Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Tua Tagovailoa, Bucky Irving, Deebo Samuel (Week 8)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol, to start Sunday
Tua Tagovailoa has officially cleared concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Tagovailoa will be officially activated off injured reserve before Sunday’s game. His return upgrades the entire Dolphins offense.

Ari Koslow

Bucky Irving (toe) listed questionable for Sunday
Bucky Irving has been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

After missing back-to-back practices, Irving returned to a limited practice on Friday. Barring any setbacks, he should play on Sunday where it’ll likely remain a three-man backfield with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker.

Ari Koslow

Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness/wrist) listed questionable for Sunday
Deebo Samuel Sr. is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Samuel was limited at practice on Thursday and Friday after he was released from the hospital earlier in the week. He seems to have a chance to play. Otherwise, Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing would take on a bigger role with Jauan Jennings ruled out.

Ari Koslow

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