Taysom Hill injury: Should fantasy managers be concerned about Saints TE for Fantasy Football Week 5?

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill left the team's dominating Week 2 victory over the Dallas Cowboys due to a chest injury. He was taken to a nearby hospital and subsequently missed the Week 3 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hill was back in the lineup for the Saints' matchup with the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday; however, he sustained another injury during that game, raising questions about his availability for Week 5.

If there's an upside to Hill's most recent injury, it's that it doesn't seem to be an aggravation of the one that needed hospitalization in Week 2.

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen informed reporters after the Week 4 defeat on Sunday that Hill's most recent injury is a rib issue "on the other side," and not a bruised lung.

Though that is positive news, it also means that Fantasy Football managers will need to keep an eye on the team's injury reports for another week in order to get a better understanding of Hill's probable status for Week 5.

It would be a blow for the Saints to lose Hill to injury once more before a vital game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In any case, Hill will get an additional day to heal from this most recent injury since the Saints' Week 5 game is scheduled for Monday night.

Taysom Hill injury: What happened to Saints TE?

Taysom Hill was a highly effective member of the Saints offense in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, scoring two touchdowns on the ground on only six touches. However, the tight end suffered a rib injury.

Many first believed that the veteran tight end's injury was a recurrence of the chest injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 2 since he left the game gripping his chest and did not return. However, Allen cleared the air regarding the confusion.

Since the extent of Hill's injury is still unknown, it may be crucial to monitor the Saints' injury report this week to see whether or not he can practice.

In the event that Taysom Hill is ruled out due to the injury, Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau will presumably be the Saints' primary tight ends moving forward.