Injuries are an unfortunate part of the NFL and fantasy football. Still, it’s important to be in the know regarding the latest in injury updates, and our news desk has you covered. Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around the NFL.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates
Alvin Kamara (ribs) limited in practice Wednesday
Alvin Kamara (ribs) was limited in Saints’ practice Wednesday. (Source: Jenna Laine on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kamara saw an unusually light workload in Week 1, which was then explained by head coach Dennis Allen stating the star running back had a rib injury. Despite the lack of usage in Week 1, Kamara is a must-play when healthy. The Saints’ injury report over the next few days should clear up Kamara’s status for a Week 2 showdown with Tampa Bay. Kamara currently ranks as the RB11 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
D’Andre Swift (ankle) does not practice Wednesday
D’Andre Swift (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice for the Lions. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Definitely not what fantasy managers want to hear after Swift had a great performance in Week 1. Hopefully the team is just being cautious and letting the star running back rest before possibly working his way back into practice the rest of the week. Jaamal Williams would see the bulk of the carries should Swift not be able to suit up in Week 2.
George Kittle (groin) not practicing Wednesday
49ers TE George Kittle (groin) will not return to practice today, per Kyle Shanahan. (Source: Nick Wagoner or Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kittle was ruled out in Week 1 when he was unable to practice due to a groin injury. Now heading into the later portion of the week he still hasn’t practiced. The 49ers struggled against the Bears in Week 1 without Kittle, so it’s likely if he’s able to practice Thursday or Friday the chances of San Francisco playing him in Week 2 will increase drastically. It never appeared that Kittle was close to playing in Week 1, and now with another missed practice in the books there’s a chance this injury is more severe than initially reported. Fantasy managers should look to the waiver wire as they prepare for what could be a second week without the must-start TE.
Najee Harris (foot) limited at practice Wednesday
Najee Harris was limited at Steelers practice Wednesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: After suffering an injury late in the Steelers Week 1 win against the Bengals, Harris stated he was going to practice this week and play this weekend against the Patriots. He only saw 10 carries with a couple of receptions in Week 1 before suffering the injury. There is some concern with the usage and this injury, but all signs currently point to him not missing time.
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