We break down the latest injury news around the NFL and discuss the fantasy implications for week seven matchups. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams.
Fantasy Football Injury News, Week 7: Beanie Wells Out 1-2 Weeks, Santana Moss 3-4 Weeks
Felix Jones Injury Update: Absence Likely Means Big Playing Time For DeMarco Murray Versus Eagles
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Read Article >Marshawn Lynch Injury Update: Back Injury Cuts Short Day During Warmups
At this point it is a tough weekly decision if you are counting on Lynch for fantasy contributions. If you are counting on him for significant contributions you may already be in trouble this season. He has not been a consistent contributor in some time and given Seattle’s offensive struggles, their rushing game has very little value at this point.
Read Article >Earnest Graham Injury Update: Reported Torn Achilles Tendon Would End Season
For now, the Bucs will head back home from London after a disheartening 24-18 loss and take some time to regroup during their bye week. We likely won’t get an update on Blount until after the bye.
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Read Article >Mohamed Massaquoi Injury Update: Browns WR Suffers Concussion
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Read Article >Beanie Wells Injury Update: Knee Sprain Could Be Short Or Long Term Injury
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Read Article >Darren McFadden Injury Update: Sprained Foot Sidelines Raiders Running Back
For McFadden owners, the Raiders could release some information in the next couple days, but the odds are high that we don’t hear any hard confirmation until early next week when the team has to provide an injury report for week nine. In the meantime, if Michael Bush is on the waiver wire, he remains a strong handcuff for McFadden even if Run DMC is able to go in two weeks.
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Read Article >Adrian Peterson Injury Update: Ankle Injury Slows Vikings Running Back Late
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Read Article >Santana Moss Injury Update: Redskins WR Likely Out 3-4 Weeks With Broken Hand
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Read Article >Joseph Addai Injury Update: Colts RB Leaves Game With Hamstring Issue
Michelle Tafoya reported during the game that Addai indicated if the game had been Tuesday he would have been 100%. That would seem to indicate he was struggling a bit coming in and it just didn’t come around. It’s also possible the hamstring tightened up a bit, and when it did feel fine the game was already turning into a rout. Whatever the case, we will keep an eye out for updates on Addai over the next couple of days. He only practice once this past week, so we’ll see if he gets much practice this coming week.
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Read Article >Tim Hightower Injury Update: Redskins RB To Undergo MRI To Check For Torn ACL
Hightower currently has 321 rushing yards and one touchdown through five games. He has had some issues staying healthy, which has allowed Ryan Torain to claim some carries. He and Roy Helu both struggled on Sunday even after Hightower went down. They will look to bounce back next Sunday at Buffalo.
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Read Article >Felix Jones Update: Tashard Choice Will Get Start
Last week, Murray actually ended up getting twice as many carries as Choice, but he wasn’t exactly great either. Murray had 10 carries for 32 yards, while Choice had five carries for 14 yards and a fumble.
Read Article >Marshawn Lynch Injury Update: Seahawks RB Out, Injures Back In Warm Ups
Marshawn Lynch was a late scratch from the Seattle Seahawks line up today, as he injured his back in warm ups according to Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times, via his Twitter feed.
For more on Lynch and his match up with the Browns, check out SB Nation’s Browns blog, Dawgs By Nature, and our Seahawks blog Field Gulls. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
Read Article >Sebastian Janikowski Status Update: Dave Rayner To Replace Seabass
Tarvaris Jackson Status Update: Charlie Whitehurst To Start With Jackson Out
For more on Lynch and his match up with the Browns, check out SB Nation’s Browns blog, Dawgs By Nature, and our Seahawks blog Field Gulls. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
Read Article >Eddie Royal Status Update: Broncos WR Active Vs. Dolphins, Demaryius Thomas To Start
Thomas tore his Achilles tendon back in February and used his time during the NFL lockout to work his way back from the injury. He was ahead of schedule during training camp and was ready to make his way through practice before the broken finger.
For more on Thomas and this match up, visit our Broncos blog Mile High Report and our Dolphins blog The Phinsider. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
Read Article >Antonio Gates Status Update: Chargers TE Is Active Vs. Jets
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Read Article >Percy Harvin Status Update: Vikings WR Probable, But Worth Playing?
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Read Article >Jackie Battle Status Update: Chiefs RB Probable, Should Be Featured Back
What does that mean for his potential fantasy numbers? It’s hard to say. Battle was fantastic against the Colts, while Jones’ age and level of performance suggest that Battle is going to see plenty of carries. However, he’s only put up huge numbers on one occasion and it’s tough to bank on a guy like that putting in a repeat performance.
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Read Article >Todd Heap Status Update: Cardinals TE A Game Time Decision
For more on Mendenhall and the Steelers, check out Behind The Steel Curtain. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
Read Article >Josh Cribbs Status Update: Browns WR/Kick Returner Probable
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Read Article >Rashard Mendenhall Status Update: Steelers RB Is Probable, Should Play
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Read Article >Joseph Addai Injury Update: Colts RB Questionable But Likely To Play On Sunday Night
For more on this matchup, visit our Colts blog Stampede Blue and our Saints blog Canal Street Chronicle. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
Read Article >Felix Jones Status Update: Dallas Cowboys RB Will Miss St. Louis Rams Game
Still, Murray is a rookie and could struggle. Make a solid assessment on the roster before starting or sitting him.
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Read Article >Anthony Gonzalez Status Update: Colts WR Questionable With Groin Injury
While Gonzalez is nominally Pierre Garcon’s backup, Garcon has emerged as the Colts No. 1 wide receiver, overcoming Reggie Wayne. Curtis Painter has taken a liking to Garcon, which would make it hard for Gonzalez to get many targets from Painter.
Fantasy owners would be well advised to stay away from Gonzalez. His injury situation as well as his doubtful playing time even if he were active for games makes him one of the receivers owners should let slip from the mind.
Read Article >Marshawn Lynch Status Update: Seahawks RB Probable With Ankle Injury
For more on Lynch and his match up with the Browns, check out SB Nation’s Browns blog, Dawgs By Nature, and our Seahawks blog Field Gulls. For more on fantasy football, check out Fake Teams. Follow @sbnationfantasy on Twitter.
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