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Colston injury hurts Brees, helps Patten, Shockey

By Christopher Harris
ESPN.com

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Another big name bit the dust Tuesday, as Saints receiver Marques Colston had surgery to reattach a torn ligament to his left thumb. The big receiver, a No. 1 fantasy pass-catcher in all formats, is expected to miss between four and six weeks. This is devastating news for Colston's fantasy owners, who need to scramble and find another (not as good) option for Week 2. Eddie Royal of the Broncos was already a must-add in all fantasy formats, and the urgency now increases for Colston owners. Royal ...

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