- Don't count out Herbert for Week 3: Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured his rib cartilage Thursday night, but due to the 10-day rest between games, he has a shot to play in Week 3.
- Identify a Lance replacement: San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance was carted off with an ankle injury Sunday and will likely miss the entire season.
- Find a short-term Conner replacement: Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner suffered an apparent mild lateral ankle sprain that should keep him out one-to-three weeks.
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An NFL player's injury status can have a significant effect on both real-life and fantasy football. Maybe most importantly at this time of year — at least for some — is that injuries heavily influence fantasy football rankings and start/sit decisions.
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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Chargers QB Justin Herbert fractured rib cartilage late in his Thursday night match-up with the Chiefs. The typical return to play is two-to-four weeks but with his 10 day rest, he has a shot to play in Week 3.
Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman finished the game but did suffer an unspecified ankle injury, and WR Justin Watson sustained a shoulder injury during the game. I do not believe either to be serious, but they will need to be monitored this week.
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS
Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson was ruled out of the game in the fourth quarter due to a rib injury. Depending on location and severity, his return to play could be from playing next week to being out for a month.
Ravens WR Devin Duvernay suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter and he will enter the five-step protocol.
NEW YORK JETS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS
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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS @ DETROIT LIONS
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard injured his ankle in the fourth quarter. The severity is unclear, and he will undergo further testing Monday.
CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW YORK GIANTS
N/A
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Patriots RB Damien Harris suffered a knee injury during the final drive Sunday. I believe the knee injury is minor, so he should be able to play this week.
ATLANTA FALCONS @ LOS ANGELES RAMS
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
49ers QB Trey Lance was carted off of the field early in the game. I believe he suffered a dislocated ankle fracture similar to what Dak Prescott suffered in 2020. He will likely undergo surgery Monday and is out for the season.
CINCINNATI BENGALS @ DALLAS COWBOYS
Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz suffered a potentially serious knee injury late in the game on Sunday. I believe he avoided ACL damage, but he could be dealing with a bone bruise and/or meniscus tear. Regardless, I believe Schultz will miss time.
HOUSTON TEXANS @ DENVER BRONCOS
Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy suffered what appeared to be a clavicle/shoulder injury in the first quarter. He did not return to the game, but it was reported after that he sustained a rib injury. Depending on location and severity, he could play next week or miss about a month.
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
Cardinals RB James Conner exited the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury. It appeared to be a mild lateral ankle sprain. I believe it is not a significant injury, Grade 1 return to play is one-to-three weeks.
Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow appeared to suffer a concussion late in the game. If he is diagnosed with a concussion he will enter the five-step protocol.
CHICAGO BEARS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS
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KEY
DNP: Did not participate in practice
LP: Limited participation in practice
FP: Full participation
(-): Not listed
OUT: Player will not play
D: Player is unlikely to play
Q: Player is not certain to play
Rest: Not injury-related or resting veteran
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