Due to last weekend’s bye week, the LSU football team had more time to prepare for the Ole Miss Rebels by getting healthy. Brian Kelly played it tight to the vest, so we didn’t get much information about the injuries given that there wasn’t a game last weekend. Previously, LSU would have refrained from disclosing injury updates, but this week they are forced to comply with the SEC’s obligatory injury reports.
According to LSU’s first injury report of the week, the Tigers might be without a few important wide receivers in addition to missing one.
First of all, it appears that LSU will be without West Weeks for one another week, which is concerning because we haven’t seen him play as the rotation’s third linebacker since Harold Perkins was hurt.
Kyle Parker’s absence for the Tigers this weekend is a blow to the LSU football team. Parker has three receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown this season. Not his output, but rather what he could have done to support LSU, is what makes Parker’s loss so painful.
We’re going to continue to think Chris Hilton is out this weekend until he steps onto the field since he is questionable once again. Every weekend, Hilton has given off the impression that his condition is more serious than the bone bruising that were initially reported.
With CJ Daniels doubtful for this weekend’s game, LSU might suffer the most. Although Daniels hasn’t had the impact that many had hoped for, he has managed to settle into a rhythm at wide receiver and has started every game.
Daniels’ replacement would have most likely been Kyle Parker, who is replacing Aaron Anderson, who is replacing Chris Hilton. This weekend will put a strain on the Tigers’ wide receiver depth, particularly if Daniels and Chris Hilton are sidelined.
Who covers wide receiver for LSU when needed?
Zavion Thomas will play wide receiver this weekend, and with his recent performance, it’s to be expected. Additionally, Brian Kelly might split players like Trey’Dez Green out wide or use his tight ends in more conventional roles. With three catches so far this season, Javen Nicholas may play a bigger part as a receiver. To provide LSU with some more muscle, two outstanding freshmen, Kylan Biliot and Jelani Watkins, may be promoted this weekend.
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