{"id":948852,"date":"2026-10-28T02:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948852\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T02:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:24:11","slug":"nfl-week-8-injury-report-lamar-jackson-expected-to-play-plus-updates-on-jaylin-noel-aaron-jones-cmc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/948852\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 8 Injury Report: Lamar Jackson expected to play, plus updates on Jaylin Noel, Aaron Jones, CMC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team\u2019s injury report and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.<\/p>\n<p>Check back for updates from Tuesday through Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t forget: Check out the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rotoworld player news feed<\/a> for all the latest news, notes, and transactions around the league.<\/p>\n<p>**UPDATED AS OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 9:30 PM ET**<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 AFC East\u25c6 Buffalo BillsDJ Moore &#8211; WR (shoulder)<\/p>\n<p>Moore aggravated his <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-04\/dj-moore-shoulder-questionable-to-return-to-week-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">shoulder injury<\/a> in Week 4 and was forced from the game, unable to return. He did not play in Week 5 or Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The team\u2019s Week 7 bye should afford Moore the requisite time to heal and return to the active roster when the Bills take on the Ravens on the road. Moore would be an upside WR3, if active.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Miami DolphinsDe\u2019Von Achane &#8211; RB (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Achane suffered a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-28\/devon-achane-suffered-torn-acl-in-loss-to-chiefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">torn ACL<\/a> in the team\u2019s Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Achane\u2019s unfortunate season-ending injury creates opportunity for Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright. The timing of the injury makes it likely that Achane is able to fully recover before the start of the 2027 regular season.<\/p>\n<p>Jaylen Wright &#8211; RB (quad)<\/p>\n<p>Wright was unable to finish the team\u2019s Week 6 win over the Jets due to a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Recent signee Kaytron Allen is the only other healthy back currently on the 53-man roster behind Ollie Gordon, the latter of whom should continue to operate in a near workhorse role should Wright be unable to play in Week 7.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 New England PatriotsMack Hollins &#8211; WR (calf)<\/p>\n<p>Hollins departed the team\u2019s Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return. He was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/patriots-place-hollins-calf-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> in Week 5.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism saw the biggest increase in routes following Hollins\u2019 departure, which was particularly interesting considering the team\u2019s general lack of downfield abilities. Perhaps Kyle Williams could finally see additional time on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Romeo Doubs &#8211; WR (shoulder)<\/p>\n<p>Doubs was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-19\/patriots-place-romeo-doubs-shoulder-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> following a shoulder injury sustained in Week 6. He will miss the next four games, at minimum.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The Patriots have now played only 33 offensive snaps with both Doubs and A.J. Brown on the field together this season after Doubs was injured on his second offensive snap in Week 6. Brown returned from injured reserve in Week 6 and should have the runway to return WR1 numbers while Doubs remains sidelined.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 New York JetsBreece Hall &#8211; RB (quadriceps)<\/p>\n<p>Hall suffered a quadriceps injury in the team\u2019s Week 3 loss to the Lions. Head coach Aaron Glenn reiterated Hall remains week-to-week early in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/glenn-breece-hall-quad-remains-week-to-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 6<\/a>. He finished Week 7 preparation with consecutive limited showings, drawing the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/breece-hall-quad-questionable-vs-dolphins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">questionable<\/a> tag against the Dolphins. He ultimately did not play against the Dolphins.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Braelon Allen can be started as a volume-driven RB2 for as long as Hall remains sidelined.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 AFC North\u25c6 Baltimore RavensLamar Jackson &#8211; QB (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Jackson has been out since injuring his ankle in Week 4. NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reported <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-27\/rapoport-expect-lamar-ankle-to-play-week-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tuesday<\/a> that he expects Jackson to play in Week 8 against the Bills.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Jackson\u2019s expected return to face the Bills is a significant fantasy boon to the upside of Zay Flowers, who has been among the league\u2019s most efficient receivers this season. <\/p>\n<p>Durham Smythe &#8211; TE (Achilles)<\/p>\n<p>Smythe suffered a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-06\/durham-smythe-suffers-torn-achilles-done-for-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">torn Achilles<\/a> in the team\u2019s Week 4 win over the Titans. His season is done.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: It was Matt Hibner who saw the largest increase in snaps following Smythe\u2019s departure in Week 4, making it unlikely we see veteran Mark Andrews in a more robust role.