Mark Garcia, Nic Bodiford Tue, October 20, 2026 at 6:51 PM UTC · 23 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team's injury report and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.
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Moore aggravated his shoulder injury in Week 4 and was forced from the game, unable to return. He did not play in Week 5 or Week 6.
Impact: The team's Week 7 bye should afford Moore the requisite time to heal and return to the active roster when the Bills take on the Ravens on the road. Moore would be an upside WR3, if active.
Achane suffered a torn ACL in the team's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs, ending his season.
Impact: Achane's unfortunate season-ending injury creates opportunity for Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright . The timing of the injury makes it likely that Achane is able to fully recover before the start of the 2027 regular season.
Douglas missed his third consecutive game in Week 5. The team's Week 6 bye should have afforded him enough time to return for Week 7 against the Jets.
Impact: Douglas continues to demonstrate splash play potential for one of the youngest offenses in the league and could return to streamer status once healthy, considering quarterback Malik Willis' league-leading downfield throw rate.
Hollins departed the team's Week 4 win over the Bills with a calf injury and did not return. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 5.
Impact: Veteran practice squad call-up Efton Chism saw the biggest increase in routes following Hollins' departure, which was particularly interesting considering the team's general lack of downfield abilities. Perhaps Kyle Williams could finally see additional time on the field.
Doubs was placed on injured reserve following a shoulder injury sustained in Week 6. He will miss the next four games, at minimum.
Impact: The Patriots have now played only 33 offensive snaps with both Doubs and A.J. Brown on the field together this season after Doubs was injured on his second offensive snap in Week 6. Brown returned from injured reserve in Week 6 and should have the runway to return WR1 numbers while Doubs remains sidelined.
Hall suffered a quadriceps injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Lions. Head coach Aaron Glenn reiterated Hall remains week-to-week early in Week 6 .
Impact: Braelon Allen can be started as a volume-driven RB2 for as long as Hall remains sidelined.
Mitchell reportedly injured his finger during Week 3's Thursday practice. In Week 6, the team revealed that he had undergone a procedure on the injured digit and remains week-to-week . He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact: Garrett Wilson is in line to see all the volume he can handle for as long as Mitchell remains sidelined.
Jackson departed just before the half with an ankle injury and did not return in Week 4, missing the following two games. Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Jackson "could potentially practice" this week.
Impact: Okay, thanks Minter, that helps a ton. Although wide receiver Zay Flowers remains an elite fantasy option, his true ceiling inarguably takes a significant hit with Huntley under center. Even so, fantasy managers can continue to start him as a WR1. Tyler Huntley would grab another start if Jackson can't go against the Bengals.
Batemans handled just 17 offensive snaps in the team's Week 6 loss to the Browns. Head coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Bateman "should be fine."
Smythe suffered a torn Achilles in the team's Week 4 win over the Titans. His season is done.
Impact: It was Matt Hibner who saw the largest increase in snaps following Smythe's departure in Week 4, making it unlikely we see veteran Mark Andrews in a more robust role.
The Bengals placed Iosivas on injured reserve in Week 3
Impact: Wide receivers Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers will duke it out for the No. 3 wide receiver role for at least the next four weeks. Meyers can be added in 14-team leagues, though his upside is questionable.
Sampson was placed on injured reserve in Week 2. The Browns activated his 21-day practice window in Week 6, but he did not participate on Wednesday . He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact : Sampson should be rostered in 12-team formats. He could handle a sizable role if Judkins, explained below, is unable to play.
Head coach Todd Monken confirmed Monday that Judkins is considered "day-to-day" with an ankle injury after Judkins was spotted in a walking boot following the team's Week 5 loss to the Jets. He did not play in Week 6.
Impact: Judkins' absence in Week 6 left the backfield in the hands of journeymen Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime, neither of whom is worth a waiver claim.
Impact: He will be eligible to return after four games missed.
