Fantasy owners who were leaning on Marshawn Lynch to hold down a spot in their virtual backfields were on the receiving end of harsh news Friday when NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Beast Mode is likely to miss "at least" a month with a groin injury.
On top of that, Rapoport noted there is a "strong possibility" Lynch could land on injured reserve, meaning he would be sidelined a minimum of eight weeks and could miss the remainder of the season.
Now, owners in a bind will be forced to scour the waiver wire for potential replacement options during a year when the running back position was already thin to begin with in fantasy.