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
Rashod Bateman questionable against Cleveland
According to PFF’s Ari Meirov, WR Rashod Bateman is officially questionable for Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bateman seems to be on track to play after being limited all week. Bateman has missed the last two games, giving more opportunity to WR Devin Duvernay. On the year, Bateman has 243 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Bateman is a solid flex option if healthy in a divisional matchup.
CeeDee Lamb (hip) a ‘full-go’ this weekend
Jerry Jones said CeeDee Lamb is “full-blown ready to go without any compromise health-wise.” (Source: Jon Machota on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lamb’s ceiling will rise with Dak Prescott back and fully healthy. He was a full participant practice on Thursday after practicing in a limited fashion on Wednesday.
Pat Freiermuth clears concussion protocol Friday
Pat Freiermuth has cleared concussion protocol and is on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Freiermuth missed the Steelers’ Week 6 win over Tampa Bay with a concussion he suffered in Week 5. The 23-year-old has recorded 235 yards and one touchdown on 20 receptions in five games this season. Freiermuth currently ranks as TE11 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
Kenny Pickett has cleared concussion protocol
Kenny Pickett has cleared concussion protocol and is set to play Sunday against Miami. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pickett left the Steelers’ Week 6 game early due to a concussion. Prior to leaving the game, he completed 11 of his 18 passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. Pickett is expected to start against Miami and is currently ranked as the QB24 in ECR.
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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.