We’re onto the backside of the NFL schedule and getting into crunch time for your fantasy football playoff hopes. The injuries are stacking up quickly, and Week 9 seemed extra brutal with multiple big names going down. Let’s sift through the early-week NFL injury reports and see where players stand, if they may or may not play, and how it’ll affect your Week 10 NFL betting and fantasy football lineups.
Yellow Light: Questionable
Giants RB – Cam Skattebo (hamstring)
Chiefs QB – Patrick Mahomes (elbow)
Seahawks QB – Drew Lock (elbow, oblique)
Browns QB – Deshaun Watson (head)
Giants QB – JJ McCarthy (hip)
Chargers QB – Justin Herbert (finger)
49ers WR – Deebo Samuel (hamstring)
49ers WR- Mike Evans (Achilles)
Chargers WR – Ladd McConkey (back)
Commanders WR – Treylon Burks (foot)
Cowboys WR – George Pickens (shoulder, hamstring)
Texans RB – David Montgomery (groin)
Chiefs WR – Xavier Worthy (hamstring)
Patriots WR – AJ Brown (knee)
Saints RB – Travis Etienne Jr (hamstring)
Jets WR – Garrett Wilson (concussion)
Titans WR – Carnell Tate (shoulder)
John Harbaugh said Skattebo is a “full go” for Thursday. Patrick Mahomes had that scary-looking elbow injury Sunday that had everyone holding their breath. He returned to that game, so I’d expect him to be good to go this week, but worth keeping an eye on. Drew Lock should be good to start this week for Seattle. Deshaun Watson cleared concussion protocol; he should return to the starting role in Cleveland. We’ve all seen the memes on McCarthy after injuring his hip Sunday. He returned to the game and looks on track to play Thursday night.
Testing on Herbert’s finger came back negative. Being on his non-throwing hand, he should be good to play. Deebo should be back at practice Wednesday, a good sign he may play this week. Mike Evans isn’t expected back just yet. Ladd McConkey is a walking injury at the moment. I wouldn’t trust him until you see it on the field again. Burks is hopeful to play Thursday night, but didn’t practice Tuesday. Pickens missed Sunday’s match, and his status for this week remains up in the air.
Montgomery has missed a few weeks after pulling his groin; it looks optimistic this may be his week to return, but he’ll be one to keep an eye on. Worth is day-to-day for Kansas City with the hamstring injury. AJ Brown still hasn’t returned to practice, but Mike Vrabel did say Brown is traveling with the team to Germany for Sunday’s game. Kellen Moore won’t commit to Etienne’s return this week, but I’m feeling optimistic. Make sure to check and see if he’s available in your fantasy leagues.
Garrett Wilson remains in concussion protocol. He missed last week, so the hope is he’ll be out there this weekend. Rookie Carnell Tate should be back after the Titans’ bye week.
Red Light: Out
Rams WR – Puka Nacua (knee, toe) -placed on IR
Cardinals WR – Michael Wilson (neck) placed on IR
Packers RB – Josh Jacobs (finger)
Cardinals QB – Gardner Minshew (elbow) placed on IR
Patriots RB – Rhamondre Stevenson (knee)
Cowboys TE – Jake Ferguson (knee)
Dolphins QB – Malik Willis (groin) placed on IR
Puka Nacua will miss at least four games after being placed on IR. A huge blow for fantasy managers. Michael Wilson’s season is over after fracturing his neck Sunday. Josh Jacobs is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after surgery on his broken finger. For the second straight year, Minshew’s opportunity to start is cut short by injury. He’s likely done for the year with a UCL injury. Rookie Carson Beck is next up, with Jacoby Brissett being traded to Baltimore. Stevenson is expected to miss a few weeks, with TreVeon Henderson’s status still up in the air; Corey Kiner has massive upside this week. Ferguson appears to be a multi-week issue as well. Brevyn Spann-Ford will be the biggest beneficiary there.
Malik Willis hits IR after injuring his groin; it appears Kyle McCord will get his first career NFL start for the Dolphins.
