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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Jonathan Taylor, Rashee Rice, Christian Watson, Anthony Richardson

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, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page.

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Check out the latest NFL injury news and notes around fantasy football.

Rashee Rice feared to have torn ACL
Rashee Rice is feared to have torn his ACL during Sunday’s game vs the Chargers. He will undergo an MRI on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

We will know the official diagnosis after additional tests are done tomorrow, but the Chiefs are fearing a torn ACL. If he is out for the season, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore figure to be in for a larger role in the offense alongside Xavier Worthy.

Vince DiSilvio

Christian Watson (ankle) could head to injured reserve
Christian Watson is a candidate for injured reserve due to his high-ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Watson suffered the injury during Sunday’s game vs the Vikings. While the severity of the injury is not set in stone at the moment, the injury does seem severe enough for the Packers to consider placing him on IR. An official move will likely be made sometime this week.

Vince DiSilvio

Jonathan Taylor diagnosed with mild high-ankle sprain
Jonathan Taylor has been diagnosed with a mild high-ankle sprain following Sunday’s game against the Steelers.

Fantasy Impact

Taylor total 108 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on Sunday. He is expected to be evaluated on Monday, but one source says he is expected to be “ok.” Nonetheless, his status will be worth monitoring.

Ari Koslow

Anthony Richardson dealing with hip pointer, will be evaluated this week
Anthony Richardson is reportedly dealing with a hip pointer and will be evaluated this upcoming week.

Fantasy Impact

The hope is that Richardson misses very little or no game action. He was reportedly in good spirits after the game. There should be a further update on his status at some point in the next day or two.

Ari Koslow

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