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Stokley

“He should be OK,” coach Tony Dungy said. Stokley is always an injury concern, but he should be fine to use this weekend. He’s a fine WR3 or flex choice versus the Raiders.

Stokley could have a decent match-up versus the Jaguars secondary.

Stokley sounded less certain, but he’s better than 50% to play. If he does, Stokley has a solid matchup versus the shaky nickel corners, including Deion Sanders, on the Ravens.

Any injury to Stokley is a cause for concern. He’s one of our favorite late-round sleepers this season, but he struggles to stay on the field.

Stokley, who signed last summer as a free agent, barely practiced with the team until joining the team for good in week 14. Stokely still managed to gain 390 yards receiving with 6 TDs in his last six games, including the playoffs. We think Stokely is an excellent fantasy sleeper this season for your later rounds.

Just a reminder that we expect Stokley to score more TDs than Reggie Wayne, but come far cheaper in fantasy drafts.

He is expected to miss practice for the next 3-4 weeks. ''We’re still hoping (Stokley is able to return) for opening day,’' coach Tony Dungy said. Troy Walters will be the team’s third receiver until then.

''I just got out of the sling a couple of days ago,’' Stokley said. ''I’m starting to move it a little bit, do a little more rehab. I’m just playing it day-by-day, week-by-week. It’s something that you really can’t push.’'

Stokley’s status for week one is highly uncertain.

Stokley missed 18 games between 2002-2003, but has managed to stay healthy the last two seasons. Stokely’s low upside and injury risk aren’t worth reaching for in fantasy drafts. Aaron Moorehead will probably take over as the team’s third receiver.