Fantasy Football Injury Report & Predictions: Week 12 (2024)

NFL Week 12 is here, and we have several injuries to dive into. So let’s get to it. Check out our Are They Playing tool to see an updated probability of an injured player playing this week.

Fantasy Football Injury Report & Predictions

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Week 12 Injury Updates

Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)

TBD. Comments lean towards playing, but data favors sitting. Groin re-aggravation typically requires 2-3 weeks of recovery. A late-week addition to the injury report increases the likelihood he sits. Elevated re-injury risk if active.

Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)

Playing after full practice (FP) all week. Data projects 95% of pre-injury production.

Mike Evans (WR – TB)

Likely to play. WR1s coming off hamstring injuries usually avoid efficiency dips or workload limits. However, there’s a high re-injury risk.

Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)

TBD. Slight lean towards playing. If limited in practice (LP) on Saturday, expect a mild 10-15% dip in production.

Isiah Pacheco (RB – KC)

Likely targeting a Week 13 return. Projections indicate volatile production during the first month back, with significant efficiency dips and workload management.

Brock Purdy (QB – SF)

MRI results were reportedly clean. His return depends on pain management. A Week 13 return is likely.

George Kittle (TE – SF)

Likely to play with a mild ~10% production dip. Moderate re-injury risk (~15%) remains a concern.

D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)

TBD, though data favors playing. No production dip is projected if active.

Keenan Allen (WR – CHI)

TBD. Comments suggest a mild ankle issue. Wide receivers often play through similar injuries without missing time.

Dalton Kincaid (TE – BUF)

Video suggests a mild PCL sprain. Typical recovery is two weeks, pointing to a likely Week 13 return.

DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)

Re-aggravated a hamstring injury, with an average recovery time of 2-4 weeks. Data leans toward a multi-week absence with a high re-injury risk upon return.

Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)

RBs typically see a 25-50% workload after a four-game ramp-up, but Brooks’ management suggests a slower progression than average.

Adam Thielen (WR – CAR)

TBD. Data slightly favors playing (~55%). A mild dip in production is projected for one game, with a high re-injury risk.

Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL) & Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)

Both players are dealing with concussions. The most common timeline points to a likely Week 13 return without any production dip.

Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)

Reports remain optimistic for a return in Week 13-14. Data slightly favors Week 14.

Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX)

Expected to return in Week 13. With the injury affecting his non-throwing shoulder, no production dip is projected.

Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)

Saturday practice status will be crucial. Late-week additions to the injury report often correlate with high chances of missing the upcoming game (Week 12).

That’s it for now! Don’t forget to join our Sunday night live stream for a full injury recap, and best of luck in Week 12!