🏆 Week 7 Monday Injury Report

The Latest Injury News And Outlook Plus What It Means For Your Team  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ 10/16/23 ​[Unsubscribe |]( [Read Online]( | [Join]( | [GO PRO](=)​ Exclusive Subscriber-Only Content ​ Howdy {NAME}, ​ ​The Footballguys content in this email is current as of: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT.​ ​ To read the most current version on our site, click ​[HERE​](. Week 7 Monday Injury Report by Adam Hutchison Another week of football, unfortunately, brings a new batch of injuries. Hopefully, your fantasy football team was not affected by these injuries, but if it was, here is what to expect for the upcoming week(s). ​ = = ​ ​ Key: (Position) Player | Injury | My Projection for Return to Play QB [Justin Fields](), Chicago Bears | Thumb Injury | Timeline TBD ​[Justin Fields]() exited amidst Chicago's 19-13 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings with a right thumb dislocation (his throwing hand). Early reports are that Fields' x-rays were negative but that he needs an MRI to determine the extent. No fracture is a good sign, but the dislocation hints at possible ligament damage. If you remember last season, [Dak Prescott](=) missed 5 weeks with a UCL tear (thumb ligament). If it turns out that Fields does have a tear in his thumb, it would likely require surgery, which in turn would likely put Fields on the IR. Best case scenario, Fields avoids a major injury and could return in 1-2 weeks as he will likely be dealing with a great deal of swelling and discomfort in his thumb that will make gripping the football very difficult. A UCL tear or other ligament injury would probably result in an IR stint and significant time missed. RB [Christian McCaffrey](), San Francisco 49ers | Oblique / Rib Injury | Projecting Week 10 Return The RB1 overall in fantasy is dealing with a pair of injuries. Reports out of San Francisco indicate that McCaffrey is dealing with a rib and oblique injury. Assuming he does not have a fractured rib, I think the oblique could be more limiting. During the live broadcast, McCaffrey was seen trying to stretch out his side. He did briefly return but eventually went to the locker room and was ruled out. Oblique/core injuries can be difficult to manage in-season and typically do not get better without rest. On average, skill position players miss ~2 weeks with this injury, with >75% of the sample missing at least 1 game. Fantasy managers might remember [Jaylen Waddle]() dealt with a similar injury that limited him for the majority of the preseason. The 49ers rely heavily on McCaffrey for their offense, and considering his injury history combined with the Week 9 bye coming up, it might make sense to have McCaffrey sit the next few weeks. ​ WR [Deebo Samuel](=), San Francisco 49ers | Shoulder Injury | Projecting Week 10 Return ​[Deebo Samuel](=) left early in Sunday's game vs. the Cleveland Browns and did not return. After the game, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported that Samuel's injury was not considered to be serious since x-rays were negative, but he was going to get an MRI on Monday. Samuel exited during a rushing attempt, so it's possible that he is dealing with an AC Joint sprain, something his WR counterpart [Brandon Aiyuk]() dealt with earlier this season. Even though Samuel's injury is "not considered serious," if he does have an AC Joint sprain, these are very painful and easy to reaggregate in football games, especially when you consider his physical playing style. In games where Samuel has been listed on the team's final injury report, he has scored 24% fewer fantasy points than when he is healthy. The 49ers have a bye in Week 9, and it's very possible they will allow Samuel time to rest up and prepare for their second leg of the NFL season. QB [Ryan Tannehill](, Tennessee Titans | Ankle Injury | Projecting Week 10 Return In the second half of the London game vs. Baltimore, [Ryan Tannehill]( had his left ankle rolled up on, and by video, it appeared to be a high ankle sprain. This is the same ankle that caused Tannehill to miss a total of 5 games, 2 earlier in the season and 3 to end the season after he reaggravated it. Tannehill was able to walk to the locker room, so I do not think a fracture is in play, but given the circumstances of last season's injury, I currently have him to miss some time. QB [Jimmy Garoppolo](=), Las Vegas Raiders| "Back" Injury | Projecting Week 8 Return ​[Jimmy Garoppolo](=) was ruled out of Sunday's game with what is being called a back injury. In-game reports released that Garoppolo was being taken to a local hospital as a result of the injury. This is not common for your typical back injuries. By video, it looked as if Garoppolo took a shot to his right kidney, which would explain the need for additional medical attention as a visceral injury