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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Derek Carr (oblique) has ‘encouraging’ practice session Wednesday
Derek Carr (oblique) reportedly had an ‘encouraging’ practice session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Carr has been out for several weeks now due to an oblique injury, but it looks like he is nearing a return. He was able to practice on Wednesday, and HC Dennis Allen told reporters that it was ‘encouraging’. The fantasy value of Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave will increase if he returns to the lineup for New Orleans this week.

Leo Sells

Jonathon Brooks (knee) practices in full Wednesday
Jonathon Brooks (knee) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Brooks was able to log a full practice session on Wednesday. He is currently in his 21-day practice window, but it looks like he is going to be promoted to the active roster in the very near future. Whenever he makes his debut for the Panthers, that will be bad news for the fantasy value of Chuba Hubbard for the rest of the season.

Leo Sells

Tee Higgins (quad) doing work on rehab field Wednesday
Tee Higgins was doing work at practice on Wednesday on the rehab field.

Fantasy Impact

Higgins remains day-to-day after he was sidelined last week. His status will be worth monitoring at practice the rest of the week.

Ari Koslow

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