UPDATED 11/7

Things just keep getting worse on the injury front. One player returns, and it feels like another has to take their place. Week 9 was brutal, as we watched some absolute fantasy football superstars go down with potentially season-ending injuries. Let’s sift through the damage and find the silver lining. 

WEEK 10 BYES: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans

 

 

 

NFL Week 10 Injury Report: Quarterbacks 

Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders

11/7 UPDATE

Daniels will not be placed on the injured reserve as he suffered no ligament damage and does not need surgery. The team will re-evaluate his injury after the bye week and determine how they proceed at this point. Mariota will be the starter in the meantime and is a solid replacement option for Daniels for fantasy managers with shallower free agency pools.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow on Sunday, putting the remainder of his season in doubt. While it was his non-throwing arm, we do not yet know the full extent of the injury, and any torn ligaments (common in dislocations) could spell an end for the 2nd-year QB. Marcus Mariota looks to be the starter for the rest of the season.

C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

11/7 UPDATE

Stroud has officially been ruled out with a concussion. Davis Mills is in line to get his first start since Week 18 of 2023.

Stroud suffered a concussion on Sunday, ending his game. Stroud will now need to clear concussion protocol to play this weekend, but if he doesn’t, then Davis Mills is in line to take the helm. 

Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders

11/7 UPDATE

Geno suffered a quad contusion in Thursday’s loss to the Denver Broncos. This shouldn’t limit him long term, but he’s been mostly ineffective this season; this could hamper him even more for the time being.

NFL Week 10 Injury Report: Running Backs

Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

11/7 UPDATE

Stevenson did not practice on Friday and has been ruled OUT. Henderson should get the start, though Terrell Jennings will be a thorn in managers' sides for the time being, as he will likely split work.

Stevenson missed this weekend, but the team is hopeful he can return this week. Stevenson was replaced by TreVeyon Henderson as the starter, but Terrell Jennings also saw a solid amount of the work. 

Saquon Barkley, New York Giants

11/7 UPDATE

Saquon has practiced in full this week, meaning he will have no limitations going into the weekend. He’s good to go.

Barkley is dealing with a groin injury, but he expects to be available this weekend. If he isn’t Tank Bigsby might see an increased role and is worth a speculative add.

Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

11/7 UPDATE

Bucky Irving has officially been ruled out with his injuries. It was confirmed this week that his shoulder is more of an issue than his foot and that he’s still in the rehab phase of his injury. We may see Bucky out for a few more weeks as a result.

Irving has not practiced since his injury, and if he cannot log practices this week, it looks to be another week for Rachaad White to lead the backfield.

D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears

11/7 UPDATE

Swift logged a full practice on Thursday but did not practice on Friday. Kyle Monangai had a breakout performance in place of Swift, but I expect Swift to maintain his role on most passing downs. Swift is still the preferred RB in this room until we see otherwise, but if he is inactive, Monangai is a must-start.

James Cook, Buffalo Bills

11/7 UPDATE

Cook returned to practice on Thursday, which leans towards him being active this week. That said, I would consider picking up Ray Davis and Ty Johnson off waivers, as they could see a huge role increase if Cook re-injures his ankle.

Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns

11/7 UPDATE

Judkins practiced in full this week, meaning he will be good to go this weekend. The shoulder injury seems to have had no lasting effects.

JK Dobbins, Denver Broncos

11/7 UPDATE

We got word today that Dobbins suffered a foot injury on Thursday night, and he is currently getting a second opinion on said injury. We will need to wait for more info, but if he loses any time, RJ Harvey takes a massive bump.

 

 

 

NFL Week 10 Injury Report: Wide Receivers 

Tetaroia McMillan, Carolina Panthers

11/7 UPDATE

McMillan was added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring issue, and is officially listed as Questionable for this weekend. Dave Canales is “concerned” about this injury, so monitor reports this weekend to find out if he will be active. We should get more information closer to game time.

Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns

11/7 UPDATE

Tillman practiced in full this week, leaning towards him being active for the first time since September 28th. While he opened the season with touchdowns in back-to-back games, it remains to be seen what his role will be with Dillion Gabriel under center. He is officially listed as questionable, but is expected to play.

