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
Jalen Hurts (shoulder) uncertain for Week 16
Jalen Hurts is uncertain to play Saturday against the Cowboys due to a sprained shoulder that he suffered during Sunday’s win over the Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Hurts was hurt late in the third quarter, when Bears’ DE Trevis Gipson drove him into ground. His status at practice will have to be monitored throughout the week. Gardner Minshew would be in line to start if Hurts is sidelined.
Ari Koslow
Austin Ekeler (shoulder) has tests come back negative
Brandon Staley said Austin Ekeler had tests come back negative on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Ekeler was forced to leave Sunday’s game early for a bit before he went on to return. He was able to finish the game, so the injury did not seem serious. His status will still be worth monitoring at practice, but he should be fine for the Chargers next game against the Colts.
Ari Koslow
Jonathan Taylor (ankle) could miss rest of season
Colts’ star RB Jonathan Taylor is in danger of missing the remainder of the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain against the Vikings in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact
Taylor went down with his second ankle injury of the season early in the game against Minnesota on Saturday and did not return. With just three games remaining in the campaign, it seems more probable than not that Taylor is shutdown indefinitely. All in all, it was a disappointing season for the third-year back, who dealt with serious injuries for the first time in his career. Many fantasy owners that drafted JT with the first overall pick were surely hoping for more production than they got for the majority of the season. Assuming Taylor is done, he will finish 2022 with a 192-861-4 rushing line along with just 28 receptions for an additional 143 yards.
Dan Tursky
Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) was ‘close’ to playing in Week 15
Jeff Wilson Jr. was “close to playing” last week against the Bills.
Fantasy Impact
Mike McDaniel said he had to protect Wilson from himself with hip injury. The fact that he was close to playing though shows he has a good chance to play this coming week against the Packers. It is possible Raheem Mostert still remains the 1A in the Dolphins backfield though, especially coming off his big performance against Buffalo.
Ari Koslow
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