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
Michael Pittman Jr. (quad) downgraded to out for Sunday
The Colts have downgraded Michael Pittman (quad) to out for Sunday against Jacksonville. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pittman was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report, but had been limited in practice this week with a quad injury. With the Colts also down WR Alec Pierce, they are going to have to turn to Parris Campbell and Ashton Dulin as their top wide receivers Sunday. Fantasy managers should downgrade Matt Ryan as the Colts will likely rely heavily on Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines in Week 2.
Leonard Fournette expected to play Week 2 vs. Saints
Leonard Fournette, who is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is expected to play against the Saints in Week 2. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It doesn’t seem like Fournette’s status was ever really in question, but this early report is good news for fantasy managers setting their lineups. Monitor his status when official inactives come out later this morning, but the expectation is that Fournette is good to go.
Julio Jones (knee) to be a game-time decision Week 2
Julio Jones, who landed on his knee last week, is a true game-time decision, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones didn’t practice early in the week but was able to log at least a limited practice on Friday, which is a good sign for his potential availability. The veteran WR will reportedly test his knee during pre-game warmups before the team makes an official call on his status. The assumption for much of the week was that the Bucs were merely being Jones, but the report that this could come down to pre-game warmups is concerning for his availability and potential role even if he is active.
George Kittle not expected to play Week 2
George Kittle, listed as questionable for Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks due to a groin injury, is not expected to play, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kittle practiced late in the week and is pushing to play, but it sounds like the 49ers are holding him out for at least one more week. The fact that he is a game-time decision for Week 2 bodes well for his potential availability in Week 3, but fantasy managers who drafted Kittle with an early pick will now be without the tight end for a second straight game to begin the season. With Kittle out in Week 1, Tyler Krof played 37 snaps on offense, but fellow TEs Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner also rotated into the game, playing 19 snaps each.
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If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. From our Start/Sit Assistant – which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections – to our Waiver Wire Assistant – that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and by how much – we’ve got you covered this fantasy football season.