Brian Thomas Jr, Jacksonville Jaguars

11/7 UPDATE

Brian Thomas was not spotted at practice on Thursday as he deals with an ankle injury that is expected to keep him out this weekend. Should Thomas be inactive, Jakobi Meyers should be a priority start in all leagues, as well as Parker Washington, who has taken over the slot receiver role with Travis Hunter’s injury. 

Thomas was already dealing with an injury, and then suffered an ankle injury this weekend, which made him questionable to return. Thomas can’t seem to catch a break after his breakout rookie season and has struggled mightily with drops this season as well. We will have to monitor reports to see if he’ll be healthy enough to go this weekend.

Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

11/7 UPDATE

Puka has practiced in full and should have no limitations going into this weekend. This is huge news for managers who roster the WR1. 

Puka suffered a rib injury on Sunday that took him out of the game. That said, coach Sean McVay stated he could’ve reentered, but the game was basically locked up at that point, meaning he had no reason to risk worsening the injury. I don’t expect this to cause him to miss any time.

Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots

11/7 UPDATE

Boutte has not practiced this week and has officially been ruled OUT. Demario Douglas and Stefon Diggs should see bumps in targets.

Boutte suffered a hamstring injury this weekend and is not expected to practice with the team to start the week. If Boutte remains out, I expect DeMario Douglas to see an increased role.

Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

11/7 UPDATE

Wilson is ready to go and will be back in lineups this week. This is huge news for fantasy managers and the Jets alike, though we are still unsure if Tyrod Taylor or Justin Fields will be under center.

Wilson will return to practice this week with the goal being that he can work up to be back game-ready for this week. Wilson will be a huge addition back into this offense.

A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles

11/7 UPDATE

Brown practiced in full this week, leaning towards him being active this weekend. While Brown has not had the results of past seasons, he remains one of the highest upside receivers week to week and should be back in lineups, even if just as a flex candidate.

After missing their game against the Giants, Brown is expected to return to practice this week. If he can get up to a comfortable workload in practice, I expect him to be active, but monitor this one closely.

Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers

Pearsall could play this coming week, per head coach Kyle Shanahan. Pearsall would be a solid addition to this injury-riddled WR room, with Brandon Aiyuk not yet ready to have his practice window opened. We will get more information here mid-week. 

Cooper Kupp, Seattle Seahawks

11/7 UPDATE

Kupp has practiced in a limited fashion, meaning he may be back in lineups this weekend. With the addition of Rashid Shaheed at the trade deadline, Kupp may see a decreased role upon his return. 

Kupp missed this weekend's game as he dealt with heel/hamstring issues. This is reminiscent to a previous injury he had, which did end up being a multi-week issue. If Kupp cannot return to practice this week, Tory Holton is projected to keep getting more work in his place.

Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

11/7 UPDATE

Godwin has officially been ruled out. Per reports, he is not expected back until late November or early December as he is in the rehab phase of his injury. I would not count on Godwin to be a factor until the playoffs at the earliest for fantasy purposes.

Godwin is an injury to monitor to see if he can return to practice this week. His addition back to the lineup would be huge for the team and managers with Mike Evans' absence. 

Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

McLaurin is not expected to play this weekend, per head coach Dan Quinn. Managers will be without the WR yet again.

 

 

 

NFL Week 10 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears

11/7 UPDATE

Kmet logged a full practice on Thursday, leaning towards him clearing concussion protocol and being active this weekend. This will be a hit to Colston Loveland’s upside after his breakout performance in place of Kmet last week. 

Kmet exited Sunday’s game against Cincy with a concussion. Colston Loveland absolutely shone in his place, with career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns. Kmet may return, but Loveland has earned a larger piece of this target share. 

Harold Fannin, Cleveland Browns

11/7 UPDATE

After missing practices with a hamstring issue, Fannin returned to practice Friday, indicating he should be good to go this weekend, but is listed as questionable. He remains a solid streaming option should he remain active.

Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers

Tucker Kraft suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday, ending his season. Kraft was on pace for over 1000 yards and over 10 TDs, meaning this is a major hit for this offense and fantasy managers alike. Luke Musgrave is expected to step into his role, but don’t count the Packers out of the trade market, where someone like David Njoku could be available.