The Facts:
Carter and FB Oren O'Neal sustained left knee injuries in the opening minutes of Saturday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals and likely are out for the season. HC Lane Kiffin said Carter sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The extent of O'Neal's injury isn't as clear. "Maybe it's just a sprain," O'Neal said afterward.
Reported by the Contra Costa Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Kiffin didn't sound as optimistic, saying the expected loss of O'Neal, a key blocker and special teams player, is "a big deal. ..." O'Neal was hurt on the opening kickoff. Carter was hurt four plays later at the end of a 7-yard reception. Carter was being considered, along with Ronald Curry, for a starting spot opposite Javon Walker. "We lost two significant parts of what our offense hoped to be," Kiffin said. ... Carter's absence means more playing time for Curry.
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