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Check out the latest NFL injury news and notes around fantasy football.
Aidan O’Connell believed to have suffered broken thumb
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is believed to have suffered a broken thumb against the Rams.
Fantasy Impact
O’Connell will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the thumb injury. Gardner Minshew took over at quarterback against the Rams and would likely get the start if O’Connell is forced to miss time. He was completed 6-of-10 passes for 52 yards prior to the injury.
Jesse Garcia
Cooper Kupp (ankle) expected to return in Week 8
Rams coach Sean McVay said that WR Cooper Kupp is expected to return on Thursday against the Vikings.
Fantasy Impact
Kupp was close to returning on Sunday before he was ruled out. His return will be big for Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense.
Ari Koslow
Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers worried about ACL
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said they are worried that Brandon Aiyuk injured his ACL.
Fantasy Impact
Aiyuk will undergo an MRI to confirm the results. His knee appeared to get hit when he was tackled before he had to be carted back to to the locker room during Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. There should be more information on his status on Monday.
Ari Koslow
JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) ruled out
The Chiefs have ruled out WR JuJu Smith-Schuster for the remainder of the game with the 49ers due to a hamstring injury.
Fantasy Impact
Smith-Schuster came into the week with a hamstring injury and re-aggravated the injury early in the game. He will likely undergo further testing before the Chiefs release more information on the severity of the injury.
Jesse Garcia
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