Mark Garcia, Nic Bodiford · NBC Sports Thu, November 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTC · 23 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team's injury report and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.
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The Bills emerged from their Week 8 win over the Ravens absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
Impact: Willis practiced in full with the same injury last week before rushing just once on game day. The injury could be limiting him in-game, though he remains a QB2 against the Lions.
Impact: Kayton Allen (quad) was limited. He could end up challenging Wright for the No. 2 role at some point.
Achane suffered a torn ACL in the team's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season.
Impact: Achane's unfortunate season-ending injury creates opportunity for Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright . The timing of the injury makes it likely that Achane is able to fully recover before the start of the 2027 regular season.
Hollins departed the team's Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 5. Hollins resumed practicing in Week 9 .
Impact: Hollins' potential return clouds the pass-catching corps' Week 9 prospects.
Doubs was placed on injured reserve following a shoulder injury sustained in Week 6. He will miss the next four games, at minimum.
Impact: The Patriots have now played only 33 offensive snaps with both Doubs and A.J. Brown on the field together this season after Doubs was injured on his second offensive snap in Week 6. Brown returned from injured reserve in Week 6 and should have the runway to return WR1 numbers while Doubs remains sidelined.
Brown was limited on Wednesday but downgraded to "DNP" Thursday and Friday, ultimately ruled out for Week 8 against the Dolphins. Brown remains sidelined to begin Week 9 .
Impact: DeMario Douglas , Kyle Williams , and Efton Chism stepped up in Brown's absence, but Mack Hollins (calf) could return this week, adding volatility for fantasy purposes.
Henderson was ruled out Saturday with an illness after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. He remains sidelined to begin Week 9.
Impact: Rhamondre Stevenson should operate as a clear workhorse for as long as Henderson remains sidelined, while Corey Kiner is in line to serve as the primary change-of-pace option.
Henry left early in Week 8 after injuring his foot. He did not practice the following Wednesday .
Impact: Eli Raridon vaults into the streaming TE1 tier.
Hall has missed the previous five games but is tentatively expected to return in Week 9 against the Chiefs. However, he remains limited to begin Week 9.
Impact: Braelon Allen may have earned himself a weekly rushing role during Hall's absence, though we will not know for sure until this week's game transpires. If both players are active, Hall is a high-end RB2. Allen is flex-viable.
Impact: Taylor should face the Chiefs this weekend, though he is only a TE2/3.
Jackson returned from an ankle injury in Week 8 and made it all of one offensive snap before suffering a thumb injury that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the regular season.
Impact: Jackson's absence is the biggest hit to the fantasy value of alpha receiver Zay Flowers , who falls to a mid-range WR2 in rest of season rankings.
Huntley suffered a season-ending turf toe injury in the team's Week 8 loss to the Bills. Impact: The Ravens suddenly find themselves in scramble mode to save a sinking season, with both Lamar Jackson and Huntley expected to miss significant time, the former of whom appears to be done for the season. Rookie Joe Fagnano came on in relief against the Bills and could not sustain drives, leaving the team in dire need of consistent quarterback play. Fagnano is reportedly dealing with an ankle injury and was seen wearing an ankle guard/brace in practice Tuesday. Fagnano will start on Thursday night, though the Ravens are expected to start trade acquisition Jacoby Brissett in Week 10. The Jaguars D/ST is an elite play in Week 9.
The Ravens activated Randall's 21-day practice window on Wednesday . He is questionable for Week 9 .
Impact: Justice Hill (groin) will play. Randall can be stashed in deep leagues.
Smythe suffered a torn Achilles in the team's Week 4 win over the Titans. His season is done.
Impact: It was Matt Hibner who saw the largest increase in snaps following Smythe's departure in Week 4, making it unlikely we see veteran Mark Andrews in a more robust role.
The Bengals placed Iosivas on injured reserve in Week 3
Impact: Wide receivers Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers will duke it out for the No. 3 wide receiver role for at least the next four weeks. Meyers can be added in 14-team leagues, though his upside is questionable.
