Fantasy Football Injury News: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, Geno Smith (Week 12)

Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page.

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Fantasy Football Injury News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Geno Smith suffers no structural damage to elbow
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Geno Smith did not suffer an structural damage to his injured elbow.

Fantasy Impact

“There’s no structural issue there, but he’s got a sore elbow,” Carroll said. His status remains up in the air for Thursday’s game against the 49ers, but it appears he is trending towards being able to play barring any setbacks.

Ari Koslow


Lamar Jackson (ankle) expected to be fine
Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson is expected to be fine despite the ankle injury he suffered in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact

Jackson seemed to be hobbled after injuring his ankle when he was tackled, but he remained in the game. With a few extra days to rest for Week 12, he should be fully good to go for Sunday night against the Chargers.

Ari Koslow


Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol
Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact

Carr was not able to clear the protocol during the Saints bye week. He still has time clear it ahead of the team’s Week 12 game this weekend, but it will be a situation to monitor throughout the week.

Ari Koslow

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