Pittman was limited on Wednesday before being seen using a scooter in the locker room after practice . It was then revealed that Pittman aggravated his foot injury. The Steelers placed him on injured reserve late in Week 5 .
Impact: Pittman's absence opens the door for additional opportunities behind DK Metcalf , a role that now appears to be on rookie Germie Bernard 's shoulders following the multi-week injury suffered by Roman Wilson in Week 5. Ben Skowronek ( leg ) has already been ruled out for Week 6. Bernard is one of Week 6's top waiver additions after leading the team with nine targets against the Colts.
Wilson departed in the second half of Week 5 with a finger injury and is reportedly looking at a multi-game absence. He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday and placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Dell is expected to make his season debut in Week 7 against the Giants.
Impact: Dell will make his first appearance since Week 16 of 2024 and is likely to be eased back into the fold after such a long time off. Fantasy managers can continue to stash him for the second half of the season.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Montgomery is " week-to-week " with a groin injury. He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact: The expected multi-game absence leaves Woody Marks alone atop the backfield depth chart, in a role that has yielded but on fantasy-relevant box score through the season's first five weeks. Even so, fantasy managers in a bind can prioritize Marks off waivers ahead of another difficult matchup against the Jaguars in London.
Higgins saw his 2026 season taken from him due to a torn ACL suffered in camp.
Impact: It's a massive blow to a Texans team that was counting on Higgins taking another step forward in his Sophomore campaign. The team traded for Kayshon Boutte in the wake of the injury and then added Marvin Harrison Jr in a deal with the Cardinals ahead of Week 6.
Pierce aggravated the injury that required offseason surgery in Week 2. The Colts placed him on injured reserve in Week 3 . He will attempt to avoid surgery by rehabbing his injured heel. Head coach Shane Steichen said Pierce won't practice this week.
Impact: Josh Downs should serve as the primary option through the air for as long as Pierce remains sidelined. The team signed veteran field-stretcher Darius Slayton in the wake of Pierce's injury, although he is unlikely to return weekly fantasy production. Slayton (knee) was ruled out for Week 5 on Friday.
Warren was added to the team's injury report Friday and was designated questionable for Week 6. He did not play against the Titans.
Impact: An absence left the Colts without one of their top play makers, filtering additional volume to Keenan Allen and Jonathan Taylor.
The Jaguars emerged from their Week 6 loss to the Texans absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
The Titans emerged from their Week 6 win over the Colts absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 loss to the 49ers and is reportedly expected to miss "a few weeks." He was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Impact: Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims appear to be the next men up in Bryant's absence, although the team could use a "sum of all parts" mentality to bridge his absence, considering historical trends. Alpha wide receiver Jaylen Waddle would be the primary beneficiary.
The team shocked fantasy managers Saturday, sending him to short-term injured reserve . He will be eligible to return in mid-October.
Impact: Coleman was initially viewed as the potential Week 3 starter, given Harvey and Dobbins' ailments. Dobbins and Harvey will revert to a backfield tandem in the rookie's absence.
Rice departed Week 4 with a hamstring injury and is reportedly looking at a multi-week absence. He was sidelined to begin Week 6 and was ruled out Friday.
Impact: It was Jalen Royals who stepped into Rice's role following the latter's departure, although rookie Cyrus Allen would appear to be a better fit in the short term. The Chiefs are now without a viable deep threat following the devastating injury suffered by Tyquan Thornton, with reports surfacing that they have reached out to free agent Tyreek Hill . Stay tuned as this saga unfolds.
Thornton suffered a devastating ankle injury due to a hip-drop tackle in Week 4. He is reportedly set to undergo surgery within the week and will miss 12-16 weeks.
Thornton is reportedly "getting close" but was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact: Thornton could carve out a role as a deep threat, once healthy, but can only be viewed as a dart throw.
The Raiders placed Bech on injured reserve in Week 4.
Impact : Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker could line up in the slot more often.
