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Greg Jennings Injury: How Is Green Bay Packers Star's Knee?

Ryan RudnanskyDec 11, 2011

After hobbling off the field in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings' right knee injury may be serious and potentially season-ending.

Injury Update

According to Pro Football Talk, Jennings may have suffered a torn right MCL against the Raiders.

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However, the diagnosis wasn't confirmed and Jennings is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday.

When Is He Ready to Return?

If Jennings did suffer a torn MCL, it's likely he's done for the regular season and possibly will be held out of the playoffs as the Packers try to win their second consecutive title.

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio told ESPN Radio that he would be "shocked" if Jennings returns to the field by the end of the regular season, per Amy Lawrence.

Former sports reporter Paige Pearson tweeted a torn MCL generally takes six weeks to completely heal, although it does depend on the grade of the injury.

Fantasy Impact

Jennings was averaging the fourth-most fantasy points among receivers headed into Sunday's game, racking up 929 yards and nine touchdowns along the way.

He's quarterback Aaron Rodgers' No. 1 target and was averaging 77.4 receiving yards before Sunday.

If he misses an extended period of time, expect James Jones and Donald Driver to receive more opportunities, with Jones being the better fantasy play.

What They're Saying

Tweeted Michael Rodney of @packer_update:

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