Playoffs are knocking on our doors for us fantasy managers, and the playoff picture is getting clearer for NFL teams. With that in mind, we have to pay closer attention to injuries, as not only can they affect our lineups, but they also can swing us towards playoff relevancy. With no teams on bye this week, the injuries are the only things stopping us from having picture-perfect lineups. 

Let’s dive into the injuries around the league from this weekend.
 

 


 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Quarterbacks 

Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

11/29 UPDATE

Baker Mayfield has been limited in practice this week. That said, head coach Todd Bowles has stated that Mayfield is looking good and is trending to start this weekend. This is huge news for the Buccaneers as they make the playoff push. 

Baker Mayfield is believed to have suffered an AC Joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder in Sunday’s loss. While he will receive an MRI for a clearer picture of his status, I’m not expecting Mayfield to play this week. If he does, Teddy Bridgewater is a solid streaming option in 2QB leagues.

C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

11/29 UPDATE

C.J. Stroud has been practicing fully, and head coach DeMeco Ryans has confirmed that he will return this weekend. Stroud can comfortably be inserted back into 2QB lineups.

C.J. Stroud is still in concussion protocol. It’s there’s a chance he can clear by Sunday, but right now it looks like we may get another week of Davis Mills.

Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers

11/29 UPDATE

Aaron Rodgers is returning this weekend against the Bills. He enters the weekend with no injury designation and is good to go.

Rodgers sat against the Chicago Bears as Mason Rudolph led the team to a loss. Rodgers pushed to play, but he ultimately looks to be returning this weekend against the Bills.

Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders

11/29 UPDATE

Jayden Daniels was ruled out early on Friday with his dislocated elbow. Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos.

Daniels is expected to return to the practice field. That said, he’s not expected to be activated this week, leading to another week for Marcus Mariota.

J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings

11/29 UPDATE

McCarthy is still in concussion protocol, and will be out this weekend against Seattle. Rookie Max Brosmer will get the start. 

Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Burrow was a full participant in practice yet again and is expected to start on Thursday. This is huge news for fantasy managers.

 

 


 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Running Backs

Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

11/29 UPDATE

Alvin Kamara has not practiced since his MRI on his knee, and has been ruled out. He will not be placed on the IR at this time. Devin Neal is a must-start RB2 with Kamara’s absence.

Kamara is undergoing an MRI on his knee after suffering an injury this weekend against the Falcons. Kamara has consistently been dealing with an ankle injury, so this is a new issue for the running back and could be a cause for concern for his rest of season production.

Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

11/29 UPDATE

Bucky Irving is questionable to play against the Cardinals this weekend, but all indications are that he's going to play in his first game action since Week 4.

Irving is expected to participate in all practice activities this week. Should he suffer no setbacks, he’ll return this weekend against the Cardinals.

Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers

11/29 UPDATE

Hampton has returned to practice in a limited fashion this week, but will be OUT this weekend. Hampton's fantasy managers will have to wait another week for his return. 

Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

Jeanty suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter against the Browns. That said, it is not believed to be a serious injury and shouldn’t hamper him at this stage.

 

 


 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Wide Receivers 

Marvin Harrison, Arizona Cardinals

11/29 UPDATE

Marvin Harrison Jr .is back at practice after missing multiple weeks after having his appendix removed. Harrison is still only limited in practice, meaning we may see an additional week before he’s back up to game speed and back in lineups, but this is a promising step forward as he's listed as questionable entering the weekend.

Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

11/29 UPDATE

Head coach Dan Quinn has confirmed that McLaurin will return on Sunday. This is a huge addition back to this offense. 

McLaurin will participate in walkthroughs this week, a sign he could be close to being activated. This would be a big addition for the Commanders as they’ve struggled without McLaurin and Daniels.

Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

11/29 UPDATE

London is officially OUT this weekend. A huge loss for managers and the Falcons alike. 

Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

11/29 UPDATE

Olave has missed practice with a back injury. This is an injury that we haven’t seen before for Olave, so there is a chance this will keep him out of action. This is one to monitor as he is listed as questionable.

Brian Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars

11/29 UPDATE

Thomas is off the injury report and carries no designation into the weekend. He will be active for the first time since early this month. 

Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals

Higgins suffered a concussion this weekend and has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Ravens. Burrow will be without one of his top two options upon his return.

Rashee Rice, Kansas City Chiefs

Rice is dealing with a hamstring injury. He was listed as an estimated limited for Monday's practice report. 
 

 


 

NFL Week 13 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

11/29 UPDATE

Kincaid has been limited at practice, leaving his status up in the air. He is officially listed as questionable, but it remains to be seen if he will play or not.

Kincaid has been said to be improving a bit this week, and the team is hopeful he can return. The team has been struggling as of late, and their offense has been a big reason why.

 

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