McConkey was forced from the team's Week 6 loss to the Chiefs due to a concussion after just eight offensive snaps.
Impact: McConkey appears likely to avoid missed time with the head injury considering the team heads to its bye in Week 7. Expect McConkey back on the field for Week 8 against the Rams.
Tre' Harris - WR (hamstring) Harris missed the team's Week 6 loss to the Chiefs with a hamstring injury. Impact: Harris could return following the team's Week 7 bye.
Njoku is looking at an extended absence after being carted from the field in the team's Week 2 loss to the Raiders. The Chargers placed him on injured reserve in Week 3 .
Davis was placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Impact: The Cowboys released both Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah at roster cuts and now have only Emari Demercado on the active roster behind starter Javonte Williams . Expect Israel Abanikanda to be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for Week 2, while Williams appears likely to see all the work he can handle against the Commanders. Williams is a locked-in RB1 in Week 2.
Dart injured his MCL, PCL and meniscus on the team's first possession of Monday Night Football against the Rams. He will undergo surgery to address the MCL and meniscus and miss the rest of the regular season. Giants head coach John Harbaugh said it is possible for Dart to return in the postseason, although this is unlikely.
Impact: Backup Jameis Winston was benched in favor of recent acquisition J.J. McCarthy in the second half of their loss to the Saints. Head coach John Harbaugh would not confirm who would start under center moving forward.
The veteran workhorse pulled up lame in the second quarter of Week 4 and is reportedly considered "week-to-week." He did not play in Week 5 but the team is reportedly " hopeful " to get back their franchise back for Week 6. He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact: Primary backup Tank Bigsby also departed the team's Week 4 loss to the Rams, leaving with a core muscle injury that requires surgery. He was placed on injured reserve Monday. Running back Will Shipley the suffered an injury in Week 5. The Philadelphia backfield is currently a mess.
Team doctors discovered a blood clot in Hurts' calf. He was ruled out for Week 6 and could be looking at an extended absence. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday after more clots were found in his lungs.
Impact: Hurts is currently sidelined indefinitely. Tanner McKee enters the starting lineup under center following the release of Andy Dalton. The Philadelphia offense could be in trouble in the immediate future considering the sheer number of injuries.
Shipley reportedly suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his foot in Week 5. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Impact: Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele are the only healthy backs currently on the roster, assuming Saquon Barkley misses another week. Neither are overly exciting streaming options, although we would prioritize Pierce.
The Eagles placed Stowers on injured reserve . He was limited to begin Week 6, but does not need to be rostered .
Impact: Stowers appears unlikely to have a meaningful role in the offense during his rookie season.
McLaurin sustained what is being called a " serious knee injury " in the team's Week 6 loss to the 49ers.
Impact: While the team has yet to pass an official update, it is feared that McLaurin's season is done. Treylon Burks should step into primary perimeter snaps, although he suffered an apparent injury late in the fourth quarter. No update has been passed on Burks, as of Tuesday.
Mariota departed the team's Week 4 loss in London with a sprained MCL , leaving Athan Kaliakmanis as the likely backup, for the time being. Mariota remained sidelined in Week 5 and was ruled out for Week 6.
Lane suffered a dislocated ankle and fracture in Week 4 and is likely done for the season.
Impact: Minimal. Lane was primarily a special teams contributor.
Croskey-Merritt was unable to practice this week and ruled out for Week 6 against the 49ers. The team placed him on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact: Expect Rachaad White to fill in as the primary rusher, with Austin Ekeler on hand to soak up primary change of pace duties. White can be started as a viable FLEX option while Ekeler is likely best left on fantasy benches.
Head coach Ben Johnson labeled Monangai as " day-to-day " with a thumb injury suffered in Week 4. Johnson said Monangai's thumb injury is not an " issue ," but did not address the toe injury. Monangai was ultimately ruled out for Week 5. He remains sidelined and was ruled out for Week 6.
