Bears WR Alshon Jeffery out 4-6 weeks with broken hand
By
Brian Murphy,
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 1:33:16 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
Bears rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery 
will miss at least a month after breaking his right hand during Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. The break was discovered on Monday, he was placed in a cast, and he is expected to be out for four-to-six weeks. One small piece of good news is that Jeffery's injury won't require surgery. The Bears are on bye in Week 6.
Fantasy Analysis:
So look for Jeffery to come back sometime around Week 9. He has surpassed 50 yards just once in five games, but he's probably been the second-best rookie wideout this season behind the Titans' Kendall Wright. And he has clearly been the second-best wideout on the Bears this season. Devin Hester and Earl Bennett will try to pick up the slack, but I wouldn't invest in them for fantasy. Luckily for Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall, the Bears have a trio of cake matchups when they come out of their bye -- Lions, Panthers and Titans.
Source:
Chicago Sun-Times
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
