Buccaneers G Carl Nicks out for season
By
Brian Murphy,
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 3:45:51 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
Some pretty important news with indirect fantasy impact for the Buccaneers. The Bucs placed guard Carl Nicks on injured reserve Tuesday because of a toe injury. The Bucs gave Nicks a five-year, $47.5 million contract in March. He was a first-team All Pro in 2011 and has been one of the best run-blocking guards in the league. Now, Ted Larsen will try to fill the void at left guard.
Fantasy Analysis:
Over the past three weeks, running back Doug Martin 
has averaged more than five yards per carry and gained at least 120 yards from scrimmage in each of those games. He was the top fantasy running back in Week 8 by far, racking up 214 yards and two scores. But this news pours a small bucket of cold water on all of that. Martin will definitely feel the impact of being without maybe the best run-blocking guard in the game for the rest of the year. He will take on the Raiders this Sunday.
Source:
Tampa Tribune/Twitter
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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.
