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DFS: Week Three Final Injury Report with Medical Analysis

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Nothing is more frustrating than setting the perfect lineup but getting crushed by something unpredictable such as player injuries. I was personally victimized by this random occurrence in Week Two, and I’m sure you were as well. However, you are a resilient DFS player, and you are clearly ready to absorb the the Week Three Final Injury Report.

A reminder that any player I fade is almost completely from an injury perspective and I’ve come to terms that if I leave said player out of my lineup, I can live with it.

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James Conner

Conner told us early in the week that he was going to be available for Week Three, and his teammates backed him on the idea. He had an MRI early this week that came back clean to go with this self-analysis, and any time those two things match up, start a player with no worries. Conner is good to go on the injury front.

LeSean McCoy

McCoy had an MRI on his ankle early in the week that came back “clear” which means very little considering he did not practice the very next day. Shady and Conner are on completely opposite ends of the spectrum and serve as perfect examples to illustrate why MRI and imaging does not give us the full picture. McCoy was obviously still dealing with significant pain despite participating in practice on Friday. He may be in for a limited workload.

Marlon Mack

Mack suffered a calf injury some time this week and did not practice until Friday. There were actually some reports of him carrying a walking boot around the practice facility. Couple that with the fact that Jordan Wilkins is likely a big part of the game plan this week, and it is made worse by the fact that healthy calves are crucial for planting and sprinting. That leads to a Marlon Mack fade.

Josh Jacobs

Jacobs admitted to recently losing up to 10 pounds due to illness, not even taking into consideration a groin injury that limited him in practice all week. With his body more than likely still recovering systemically and from an injury perspective that is enough to scare me off before even looking at the tough matchup with Minnesota.

Alshon Jeffery

To save you (and myself) the headache, I’m fading Jeffery due to conflicting reports and a calf injury that seems to be lingering.

Mike Williams

We never cleared up the injury that plagued Mike Williams in Week Two, but in Week Three put him into lineups with the confidence from a week of full practice participation.

Greg Olsen

The last time I wrote about Olsen I faded him due to the short turnaround and the fact that he’s 34 with a back injury. It turns out that despite his massive 100+ receiving yard game, he was clearly limited and not “good to go” as he was telling reporters prior to Week Two. Well, here we are again, and I’m recommending to fade him. The difference is that if you decide to slide him into a tournament lineup this week against the Cardinals “defense” I wouldn’t hold it against you. The guy can clearly play when he’s less than 100%.

Everybody else

The following players have been ruled out as of Friday evening: Damien Williams, DeSean Jackson, Michael Gallup, and Devin Singletary.

We hope you find the Week Three Final Injury Report helpful. Be on the lookout for the Two-Minute Drill injury Report on Sunday morning. Good luck!

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DFS: The Post-Apocalyptic Injury Report – Week 3

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I’ll be a licensed physical therapist in 8 months therefore, so nothing makes me shudder more than a week like the one we just had. As we move to Week Three, I’ll provide the post-apocalyptic injury report.

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Last week really rocked our world, didn’t it? Not only did we lose Drew Brees for six to eight weeks, we also lost Ben Roethlisberger for the season.

That’s only the beginning.

There are eight other player injuries with DFS implications, so let’s jump in.

Damien Williams

Williams’ injury is nebulous at this point. The team announced he has a “contusion” at his knee, but haven’t clarified the degree. If this is a true contusion of the periosteal bone (“bone bruise”) swelling and pain are going to be a factor. Additionally, expect him to miss two or three games with a true contusion. Conversely, if the team is using “contusion” as a broad term for a minor issue, Williams will be fine this week, with minimal setbacks.

Update: Williams has been ruled OUT.

LeSean McCoy

Shady had an MRI this week on his ankle after suffering an injury late in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The imaging report is “clear”, which rules out a high ankle injury, but tells us nothing about the pain he’s experiencing. Nonetheless, McCoy has a chance to play this Sunday, but it will depend on his practice participation and progress with the rehab team. All things considered, I don’t expect limitations for McCoy if he’s active.

Update: McCoy practiced on Thursday and we expect him to play Sunday as his teammate , Damien Williams, has already been ruled out. However, Shady has clearly been limited by pain this week, I would think very hard before putting him into lineups. Check out windailysports.com for other options.