All suffered a torn ACL in Week 7. He was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the regular season.
Impact: All loses yet another season in devastating fashion after suffering his third torn ACL. His absence could provide a slight uptick in snap rate and route participation for Mike Gesicki , although he will be a difficult weekly start for as long as both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remain healthy.
Watson suffered a concussion in Week 8 and was sidelined the following Wednesday.
Impact: Shedeur Sanders is likely QB2-viable against the Saints.
Impact: Boston has played through lower-body injuries ineffectively in recent weeks. If he can resume practicing in full, he has a chance to bounce back as a WR3/FLEX.
Impact: He will be eligible to return after four games missed.
Pittman was limited on Wednesday before being seen using a scooter in the locker room after practice . It was then revealed that Pittman aggravated his foot injury. The Steelers placed him on injured reserve late in Week 5 . The hope is that Pittman returns following the team's Week 9 bye.
Impact: Pittman's potential return could lower Germie Bernard 's target share.
Wilson departed in the second half of Week 5 with a finger injury and is reportedly looking at a multi-game absence. He was ruled out for Week 6 on Friday and placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
Noel suffered a turf toe injury in Week 7. The Texans placed him on injured reserve in Week 8. He is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season.
Impact: Tank Dell and recent acquisition Marvin Harrison Jr. would be in line to benefit. Harrison should be added in 12-team formats.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans said in Week 5 that Montgomery is " week-to-week " with a groin injury. The Texans ruled him out for Week 9 against the Chargers on Wednesday .
Impact: The expected multi-game absence leaves Woody Marks atop the backfield depth chart. He is a viable FLEX starter. Montgomery's Week 10 status is uncertain.
The Texans placed Jordan on injured reserve in Week 7 .
Impact: Jordan prevented Marks from handling a full-time role in Week 6. Dare Ogunbowale will probably do the same while Montgomery is sidelined.
Higgins saw his 2026 season taken from him due to a torn ACL suffered in camp.
Impact: It's a massive blow to a Texans team that was counting on Higgins taking another step forward in his Sophomore campaign. The team traded for Kayshon Boutte in the wake of the injury and then added Marvin Harrison Jr. in a deal with the Cardinals ahead of Week 6.
Pierce aggravated the injury that required offseason surgery in Week 2. The Colts placed him on injured reserve in Week 3 . He will attempt to avoid surgery by rehabbing his injured heel. Head coach Shane Steichen said Pierce won't practice this week.
Impact: Josh Downs should serve as the primary option through the air for as long as Pierce remains sidelined. The team signed veteran field-stretcher Darius Slayton in the wake of Pierce's injury, although he is unlikely to return weekly fantasy production. Slayton (knee) was ruled out for Week 5 on Friday.
Tuten did not practice at all this week. He is questionable to play and coach Liam Coen said he will be a game-time decision.
Impact: The Ravens are forced to start their injured QB3 on Thursday night. The Jaguars run the ball whenever possible. If Tuten is active, he is an RB1. If Tuten sits, Rodriguez vaults into the RB2 tier.
Rodriguez will play on Thursday night . Impact : See above.
Meyers is cleared to play on Thursday night .
Impact: Meyers' injuries, coupled with the Jaguars' offensive dominance, render Meyers just a touchdown-dependent FLEX.
Spears is listed as questionable in what seems like a weekly occurrence. He ultimately did not play in Week 7. Spears did not play in Week 8.
Impact: Tony Pollard operated in a workhorse role in the absence of Spears in the team's Week 7 loss to the Browns, a setup that could persist should Spears miss additional time. Pollard is a middling RB2 without Spears in a difficult matchup.
Tate did not practice throughout the week before being ruled out for Week 8 Friday.
Impact: Wan'Dale Robinson is in line to serve as the top option through the air against the inside-funnel Cincinnati defense. He garners viable FLEX status. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the status of Tate through the team's Week 9 bye.
