Matt Hasselbeck Injury: Updates on Tennessee Titans QB's Elbow Injury

Matt Hasselbeck has strained his elbow and has been spared from the ongoing massacre between the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans.

Hasselbeck's injury has allowed Jake Locker to take the reigns for now, but it's unclear how bad his injury is, and there is no indication that the Titans will be willing to make that switch if Hasselbeck is good to go.

Fantasy Impact

Hasselbeck has solidified himself as a viable fantasy option, but those who are giving him the start had to know that their injury-prone, veteran QB could go down at some point this season.

While Hasselbeck has been consistent this season, he's not irreplaceable. This isn't going to cripple anyone's team, though many resourceful owners will have to go QB shopping once more.

Who's the Backup?

Jake Locker has entered the game and threw his first touchdown. He's biding his time as the quarterback in waiting but is showing flashes of why the Titans drafted him No. 8 overall. He's not the savvy vet that Hasselbeck is, but this is a great opportunity for him to get his feet wet.

Devastation Scale: 8/10

If Chris Johnson were performing well, this would be far less devastating, but the fact that they have the very worst rushing offense in the league makes this injury alarming. 

They have a talented rookie who has had time to get acclimated to the NFL scene, but Hasselbeck going down could have a crippling effect on the Titans offense if he misses more time. 

Timeline for Return

It's unclear just how injured Hasselbeck is. Given the disparity on the scoreboard, it would be surprising to see him get back in today's action, but his status beyond today remains unclear.

What They're Saying:

CBS Sports Tweeted that Hasselbeck sustained an elbow strain and that Locker was in.

Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean says Hasselbeck removed the ice pack and is making a fist with the hand on his injured arm.