James Conner

Conner’s situation is vague, but we know that his teammates and Conner himself say he’s fine. Conversely, a player’s knee being forced inward, like Conner’s, warrants concern for the MCL. However, the worst case scenario is that Conner is mildly uncomfortable and needs a brace for Week Three.

Update: A full participant at Friday’s practice, Conner could be a contrarian play this week if you still believe in this offense.

Devin Singletary

Singletary ran in a touchdown on Sunday, but not long after disappeared with a hamstring strain. Although the team has not given a grade of the strain (I, II, or III), research shows that even a grade I strains can cause one to three missed games. Furthermore, if Singletary tries to gut through a grade I or II, he can make matters worse. As a result, I’m avoiding him in DFS this week despite his optimistic “day-to-day” status.

Update: It’s now official, Singletary has been ruled OUT.

DeSean Jackson

Jackson is ruled out for week three and four. Watch this core muscle injury as it is closely related to “sports hernias.”

Tre’Quan Smith

I tweeted a picture of Tre’Quan’s injury here. We haven’t heard back from the Saints, but it’s not looking good for him in Week Three if you’re considering him as a flier.

David Njoku

Njoku took a nasty hit and landed on his shoulder and head. As a result, he did not finish the game and is now in the concussion protocol. Do not assume that he will be ready by Sunday, as concussions are fluid in nature. In fact, expect over-correction by teams moving forward after the protocol itself is now in question. Watch his status as the week progresses.

Update: Njoku also suffered a fractured wrist and will be out for at least the next month.

That will do it for the post-apocalyptic injury report of the week. The expectation is that these injuries will be clearer by Friday, then we can begin to dial in your lineups for the week.

Mid-week Additions

Cam Newton: Newton is styling a walking boot on his preseason injured foot. This comes as a surprise considering that Newton seemingly kicked that injury to the curb after not being listed on the injury report until this week. Check back with us later this week after we get more information on exactly what is hampering Newton.

Update: Newton has been ruled OUT.

Marlon Mack

Mack has not practiced as of Thursday. He is dealing with a calf injury which can be extremely debilitating for a running back. Look at Jordan Wilkins as a cheap option instead.

Update: Mack practiced on Friday which gives us some optimism. However, we can’t ignore then fact that Jordan Wilkins took first team reps all week. Look to pivot away from the Indi running backs if you want to stack this game.

Josh Jacobs

A picture from Jacobs’ phone was leaked with a caption of “I’ve lost 10lbs this week” apparently from an illness. That’s never a good sign. Throw in that Jacobs is also suffering from a groin injury leads to me fading him on the injury front.

Jimmy Graham

According to Ryan Wood, Graham did not practice today with a groin injury. These type of injuries can nag and linger for pass catchers who require a significant amount of lower extremity agility and change of direction. As of Thursday, I’m fading Graham this week.

Update: There’s some confusion about Graham’s groin situation as the Packers actually promoted a tight end from the practice on the same day that Graham missed practice. Add in the fact that even minor groin injuries can be debilitating for pass catchers and I’m ignoring Matt LaFleur’s positive positive practice report. You have better options at tight end.

Courtland Sutton

Sutton is out from practice with rib soreness, which can be tricky. The only limiting factor with rib injuries are a player’s ability to play through pain. In other words, his range of outcomes are too wide for me to plug him into any lineups this week.

Update: Sutton is not on the injury report headed into Sunday, which theoretically means he’s got no pain. Proceed with minimal caution.

Sterling Shepard

Shepard has been cleared for Sunday and should be good to go.

Alshon Jeffery

If it seems like Jeffery’s injury has been unclear, that’s because it is. There have been conflicting reports about Jeffery’s availability on Sunday, but the Eagles are “optimistic” about him. Even if he comes back, I’m looking elsewhere.

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DFS: Two-Minute Drill Injury Analysis

Edwin Porras 5 years ago

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Week Two is just hours away, so it’s time to go no-huddle and optimize your DFS lineups with the Two-Minute Drill Injury Analysis. Let’s get into it.