could have additional complications. If this is the case, I am conservatively projecting Garoppolo to miss minimal time. A kidney bruise could result in minimal time missed (<2 weeks), but a laceration typically results in more time missed. It's very possible that the team was being overly cautious with their starting QB. We should have more information this week. ​ QB [Trevor Lawrence](=), Jacksonville Jaguars | Knee Injury | Timeline TBD With only minutes left in Sunday's game vs. the Colts, [Trevor Lawrence](=) injured his left knee and did not return. Lawrence's left leg was grabbed from behind and, by video, looked to be twisted by a Colt defender. Jacksonville reported post-game that Lawrence would have his knee more closely examined. It's possible that Lawrence could have a meniscus tear based on the mechanism of his injury. If this was the case, surgery could have him ready by Week 10 as the Jaguars play on Thursday in Week 7 and then travel to Pittsburgh before their Week 9 bye. The hope is that Lawrence avoids another serious, but his Week 7 availability would still be in doubt, given the short week. WR [DK Metcalf](), Seattle Seahawks | Hip Injury | Projecting Week 7 Return ​[DK Metcalf]() went to the locker room during the 3rd quarter of Sunday's game with a hip injury but was able to return in the 4th quarter and finish the game. By video, Metcalf's injury appeared to be a hip pointer, which can be painful but managed with pain medication. Expect Metcalf to miss practice or be limited to start the week, but I am not overly concerned about his chances of playing next week. RB [David Montgomery](), Detroit Lions | Rib Injury | Projecting Week 8 Return ​[David Montgomery]() was ruled out of the Week 6 match-up vs. Tampa Bay with a rib injury. Early reports indicate that [David Montgomery]() does not have a rib fracture, but as we have already seen this season, that does not mean he will not miss any time. Rib injuries can be very painful, and with the Lions traveling to Baltimore next week, I am projecting Montgomery to miss one game. Rookie RB [Jahmyr Gibbs](=) sat out Week 6 after he was a late addition to the injury report with a hamstring injury. Given the timing, I lean towards Gibbs missing another week, which would mean that [Craig Reynolds]( is the next man up. TE [Hunter Henry](=), New England Patriots | Ankle Injury | Projecting Week 8 Return ​[Hunter Henry](=) briefly missed time with an ankle injury before he was able to return and finish the game. Upon return, Henry was not targeted and did not produce any fantasy football points. Even though Henry did return, it's possible he will deal with the effects of his injury in the upcoming days. On average, NFL TEs miss 2 weeks with ankle injuries, with 40% of them missing at least one game. I would expect Henry to be limited this week and possibly sit out Week 7. If you rely on his services for your fantasy team, follow New England's practice reports on Thursday and Friday. RB [Kyren Williams](, Los Angeles Rams | Ankle Injury | Projecting Week 9 Return ​[Kyren Williams]( was spotting in a walking boot after Sunday's game and per Ian Rapoport is scheduled to get an MRI Monday. The MRI leads me to believe that the Rams are concerned about a serious injury. On average NFL RBs miss ~2 weeks with a low (inversion) ankle sprain. High ankle sprains are more serious and more limiting and lead to longer absences (4 weeks on average). Williams sustained a high ankle sprain last season that sidelined him for 9 weeks although it is unclear if this is the same ankle. RB [Ronnie Rivers](), Los Angeles Rams | PCL Sprain | Projecting Week 12 Return ​[Kyren Williams](' back-up, [Ronnie Rivers](), is also dealing with a knee injury which is being reported as a PCL sprain. There are different degrees of PCL sprains but a fair amount of them require IR stints. [Zach Evans]() is in line to be the next man up. RB [Damien Harris](), Buffalo Bills | Neck Injury | Timeline TBD There was a scary moment in Sunday night's game as [Damien Harris]() required the spine board after sustaining a neck injury. Harris was taken to the hospital, hopefully for precautionary measures. Expect Harris to miss time, the length is unknown until more information about his injury is revealed. ​ [READ ON OUR SITE]( ​ Thanks for reading, and thanks for being a Footballguys Premium Subscriber. [avatar] Joe Bryant Guide ​ = = ​ ​ [[twitter]​]([[facebook]​](=)[[discord]​]([[youtube]​]([[instagram]​]( = Written By Joe Bryant. News by Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign Up here](​ ​[Advertise with us](and get your brand in front of 600,000+ football fans [GO PRO](=) [PODCASTS]() [COMMUNITY]( [SHOP]( [CONTACT US]( You’re subscribed as [{EMAIL}](=) . [Unsubscribe here]( Copyright @ 2023 Sportsguys, LLC. 118 N Peters Road, Suite 208. 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