Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Jayden Daniels, Tee Higgins, Jakobi Meyers (Week 8)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Jayden Daniels: ‘Signs point’ to QB playing Sunday
There are reportedly “signs pointing” towards Jayden Daniels playing on Sunday against the Bears.

Fantasy Impact

Daniels was considered a longshot to play on Sunday for most of the week, but he was able to practice on Friday. His status will still be worth monitoring leading into kickoff on Sunday.

Ari Koslow

Tee Higgins: Pessimism regarding WR’s Week 8 status
There is reportedly pessimism regarding the status of Tee Higgins for Sunday’s game against the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

Higgins injured his quad during Friday’s practice. The Bengals are planning to go right up until game time before deciding, but there’s pessimism about his chances to play. If he is sidelined, Andrei Iosivas would be on the streaming radar.

Ari Koslow

Jakobi Meyers (ankle) expected to play Sunday
Jakobi Meyers is expected to play on Sunday against the Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact

Meyers was able to close the week with a full practice on Friday. He should be one of the top targets alongside Brock Bowers following the trade of Davante Adams after Meyers was sidelined last week.

Ari Koslow

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