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
David Montgomery (ankle) logs limited practice Thursday
David Montgomery returned to practice in some capacity Thursday, after being listed as a DNP in his first practice since missing the Bears’ Week 4 game with an ankle injury. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Montgomery returning to the practice field is a good sign for the fourth-year back, who was held out of the Bears’ Week 4 loss to the Giants. It is still yet to be known whether Montgomery will be good to go on Sunday, but his status in Friday’s practice should give fantasy managers a clearer picture. If Montgomery is to miss Sunday’s game or be limited, Khalil Herbert will once again be slated to receive the bulk of the work in the Bears backfield.
Keenan Allen (hamstring) not practicing Thursday
Keenan Allen, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the season opener, remained sidelined during Chargers practice Thursday. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen failing to log any practice time for the second straight day this week puts his status for Sunday’s game against Cleveland very much in doubt. Allen has already missed three games with his hamstring ailment, and it appears he could be trending toward missing a fourth. Fantasy managers should be prepared to turn elsewhere Sunday, especially if Allen fails to log any practice time Friday. If Allen is out once again the bulk of the WR targets for the Chargers would once again fall to Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, and DeAndre Carter.
Michael Thomas (toe) does not practice Thursday
Michael Thomas (toe) was listed as a non-participant in practice Thursday. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas was sidelined with a toe injury for the Saints’ matchup with the Vikings in London in Week 4. His status will be worth monitoring Friday when he should receive and official injury designation. If Thomas cannot suit up against Seattle, fantasy managers should expect Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry to see additional targets.
Rashod Bateman (foot) missing practice again on Thursday
Rashod Bateman (foot) missed practice again on Thursday. His status for Sunday is very much in question at this point. (Source: Jonas Shaffer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bateman may still suit up, but it’s best to make other plans at this point. Check Friday’s practice reports and injury designation if he’s on your roster. Devin Duvernay is available in many leagues and would be an excellent replacement if Bateman can’t go against the Bengals.
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