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The average timeline takes 2-4 weeks. Initial comments suggest a milder end of the spectrum for Lamar, so we’d anticipate his return in Week 15 or 16. If he’s playing before Week 16, expect a mild decrease in rushing attempts.
TBD. Our data gives Barkley a ~60% chance of playing. If he’s active, mild neck sprains don’t tend to cause much performance impact.
TBD. Practice data alone gives Metcalf a 65% chance of sitting, but Pete Carroll’s comments suggest the opposite. Therefore, we’d lean towards him playing but have a backup plan in case.
Most low ankle issues cause 0 or 1 missed game for RBs. Lean toward Walker sitting Week 14 with the potential to return Week 15 pending practice progression.
TBD. Thursday additions to the weekly injury report cause missed games at relatively high rates. We’d therefore lean slightly towards Cooper sitting.
Buy-low candidate for DFS this week. Coming off of mild knee sprains doesn’t typically hurt TE productivity. Add in the fact that Njoku should be nearing full strength off of his earlier high ankle and can now develop a rhythm with Deshaun Watson, and Njoku becomes worth a speculative add off of waivers in most formats.
TBD. Lean towards playing. Many of these toe issues can be played through with the help of a specialized shoe insert. Look for a decreased tendency to run if he’s out there in Week 14.
Expected to play without workload restrictions, but we’d be hesitant to start him just yet. Re-aggravated high ankles tend to cause performance dips for the first game back (and often second) for WRs. Our data projects a solid player, but not at the peak of his powers.
Week 13 production was weaker than normal for Deebo, but that was somewhat expected so soon after a serious quad contusion. Look for rapid improvement during Weeks 14 and 15.
TBD. Lean towards sitting. Mild hamstring strains generally still need ~2 weeks for players to return at near full strength. Most likely looking for a Week 15 return for Bosa.
Plan to start Mixon with confidence. RBs coming off of concussions don’t generally see any impact on performance.
Likely playing Week 14, but expect a progressive ramp-up in workload. Though it isn’t going to be immediate, Dobbins will likely have some strong finishes to end this year.
The most statistically likely outcome would be a return in Week 15 at full production.
Most mild low ankle issues don’t cause missed games or performance dips for WRs. We’d start Waddle with conviction.
The average return takes three weeks, so we’d lean towards Hurst missing Weeks 14 + 15 before returning. Pass-catchers tend to have mild (~10%) productivity dips but also a relatively high (~15-20%) re-injury rate initially.
The average hamstring takes WRs three weeks to return. Sutton is out Week 14 and has an outside chance to play Week 15. The statistically most likely outcome, however, is a Week 16 return at 90% production.
TBD. Lean towards playing. Thigh contusions tend to drop performance by ~20% for the first week, with a relatively quick return to form after.
TBD. Lean towards playing. Despite missing some practice time, Watt had a similar listing last week and was able to play. Don’t expect much of a performance hit upon return.
Severe hamstring strains for DBs average 4-6 weeks, so don’t be surprised to see Stingley miss this week and next. As a budding star on a team that is better off tanking than winning, it would be a big surprise to see them rush this one.
The average return takes three weeks, so Cooks has a solid chance to return for Week 15. Practice reports next week will tell the story on this one.
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