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
Jakobi Meyers expected to play Sunday
Jakobi Meyers (knee) is listed as questionable, but is expected to play Sunday against the Browns. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Meyers missed two games with a knee injury before returning in Week 5 against Detroit. Even with Bailey Zappe at quarterback, Meyers was able to put up solid numbers in the rookie quarterback’s first start. Meyers currently ranks as the WR22 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
Mac Jones (ankle) unlikely to play Sunday
Mac Jones (ankle) is unlikely to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Jones has been out of action for the last two weeks with a high-ankle sprain. Despite logged limited practice time and being listed as questionable, it appears Jones needs more for his ankle to fully heal. Fantasy managers should expect Bailey Zappe to draw the start for Week 6.
Chris Olave (concussion) not expected to play Week 6
Saints’ WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a concussion, is not expected to play vs. the Bengals, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Saints are now expected to be without WRs Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Olave on Sunday, leaving them with some mix of Tre’Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway, Keith Kirkwood, and Rashid Shaheed at the position on Sunday.
Keenan Allen (hamstring) doubtful for Week 6
Keenan Allen (hamstring) is officially listed as doubtful for the Chargers’ Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos. (Source: Tom Pelisero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen himself stated that he probably won’t play Monday, and this official injury designation reinforces that statement. The team is playing it safe with the veteran’s recovery, and they are targeting Week 7 as the ideal game for him to make his return. In his absence, Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer should continue to be the top two receivers for Justin Herbert and the Chargers.
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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.