Let's say you were one of the owners who picked up Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro in 38 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues Wednesday morning? What is the last thing you wanted to hear this afternoon?
"Bernard Pierce, who missed Sunday's game (thigh), is at Wednesday's practice."
Taliaferro was the most-added offensive player in our leagues this week, after he emerged as a contributor in the Ravens backfield in Week 3. However, he did that without Pierce around, and yet still managed to take part in just 46 percent of the Ravens' offensive plays last Sunday.
Jamey Eisenberg just dropped Taliaferro from 15th to 27th in his running back rankings for Week 4 against the Panthers, while Dave Richard has him at 35. Though some big names are on bye this week, Taliaferro should still probably be considered a flex or injury replacement option this week. If Pierce plays, he will likely see the bigger workload.