Fantasy Football Week 1 Instant Reaction: Jaguars fear torn ACL for Allen Robinson, leaving chance for Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns to step up

We thought the ­last season was the worst-case scenario for Allen Robinson, but things got off to an even worse start in 2017, as he was forced to exit Week 1 with a knee injury.
Robinson caught one ball for 17 yards but seemed to land awkwardly as he was forced out of bounds. Robinson left the field with the team's head trainer and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The extent of the injury isn't known, but reports came out Sunday evening indicating the Jaguars believe Robinson suffered a torn ACL in the game. That will be confirmed Monday when he undergoes an MRI, but for now, we can at least look at the potential ramifications of the injury. If Robinson does indeed miss significant time, what would it mean for the Jaguars' offense?
Obviously, it wouldn't be good. This is an offense that has a slim margin for error; even in 2015, when things were "good," the Jaguars ranked just 14th in the NFL in scoring. Read More 
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