Impact: D'Andre Swift suddenly finds himself in one of the better spots for Week 5, with the backfield mostly to himself for as long as Monangai remains sidelined. Roschon Johnson is likely to be involved, but not to the extent that Monangai would have been. Fire up Swift in all formats as a middling RB1 in a difficult matchup against the Falcons, should Monangai miss another week.
Pacheco was placed on injured reserve to start the season. General Manager Brad Holmes said he "hopes Pacheco returns this season."
Impact: Well, that doesn't sound great. There appears to be something more insidious going on with Pacheco's back than initially thought. Lions coach Dan Campbell said running backs Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki could split touches behind Jahmyr Gibbs . Saylors appears to be the first player up. Gibbs handled an absurd 34 opportunities, of 37 total running back opportunities, in the team's Week 1, overtime win over the Saints
Jacobs is set to be removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday and is in line to return to the team for Week 7.
Impact: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the league investigation will continue and the veteran back could face additional punitive actions should they eventually view the footage of the incident. For now, Jacobs returns as an unquestioned lead back for a Packers team struggling to get anything going on the ground.
Reed suffered a scary-looking neck injury that required stabilization in the team's Week 2 win over the Jets. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that it is " way too early " to determine whether Reed will play again in 2026. That said, he was not placed on injured reserve ahead of their Week 3 contest. He will reportedly undergo surgery .
Impact: Beyond the football implications, it is good to hear Reed avoided any life-altering injuries in Week 2. Skyy Moore and Bo Melton are likely to soak up additional snaps, although volume is most likely to concentrate on Christian Watson , Matthew Golden , and Tucker Kraft .
Brooks suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Buccaneers and is reportedly undergoing further testing. He did not play in Week 5 or Week 6.
Impact: Brooks had been the most consistent rusher in a timeshare situation. Kaleb Johnson lost another fumble in Week 4, leaving MarShawn Lloyd as the likely beneficiary for as long as Brooks remains sidelined, although that role carries little value for the team with the fewest rush attempts in the league through the first month of the season.
Moore sported a walking boot instead of practicing on Wednesday . He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday .
Impact: Should he miss time, the Packers' star players would further consolidate touches.
Addison did not practice on Wednesday due to " a little hamstring soreness ." He was listed as questionable for Week 5, ultimately unable to go.
Impact: Justin Jefferson remains the alpha in this offense. Addison appears likely to return to the game-day roster for Week 7.
Impact: The Vikings are on bye in Week 6, so Mason will be eligible to return in Week 7. Starting running back Aaron Jones gets a deserved projections boost with Mason sidelined. Veteran RB DeeJay Dallas operated as the RB3. Rookie RB Demond Claiborne can be stashed on benches.
Hockenson sustained a concussion in Week 5. Impact: Minimal. The team's Week 6 bye was likely to afford Hockenson the requisite time to return for Week 7.
The Falcons emerged from their Week 6 loss to the Bears absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
Brooks aggravated the groin injury that forced him to miss the end of camp. The Panthers placed him on injured reserve in Week 3. He is expected to undergo core muscle surgery .
Impact: Chuba Hubbard enters the volume-driven RB1 discussion in Brooks' absence. Trevor Etienne ( ankle ) is practicing in full and can be stashed in 14-team leagues, while AJ Dillon was ruled out.
Etienne aggravated his hamstring injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Raiders. Head coach Kellen Moore said Monday that he expects Etienne to "miss some time."
Impact: Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller appear likely to split the load in Etienne's absence, neither of whom is overly enticing in fantasy circles in what is expected to be a shared workload.
Tyson begins the regular season on injured reserve . He reportedly traveled with the team to Paris for their Week 7 game against the Steelers.
Impact: Devaughn Vele should begin the season in the starting lineup opposite Chris Olave , with both players routinely used in the slot. Olave's weekly range of outcomes rivals almost any receiver in the league for as long as Tyson remains out, while tight end Juwan Johnson should return weekly TE1 finishes. Expect further update on Tyson's status throughout the remainder of the week.
