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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Christian McCaffrey does not practice Wednesday
Christian McCaffrey (calf) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
McCaffrey is considered day-to-day with a bruised calf, but is still expected to suit up against the Eagles Sunday. With Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel also missing practice Wednesday, it is possible this is just to rest their start playmakers ahead of the NFC championship game. All three will have two more practice sessions before the team has to provide an injury designation.
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Deebo Samuel (ankle) does not practice Wednesday
Deebo Samuel (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Samuel apparently picked up the ankle injury in the win over Dallas, but head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Samuel to be good to go for Sunday. With Elijah Mitchell and Christian McCaffrey also missing practice Wednesday, it is possible this is just to rest their start playmakers ahead of the NFC championship game. All three will have two more practice sessions before the team has to provide an injury designation.
Jesse Garcia
Elijah Mitchell (groin) does not practice Wednesday
Elijah Mitchell (groin) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mitchell, along with Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel all sat out practice Wednesday as they tend to injuries. Kyle Shanahan expects all three to be available for the 49ers’ NFC Championship matchup with the Eagles Sunday. The 49ers will have to more practice sessions before they have to give injury designations.
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Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) does not practice Wednesday
Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Garoppolo is not expected to practice this week, per head coach Kyle Shanahan. With Garoppolo apparently needing additional time to heal up from his foot injury, Josh Johnson is expected to continue to serve as the backup to Brock Purdy.
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