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 loss to the 49ers and is reportedly expected to miss "a few weeks." He was placed on injured reserve the following Friday. Bryant is practicing in full as of Week 9.
Impact: Bryant is a volatile FLEX for 12-team leagues.
Harvey popped on the injury report Thursday with a knee injury and was ruled out for Week 8 Friday. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday and will miss the next four weeks, at minimum.
Impact: Jonah Coleman is an RB2, operating as the team's starter.
Impact: Waddle played through the injury last week. He can be started as a WR3.
Impact: Kelce remains a TE1, though the injury is limiting him in-game.
Thornton suffered a devastating ankle injury due to a hip-drop tackle in Week 4. He is reportedly set to undergo surgery within the week and will miss 12-16 weeks.
Impact: Rice played effectively through both issues last week and can be expected to do so again in Week 9.
Impact: The return of Rashee Rice left little volume for the secondary options through the air in Week 8, a setup that appears likely to continue forward for the Chiefs.
The Raiders emerged from their Week 8 win over the Jets absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
Njoku is reportedly set to see his 21-day practice window opened in the coming days. He was limited to begin Week 9.
Impact: Minimal. The Chargers have been the most disappointing offense in the league through the halfway point of the season.
Ferguson departed the team's Week 8 loss to the Cardinals with an ankle injury in the first quarter and did not return. He sat out on Wednesday .
Impact: Brevin Span-Ford is on hand to handle primary tight end duties, should Ferguson miss time. He would not be a recommended streaming option outside of the deepest leagues.
Pickens is no longer listed with a shoulder injury. He was limited on Wednesday .
Impact: Team ownership publicly said Pickens should be more involved. He is a WR2 this week, assuming he remains setback-free.
Davis was placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Impact: The Cowboys released both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah at roster cuts and now have only Emari Demercado on the active roster behind starter Javonte Williams . Expect Israel Abanikanda to be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 2, while Williams appears likely to see all the work he can handle against the Commanders. Williams is a locked-in RB1.
Dart injured his MCL, PCL and meniscus on the team's first possession of Monday Night Football against the Rams. He will undergo surgery to address the MCL and meniscus and miss the rest of the regular season. Giants head coach John Harbaugh said it is possible for Dart to return in the postseason, although this is unlikely.
Impact: Backup Jameis Winston was benched in favor of recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy in the second half of their loss to the Saints. Head coach John Harbaugh confirmed McCarthy as the starter for Week 7.
Skattebo did not practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day .
Impact: Devin Singletary would start if Skattebo cannot play.
Barkley returned from a two-game absence in Week 7, only to suffer an unrelated injury (back) in the second quarter. He played to little effect in Week 8 against the Commanders. Barkley begins Week 9 sidelined .
Pierce was injured on a kick return in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys. He was placed on injured reserve the following Wednesday .
Smith has repeatedly aggravated the hamstring strain he initially injured in August. Smith was ruled out for Week 7 on Saturday, and as of early in Week 9, he remains sidelined .
Impact: Wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Britain Covey (knee) remain sidelined as well. All three could be held out through the Eagles' Week 10 bye. Tight end Dallas Goedert and Makai Lemon benefit.
Team doctors discovered a blood clot in Hurts' calf. He was ruled out for Week 6 and could be looking at an extended absence. He was placed on injured reserve on Saturday after more clots were found in his lungs.
Impact: Hurts is currently sidelined indefinitely. Tanner McKee enters the starting lineup under center following the release of Andy Dalton. The Philadelphia offense could be in trouble in the immediate future considering the sheer number of injuries.
Shipley reportedly suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his foot in Week 5. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
McLaurin suffered a season-ending patellar tendon rupture in Week 6.
Impact: Treylon Burks should step into primary perimeter snaps, although he suffered an apparent injury late in the fourth quarter. No update has been passed on Burks as of Tuesday. Stefon Diggs will likely serve as the de facto No. 1 wide receiver moving forward.
