Dynasty Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 12
My name is Jeff Mueller, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I am here to help guide you through these weekly injuries and provide (hopefully) helpful insight into how bad the injury is and what the expected timeline for recovery is for your key player. The weekly injury roundup will be posted on Wednesdays to discuss injuries that just occurred. I would also encourage you to tune in to the DLF YouTube channel (make sure to subscribe!) to tune in to helpful content throughout the week.
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Bye Weeks:
- Week 13: ARI, CAR
- Week 14: ATL, CHI, GB, IND, NO, WAS
Justin Fields, QB CHI
Injury: Left Shoulder Separation
Return to Play: TBD, 1-3 Weeks
Fantasy Impact: Fields has suffered an AC separation, which is a higher-grade AC joint injury that does not necessary require surgery (and is different than a shoulder dislocation, which can often lead to surgery if the labrum has torn). Fields does have a chance to play this week, but we also have to consider the Bears’ bye week is week 14 so the team could choose to hold him out until after the bye week. I do believe, either way, that we will see Fields return this season and for fantasy playoffs.
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB SF
Injury: Left High Ankle
Return to Play: Week 13
Fantasy Impact: Garoppolo was able to play through the injury, and should be able to suit up for this week’s game.
Aaron Rodgers, QB GB
Injury: Ribs
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers stated that he intends to play this week, with his scans coming back negative.
Christian McCaffrey, RB SF
Injury: Left Knee
Return to Play: Week 13
Fantasy Impact: McCaffrey was spotted with a left patellar strap around his knee, indicating potential patellar tendonitis. This is likely a load management issue, so expect fewer practice reps but I would expect him to play this week. Hopefully for fantasy purposes he does not see a drastic reduction in touches, and his knee doesn’t get worse.
Travis Etienne, RB JAC
Injury: Ankle
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Apparently Etienne is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, speculating right foot (his prior Lisfranc was on his left side) injury. He seemed to be moving well on the sidelines, but the team was cautious with him and did not let him return. I’m a little skeptical here, but we’ll see if he is able to practice limited on Wednesday without issues and then full on Thursday or Friday.
Josh Jacobs, RB LV
Injury: Calf
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Jacobs reportedly aggravated his calf late in the game, which must have occurred during his game-ending rushing touchdown because he was playing just fine. I’m cautiously optimistic that he will be able to play this week.
Joe Mixon, RB CIN
Injury: Concussion
Return to Play: Week 13
Fantasy Impact: Mixon is in concussion protocol however, in theory, should be able to clear protocol in time for this week’s game. Keep stashing Samaje Perine.
Leonard Fournette, RB TB
Injury: Left Hip Pointer
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Fournette is expected to be able to play week 13, though a report recently surfaced that the team may consider keeping rookie Rachaad White in a prominent role. White should be a must add or acquire.
Najee Harris, RB PIT
Injury: Abdominal Strain
Return to Play: Week 13-15
Fantasy Impact: The hope for Harris is that this isn’t a hernia that requires surgery (in which case he would likely be placed on IR). Either way, I expect him to miss at least one game. Hard call on who to stash, as the for sure healthy option is Benny Snell but if Jaylen Warren can play, he may take the RB2 role and get majority touches.
Michael Carter, RB NYJ
Injury: Low Ankle Sprain
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Carter suffered a mild low ankle sprain, meaning he will likely have a chance to play this week. I would assume James Robinson will be active for this week’s game, especially if Carter can’t play, but the RB we might want is Bam Knight here.
Jaylen Warren, RB PIT
Injury: Hamstring
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Warren’s availability is in question due to a hamstring strain. He was not able to practice all week last week, but may be able to return this week. Keep an eye on his status and as stated above, stash Benny Snell.
JK Dobbins, RB BAL
Injury: Knee
Return to Play: Week 13-15
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins has been designation for return from IR, meaning he will get practice reps in this week with a chance to play. His status will all depend on his ability to practice without setbacks or limitations. I’m sure Baltimore will be extra cautious with him.
Mike Boone, RB DEN
Injury: Ankle
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Boone will most likely be able to return from IR to play this week, barring any setbacks. Latavius Murray likely remains the starter, with Boone backing him up.
Jakobi Meyers, WR NE
Injury: Right AC Sprain
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Meyers likely has a chance to play this week, though he aggravated his AC sprain twice in the game last week, though was able to finish the game.
Jerry Jeudy, WR DEN
Injury: Left Ankle
Return to Play: TBD, Day-to-Day
Fantasy Impact: Jeudy may have a chance to return soon, and the Broncos sound optimistic that he will be able to play this week. Keep an eye on his status. He wasn’t able to practice all last week.
Jameson Williams, WR DET
Injury: ACL
Return to Play: TBD
Fantasy Impact: Dan Campbell seems to keep pushing the timetable back for Williams debut. Time will tell.
Mike Williams, WR LAC
Injury: High Ankle Sprain
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: The Chargers will likely be cautious with Williams with his return, given his aggravation in week 11. Keep an eye on his status.
Ja’Marr Chase, WR CIN
Injury: Hip Fracture
Return to Play: Week 13
Fantasy Impact: Chase was reportedly close to returning last week, and the team has announced the plan is for him to play this week versus the Chiefs. Wheels up.
Rondale Moore, WR ARI
Injury: Groin Strain
Return to Play: Week 14
Fantasy Impact: Moore likely returns after the team’s bye week.
Kadarius Toney, WR KC
Injury: Hamstring
Return to Play: Week 13-14
Fantasy Impact: Toney will attempt to practice this week. My guess is the team limits his overall game snaps to prevent another reinjury.
Darnell Mooney, WR CHI
Injury: Ankle Fracture
Return to Play: Season-Ending
Fantasy Impact: Mooney fractured his ankle, suffering a high ankle sprain with fibula fracture, and will be going on season-ending IR.
Daniel Bellinger, TE NYG
Injury: Orbital Fracture
Return to Play: Week 13-15
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger is likely close to returning, with the team stating there is a good chance he plays this week.
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