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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Tyler Huntley (shoulder/wrist) questionable for Sunday
Tyler Huntley (shoulder/wrist) is considered questionable to play in Sunday’s playoff matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Impact
Huntley was previously limited in practice all week due to shoulder and wrist injuries, but he was able to log a full practice session on Friday. He’s listed as questionable for Sunday, but he seems to be trending towards playing and starting with Lamar Jackson being ruled out. He’s been up-and-down when starting for Baltimore this year, but he will still offer them a chance to take down their division rivals in the first round of the playoffs.
Leo Sells
Mike Williams (back) suffers fracture, expected to miss several weeks
Mike Williams (back) suffered a small non-surgical fracture that was not found in his initial X-ray and MRI, according to Lindsey Thiry of The Athletic. He will likely miss two to three weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Williams injured his back while playing in the Chargers’ Week 18 game. Notably, Los Angeles had already secured a playoff start, so head coach Brandon Staley’s decision to play his starters has drawn criticism in the aftermath of Williams’ injury. For the time being, the Chargers will head into the playoffs with Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer, and DeAndre Carter leading the wide receiver position.
Andersen Pickard
Raheem Mostert out for wild card round
The Miami Dolphins have listed RB Raheem Mostert (thumb) as out against the Buffalo Bills.
Fantasy Impact
Mostert did not practice all week after suffering a broken thumb in Week 18. He is now listed as out, and mid-season acquisition RB Jeff Wilson Jr. will likely take over as the lead back. RB Salvon Ahmed could see an increased role as RB2.
Jordan Epp
Lamar Jackson (knee) ruled out for Sunday
Lamar Jackson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday night’s playoff Wild-Card matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Impact
Jackson is still trying to recover from a knee injury that has forced him to miss extended time this season. He will be out for at least the first week of the playoffs, and there’s a good chance we don’t see him at all this season. Tyler Huntley is expected to start in his place, but the Ravens would have a much better chance to take down their division rivals if Jackson was available to play.
Leo Sells
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