Lane suffered a dislocated ankle and fracture in Week 4 and is likely done for the season.
Impact: Minimal. Lane was primarily a special teams contributor.
Croskey-Merritt was unable to practice this week and ruled out for Week 6 against the 49ers. The team placed him on injured reserve on Saturday.
Impact: Expect Rachaad White to fill in as the primary rusher, with Austin Ekeler on hand to soak up primary change of pace duties. White can be started as a viable FLEX option while Ekeler is likely best left on fantasy benches.
McNichols suffered a foot injury in Week 8 and was placed on injured reserve in Week 9.
Impact: Rachaad White and veteran Austin Ekeler are suddenly the only two healthy backs on the Washington roster, neither of whom is an overly exciting fantasy option on a struggling offense. White is the preferred option and could be started as a viable FLEX, should McNichols miss time.
Head coach Ben Johnson labeled Monangai as " day-to-day " with a thumb injury suffered in Week 4, but he was later revealed to have suffered a turf toe injury as well. He remains sidelined for the Bears' Week 7 game against the Patriots on Thursday . He was ruled out for Week 8 on Saturday.
Impact: D'Andre Swift is an RB1. Roschon Johnson can be stashed.
Kmet suffered a season-ending knee injury in the team's Thursday Night Football win over the Patriots.
Impact: Expect Sam Roush to serve as the team's TE2 for the remainder of the season, while second-year tight end Colston Loveland should continue his recent ascension back into TE1 territory.
Pacheco was placed on injured reserve to start the season. General Manager Brad Holmes said he "hopes Pacheco returns this season."
Impact: Well, that doesn't sound great. There appears to be something more insidious going on with Pacheco's back than initially thought. Lions coach Dan Campbell said running backs Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki could split touches behind Jahmyr Gibbs . Saylors appears to be the first player up. Gibbs handled an absurd 34 opportunities, of 37 total running back opportunities, in the team's Week 1, overtime win over the Saints
In one of the wilder stories of Week 8, Watson was knocked from Thursday Night Football with a chest injury , was taken by ambulance to the hospital, and returned in the second half to finish the game. He was limited the following Wednesday .
Reed suffered a scary-looking neck injury that required stabilization in the team's Week 2 win over the Jets. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that it is " way too early " to determine whether Reed will play again in 2026. That said, he was not placed on injured reserve ahead of their Week 3 contest. He will reportedly undergo surgery .
Impact: Beyond the football implications, it is good to hear Reed avoided any life-altering injuries in Week 2. Skyy Moore and Bo Melton are likely to soak up additional snaps, although volume is most likely to concentrate on Christian Watson , Matthew Golden , and Tucker Kraft .
Brooks suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Buccaneers. The Packers designated him to return from injured reserve in Week 9.
Impact: Brooks will rotate in on passing downs upon his return for pass-protection duties.
Impact: The injury appears to be of minor severity, meaning there likely isn't a change to his fantasy value moving forward.
Robinson missed Weeks 7-8. He was limited to begin Week 9.
Impact: Robinson can be stashed on benches once again.
Branch was ruled out for Week 9 against the Bengals early in the week.
Impact: Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts should continue dominating targets.
Brooks aggravated the groin injury that forced him to miss the end of camp. The Panthers placed him on injured reserve in Week 3. He is expected to undergo core muscle surgery . Head coach Dave Canales said Monday that the team is "weighing" whether to open his practice window this week.
Impact: Chuba Hubbard enters the volume-driven RB1 discussion in Brooks' absence. Trevor Etienne ( ankle ) is practicing in full and can be stashed in 14-team leagues, while AJ Dillon was ruled out.
Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that the team is still deciding when to activate Etienne's 21-day practice window.
Impact: Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller appear likely to split the load in Etienne's absence, neither of whom is overly enticing in fantasy circles in what is expected to be a shared workload. CJ Donaldson (concussion/shoulder) could return in Week 9.
The Saints designated to return from injured reserve in Week 9 on Wednesday .
