Injuries are an unfortunate part of the NFL and fantasy football. Still, it’s important to be in the know regarding the latest in injury updates, and our news desk has you covered. Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around the NFL.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates
Tee Higgins (ankle) questionable for Week 5
Tee Higgins (ankle) was limited in practice this week. He is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens. (Source: NFL Communications)
Fantasy Impact: Higgins has played in all three games this season, totaling 20 catches, 315 yards, and two touchdowns. If he’s active against Baltimore, the 23-year-old should be viewed as a fringe top-12 receiver in fantasy football.
Jaylen Waddle (groin) questionable for Week 5
Jaylen Waddle (groin) remained limited in practice on Friday. He is officially listed as questionable heading into Week 5 against the Jets. (Source: NFL Communications)
Fantasy Impact: Waddle and fellow receiver Tyreek Hill (quad) are both listed as questionable heading Sunday’s game. Both players are worth staring in fantasy football if active. However, if one or both are forced to miss the contest, players like Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, and Mike Gesicki would be in line for increased volume.
Keenan Allen (hamstring) officially ruled out for Week 5
Keenan Allen (hamstring) missed his third consecutive practice and has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Browns. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen has been sidelined since Week 1. In his absence, Mike Williams, Joshua Palmer, and Gerald Everett will continue to lead the Chargers’ receiving corps.
Mac Jones (ankle) doubtful for Week 5
Mac Jones (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity on Friday but is listed as doubtful heading into Week 5 against the Lions. (Source: Joe Kayata on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones struggled through the first three games, tossing just two touchdowns and five interceptions before suffering an ankle injury. With Jones expected to miss Sunday’s game and Brian Hoyer (head) on IR, rookie Bailey Zappe will make his first career NFL start. Despite the enticing matchup, Zappe is nothing more than a QB3 in fantasy football at the moment.
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