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Cincinnati BengalsAndrei Iosivas &#8211; WR (thumb)<\/p>\n<p>The Bengals placed Iosivas on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-23\/andrei-iosivas-thumb-to-go-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> in Week 3<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Wide receivers Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers will duke it out for the No. 3 wide receiver role for at least the next four weeks. Meyers can be added in 14-team leagues, though his upside is questionable.<\/p>\n<p>Erick All &#8211; TE (knee)<\/p>\n<p>All suffered a torn ACL in Week 7. He was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-27\/bengals-place-erick-all-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the regular season.<br \/>Impact: All loses yet another season in devastating fashion after suffering his third torn ACL. His absence could provide a slight uptick in snap rate and route participation for Mike Gesicki, although he will be a difficult weekly start for as long as both Ja\u2019Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remain healthy.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Cleveland BrownsRaheim Sanders &#8211; RB (hip)The Browns placed Sanders on injured reserve in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-13\/browns-send-raheim-sanders-to-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: He will be eligible to return after four games missed.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Pittsburgh SteelersMichael Pittman &#8211; WR (foot)<\/p>\n<p>Pittman was limited on Wednesday before being seen using a scooter in the locker room after <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-07\/pittman-foot-using-a-scooter-in-locker-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">practice<\/a>. It was then revealed that Pittman aggravated his foot injury. The Steelers placed him on injured reserve late in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-10\/steelers-send-michael-pittman-to-short-term-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Pittman\u2019s absence opens the door for additional opportunities behind DK Metcalf, a role that now appears to be on rookie Germie Bernard\u2018s shoulders following the multi-week injury suffered by Roman Wilson in Week 5. Ben Skowronek (<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-12\/mccarthy-skowronek-leg-ruled-out-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">leg<\/a>) has already been ruled out for Week 6. Bernard is one of Week 6\u2019s top waiver additions after leading the team with nine targets against the Colts.<\/p>\n<p>Roman Wilson &#8211; WR (finger)<\/p>\n<p>Wilson departed in the second half of Week 5 with a finger injury and is reportedly looking at a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-12\/fowler-wilson-finger-to-miss-couple-of-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">multi-game<\/a> absence. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-16\/steelers-rule-out-roman-wilson-finger-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 6 on Friday and placed on injured reserve on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 AFC South\u25c6 Houston TexansJaylin Noel &#8211; WR (toe)<\/p>\n<p>Noel suffered a turf toe injury in Week 7 that held him to just 15 routes. The most recent <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/texans-still-evaluating-noels-turf-toe-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">report<\/a> indicates the team is still gathering information on the severity of the injury.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers will want to track Noel\u2019s status throughout the week, but we wouldn\u2019t be shocked to see him miss some games considering the nature of the injury. Tank Dell and recent acquisition Marvin Harrison Jr. would be in line to benefit should Noel miss time.<\/p>\n<p>David Montgomery &#8211; RB (groin)<\/p>\n<p>Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Montgomery is \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-12\/montgomery-week-to-week-with-groin-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">week-to-week<\/a>\u201d with a groin injury. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-15\/texans-rule-out-david-montgomery-tank-dell-in-w6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 6 on Friday, and remains sidelined to begin <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/david-montgomery-groin-begins-week-7-with-dnp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 7<\/a>. The team ruled him o<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/montgomery-groin-wont-play-vs-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ut<\/a> for Week 7 Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The expected multi-game absence leaves Woody Marks atop the backfield depth chart. He is a viable FLEX starter, but the Texans showed in Week 6 that they will continue splitting backfield touches.<\/p>\n<p>Jawhar Jordan &#8211; RB (undisclosed)<\/p>\n<p>The Texans placed Jordan on injured reserve in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/jawhar-jordan-placed-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 7<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Jordan prevented Marks from handling a full-time role in Week 6. Dare Ogunbowale will probably do the same while Montgomery is sidelined.<\/p>\n<p>Jayden Higgins &#8211; WR (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Higgins saw his 2026 season taken from him due to a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-08-19\/jayden-higgins-tears-acl-during-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">torn ACL<\/a> suffered in camp.