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Darren Waller doesn’t expect hamstring to be limiting
According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN NFL Nation, TE Darren Waller (hamstring) doesn’t expect his injury to limit him, and he says he will play Week 2 and it won’t be a long-term concern.
Fantasy Impact
There was some concern after reports came out with the fear that Waller’s injury could be nerve-related, but Waller says his injury is different from the one he suffered last season. He managed to play in Week 1 after being a late add to the injury report, so it seems likely he will play Week 2.
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Christian Watson (hamstring) still not at practice
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, WR Christian Watson was not at practice on Thursday, logging consecutive DNPs ahead of Week 2.
Fantasy Impact
Watson did not practice at all last week and is yet to practice this week. He seems like a long shot to be ready for Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, which would put WR Romeo Doubs, who is practicing in a limited capacity, in line to be WR1 and garner the A.J. Terrell matchup. Could be an advantageous spot for rookie TE Luke Musgrave
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Aaron Jones (hamstring) misses consecutive practices
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones is not at practice Thursday, missing his second day in a row.
Fantasy Impact
Jones seemed to injure his hamstring following his second TD from the Packers’ win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. With consecutive DNPs, the odds seem lower for a return from Jones. An official designation will come out Friday, but if he can’t go, RB AJ Dillon would be in line to operate as the RB1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Jones was in the building getting rehab work done, though, which HC Matt LaFleur noted as a positive development.
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DeAndre Hopkins not spotted at practice Thursday
According to team reporter, veteran WR DeAndre Hopkins was not spotted at practice for the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, his second DNP in a row.
Fantasy Impact
Missing practice on Wednesday isn’t much of a concern, but the eyebrows raise when you miss Thursday. An official designation will come out on Friday, but Hopkins is dealing with an ankle injury. If he misses time, the WR1 role goes to Treylon Burks, but the Titans’ receiving core as a whole gets a lot thinner against the L.A. Chargers.
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