Injury Report: Week 3
Apologies in advance. Week 2 was a brutal slate for injuries. Very few fantasy rosters have not been impacted. Before you head to your Week 3 waiver wire, our Injury Report: Week 3 catches you up on the myriad of injuries and how they impact fantasy football rosters.
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Isiah Pacheco (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – A huge blow for the defending champs and fantasy managers everywhere, Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula and will miss “months not weeks” of action. Carson Steele is the next man up for the Chiefs, who are also bringing in fading veteran Kareem Hunt for a potential reunion. However, none of those options can approach Pacheco’s value.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to undergo surgery this week on fractured fibula, will miss at least six weeks. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/aMAyv6upd1
— NFL (@NFL) September 16, 2024
Cooper Kupp (WR) Los Angeles Rams – A left ankle injury will sideline Kupp for multiple weeks. This is another devastating blow for the Rams, who are being ravaged by injuries. Check out Week 3 waiver wire recommendations for how to deal with the absence of Kupp and Puka Nacua.
Rams HC Sean McVay said Cooper Kupp is expected to miss “an extended period of time” and is a candidate for injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2024
Tua Tagovailoa (QB) Miami Dolphins – Another concussion will sideline Miami’s signal caller for the foreseeable future. Tagovailoa will see neurologists this week. Therefore, fantasy managers should look for other options and only hold Tagovailoa in Superflex leagues that can spare a roster spot. Ultimately, IR is still an option.
Deebo Samuel (WR) San Francisco 49ers – Samuel is expected will miss multiple weeks with a calf injury.
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR) Detroit Lions – St. Brown is dealing with a contusion but Dan Campbell indicated it was not a long-term injury. We will monitor his practice participation this week.
Justin Jefferson (WR) Minnesota Vikings – Like ARSB, Justin Jefferson is dealing with a minor quad contusion. We don’t anticipate it having any lingering effects for this week’s showdown with the Texans.
A.J. Brown (WR) Philadelphia Eagles – Brown injured his hamstring in practice and was forced to miss Philly’s Monday Night loss to Atlanta. Unfortunately, this won’t be the only game Brown will sit. Expect a big boost in targets for DeVonta Smith and TE Dallas Goedert.
Eagles WR AJ Brown told ESPN’s @saltersl that he does expect to miss a couple of weeks due to the hamstring injury he suffered Friday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 17, 2024
Evan Engram (TE) Jacksonville Jaguars – We were able to quickly update the FullTime Fantasy Discord channel on Sunday when Engram injured his hamstring in pre-game drills and was ruled out. Hamstring injuries tend to linger when not given complete time to heal, so we anticipate Engram missing Week 3. We’ll continue to update the Discord if anything changes.
Joe Mixon (RB) Houston Texans – A hip-drop tackle caused Mixon to roll his ankle. He left the game but later returned to action. For now, we’ll have to monitor his practice participation throughout the week. Cam Akers would be the reserve to target on waivers.
#Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon ankle injury not considered long term or serious, per league sources.
Dameon Pierce making fast progress from minor strained hamstring, per source.
And safety M.J. Stewart close to returning from knee-quad injury, per sources @KPRC2— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 17, 2024
Rachaad White (RB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – White is dealing with a groin injury but was able to play through it on Sunday. Expect him to have limited practice reps this week but he’s expected to be fine for Week 3.
Justin Herbert (QB) Los Angeles Chargers – X-rays were negative on Herbert’s leg. Herbert played through the injury, so it doesn’t appear to be an issue. Just something to monitor.
Keenan Allen (WR) Chicago Bears – Plantar fasciitis kept Allen out of action last week and could linger for multiple games. Subsequently, Allen looks like an iffy proposition for Week 3.
Pierre Strong (RB) Cleveland Browns – Week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Fire up D’Onta Foreman.
Tyjae Spears (RB) Tennessee Titans – Spears is dealing with a minor ankle ailment. For now, it doesn’t seem like much of a concern.
Jake Ferguson (TE) Dallas Cowboys – Ferguson sat out last week with a knee injury. However, there is growing optimism that he’ll return in Week 3.
MarShawn Lloyd (RB) Green Bay Packers – A lingering ankle injury has caused Lloyd to be placed on IR. He will miss four games, minimum.
David Bell (WR) Cleveland Browns – A dislocated hip will end Bell’s season.
