Ladell Betts not healthy; Clinton Portis out for season?

Earlier today, a note was posted about how Washington Redskins running back Ladell Betts would start in place of Clinton Portis this Sunday versus Denver. But now comes word that Betts is only "75 percent" as he deals with a foot sprain. Betts was limited in practice on Friday and said the foot still feels sore, but that it's getting better; he expects to play this week. Head coach Jim Zorn said he is planning on giving Betts the majority of the carries. Zorn, however, is also prepared to have a running game "by committee unless Ladell feels great." That means carries for Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther, and Zorn said that those players would get carries, regardless.
But then there is the case of how long Betts will be the starter. Right now it is uncertain when Portis will return to the lineup after suffering a concussion last week. Zorn has said the team would exercise caution with Portis, and having him return to the lineup this season simply might not be in his best interest.

Fantasy Analysis:
There are teams in the NFL that are not as talented as the Redskins, but I don't think any of those teams are in this sort of injury mess. I like Betts to be a flex start in deep leagues, but with some carries going to other guys and him not being completely healthy, you may just want to stay away from him altogether.
I definitely don't think that Portis will miss the rest of the season, but the possibility exists. Considering that he already has bone spurs in both feet, this is just another reason to believe that Portis won't be giving you much for the rest of 2009.

Players Involved:
RB Portis, Clinton, WAS
RB Betts, Ladell, WAS
RB Cartwright, Rock, WAS

Team Involved:
WAS  

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