Impact: Tyson must be rostered everywhere. He will be FLEX-viable upon his return.
McMillan suffered a sprained PCL in his first game action of the season in Week 3. The team placed him on injured reserve Monday, with an expected absence of 6-8 weeks.
Impact: Not much change considering he made his season debut in Week 3, although rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup.
Egbuka was ruled out for Week 7 on Friday. He was limited to begin Week 8 but was ruled out due to his foot injury on Friday. Egbuka cleared the concussion protocol but did not participate in Week 9's Wednesday practice .
Impact: Wide receivers Chris Godwin (eight) and Ted Hurst (six) trailed Egbuka in targets (16) last week and are in line to benefit from Egbuka's absence. Tight end Cade Otton could also see additional volume over the middle of the field.
The team placed Love on injured reserve after yet another ankle injury sustained in Week 8.
Impact: Bam Knight suffered a concussion in Week 8 that could sideline him for Week 9 against the Seahawks. Tyler Allgeier suddenly finds himself atop the team's depth chart and can be started as a viable FLEX option in a difficult matchup.
Brooks had emergency surgery on his wrist and will miss the remainder of the regular season.
Impact: The team signed veteran Zay Jones Tuesday in an associated move. Expect volume to continue to remain heavily concentrated on Michael Wilson and Trey McBride . Elijah Higgins is notable for DFS purposes.
Ferguson aggravated an ankle injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Broncos and was sent to injured reserve . The Rams opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday in Week 9. He was limited .
Impact: Ferguson could return to TE1 status in his first game back.
Impact: Puka Nacua should see all the volume he can handle in the absence of Adams, while a shift to heavier rates of 12- and 13-personnel is likely in store for the Rams as they fight through another significant injury. Tyler Higbee suddenly finds himself a fantasy TE1, at least until Ferguson returns, while Nacua challenges for overall WR1. A recent ESPN report indicates the Rams will explore the trade market, though head coach Sean McVay denies it . Adams could be replaced as the team's No. 2 wide receiver while injured. Trading him away now could pay off.
Parkinson did not play in Week 8, and remains sidelined early in Week 9.
Impact: Davis Allen could warrant FLEX consideration in what is expected to be a 12-personnel-heavy offense.
McCaffrey was in and out of the lineup in Week 7 due to a hamstring injury, which head coach Kyle Shanahan labeled as minor on Monday. He begins Week 9 sidelined .
Impact: Fantasy managers will want to track McCaffrey's status closely considering his value to rosters, although the team's Week 8 bye should theoretically provide enough time to where he doesn't miss any games. Kaelon Black should be rostered everywhere.
Evans aggravated his Achilles injury in Week 6 and is expected to " miss some time ." He was ruled out for Week 7 on Friday. Evans remains sidelined to begin Week 9.
Impact: Evans could miss this week's game.
Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 2 win over the Dolphins. The 49ers opened his 21-day practice window in Week 9. He was limited .
Impact : Robinson could step into a sizable role if Evans is sidelined.
Samuel suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 5 win over the Seahawks. He is expected to miss multiple weeks and was ruled out for Week 7 on Friday. He remains sidelined to begin Week 9.
Impact: Likely none. He was not targeted in Week 7.
Stribling suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 1 win over the Rams. The 49ers placed him on injured reserve in Week 2 after he underwent surgery to repair a deltoid ligament tear. He is expected to return in 10 weeks.
Impact: The Athletic's Matt Barrows believes Demarcus Robinson will be the primary beneficiary.
Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Impact: Pearsall will miss the entirety of the 2026 season.
The Seahawks ruled out Darnold for Week 9 on Wednesday .
Impact: Drew Lock is a high-end QB2 against the Cardinals.
Shaheed injured his knee during a collision with teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 7. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the "early returns are positive" on his injury. He was ruled out for Week 8 on Saturday.
Impact: An absence theoretically leaves additional opportunities for veteran Cooper Kupp.
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