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We’d lean towards Pitts playing. SportsMedAnalytics projects mild (~10%) performance dip. The concern is a ~20% re-injury risk.
True game-time decision. Data suggests he’ll play and at nearly full per-play production, but that his backups may see some extra touches.
Likely to play. Kupp’s statements suggest a mild ankle or foot sprain. In most cases, WRs can play through these without noticeable performance impacts. Expect the typical output from Kupp.
This one is dicey. Late-week additions to the injury report have relatively high rates of sitting out 1 week, but based on the Cowboys’ comments we still lean towards Lamb playing. If he’s out there, he’s a fantasy starter, but he’s playing the Sunday night game so plan ahead to have a backup available.
Returning for Wk 6 is possible, but far from likely. Typical QB return takes 6 weeks (aka Wk 7), and even that is with decreased grip strength. Nearly full strength and performance takes 8 weeks, so we’d expect that to come after their Wk 9 bye.
Playing Wk 6, but the lat strain is still likely to affect his deep ball for at least another 1-2 weeks. This is generally a short-term injury, so he could be a solid buy-low candidate for season-long owners.
Tua returned to practice, but likely has not yet cleared concussion protocol. Expect that to happen over the upcoming week, and for Tua to be back out there Wk 7. Minimal performance impact expected upon return.
Out. Ravens haven’t given us a ton to work with on Bateman, but the most common issue would be a midfoot sprain that averages 2-3 weeks. Bateman is right at 2 now, so don’t be surprised if he rejoins the team on the practice field at the end of next week.
TBD but lean towards playing. He is progressing through concussion protocol based on his practice reports. If he doesn’t experience a setback on Saturday, he will likely be cleared. WRs don’t experience a performance dip when they return.
These average 2-4 weeks for QBs, and Jones is now at week 3. He has a real shot to play, although data suggests Wk 7 is more likely. If out there, expect some limitations in running and ability to protect himself. As a result, short-term re-injury risk is elevated.
Don’t be surprised if we see Thomas return to practice in the next week. Turf toe averages 3-4 weeks for WRs, and he’s now approaching that timeline. Plus, the fact that they kept him off the IR suggests that 5+ weeks out wasn’t their expectation. The downside is that there tends to be a performance drop-off that lingers ~3-4 weeks after WRs return.
Could still go either way, but would lean towards him playing. Gordon is tricky because he’s got both neck and rib injuries, but he played through this last week. Won’t be surprised if Mike Boone gets extra touches.
True game-time decision, but we’d lean towards sitting. A re-aggravated ankle sprain typically means a significant performance drop and high re-injury risk. We’d avoid in DFS even if he plays, but look for him to be near full strength in ~2 weeks.
Definitely making moves in the right direction. If he logs a limited practice session again on Saturday, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him play. Either way, I’d temporarily avoid him because a significant (~20%) performance dip is expected. Allen will carry elevated re-injury risk for the next 4 weeks as well.
Watson re-aggravated a hamstring injury, which does not bode well for his season. These tend to be on the severe side (3-5 weeks), with lingering performance impact even after the return. For reference, this is why Keenan Allen has been out so long.
Higbee’s timeline to return to practice suggests a mild ankle sprain. Most of these can be played through without any major impact on performance. Monitor the Sunday inactive lists for Higbee, but lean towards him playing.
Initial reporting implied a moderate or severe hamstring strain, which would average at least 3 weeks out. However, after logging 3 limited practices in a row this week, the probability of Harris playing is very slightly less than 50%. Take home point? Exercise caution if riding the Rhamondre Stevenson bandwagon.
Rib injuries for RBs average 2-4 weeks. Performance dips tend to last until that 4th week, although players commonly return sooner. For reference, this is similar to the injury Alvin Kamara has had.
Likely dealing with a moderate or severe knee sprain. These typically last at least 3-4 weeks. RB performance does tend to recover in-season shortly after returning.
The PCL injury has put him into a slump, which is the typical trend for TEs. Return to pre-injury levels usually takes ~3-4 weeks, so we’d avoid him again in Wk 6.
Very likely out Wk 6 with a high ankle sprain. His sounds relatively mild, and QBs can return as soon as 2 weeks. Chance to play Wk 7 but TBD.
Expecting return Wk 7. Return from high ankle surgery most commonly involves a 2-week ramp-up with relatively quick return to pre-injury levels.
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