NFL Injury Report: Week 1 Injury Updates For Notable Fantasy Football Stars
7:49 p.m.: The worst fears of Jaguars fans — and fantasy owners — reportedly have come true.
Sources: #Jaguars star WR Allen Robinson is feared to have torn his ACL, based on initial tests. He'll have an MRI tomorrow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
7:03 p.m.: Odell Beckham Jr. will not play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Odell Beckham Jr. inactive.
Cuba trip spared.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
6:42 p.m.: We’re starting to get a clearer picture of David Johnson’s wrist injury.
The preliminary diagnosis for #AZCardinals RB David Johnson is a sprained wrist, sources say. No break. MRI tomorrow. Next play, he fumbled.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
6:33 p.m.: Initial reports aren’t good on Allen Robinson’s knee injury, which he suffered in the first quarter of the Jaguars game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Jaguars' WR Allen Robinson suffered a significant knee injury today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
5:43 p.m.: Initial reports are in on Kevin White’s injury, and it’s devastating news for the third-year wide receiver.
The fear in Chicago is that WR Kevin White broke his collarbone and will require season-ending surgery, per… https://t.co/ouo3jKttyD
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) September 10, 2017
4:32 p.m.: No word yet on the extent of Kevin White’s injury, but it doesn’t look good so far.
Per @StaceyDales: Kevin White left facility with shoulder wrapped, arm in a sling while holding his wrist with his non-injured hand.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) September 10, 2017
4:37 p.m.: X-Rays came back negative on David Johnson’s wrist, according to ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio. The star running back isn’t quite in the clear yet, though.
X-rays negative, but Monday MRI on @DavidJohnson31's wrist will say plenty https://t.co/I03g1cw06U
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 10, 2017
3:40 p.m.: Yet another Chicago Bears wide receiver is down.
Injury Update: Kevin White (shoulder) is out for the rest of #ATLvsCHI.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 10, 2017
3:35 p.m.: This isn’t good. David Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy drafts, currently is out of the game with a wrist injury.
RB David Johnson (wrist) return is questionable.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 10, 2017
3:17 p.m.: A scary moment for Arizona Cardinals fans (and fantasy owners): Running back David Johnson stayed on the turf after taking a hard hit following a reception.
Palmer to David Johnson for a First-down, Johnson in pain, but seems to be okay — Thankfully. pic.twitter.com/UeLHu6Ajlk
— AZCardinalsNation (@AZCardinalsNtn) September 10, 2017
Johnson walked off the field under his own power, though, and appears to be OK.
3 p.m.: The inactives are out for the late-afternoon games, and here’s a notable absence: Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls.
Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls is officially OUT for today's game against the Packers.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 10, 2017
1:50 p.m.: It’s not looking good for Allen Robinson.
INJURY UPDATE:
WR Allen Robinson has been ruled OUT with a knee injury.
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 10, 2017
1:26 p.m.: Tough break for Ravens running back Danny Woodhead, who already has left his Baltimore debut with a hamstring injury.
Ravens RB Danny Woodhead has a hamstring injury and is doubtful to return to the game.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 10, 2017
1:15 p.m.: We already have our first injury, as Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson is questionable to return with a knee injury.
12:18 p.m.: We won’t know for sure until game time, but the latest signs are pointing to Odell Beckham Jr. not playing in tonight’s season opener.
https://twitter.com/JordanRaanan/status/906902689593692160
Asked chances of OBJ playing tonight vs. Cowboys, one source texted, "What are the chances of you going to Cuba next month for vacation?"
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
11:55 a.m.: We’ll have to wait for the NFL debuts of several top draft picks, it appears.
With Bengals WR John Ross (9th overall) ruled out: 5 top 10 draftees will not start week 1 (Garrett, Trubisky, M. Williams, Ross, Mahomes)
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
11:45 a.m.: The New York Jets are down to two (mediocre) quarterbacks against the Buffalo Bills.
Christian Hackenberg officially No. 2 QB behind Josh McCown. Bryce Petty inactive.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
11:36 a.m.: Here’s a handy list of other notable actives and inactives, courtesy of ESPN’s Field Yates.
Official:
Jamison Crowder: In
John Ross: Out
TJ Yeldon: Out
Kenny Golladay: In
Kyle Long: Out
Robert Nkemdiche: Out
Ziggy Ansah: In— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 10, 2017
11:35 a.m.: Inactives for the 1 p.m. ET games have been released, and T.J. Yeldon officially is out.
11:25 a.m.: Rookie Leonard Fournette could see an increase in workload with Jacksonville Jaguars backup running back T.J. Yeldon expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.
I expect #Jaguars RB TJ Yeldon to be inactive today vs the #texans
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 10, 2017
10:49 a.m.: This doesn’t pertain to Week 1, but Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck could miss “at least” two more weeks of action, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
It may be an extended stint for #Colts starting QB Scott Tolzien, with QB Andrew Luck not expected back immediately. Lots of caution: pic.twitter.com/BsTDmApHCF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
9:37 a.m.: It’s not looking good for Odell Beckham Jr.
Rapoport just said it would be a ?surprise? if OBJ plays. Giants might score negative-3 points.
— John Halpin (@jhalpin37) September 10, 2017
9:16 a.m.: It appears the Chicago Bears will be down yet another receiver.
#Bears WR Markus Wheaton, listed as questionable with a finger injury, is not expected to play vs. the #Falcons, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
9:14 a.m.: Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed is expected to play, but he’ll apparently do so in pain.
#Redskins TE Jordan Reed is dealing with a painful fracture in his toe, I?m told. It?s one that could linger? https://t.co/MN9v0dqLKm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
9:09 a.m.: Odell Beckham Jr. fantasy owners could have tough decision to make. The star wide receiver reportedly is a game-time decision, and the New York Giants don’t play until 8:30 p.m. ET. We’ll do our best to keep you posted, but you might want to look for replacements.
#Giants WR Odell Beckham is a game-time decision. NYG isn't counting on it. But there is, at least, a chance (and other injuries from GDM): pic.twitter.com/tIfJbAqQ3V
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2017
While the Giants believe Odell Beckham Jr. is considered a game-time decision, there is real doubt whether he will play, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2017
9 a.m. ET: The good news: Football is back. The bad news: So are the inevitable injuries that come with it.
The NFL season kicks into high gear Sunday afternoon with a full slate of Week 1 matchups. If you play fantasy football, that means it’s time once again to start monitoring injury reports and set your lineups accordingly.
Believe it or not, several players already are dealing with injuries ahead of their season openers, including a handful of notable fantasy names. Most notable is New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, who is recovering from a preseason ankle injury.
Will Beckham start or sit Sunday? Keep it right here for pregame injury updates for skill position players, as well as injury developments throughout the day.
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