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) says, ‘I’m going to be out there’ in Week 5
Saints RB Alvin Kamara says he’s ‘ready to roll’ vs. Seattle in Week 5. (Source: NFL)
Fantasy Impact: Kamara was listed as questionable leading up to Week 4’s matchup against Minnesota, when his late scratch in Sunday’s early morning game left many fantasy managers scrambling. He seems to believe he will play this weekend against Seattle after missing two of the last three games. That’s a huge lift for fantasy managers hoping he can return to the level of production he’s delivered for the last few years.
Jameis Winston (back) sidelined Wednesday
Jameis Winston was sidelined at Saints practice on Wednesday. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Winston was sidelined in Week 4 as Andy Dalton got the start for New Orleans. It will be worth monitoring to see if he can at least log a limited practice by Thursday or Friday to have a chance of returning to the field this weekend.
Keenan Allen (hamstring) remains sidelined Wednesday
Keenan Allen will remain sidelined at Chargers practice on Wednesday. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen has not played since Week 1 and his status for this upcoming week is not looking good. It will be worth watching to see if he can return to practice on Thursday or Friday.
Jonathan Taylor ruled out for Week 5 vs. Broncos
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is out for Week 5 against the Broncos in Denver, the team announced Wednesday. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: With Taylor out, Nyheim Hines is expected to play a bigger role in the Indianapolis offense. However, he is likely to share snaps and touches with Deon Jackson and Phillip Lindsay, with the latter expected to be elevated from the practice squad for Thursday’s game. This news makes Hines a solid option for the flex spot for fantasy managers, especially in PPR formats. Jackson and Lindsay are somewhat harder to trust, given the uncertainty surrounding their roles. Jackson is ranked much higher in FantasyPros ECR and is priced significantly higher on DFS platforms, so he is the consensus RB to target after Hines, at least for this week.
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