LeGarrette Blount Injury: Updates on Buccaneers' Week 7 Status and Fantasy Value

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount missed the team's victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a knee injury, and his playing status for Week 7's game against the Chicago Bears is unclear.

Keep checking back to this page throughout the week for updates on Blount's availability and fantasy value leading up to a key NFC clash.

Sunday, Oct. 23 at 12:36 p.m. EDT by Brandon Galvin

LeGarrette Blount is inactive for today's contest against Chicago, according to Rotoworld's Staff.

Friday, Oct. 21 at 11:24 a.m. EDT by Brandon Galvin

Earnest Graham is expected to start Sunday against Chicago since LeGarrette Blount (knee) is not expected to play, according to ESPN's Staff.

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"Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount will not play against the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday, coach Raheem Morris said Friday.

Morris ruled out Blount again after he missed practice all week in London."

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Thursday, Oct. 20 at 10:45 a.m. EDT - Wes O'Donnell

It appears there are no special remedies in London either. Blount once again out of practice today and it seems highly unlikely that he'll take the field this week.

National Football Post and Chicago Tribune Bear's reporter Brad Biggs tweets:

As stated much throughout the week, Earnest Graham will be the featured and should already be on your roster if you are a Blount owner.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m. EDT - Wes O'Donnell

The Buccaneers were out on the field this morning, but running back LeGarrette Blount was not with them.

This continues to be a problem for fantasy owners and if you don't already own Earnest Graham it is probably too late.

There is a slight chance Blount gets back on the field this week, but you shouldn't hold your breath.

MCL sprains aren't something that can "toughed out", especially for running backs.

Monday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. EDT

The most recent update about Blount came from the Lakeland Ledger, which pieced together reports to come up with a timetable for Blount's return. The running back was listed as doubtful before ending up on the inactive list in Week 6.

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It is being reported the Tampa Bay Bucs have lost running back LeGarrette Blount for at least a few weeks with an MCL sprain in his knee. Blount suffered the injury when he was nailed on his knee against the San Francisco 49ers.

Local radio broadcaster J.P. Peterson first reported Blount had suffered an MCL Grade 2 tear and would be out for four-to-six weeks. Normally Grade 2 tears takes four to six weeks to heal according to UCSF.com.

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Fantasy owners should learn more as practice continues throughout the week. Early indications are pointing toward another week on the sidelines for Tampa Bay's lead back.