Fantasy Football Injury News: Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, Jaylen Waddle (Week 17)

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Fantasy Football Injury News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Brock Purdy dealing with a stinger, not expected to linger
49ers’ coach Kyle Shanahan indicated he doesn’t believe the stinger issue for Brock Purdy will linger.

Fantasy Impact

Shanahan added that Purdy potentially could have gone back in but Shanahan kept him out given the score and OL situation. His status will be something to monitor in practice this week.

Ari Koslow


Trevor Lawrence diagnosed with sprained shoulder
Trevor Lawrence suffered a sprained right shoulder in Sunday’s loss against the Buccaneers.

Fantasy Impact

Rapoport added it’s not believed to be a major injury to Lawrence’s throwing shoulder, but it’s unclear how this affects his availability this upcoming week. It will be C.J. Beathard under center for Jacksonville if Lawrence is sidelined.

Ari Koslow


Jaylen Waddle dealing with a high-ankle sprain
Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel said WR Jaylen Waddle has high-ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact

McDaniel added that they can be tricky as Waddle was forced to leave Sunday’s game early. His status for the rest of the regular season is in doubt.

Ari Koslow

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