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Joe Mixon– Ankle- Questionable

We’ll start off the two minute drill with some bad news: The walking news headline Adam Schefter reported (either late last night or early this morning) that Mixon plans to play. The problem? In reference to his ankle, Mixon wants to “test it out” before making a final decision to play or not. So, even though he draws a questionable tag, this is more of game time decision. Not what you want to hear just hours before kick off. Find a better option. (Take a look at his gnarly injury here)

Mark Ingram– Shoulder– Questionable

Next on the list is Mark Ingram, who also draws a questionable, but his situation was not worrisome from the beginning. If the questionable tag scares others in your pool away, slide him into a lineup or two this morning as I’m not concerned about his shoulder and this is another great spot for him. Moving on to the Steelers.

James Conner– Illness- No Designation

The third player on my radar is James Conner. This is just a reminder that he’s a solid mid-salary option this week as his illness is in the rear view mirror. It’s always nice to have good news in the two-minute drill, isn’t it? Now, let’s move on to pass catchers.

Mike Williams- Knee- Questionable

Unfortunately, this next guy is bad news. Williams’ injury continues to be shrouded in mystery and to be quite honest, seems serious. He’s a game time decision with a questionable tag, so I’m avoiding him today despite Adam Schefter reporting he’ll be used in the red zone today. Speaking of big bodied targets, next up on the list is a tight end.

Mark Andrews- Foot- Questionable

It was unexpected when Andrews didn’t practice on Friday. However, considering that the Ravens are confident he’ll play and the fact that his teammate Mark Ingram is also questionable, I’m okay with rolling Andrews out there today. Now, let’s move on to his teammate.

Marquise Brown- Hip- Questionable

By nature, I am very conservative when it comes to player injuries. That’s why I view Hollywood Brown this week as a cautious dart throw in tournaments. I consider him a yellow-light as he was only on the field in week one for 12 snaps. Add in that he missed most of the preseason, continues to be questionable, and the Ravens’ plethora of offensive weapons and you get a yellow light.

Le’Veon Bell-Shoulder-Questionable

Last but not least, let’s talk Bell, who plays on Monday night. Although there are yellow flags surrounding his shoulder, what other offensive options do the Jets have with Darnold out? Start him as a volume play in the show-down slates as the injury might make him slightly less chalk.

That wraps up the week two version of the two-minute injury drill. Good luck this week!

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Week Two Injuries and DFS Outlooks

Richard Masana 5 years ago

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What a difference one week makes. Just last Friday I was thinking to myself that I had so much time to dive headfirst into the few injuries that were being reported. Now that it’s Week Two and games have been played, the injuries are stacking up. Here are the most notable Week Two Injuries with in-depth analysis.

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Julio Jones

No longer on the injury report. Giddy up for a Week Two bounce back against the Eagles’ “defense.”

JuJu Smith-Schuster

The same goes for JuJu as he was upgraded to a full practice participant on Friday. Giddy-up as well.

Tyler Lockett

No longer listed on the injury report, the pride of Wildcat land is a sneaky play against a Steelers defense that was just shredded by Josh Gordon, Julian Edelman, and even Phillip Dorsett. Add in the fact that the Seahawks are road dogs and you get yet another horse reference: giddy up.

Mike Williams

The opposite is true here for Williams. As of Friday, Williams had drawn a questionable tag and has been limited all week by a mystery knee injury. Considering that the Chargers’ skill players are going down faster than chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday, part of me believes that pressure from the coaching staff (and probably Williams’ own internal pressure) is pushing him to play this Sunday. I’m avoiding Williams and living with the result because all signs point to red flags for him in DFS.

Marquise Brown

Brown is still on the injury report as he was last week. The reason I’m concerned about putting him into lineups is that even though he blew up last week while playing through an injury designation, he was still limited in snaps. Let’s also acknowledge the fact that the Dolphins are undoubtedly the worst team in the league. With all that said, if he has another giant performance, it will be in spite of injury concerns.

Sterling Shepard

There’t not much to say here other than concussions are volatile and despite players’ progress in concussion protocol, their availability is never a lock. He’s been ruled out.

Now, on to running backs, as there are a couple of guys who are risky plays this week.

Joe Mixon

I said all week that I was unsure if Mixon would suit up on Sunday, but all signs point to him being on the field as he practiced on Friday with no setbacks (as of now). It’s worth noting that when players come off injuries like Mixon’s, availability and production are not guaranteed to be correlated. If his lateral mobility and ankle stability isn’t quite where it needs to be, he might struggle or worse, re-injure himself. Unfortunately, re-injury to lateral ankle sprains are very common. Mixon is another player I’m willing to leave out of my lineups. Even if he balls out this week, from an injury perspective the conservative move is to avoid him.

