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
James Conner (ribs) to be a game-time decision for Week 7
Kliff Kingsbury said James Conner is a game-time decision ahead of Thursday’s game against the Saints. (Source: Tyler Drake on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Conner missed practice on Monday and Tuesday. If he remains sidelined, Eno Benjamin would continue to fill the lead back role for Arizona.
Darren Waller (hamstring) sidelined Wednesday
Darren Waller was sidelined at Raiders practice on Wednesday. (Source: Kevin Bolinger on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Waller missed most of the Week 5 game before the Raiders had their bye week. Josh McDaniels said he was “hopeful” Waller would return this week. He will have to return to practice by Thursday or Friday.
Jarvis Landry (ankle) ruled out for Week 7
Jarvis Landry has been ruled out ahead of Thursday’s game against the Cardinals. (Source: Dov Kleiman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Michael Thomas (foot) was also ruled out. Chris Olave appears on track to being able to play, followed by Tre’Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway as part of a banged up Saints offense on a short week. Landry will have a few extra days to get healthy for Week 8.
Michael Thomas (foot) ruled out for Week 7
Michael Thomas was ruled out ahead of Thursday’s game against the Cardinals. (Source: Dov Kleiman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas will miss his fourth straight game as he continues to deal with an injury to his foot. Jarvis Landry was also ruled out. Thomas still hasn’t even recently returned to the practice field. He will have a few extra days to try and return in Week 8.
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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 – 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.