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.
Check out the rest of our weekly fantasy football advice
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 – which 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.
Get the FantasyPros News App for iOS and Android now
Fantasy Football Injury Updates
DK Metcalf expected to play vs. Giants
WR DK Metcalf is expected to play in Week 8 against the New York Giants despite being carted off with a patella tendon injury last week, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Fantasy Impact
As Schefter mentions in his report, most suspected that Metcalf would miss multiple games. Seattle has their bye in Week 11, and some speculated that the young WR could be sidelined until after that break. If he is indeed active, the concern for fantasy managers is that he is either limited or aggravates the injury during the game. Unfortunately, the Seahawks and Giants have a late kickoff on Sunday, so fantasy managers will probably have to make the call to start or sit Metcalf prior to having an official word on his status. If you have other viable options at WR or flex, it’s probably best to lean in that direction. If you are desperate, Metcalf is a roll of the dice with obvious upside assuming he is healthy enough to handle his usual workload.
Ezekiel Elliot (knee) not expected to play vs. Bears
Ezekiel Elliot (knee) is not expected to play in Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Elliot is dealing with a knee injury that he sustained in last week’s win over the Detroit Lions. He was listed as doubtful late into the week, and he’s now expected to be sidelined. Tony Pollard should see a huge increase in his workload as the starter in Elliot’s absence.
David Njoku (ankle) out for Week 8
David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Bengals.
Fantasy Impact
This is not surprising after Njoku was unable to practice at all this week. His high ankle sprain could keep him out as long as 5 weeks, but the fact that he wasn’t placed on IR may suggest he could return sooner than that. Harrison Bryant will fill in as the starting TE, but it’s hard to imagine he will have the same success Njoku has had as of late.
Nico Collins downgraded to out versus Titans
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, WR Nico Collins is out for the Houston Texans in Week 8 with a groin injury.
Fantasy Impact
Collins, a second-year WR, has been pacing the Texans through the air with 305 yards on 18 catches. WR Brandin Cooks has seen less production than usual this season and could see more this week. Though, with QB Ryan Tannehill out for the Titans and rookie QB Malik Willis receiving his first career start, this could just be a slow, run-oriented game for both teams.
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio
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 – which 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.