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: It\u2019s a massive blow to a Texans team that was counting on Higgins taking another step forward in his Sophomore campaign. The team traded for Kayshon Boutte in the wake of the injury and then added Marvin Harrison Jr. in a deal with the Cardinals ahead of Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Indianapolis ColtsAlec Pierce &#8211; WR (heel)<\/p>\n<p>Pierce aggravated the injury that required offseason surgery in Week 2. The Colts placed him on injured reserve in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-23\/alec-pierce-heel-lands-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 3<\/a>. He will attempt to avoid surgery by rehabbing his injured heel. Head coach Shane Steichen said Pierce <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-20\/alec-pierce-wont-return-to-practice-this-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">won\u2019t practice<\/a> this week.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Josh Downs should serve as the primary option through the air for as long as Pierce remains sidelined. The team signed veteran field-stretcher Darius Slayton in the wake of Pierce\u2019s injury, although he is unlikely to return weekly fantasy production. Slayton (knee) was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-10\/colts-wr-darius-slayton-knee-ruled-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 5 on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler Warren &#8211; TE (groin)<\/p>\n<p>Warren was added to the team\u2019s injury report on Friday and was designated <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-16\/tyler-warren-groin-questionable-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">questionable<\/a> for Week 6. He did not play against the Titans and remains <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/warren-groin-not-practicing-to-start-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sidelined<\/a> early in Week 7, before being <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/tyler-warren-groin-wont-play-vs-vikings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: An absence leaves the Colts without one of their top playmakers, filtering additional volume to Keenan Allen, Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor, though Taylor is the bankable fantasy football asset.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n<p>The Jaguars emerged from their Week 6 loss to the Texans absent any fantasy-relevant injuries. Nothing has changed through their Week 7 bye.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Tennessee TitansTyjae Spears &#8211; RB (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Spears is listed as questionable in what seems like a weekly occurrence. He ultimately did not play in Week 7.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Tony Pollard operated in a workhorse role in the absence of Spears in the team\u2019s Week 7 loss to the Browns, a setup that could persist should Spears miss additional time. Pollard would be a high-end RB2 without Spears.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 AFC West\u25c6 Denver BroncosPat Bryant &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Bryant suffered an ankle injury in the team\u2019s Week 4 loss to the 49ers and is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-05\/pat-bryant-to-miss-a-few-weeks-w-sprained-ankle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reportedly<\/a> expected to miss \u201ca few weeks.\u201d He was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-09\/broncos-place-bryant-ankle-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims appear to be the next men up in Bryant\u2019s absence, although the team could use a \u201csum of all parts\u201d mentality to bridge his absence, considering historical trends. Alpha wide receiver Jaylen Waddle would be the primary beneficiary.<\/p>\n<p>Jaylen Waddle &#8211; WR (chest)<\/p>\n<p>Waddle was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-25\/waddle-exits-week-7-with-apparent-shoulder-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured<\/a> in the fourth quarter of the team\u2019s Week 7 win over the Cardinals and did not return. <\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers will want to track his status throughout the coming week ahead of a divisional tilt against the Chiefs. Waddle is too talented to sit on fantasy benches if active, regardless of the poor returns through the first seven weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Kansas City ChiefsRashee Rice &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Rice departed Week 4 with a hamstring injury and is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-04\/silver-rice-hammy-could-be-out-several-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reportedly<\/a> looking at a multi-week absence. He missed Week 6 and remains <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/rashee-rice-hamstring-wont-practice-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sidelined<\/a> early in Week 7, before being ruled out for Sunday Night Football against the Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Wide receivers Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong have received increased playing time, though neither is doing much with it. Once-intriguing rookie Cyrus Allen appears to be an afterthought. Perhaps another week will allow Rice to return to face the Broncos in Week 8.<\/p>\n<p>Tyquan Thornton &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Thornton suffered a devastating ankle injury due to a hip-drop tackle in Week 4. He is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-05\/rapsheet-thornton-ankle-out-12-16-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reportedly<\/a> set to undergo surgery within the week and will miss 12-16 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Las Vegas RaidersDont\u2019e Thornton &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders are still waiting for Thornton to \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/kubiak-thornton-hammy-has-to-show-us-something\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">show<\/a>\u201d something as he enters his third and final practice week in his 21-day practice window. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-27\/raiders-activate-donte-thornton-from-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">activated<\/a> from injured reserve Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Thornton could carve out a role as a deep threat, once healthy, but can only be viewed as a dart throw.