Inactives Watch: Collins and Flowers Ruled Out, Burrow and Nacua Questionable The latest injury updates in the world of fantasy football serve as a stark reminder of the human cost behind the game.
We often treat athletes like commodities rather than people, reducing them to mere fantasy assets as we consider their availability for our lineups. Joe Burrow's back issues are a prime example.
Despite his protests that it would be absurd to miss a game due to injury, many owners will still consider sitting him out of caution, driven more by anxiety than actual availability.