Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Taysom Hill, Derek Carr, Chris Olave (Week 8)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

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

Taysom Hill (ribs) ‘has a chance’ to play in Week 8
Saints coach Dennis Allen said he thinks “there’s a chance” Taysom Hill can play in Week 8.

Fantasy Impact

Hill has been sidelined since suffering an injury to his ribs in Week 4. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Ari Koslow

Derek Carr (oblique) to have throwing session Tuesday
Saints coach Dennis Allen said Derek Carr will have a throwing session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

At that point, New Orleans will see where Carr is at to see if he can return in Week 8. Otherwise, Spencer Rattler will remain under center for the Saints.

Ari Koslow

Chris Olave remains in concussion protocol
Saints coach Dennis Allen said Monday that Chris Olave remains in the concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact

Olave was sidelined last week after he got banged up two weeks ago. His status will be worth monitoring throughout the week.

Ari Koslow

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