<\/p>\n<p>Jack Bech &#8211; WR (forearm)<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders placed Bech on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-29\/raiders-place-wr-jack-bech-forearm-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> in Week 4. He saw his 21-day practice window activated <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/raiders-designate-jack-bech-to-return-from-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tuesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker could line up in the slot more often. Time will tell if Bech is healthy enough to miss the minimum four games.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Los Angeles ChargersLadd McConkey &#8211; WR (concussion)<\/p>\n<p>McConkey was forced from the team\u2019s Week 6 loss to the Chiefs due to a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-18\/mcconkey-ruled-out-with-head-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">concussion<\/a>after just eight offensive snaps.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: McConkey appears likely to avoid missing time with the head injury considering the team heads to its bye in Week 7. Expect McConkey back on the field for Week 8 against the Rams. No new update has been provided from the team, as of Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Tre\u2019 Harris &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Harris missed the team\u2019s Week 6 loss to the Chiefs with a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-16\/tre-harris-hamstring-out-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hamstring<\/a>injury.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Harris could return following the team\u2019s Week 7 bye. No new update has been provided from the team, as of Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>David Njoku &#8211; TE (fibula)<\/p>\n<p>Njoku is looking at an extended absence after being carted from the field in the team\u2019s Week 2 loss to the Raiders. The Chargers placed him on injured reserve in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-21\/chargers-place-david-njoku-fibula-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 NFC East\u25c6 Dallas CowboysMalik Davis &#8211; RB (hip)<\/p>\n<p>Davis was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-11\/malik-davis-hip-to-have-surgery-land-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The Cowboys released both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah at roster cuts and now have only Emari Demercado on the active roster behind starter Javonte Williams. Expect Israel Abanikanda to be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 2, while Williams appears likely to see all the work he can handle against the Commanders. Williams is a locked-in RB1 in Week 2.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 New York GiantsJaxson Dart &#8211; QB (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Dart injured his MCL, PCL and meniscus on the team\u2019s first possession of Monday Night Football against the Rams. He will undergo surgery to address the MCL and meniscus and miss the rest of the regular season. Giants head coach John Harbaugh <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-23\/harbaugh-dart-knee-could-return-for-playoffs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">said<\/a> it is possible for Dart to return in the postseason, although this is unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Backup Jameis Winston was benched in favor of recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy in the second half of their loss to the Saints. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed McCarthy as the starter for Week 7.<\/p>\n<p>Isaiah Likely &#8211; TE (concussion)<\/p>\n<p>Likely suffered a concussion in the team\u2019s Week 7 win over the Texans. The Athetic\u2019s Dan Duggan <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-27\/likely-limping-at-times-in-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reported <\/a>Tuesday that Likely should be fine after the team\u2019s Week 8 bye.<br \/>Impact: Likely none.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Philadelphia EaglesSaquon Barkley &#8211; RB (back)<\/p>\n<p>Barkley returned from a two-game absence in Week 7, only to suffer an unrelated injury (back) in the second quarter. He would be in and out of the lineup until the fourth quarter, when he left for good.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: A new injury for Barkley is maddening for fantasy managers that thought he had put the hamstring issue behind him. Although the team has yet to provide an update to the veteran back\u2019s designation, as of Tuesday, the new injury would appear to be of lesser severity than the hamstring injury that forced him to miss two games. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his level of participation in practice throughout the week, and might want to consider adding Elijah Mitchell, considering the uncertainty surrounding Dameon Pierce. Both Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley remain on injured reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Dameon Pierce &#8211; RB (undisclosed)<\/p>\n<p>Pierce was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/dameon-pierce-to-locker-room-in-4q-of-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured <\/a>on a kick return in the fourth quarter of the team\u2019s Week 7 loss to the Cowboys and did not return. The team has not provided an update on his status, as of Tuesday.<br \/>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>DeVonta Smith &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Smith was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-24\/devonta-smith-dontayvion-wicks-out-for-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 7 Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: As was fellow receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) , leaving the Eagles with four heathy receivers on the active roster. Tight end Dallas Goedert stands to benefit the most from the absences, and should remain a fantasy TE1, should the two miss additional time.<\/p>\n<p>Tank Bigsby &#8211; RB (core)<\/p>\n<p>See above.