McMillan suffered a sprained PCL in his first game action of the season in Week 3. The team placed him on injured reserve Monday, with an expected absence of 6-8 weeks.
Impact: Not much change considering he made his season debut in Week 3, although rookie Ted Hurst should remain in the starting lineup.
Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb in the team's Week 3 loss to the Vikings. He is expected to be sidelined for three-to-six weeks . As of Week 6, he has not resumed throwing . Recent reports indicate he is expected to resume practicing Wednesday of Week 7, but that Jalon Daniels is expected to start.
Impact: Undrafted free agent rookie Jalon Daniels will start in Mayfield's absence. Daniels went undrafted for a reason, the primary of which was his inconsistencies as a passer. Consider it a significant downgrade for Emeka Egbuka , Chris Godwin , Ted Hurst , and Cade Otton .
Love is not practicing early in Week 6 . The team lists him with just one ankle injury despite recent reports indicating that his preseason ankle injury remains problematic and he injured his other ankle in Week 4. He was ruled out for Week 6 Friday.
Impact: Tyler Allgeier can now be started as a viable FLEX option in the absence of Love.
Ferguson aggravated an ankle injury in the team's Week 3 loss to the Broncos. Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Ferguson is likely to miss Week 4. He did not practice on Wednesday and was sent to injured reserve Friday. He will miss the next four games, at minimum.
Impact: Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is playing through his injury and Davis Allen (foot) is sidelined. Tyler Higbee is a viable TE1 in fantasy.
The Rams placed Adams on i njured reserve with a ruptured tendon. He is expected to miss 6-10 weeks. Impact: Puka Nacua should see all the volume he can handle in the absence of Adams, while a shift to heavier rates of 12- and 13-personnel is likely in store for the Rams as they fight through another significant injury. Tyler Higbee suddenly finds himself a fantasy TE1, at least until Ferguson returns, while Nacua challenges for overall WR1.
Evans aggravated his Achilles injury and is expected to " miss some time ."
Impact: The hits to the San Francisco pass catchers continue as Evans now appears to be in line to miss at least Week 7. The team has its bye in Week 8, potentially setting up a situation where Evans misses only one contest. Expect volume to concentrate on Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle with the team also expected to be without Deebo Samuel for their game against the Falcons. As you can see below, there are now five wide receivers unavailable for the 49ers.
Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 2 win over the Dolphins. He will miss significant time.
Impact : Reports suggest Jacob Cowing will be leaned on to fill the void left behind by the injuries to Robinson and De'Zhaun Stribling . Expect Mike Evans , assuming health, Christian McCaffrey , and George Kittle to soak up additional volume.
Samuel suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 5 win over the Seahawks. He is expected to miss multiple weeks and was ruled out for Week 6 Saturday.
Impact: The Athletic's Matt Barrows believes Brandin Cooks is the "next man up" for a 49ers team absolutely devastated by injuries. Cooks can be added from waivers after serving as the de facto WR2 opposite Mike Evans once Samuel departed.
Stribling suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 1 win over the Rams. The 49ers placed him on injured reserve in Week 2 after he underwent surgery to repair a deltoid ligament tear. He is expected to return in 10 weeks.
Impact: The Athletic's Matt Barrows believes Demarcus Robinson will be the primary beneficiary.
Pearsall was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Impact: Pearsall will miss the entirety of the 2026 season.
Charbonnet begins the season on the physically unable to perform list, although the team remains optimistic he will be able to beat his initial recovery timeline. He reportedly has a " legitimate chance " to play in Week 7 against the Chiefs.
Impact: Charbonnet could return to a sizable role when healthy.
Price was placed on injured reserve in Week 4.
Impact: Price played through the injury in Week 3 but apparently emerged worse off for wear. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will split the backfield in his absence, although the biggest boost likely falls back to Jaxon Smith-Njigba .
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