Fantasy Football Injury News: Javonte Williams, Kenny Pickett, Tee Higgins (Week 5)

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Fantasy Football Injury News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Javonte Williams (hip) not expected to miss much time

Broncos RB Javonte Williams is dealing with a hip flexor injury, but is not expected to miss much time.

Fantasy Impact

There is a chance that Williams will not have to miss any time at all after leaving Sunday’s win over Chicago with a hip injury. Fantasy managers will want to monitor Williams’ status heading into a Week 5 matchup with the Jets.

Jesse Garcia

Kenny Pickett (knee) ruled out for the remainder of the game

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with Houston due to a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact

Pickett had to be helped off the field by the team’s training staff and was favoring his left leg. Pickett will finish the day 15-of-23 for 114 passing yards and one interception. Fantasy managers should expect the team to release more information after the game.

Jesse Garcia

Tee Higgins diagnosed with a rib fracture

Bengals WR Tee Higgins was diagnosed with a rib fracture and could miss some time.

Fantasy Impact

Higgins was ruled out after suffering a rib injury in the Bengals’ loss to the Titans. This is bad news for an offense that is struggling to get it going through the first four weeks of the season. Fantasy managers should expect the team to release a timeline next week.

Jesse Garcia