Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Chris Godwin, Chris Olave, Jayden Daniels (Week 8)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Chris Olave (concussion) could return in Week 8
Chris Olave has a chance to return on Sunday against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

Olave was still in the concussion protocol as of Monday. He’ll have the next few days to clear concussion protocol.

Ari Koslow

Jayden Daniels (ribs) status ‘very much’ in doubt for Week 8
The status of Jayden Daniels is “very much in doubt” for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

Fantasy Impact

It appears we may not get the matchup between Daniels and Caleb Williams after he was considered week-to-week. If Daniels is sidelined, Marcus Mariota would get the start.

Ari Koslow

Chris Godwin to have MRI before undergoing surgery
Chris Godwin is scheduled to receive an MRI on Tuesday morning after a significant ankle injury on Monday night. He will then have surgery that is expected to be season-ending.

Fantasy Impact

The MRI should give some indication of what the surgeons are working with when they operate on Godwin. While it is not explicitly confirmed the surgery will be season-ending, all indications point that way. Once Mike Evans returns from his hamstring injury, he will take over as the clear WR1 in the offense, but in the meantime, Sterling Shepherd, Trey Palmer, and Jalen McMillan are expected to see more playing time.

Emily Maingi

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