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News: 5 days agoHill (finger) isn't expected to need surgery and will attempt to play through an injury known as mallet finger on his throwing hand, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Spin: It's reportedly not as severe as Russell Wilson's mallet finger earlier this year. That doesn't necessarily mean Hill will be successful -- he did throw four INTs in Thursday's loss to Dallas after injuring his hand -- but he'll at least attempt to continue playing, presumably as the starting QB. It is possible he could move back to his non-QB role if that doesn't work out, in which case Trevor Siemian would step back in under center. For fantasy purposes, Hill mostly provides value with his feet, but it's still not ideal to add another limitation to his passing. It does sound like he's tentatively on track for another start at QB in Week 14 at the Jets, benefiting from extra rest after the Saints' TNF loss to Dallas.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Hill is the NFL's most versatile player as his unique role in the Saints offense allows him to contribute as a passer, rusher, receiver and on special teams. Last season, Hill attempted 121 passes, racked up 87 carries and was targeted 12 times. Most of the passes came during four starts at QB in place of an injured Drew Brees. Hill showed well, completing 72% of 114 attempts for 834 yards, 4 TDs and 2 INTs while adding 39-209-4 on the ground. Only six QBs scored more fantasy points during the stretch and Hill was top-13 all four weeks. The 30-year-old managed zero top-18 fantasy weeks during the other 12 weeks, so his fantasy appeal rests entirely on whether he eventually takes over for Jameis Winston as the starter. If he does, Hill's legs supply QB1 upside.