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Hurts &#8211; QB (blood clots)<\/p>\n<p>Team doctors discovered a blood clot in Hurts\u2019 calf. He was ruled out for Week 6 and could be looking at an extended absence. He was placed on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-17\/eagles-move-jalen-hurts-to-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> on Saturday after more clots were found in his lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Hurts is currently sidelined indefinitely. Tanner McKee enters the starting lineup under center following the release of Andy Dalton. The Philadelphia offense could be in trouble in the immediate future considering the sheer number of injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Will Shipley &#8211; RB (foot)<\/p>\n<p>Shipley reportedly suffered a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-12\/shipley-foot-has-partially-torn-plantar-fascia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">partial tear<\/a> of the plantar fascia in his foot in Week 5. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: See above.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Washington CommandersTerry McLaurin &#8211; WR (knee)<\/p>\n<p>McLaurin suffered a season-ending <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-20\/mclaurin-tore-patellar-tendon-out-for-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">patellar tendon rupture<\/a> in Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Treylon Burks should step into primary perimeter snaps, although he suffered an apparent <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-19\/treylon-burks-goes-4-66-departs-late-with-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injury<\/a> late in the fourth quarter. No update has been passed on Burks as of Tuesday. Stefon Diggs will likely serve as the de facto No. 1 wide receiver moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Mariota &#8211; QB (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Mariota departed the team\u2019s Week 4 loss in London with a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-05\/fowler-mariota-suffered-sprained-mcl-vs-colts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sprained MCL<\/a>, leaving Athan Kaliakmanis as the likely backup, for the time being. Mariota remained <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-07\/marcus-mariota-knee-dnp-on-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sidelined<\/a> in Week 5 and was ruled out for Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: None.<\/p>\n<p>Jaylin Lane &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Lane suffered a dislocated ankle and fracture in Week 4 and is likely done for the season.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Minimal. Lane was primarily a special teams contributor.<\/p>\n<p>Jacory Croskey-Merritt &#8211; RB (groin)<\/p>\n<p>Croskey-Merritt was unable to practice this week and <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-17\/jacory-croskey-merritt-groin-officially-ruled-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 6 against the 49ers. The team placed him on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-19\/commanders-place-croskey-merritt-groin-on-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Expect Rachaad White to fill in as the primary rusher, with Austin Ekeler on hand to soak up primary change of pace duties. White can be started as a viable FLEX option while Ekeler is likely best left on fantasy benches.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 NFC North\u25c6 Chicago BearsKyle Monangai &#8211; RB (thumb\/toe)<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Ben Johnson labeled Monangai as \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-05\/ben-johnson-kyle-monangai-thumb-day-to-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">day-to-day<\/a>\u201d with a thumb injury suffered in Week 4, but he was later revealed to have suffered a turf toe injury as well. He remains sidelined for the Bears\u2019 Week 7 game against the Patriots on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/bears-rule-out-kyle-monangai-thumb-toe-in-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Thursday<\/a>. He was not spotted during Tuesday\u2019s walkthrough ahead of a Monday Night Football game against the Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: D\u2019Andre Swift is splitting touches with Roschon Johnson. Swift is RB2-viable, while Johnson can be started in the FLEX.<\/p>\n<p>Cole Kmet &#8211; TE (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Kmet suffered a season-ending <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/ben-johnson-kmets-injury-is-season-ending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">knee injury<\/a> in the team\u2019s Thursday Night Football win over the Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Expect Sam Roush to serve as the team\u2019s TE2 for the remainder of the season, while second-year tight end Colston Loveland should continue his recent ascension back into TE1 territory.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Detroit LionsIsiah Pacheco &#8211; RB (back)<\/p>\n<p>Pacheco was placed on injured reserve to start the season. General Manager Brad Holmes <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-02\/brad-holmes-the-hope-is-pacheco-returns-this-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">said<\/a> he \u201chopes Pacheco returns this season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Well, that doesn\u2019t sound great. There appears to be something more insidious going on with Pacheco\u2019s back than initially thought. Lions coach Dan Campbell said running backs Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki could <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-07\/campbell-saylors-vaki-both-vying-for-rb2-touches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">split touches<\/a> behind Jahmyr Gibbs. Saylors appears to be the first player up. Gibbs handled an absurd 34 opportunities, of 37 total running back opportunities, in the team\u2019s Week 1, overtime win over the Saints<\/p>\n<p>Amon-Ra St. Brown &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>St. Brown picked up a minor ankle injury in Week 7. Head coach Dan Campbell said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/st-brown-ankle-should-be-good-for-week-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tuesday<\/a> that the veteran receiver \u201cshould be fine\u201d for Week 8 against the Vikings.