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
Zach Ertz (calf) back at practice
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz returned to practice on Wednesday. (Source: Darren Urban on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is excellent news and drastically improves his probability of being cleared for Week 1. Injured vets practicing on a Wednesday, even in a limited fashion, is usually a telltale sign that the team is optimistic about his potential availability. Fantasy managers who took the risk and added him as their TE1 can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. Ertz should see a substantial target share while DeAndre Hopkins is sidelined with a suspension. This remains a situation to monitor, but fantasy managers can now pencil Ertz into their Week 1 lineup.
George Kittle misses practice Wednesday
George Kittle did not practice Wednesday and is currently dealing with a groin injury. (Source: Cam Inman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Kittle practiced some today, but they are taking it day by day. Kittle currently ranks as the TE4, according to FantasyPros. If Kittle misses any time, Tyler Kroft would likely see an increased role in the offense.
Chris Godwin listed as full participant in practice Wednesday
Chris Godwin was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday. Head coach Todd Bowles has not confirmed his status for Week 1. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Great news for Tampa Bay and fantasy managers considering he is just two days removed from losing his knee brace. Godwin registered 1,103 yards and five touchdowns on 98 receptions last season. The 26-year-old currently ranks as WR28 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
Chase Edmonds limited in practice Wednesday
Chase Edmonds logged a limited practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with a groin injury. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Edmonds tallied 592 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 116 attempts last season. It currently does not look like Edmonds status for Week 1 is in doubt, but the practice reports are definitely worth monitoring. Edmonds currently ranks as RB23 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
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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.