld writer Adam Levitan tweeted that Grant will be ready to play against the Falcons following test results on his urine. His report jives with Wilde's, as things continue to look like Grant should be home free.

Barring a setback, Grant will suit up in Week 5. However, his fantasy value is still a major question mark with James Starks controlling the Packers backfield right now.

Monday, Oct. 3 at 1:50 p.m. EDT

Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee passed along a quote from Grant with some encouraging early-week news. The best part of the situation is that kidney problems don't tend to linger like a hamstring injury. Now that the ailment has cleared up, Grant should be at full speed on Sunday.

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Grant, who carried 17 times for 92 yards in last week’s win at Chicago but was inactive Sunday because of the bruised kidney he suffered late in that game, said after Sunday’s win that the team’s medical staff gave him a thumbs-up after his latest urine test showed no blood in the urine.

“I should be good to go next week,” Grant said. “Everything looks good. The urine looked good, I look good.”

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So far, so good. Let's hope the news continues to trend in the right direction for Grant over the next six days.