<br \/>Impact: Likely none, although fantasy managers will want to confirm via his practice statuses the remainder of the week.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Green Bay PackersMatthew Golden &#8211; WR (shoulder\/foot)<\/p>\n<p>Golden was estimated as a \u2018DNP\u2019 for both walkthroughs through Tuesday ahead of a Thursday Night Football meeting with the Panthers in Week 8.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers will want to wait for the team\u2019s final injury report Wednesday before making any decisions. An absence from Golden would thrust Christian Watson into WR1 territory, while Savion Williams and Tucker Kraft would see slight upticks in ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>Jayden Reed &#8211; WR (neck)<\/p>\n<p>Reed suffered a scary-looking neck injury that required stabilization in the team\u2019s Week 2 win over the Jets. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that it is \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-22\/packers-unsure-if-reed-neck-plays-this-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">way too early<\/a>\u201d to determine whether Reed will play again in 2026. That said, he was not placed on injured reserve ahead of their Week 3 contest. He will reportedly undergo <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-30\/jayden-reed-to-have-season-ending-neck-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Beyond the football implications, it is good to hear Reed avoided any life-altering injuries in Week 2. Skyy Moore and Bo Melton are likely to soak up additional snaps, although volume is most likely to concentrate on Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, and Tucker Kraft.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Brooks &#8211; RB (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Brooks suffered an ankle injury in the team\u2019s Week 4 win over the Buccaneers and is <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-06\/brooks-undergoing-tests-on-his-ankle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reportedly<\/a> undergoing further testing. He did not play in Week 5 or Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Brooks had been the most consistent rusher in a timeshare situation. Kaleb Johnson lost another fumble in Week 4, leaving MarShawn Lloyd as the likely beneficiary for as long as Brooks remains sidelined, although that role carries little value for the team with the fewest rush attempts in the league through the first month of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Skyy Moore &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Moore sported a walking boot instead of practicing on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/packers-wr-skyy-moore-ankle-in-a-walking-boot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wednesday<\/a>. He was ruled out for Week 6 <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-16\/skyy-moore-out-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Should he miss time, the Packers\u2019 star players would further consolidate touches.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Minnesota VikingsAaron Jones &#8211; RB (knee)Jones sustained a knee injury in Week 7 and was unable to finish the game. ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/aaron-jones-knee-considered-day-to-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Monday<\/a> that the team considers Jones \u201cday-to-day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Jordan Mason would be in line to serve as a legitimate workhorse should Jones be unable to play against the Lions in Week 8. Fantasy managers will want to monitor this one closely.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t forget: Check out the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rotoworld player news feed<\/a> for all the latest news, notes, and transactions around the league.\ud83c\udfc8 NFC South\u25c6 Atlanta FalconsBrian Robinson &#8211; RB (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Robinson was limited on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/brian-robinson-hamstring-limited-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wednesday<\/a> before missing practice Thursday and Friday. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/brian-robinson-hamstring-out-for-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a>for Week 7 Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: This directly benefits lead back Bijan Robinson, who typically cedes meaningful touch counts to Robinson.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Carolina PanthersJonathan Brooks &#8211; RB (groin)<\/p>\n<p>Brooks aggravated the groin injury that forced him to miss the end of camp. The Panthers placed him on injured reserve in Week 3. He is expected to undergo core muscle <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-23\/jonathon-brooks-core-out-at-least-6-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Chuba Hubbard enters the volume-driven RB1 discussion in Brooks\u2019 absence. Trevor Etienne (<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/trevor-etienne-ankle-practicing-fully-for-week-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ankle<\/a>) is practicing in full and can be stashed in 14-team leagues, while AJ Dillon was ruled out.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 New Orleans SaintsTravis Etienne &#8211; RB (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Etienne aggravated his hamstring injury in the team\u2019s Week 3 loss to the Raiders. Head coach Kellen Moore said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-28\/moore-etienne-hamstring-will-miss-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Monday<\/a> that he expects Etienne to \u201cmiss some time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller appear likely to split the load in Etienne\u2019s absence, neither of whom is overly enticing in fantasy circles in what is expected to be a shared workload.