Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Christian Watson & Jaylen Warren (Week 5)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

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

Christian Watson (ankle) unlikely to be placed on IR
Christian Watson is dealing with a mild high-ankle sprain and is “unlikely” to land on IR.

Fantasy Impact

Watson was originally expected to land on injured reserve after he had to be carted off the field due to his injury last week. Dontayvion Wicks and Tucker Kraft should see some more targets while he is sidelined.

Ari Koslow

Jaylen Warren (knee) could return in Week 5
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Jaylen Warren could return on Sunday against the Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Warren was sidelined this past week after suffering a knee injury in Week 3. The Steelers are expected to follow their participation guide on him throughout the week. Cordarrelle Patterson also has a chance to play after he left this past week’s game due to a ankle injury.

Ari Koslow

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