Le’Veon Bell

Bell’s situation is extremely odd as “precautionary” MRIs are virtually unheard of in the medical community. It’s also worth noting that despite the MRI being “clear” imaging and pain reports are terribly correlated. That means that Bell can still be in a significant amount of pain while playing on Sunday, which would mainly limit him in the passing game. Additionally, he was limited in practice on Friday, but planned to practice Saturday. With all of that said, Darnold is out and the offense will likely have no choice but to run through Bell, so he’s a volume play for me this week. Even though it makes me slightly nervous, he’s nowhere near the Joe Mixon level of concern for me.

James Conner

Conner was a full participant in practice Friday and is seemingly recovered from an illness. If you’re in a pool with people who have been scared off, slide him as the Steelers are home favorites against a post-Legion-of-Boom defense that was just shredded by Andy Dalton.

Everybody else

Whoa there! (I hope you picked up on the horse narrative) A reminder that Jordan Reed, Hunter Henry, Derrius Guice and Tyreek Hill have all been ruled OUT.

There are your Week Two Injuries (with a few horse references). Make sure you check in with us on Sunday morning for another quick hit injury report. Good luck setting those lineups!

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DFS: Week Two Injury Report

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I can only assume that you walked away a winner from Week One by listening to our podcasts, reading our strategy pieces, and staying up to date on our injury report. So, congratulations! If you didn’t, don’t be concerned, as your time is coming. Now, let’s discuss the Week Two injury report.

Mike Evans

Evans battled a stomach bug all last week, and it showed on the field. The weather was hot and humid while Evans struggled to stay hydrated and explosive. On top of that, Jameis Winston didn’t have the best showing (to put it nicely). With all of that said, I expect Evans to bounce back.

Julio Jones

Jones and the injury report go together like a fine wine and perfectly aged cheese. I say that because ultimately, he usually performs extremely well despite any designations and concerns. The issue this week is that it’s an unfamiliar injury with his wrist, which can compromise his ability to catch the ball. I’m watching the report all week on this one before throwing him into lineups.

Tyler Lockett

Ah, Tyler Lockett, the pride of Kansas State, my Alma Mater. I still smile when I remember watching Lockett in person as he returned punts for touchdowns that glorious 2012 season. I digress, Lockett showed up on the injury report on Wednesday after being presumed completely healthy following the Week One victory over the Bengals. Watch Lockett’s status on Thursday and Friday for a better picture. I’m hoping this turns into a minor issue and scares most away from one of the most efficient receivers.

Joe Mixon

I tweeted a picture and a short blurb about Mixon’s injury here. He had a classic lateral ankle sprain mechanism of injury as he was forced down by two defenders. The good news is that this is a manageable injury that responds very well to active rest and rehab. Unfortunately, it can take a couple of weeks to get back to 100%. He also mentioned on Wednesday that his intention is to play on Sunday. Regardless, I’m fading him in DFS unless we hear he is back to full speed by Friday (which I do not expect)

Update: Mixon was limited at practice on Thursday and continues to be day to day.

Mike Williams

This is an interesting case as I went back to watch the play that he was injured on, and nothing jumped out at me. I have a few theories in mind that aren’t worth mentioning specifically, but what matters is that on Wednesday coach Anthony Lynn said that he was “concerned” for Williams’ knee. How concerned? Well, the Chargers signed another depth receiver on Wednesday in light of Williams’ injury.

Update: There continues to be a sense of mystery behind this injury and I would not play Williams even if he is active. He missed practice on Thursday.

JuJu Smith-Schuster

JuJu is another interesting case to me. I’m going to assume that the medical staff knows something we don’t, as it was reported that he suffered a toe injury, but only X-rays were conducted. You see, X-rays are only used to rule out bone and joint injuries (fractures, dislocations, etc). That means if JuJu has “turf toe” (a sprain of the first toe) an X-ray would not catch it. To make matters worse, he was limited in practice on Wednesday. Keep your eyes peeled this week for JuJu’s injury status.

*It’s worth noting here that JuJu’s teammate, James Conner, was ill on Wednesday.

Update: The teammates are both expected to play on Sunday.

