Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Kenneth Walker, Puka Nacua, Rome Odunze (2024)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

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

Kenneth Walker III (oblique) misses practice Wednesday
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III missed practice on Wednesday with an oblique injury following his early exit on Sunday in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

Walker cited his early exit as being an abdomen injury, and while the first day of practice is not often the most indicative, it’s not a good start for his prospects for Week 2. If he can progress to a limited participation on Thursday there is a chance he could be ready, but if Walker (20-103-1 in Week 1) misses at least a week, that paves the way for Zach Charbonnet (8-12-0 with a 30-yard receiving TD) to take over the leading role in the backfield in Week 2.

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Puka Nacua (knee) could miss more than four games
Rams WR Puka Nacua (knee) could miss more than the minimum four weeks on IR, per head coach Sean McVay.

Fantasy Impact

This is not good news for the Rams or fantasy managers. He was officially placed on IR Wednesday with a PCL sprain, an issue that dates back to an injury he suffered in early August. Fantasy managers should expect Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson should see increased targets until Nacua returns.

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Rome Odunze (knee) doesn’t practice Wednesday
Rome Odunze (knee) did not practice for the Bears on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Odunze suffered a knee injury in Week 1 that left him sidelined from Wednesday’s practice. It’s not considered a serious issue, but his recovery is still being taken day-to-day for right now. If he is unable to play in Week 2, DJ Moore will be primed for a huge workload with Keenan Allen (heel) also battling an injury.

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