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Jaylen Warren (hamstring) says he’ll play Week 1
Jaylen Warren (hamstring) told reporters that he is going to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
Warren suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason that put his status for Week 1 in jeopardy. However, he told reporters on Monday that he is going to be ready to go for the season opener, which is on September 8th against the Atlanta Falcons. It remains to be seen if that is true or not, but either way, this is an extremely positive sign that his injury is minor and that he won’t miss any real time because of it.
Leo Sells
Puka Nacua (knee) participating in individual portions of practice
Puka Nacua (knee) is at practice and is participating in the individual portions of it.
Fantasy Impact
Nacua has been sidelined for a while now thanks to a mild knee injury, but he was finally able to participate at practice on Monday. It’s unclear how much he actually did, but either way, this is a promising sign that his recovery is going well and that he will be ready to go for Week 1. Fantasy managers should continue to keep tabs on this situation to ensure that he’ll be good to go heading into Week 1.
Leo Sells
Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) back at practice Sunday, looking good for Week 1
Lions coach Dan Campbell said Jahmyr Gibbs returned to practice on Sunday and is looking good for Week 1.
Fantasy Impact
Gibbs came down with a hamstring injury in the middle of August. His status was never too much in doubt for the start of the season. He’ll remain in his feature role alongside David Montgomery.
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