Baker Mayfield

The Titans pressured Mayfield all game long and at one point, sacked him for a safety. Mayfield stood up holding his wrist and simply looked uncomfortable the rest of the game. His X-rays are negative, but again, if it isn’t a bone or joint injury, we could be missing something. Add in the Jets’ (surprisingly) decent defense, and I might avoid Baker in DFS this week. He’s another guy to watch for as the week progresses.

Greg Olsen

At 34 years of age, Olsen is still trotting out there on Sundays despite his body starting to wear down. He’s been dealing with a back injury this week, and did not practice on Wednesday ahead of their TNF game against Tampa Bay. The flip side of these warning signs is that the veteran doesn’t need a walk-through practice and he told reporters on Wednesday that he’ll be ready to go. If he’s out, Ian Thomas is an extremely valuable option at tight end for showdown plays.

Update: Olsen is likely to play based on coach Ron Rivera’s comments all week. However, I’m staying away as there is potential for him to be on a snap count and due to risk of a back “flare up”.

Amari Cooper

Cooper sat out an entire month in the pre-season to nurse his plantar fasciitis, which is a chronic foot condition that can be very painful. The logic was to allow him to take it easy, rehab, and rest so it would not plague him all season like it did while still at Alabama. This was a very smart and prudent plan. Well, on Wednesday he told reporters that during Week One against the Giants, he had a “flare up” but it concluded that it is not an ongoing issue. Look, I’m not anybody to tell you to fade a receiver who just performed as well as Cooper did in that new-look offense, so I won’t. The best way to put Cooper’s situation into words is like this: with each passing week, Amari Cooper might become that yellow light that I’m just not comfortable racing through.

Patrick Mahomes

I wasn’t concerned whatsoever about Mahomes before Wednesday’s practice. He was seen during warm-ups clearly limited in lateral movements and favoring the ankle. I can’t imagine ever paying the premium for Mahomes in DFS, and even though I expect him to play, I’m looking for a better option.

Sam Darnold

Darnold was sick on Wednesday and did not practice, so watch his progression throughout the week. I’m always nervous about illnesses as hydration and fatigue are an issue.

Update: Darnold was ruled OUT for Monday’s game against the Browns. The Jets report that Darnold has mononucleosis, “the kissing disease” which is a member of a common family of viruses. This illness can cause inflammation of the spleen, which is the primary reason (aside from general fatigue) for his absence. Unfortunately for Darnold, this can cost him several weeks as the only treatment is to allow it to run it’s course.

More Updates

Le’Veon Bell: Along with the Darnold news, Adam Gase reported that Bell has a “sore shoulder” and he’ll receive an MRI. Although Gase says they are being “extra cautious” it’s a red flag to jump straight to an MRI, which will show the joint congruencey, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and overall integrity of the structures within the shoulder. I’m watching this injury closely as a shoulder injury could impact Bell’s ability to catch the football. If Bell is out, Ty Montgomery would be the cheap (and admittedly chalk) play of the week.

Update: Bell received a “precautionary” MRI that (unsurprisingly) found nothing significant. Sticking to my conservative style of play, I’m side stepping Bell in daily this week. The reasoning is that imaging reports and pain are terribly correlated and Bell can still be in quite a bit of pain despite his MRI. This could lead him to avoid contact and raising his arms to catch passes.

Derrius Guice: Guice will reportedly get a second opinion on his meniscus injury, which has a chance to turn into surgery. Although this development is more relevant in season long, it’s worth noting that Chris Thompson’s stock is on the rise this week. Use him in lineups before his price goes up.

KeKe Coutee: Coutee is making progress in practice and has the potential to play this week. I would wait a day or so longer before making a solid decision on him.

Sterling Shepard: Monitor his progress through concussion protocol. As of now, he has a good chance of playing

Update: Coutee was a full participant in practice Thursday. He could be a sneaky play this week.

Everybody Else

Lastly, for the less informed crowd, I want to provide a list of players who have been ruled out for Week Two (and beyond in most cases). I assume most people are aware of these players by now, but just to be sure: Tyreek Hill, Keke Coutee Tevin Coleman, Nick Foles, Derrius Guice, Devin Funchess, Quincy Enunwa, Hunter Henry.

Keep an eye out for an updated versions of this report on Saturday and Sunday before kickoff. Thank you for reading!

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