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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Najee Harris, Elijah Mitchell, Damien Harris (2022)

Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey, Najee Harris, Elijah Mitchell, Damien Harris (2022)

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

Elijah Mitchell (MCL sprain) expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Elijah Mitchell is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to a MCL sprain.

Fantasy Impact

This is a similar timetable to when Mitchell suffered a MCL injury in Week 1 and missed a couple of months. With Jeff Wilson Jr. traded, it’ll likely be Jordan Mason complimenting Christian McCaffrey in the 49ers backfield. Mason isn’t too fantasy relevant though.

 

Christian McCaffrey day to day with knee irritation

Christian McCaffrey will be managed day to day with what Kyle Shanahan has called knee irritation.

Fantasy Impact

McCaffrey was reportedly dealing with the knee injury on Sunday. He did not leave the game, but still saw just 15 touches. With Elijah Mitchell (MCL sprain) out 6-8 weeks, it should be Jordan Mason complimenting McCaffrey in the 49ers backfield. McCaffrey should be good to go for Sunday against the Dolphins, but he will probably still be limited at practice throughout the week.

 

Damien Harris (thigh) not expected to play in Week 13

Damien Harris is not expected to play on Thursday against the Bills.

Fantasy Impact

Harris is considered week-to-week going forward according to Rapoport, an indication he’ll miss some time. Rhamondre Stevenson caught nine passes out of the backfield last week and should be in line for a workhorse role against Buffalo.


Najee Harris (abdominal) will not return Monday

Najee Harris will not return to Monday’s game due to an abdominal injury.

Fantasy Impact

Harris limped to the locker room shortly before halftime. Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland will split the touches in the Steelers backfield the rest of the game.

 

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