We survived yet another week in which most of the big names did not suffer any significant injuries. Guys like Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and Austin Ekeler all suffered injuries but returned to their games with what appeared to be no limitations.

As always, this article is an estimate and educated guessing on injuries and timelines based on limited information. Monitor practice reports for the most solid information throughout the week.

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Injuries To Know for Week 8 Waiver Wire

Saquon Barkley (RB – NYG)

Barkley has played two weeks since returning from his high ankle sprain. Expect him to continue to get better and more efficient the further out he is from that injury.

High ankle sprains tend to impact performance for longer than we expect (most significantly up to 8 weeks). The Giants’ O-line is not doing any favors for him with poor run blocking. Barkley is on this list due to hyper-extending his elbow in Sunday’s game. He did return, and I expect him to play next week, as this injury appeared minor.

Waiver considerations: None

Austin Ekeler (RB – LAC)

As mentioned with Barkley, Ekeler doesn’t look like his old self yet. He suffered what appeared to be a left low ankle sprain. There is no official word from the team yet, so this is speculation on my part.

Ekeler was able to return to Week 7’s game. Ff he does play next week, I expect he will have a decrease in production. He can’t be benched if active due to his ability to score multiple TDs on any given week.

Waiver considerations: We’re probably done with trying to make Joshua Kelley a thing.

Christian Watson (WR – GB)

Watson suffered a knee injury in which his knee got bent as he went to make a catch. He said on Monday that he’s doing alright, and his imaging came back fine. This seems like it could be a minor sprain that wouldn’t be seen on imaging, but that doesn’t discount the pain he’s probably feeling. Initial imaging being clear is a good sign and pretty much rules out any potential year-ending injury.

Waiver considerations: Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed

Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)

Ford suffered what is being called a low-grade low ankle sprain. This is good news, as he will likely miss a week or two and return without significant performance decline.

Kareem Hunt scored two TDs in Sunday’s game, so I expect he will be a popular waiver pickup if he’s available. However, Pierre Strong actually ended up leading the backfield after Ford exited. It’s possible that Hunt and Strong will have a much more equal workload than most expect.

Waiver considerations: Kareem Hunt, Pierre Strong

Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)

Waddle suffered a back injury in Sunday night’s game. It appeared to be either a muscle strain or spasms. Although he returned, it’s possible this injury continues to tighten up on him during the week. This is likely a short-term injury, so there’s a possibility he plays next week, but don’t be surprised if he misses a week or two with this.

Waiver considerations: Braxton Berrios or Cedrick Wilson Jr. in very deep leagues

Dawson Knox (TE – BUF)

It was reported on Monday evening that Knox will undergo wrist surgery. It’s unclear at the time of this article which type of surgery he is going to have. Wrist surgeries can have a wide range of outcomes. Knox will most likely miss a decent amount of time, which makes Dalton Kincaid an incredible add if he is on your league’s waiver wire.

Waiver considerations: Dalton Kincaid

Deshaun Watson (QB – CLE)

This is a weird situation in which Watson took a big hit on Sunday that sent him to the concussion protocol. He cleared but did not re-enter the game.

It appeared that Watson injured his shoulder on the same play, and Coach Stefanski said he’s day to day and will remain the starter for the Browns. I expect that Watson will be able to play next week.

Waiver considerations: None

Luke Musgrave (TE – GB)

Musgrave took a huge hit Sunday. He appeared to suffer what looked like a low ankle sprain. This is speculation based on the mechanism of injury, so continue to monitor any updates the team gives on his status.

If my guess is correct, Musgrave will likely miss a week or two with this injury, making Doubs and Reed even stronger pickups.

Waiver considerations: Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed

Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)

Hurts suffered what is likely a minor knee injury. He played through the injury and came back from halftime with a brace. It was reported that Hurts was one of the last players coming back from the locker room after the half, likely being evaluated and cleared. I expect that he is okay and will play next week.

Waiver considerations: None

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