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
Diontae Johnson (hip) a full practice participant on Thursday
Diontae Johnson (hip) fully participates in Thursday’s practice after being held out on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
This is good news for fantasy managers with Johnson on their roster, as it appears he will be good to go on Sunday. The Steelers must win against the Browns to keep their playoff hopes alive and could surely use the talented wideout. Johnson will be a flex option against a Browns defense that struggles against the run, which often limits opportunities in the passing game.
Scott Youngson
Derrick Henry (hip) off injury report and expected to play on Saturday
Derrick Henry (hip) is no longer listed on the Titans’ injury report and should be ready for Saturday’s win-or-go-home game against the Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact
The workhorse back, who missed last week’s game, appears to be healthy and should be heavily relied upon Saturday, especially considering the Titans’ unstable QB situation. Henry is a locked-in Top Five option this week against a sub-par Jacksonville run defense.
Scott Youngson
Mecole Hardman (pelvis) listed as questionable for Week 18
Mecole Hardman has been listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact
Hardman was limited in practice this week and he’ll be on a snap count in his first game back since Week 9. Fantasy managers will want to avoid him in his first game back. Kadarius Toney will be the Chiefs wide receiver to target with Skyy Moore also sidelined.
Ari Koslow
Trevor Lawrence (toe) listed as questionable for Week 18
Trevor Lawrence has been listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Titans.
Fantasy Impact
Lawrence should be good to go for Saturday’s must win game against Tennessee for the AFC South. He will look to take advantage of a struggling Titans secondary in this game where he’ll be a low-end QB1 this week.
Ari Koslow
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