<\/p>\n<p>Jordyn Tyson &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Tyson begins the regular season on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-08-30\/jordyn-tyson-lands-on-ir-out-at-least-four-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a>. He reportedly traveled with the team to Paris for their Week 7 game against the Steelers, but will not begin practicing this <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/jordyn-tyson-wont-practice-this-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Tyson is trending toward returning following the Saints\u2019 Week 8 bye.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Tampa Bay BuccaneersJalen McMillan &#8211; WR (knee)<\/p>\n<p>McMillan suffered a sprained PCL in his first game action of the season in Week 3. The team placed him on <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-28\/jalen-mcmillan-to-ir-with-pcl-sprain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a> Monday, with an expected absence of 6-8 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Not much change considering he made his season debut in Week 3, although rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Emeka Egbuka &#8211; WR (foot\/concussion)<\/p>\n<p>Egbuka did not practice on Wednesday. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/update-egbuka-concussion-foot-ruled-out-vs-car\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 7 Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Wide receivers Chris Godwin (eight) and Ted Hurst (six) trailed Egbuka in targets (16) last week and are in line to benefit from Egbuka\u2019s absence. Tight end Cade Otton could also see additional volume over the middle of the field.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc8 NFC West\u25c6 Arizona CardinalsJeremiyah Love &#8211; RB (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Love was sidelined throughout <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/jeremiyah-love-ankle-will-not-practice-on-wed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 6<\/a> and remains sidelined early in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/jeremiyah-love-ankle-dnp-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 7<\/a>. The team lists him with just one ankle injury despite recent reports indicating that his preseason ankle injury remains problematic and he injured his other ankle in Week 4. He was <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/jeremiyah-love-ankle-ruled-out-vs-broncos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ruled out<\/a> for Week 7 Friday. Head coach Mike LaFleur said he <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/jeremiyah-love-ankle-to-practice-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">expects<\/a> Love to practice Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Love should return to lead a committee against the Cowboys, where he\u2019ll be a borderline RB3\/FLEX.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brooks &#8211; WR (wrist)<\/p>\n<p>Brooks had emergency <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/brooks-announce-hes-done-for-season-on-instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">surgery<\/a> on his wrist and will miss the remainder of the regular season.<br \/>Impact: The team signed veteran Zay Jones Tuesday in an associated move. Expect volume to continue to remain heavily concentrated on Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Los Angeles RamsTerrance Ferguson &#8211; TE (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson aggravated an ankle injury in the team\u2019s Week 3 loss to the Broncos and was sent to <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-02\/rams-place-ferguson-ankle-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">injured reserve<\/a>. As of Week 7, he needs more <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-20\/terrance-ferguson-ankle-not-ready-to-come-off-ir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">rehab time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is playing through his injury and Davis Allen (foot) is sidelined. Tyler Higbee is a viable TE1\/2 in fantasy, though he was outplayed by Parkinson in Week 6.<\/p>\n<p>Davante Adams &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>The Rams placed Adams on i<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-19\/mcvay-davante-adams-knee-to-miss-6-10-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">njured reserve<\/a> with a ruptured hamstring tendon. He is expected to miss 6-10 weeks, though as of Wednesday in Week 7, the team has not yet <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/rams-waiting-to-schedule-adams-hammy-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">scheduled<\/a> his required procedure, clouding his recovery timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Puka Nacua should see all the volume he can handle in the absence of Adams, while a shift to heavier rates of 12- and 13-personnel is likely in store for the Rams as they fight through another significant injury. Tyler Higbee suddenly finds himself a fantasy TE1, at least until Ferguson returns, while Nacua challenges for overall WR1. A recent ESPN <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/espn-rams-will-explore-wr-trade-possibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">report<\/a> indicates the Rams will explore the trade market, though head coach Sean McVay <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/mcvay-rams-have-not-discussed-potential-wr-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">denies it<\/a>. Adams could be replaced as the team\u2019s No. 2 wide receiver while injured. Trading him away now could pay off.