We’re nearly through Week 1 of the NFL season. The only game left on the docket is the Chicago Bears hosting the Minnesota Vikings. Below, I’ll provide a roundup of the latest injury news. Here is this week’s initial fantasy football injury report.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates
Note: The list below mainly includes new injuries. However, players like Chris Godwin and Isaiah Likely, who aren’t officially on injured reserve (IR), the Non-Football Injury/Illness list (NFI) or the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, will remain on this report.
Quarterback
No noteworthy injuries.
Running Back
No noteworthy injuries.
Wide Receiver
Chris Godwin (WR – TB)
Chris Godwin (ankle) hasn’t been placed on IR, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said he’ll likely return in Week 5.
Jauan Jennings (WR – SF)
Jauan Jennings was dealing with a calf injury heading into Week 1; however, in the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Seattle Seahawks, he suffered a shoulder injury and could “barely lift his arm.”
Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)
Xavier Worthy suffered a right shoulder dislocation after colliding with Travis Kelce in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 1 loss in Brazil to the Los Angeles Chargers. He’ll likely miss some time.
Chris Olave (WR – NO)
Chris Olave left the New Orleans Saints’ Week 1 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals briefly, but did return to the field.
Drake London (WR – ATL)
Drake London suffered what some medical experts on X are claiming could be an AC joint injury in the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The severity is unclear at this time.
Fellow Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was ruled out for Week 1 with a shoulder injury. His Week 2 status is unknown.
Jaylen Waddle (WR – MIA)
Jaylen Waddle left the game briefly in the third quarter of the Miami Dolphins’ Week 1 loss on the road to the Indianapolis Colts. He appeared to be in quite a bit of pain, but did return to the game. This is something to monitor this week.
Tight End
Isaiah Likely (TE – BAL)
Isaiah Likely is dealing with a foot injury that required surgery, but Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta believes he’ll be back in the early portion of the season.
George Kittle (TE – SF)
George Kittle suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 49ers’ win and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. This could be a multi-week injury.
Brock Bowers (TE – LV)
Brock Bowers suffered a knee injury in the Las Vegas Raiders’ win over the New England Patriots and was held out of the remainder of the game. However, Bowers has said he’s not concerned with a knee injury moving forward.
Colby Parkinson (TE – LAR)
Colby Parkinson suffered a shoulder injury in the Los Angeles Rams’ win over the Houston Texans. The severity is unknown.
Evan Engram (TE – DEN)
Evan Engram suffered a calf injury in the Denver Broncos’ Week 1 over the Tennessee Titans. He left the game and didn’t return.
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