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
Brian Robinson is off crutches, could return in Week 5
Commanders head coach Ron Rivera shared Wednesday that Brian Robinson is off crutches and that the swelling in his knee has gone down. Robinson is able to return in Week 5 if he has fully recovered. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is great news for the Commanders and for Robinson. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list and will miss the first four weeks of the season, but is trending towards being an option in Week 5. Robinson currently ranks as the RB61 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
Zach Wilson expected to be sidelined until Week 4
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that the earliest he expects Zach Wilson back is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Source: New York Jets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Coach Saleh stressed that the team is looking to ensure he is 100 percent ready, both mentally and physically ready. After consulting with team personnel, the expected return date is Week 4 against Pittsburgh. While this is disappointing news for Wilson, it is positive that the team is prioritizing his full recovery instead of rushing him back out for personal reasons. Joe Flacco is set to make at least three starts for the Jets, who are confident in the veteran after he reportedly impressed with the first team offense this offseason. Despite some intriguing weapons, absent a plus matchup, Flacco and Wilson remain middling QB2 options.
Van Jefferson ruled out for Thursday’s opener
The Rams have ruled out Van Jefferson for Thursday’s season opener against Buffalo. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jefferson is still recovering from a knee surgery he had on August 2nd. The Rams are likely to hold Jefferson out until he can log consecutive practices considering he has had two surgeries on the same knee. Fantasy managers can look at Ben Skowronek as a fill-in option for Week 1.
J.K. Dobbins limited in practice Wednesday
J.K. Dobbins was a limited participant in practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from an torn ACL last season. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins not landing on the PUP list seemed like a win for fantasy managers before the season started. Lamar Jackson stating “hopefully he’ll be out in a couple of weeks” is definitely concerning. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the practice reports and have a backup plan in the event Dobbins is out or limited.
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