You certainly didn’t see this coming, fantasy football owners.
If you’re among those who saw San Francisco 49ers featured running back Jerick McKinnon a viable addition to your roster for 2018, the news of his season-ending ACL tear in practice over the weekend was about as devastating as it gets.
McKinnon was ideal for an RB2 spot in your fantasy lineup. Paired with head coach Kyle Shanahan’s innovative offense, the former Minnesota Vikings tailback was destined to be a dual-threat runner with plenty of pass-catching ability — perfectly suited in a points-per-reception (PPR) league.