It was a good week for most fantasy-relevant players, as major injuries were avoided this week. As always, practice reports are the most solid information we will have throughout the week and are the best information on the severity of an injury.
Let’s get into this week’s injuries.
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Top 6 Injuries to Know: Week 13 Waiver Wire
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
Olave suffered a concussion in Sunday’s game. As we know, with concussions, most players will miss one game with this, but around 30% will be able to clear protocol in time to play next week. Monitor his practice reports towards the end of the week. With Olave and Shaheed injured, this leaves waiver wire opportunities for Juwan Johnson. In deeper leagues, consider AT Perry and Lynn Bowden.
Waiver considerations: Juwan Johnson, AT Perry, Lynn Bowden
Rashid Shaheed (WR – NO)
Shaheed suffered a quad injury, and the initial report is that he’ll likely miss one week and then return. Although it’s surprising to report that he is expected to miss next week so early and only miss one game, monitor his practice reports. Either way, this should pave the way for the above waiver targets and will lead to Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill being more involved on offense.
Waiver considerations: See above
Baker Mayfield (QB – TB)
Mayfield suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s game. Initial imaging showed no ligament damage, which is a good sign, although I’m sure he’ll be sore and have plenty of swelling throughout the week. Baker is tough, so I expect him to be able to play next week with limited mobility.
Waiver considerations: None
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