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 San Francisco 49ersChristian McCaffrey &#8211; RB (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>McCaffrey was in an out of the lineup in Week 7 due to a hamstring injury, which head coach Kyle Shanahan labeled as <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/shanahan-mild-hamstring-strain-for-mccaffrey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">minor<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers will want to track McCaffrey\u2019s status closely considering his value to rosters, although the team\u2019s Week 8 bye should theoretically provide enough time to where he doesn\u2019t miss any games.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Evans &#8211; WR (Achilles)<\/p>\n<p>Evans aggravated his Achilles injury in Week 6 and is expected to \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-19\/report-mike-evans-achilles-intact-to-miss-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">miss some time<\/a>.\u201d He was ruled out for Week 7 Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The hits to the San Francisco pass catchers continue as Evans now appears to be in line to miss at least Week 7. The team has its bye in Week 8, potentially setting up a situation where Evans misses only one contest. Expect volume to concentrate on Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, with the team also expected to be without Deebo Samuel for their game against the Falcons. As you can see below, there are now five wide receivers unavailable for the 49ers.<\/p>\n<p>Demarcus Robinson &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Robinson suffered a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-20\/robinson-to-miss-time-likely-high-ankle-sprain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">high-ankle<\/a> sprain in the team\u2019s Week 2 win over the Dolphins. He will miss significant time.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Reports suggest Jacob Cowing will be leaned on to fill the void left behind by the injuries to Robinson and De\u2019Zhaun Stribling. Expect Mike Evans, assuming health, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle to soak up additional volume.<\/p>\n<p>Deebo Samuel &#8211; WR (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p>Samuel suffered a hamstring injury in the team\u2019s Week 5 win over the Seahawks. He is expected to miss <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-12\/deebo-samuel-hammy-will-miss-a-couple-of-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">multiple weeks<\/a> and was ruled out for Week 7 Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: The Athletic\u2019s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-13\/barrows-brandin-cooks-next-man-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Matt Barrows<\/a> believes Brandin Cooks is the \u201cnext man up\u201d for a 49ers team absolutely devastated by injuries. Cooks can be added from waivers after serving as the de facto WR2 opposite Mike Evans once Samuel departed.<\/p>\n<p>De\u2019Zhaun Stribling &#8211; WR (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Stribling suffered an <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-11\/striblings-achilles-intact-after-win-over-rams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ankle injury<\/a> in the team\u2019s Week 1 win over the Rams. The 49ers placed him on injured reserve in Week 2 after he underwent surgery to repair a deltoid ligament tear. He is expected to return in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-16\/stribling-ankle-has-surgery-to-miss-10-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">10 weeks.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Impact: The Athletic\u2019s <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-09-15\/demarcus-robinsons-snaps-to-rise-in-week-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Matt Barrows<\/a> believes Demarcus Robinson will be the primary beneficiary.<\/p>\n<p>Ricky Pearsall &#8211; WR (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Pearsall will miss the entirety of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u25c6 Seattle SeahawksZach Charbonnet &#8211; RB (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Charbonnet reportedly has a \u201c<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-14\/charbonnet-knee-has-legitimate-chance-for-w7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">legitimate chance<\/a>\u201d to play in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and is now practicing in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-21\/zach-charbonnet-knee-practices-in-full-wednesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">full<\/a>. That said, the team ruled him out <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-23\/seahawks-rule-out-zach-charbonnet-knee-in-week-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Friday<\/a>. Head coach Mike Macdonald declined to say whether Charbonnet would play in <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/macdonald-mum-on-charbonnet-playing-vs-bears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Week 8 <\/a>against the Bears.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers could have to wait another week for the return of Charbonnet, who should not be on waivers.<\/p>\n<p>Rashid Shaheed &#8211; WR (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Shaheed injured his knee during a collision with teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 7. Head coach Mike Macdonald said <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/fantasy\/football\/player-news\/2026-10-26\/early-returns-are-positive-on-shaheed-knee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Monday <\/a>that the \u201cearly returns are positive\u201d on his injury.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Fantasy managers will want to track his status closely throughout the week. An absence would theoretically leave additional opportunities for veteran Cooper Kupp.<\/p>\n<p>Jadarian Price &#8211; RB (chest)<\/p>\n<p>Price was placed on injured reserve in Week 4.<\/p>\n<p>Impact: Price played through the injury in Week 3 but apparently emerged worse off for wear. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will split the backfield in his absence, although the biggest boost likely falls back to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. 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