Injury Report: Week 9

Breaking down all the key fantasy-relevant injuries this week

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Injury Report: Week 9

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Stefon Diggs (WR) Houston Texans – Diggs tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season. Another top-level wideout is lost. The good news for the Texans is Nico Collins will be back in Week 10.

Jordan Love (QB) Green Bay Packers – Love is questionable with a “mild” groin strain. If he sits, the entire Green Bay offense must be downgraded.

Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins is week-to-week with a quad injury. Unfortunately, the injury occurred at last Friday’s practice, causing Higgins to miss Week 8. Also, there is a chance it will carry over into this week. We will monitor his practice participation.

T.J. Hockenson (TE) Minnesota Vikings – There’s a very good chance the Vikings will welcome Hockenson back to the fold for his 2024 debut. However, he may be on a snap count.

 

Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Thomas has a chest contusion. However, he should be able to play through it albeit there is a chance he will be limited. We will update Discord as news develops. Meanwhile, teammate Gabe Davis is dealing with a shoulder ailment but it is not considered serious.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB) New York Giants – Tracy is in the NFL concussion protocol and will have to clear five steps before he can return. Consider him very questionable for Week 9.

Christian Kirk (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars – Kirk broke his clavicle and will miss the rest of the season.

Derek Carr (QB) New Orleans Saints – There is optimism that Carr (oblique) will return this week. If he does, it will be a huge boost for a Saints’ squad that has lost six straight.

Drake Maye (QB) New England Patriots – New England’s rookie signal-caller is also in the NFL’s concussion protocol. The average recovery time is 8-10 days, so Maye will have a tough time clearing it for Week 9. Jacoby Brissett is next man up.

Allen Lazard (WR) New York Jets – After missing last week, Lazard (chest) is week-to-week.

Jonathon Brooks (RB) Carolina Panthers – There is a good chance Brooks will make his NFL debut this week. However, the Panthers are going nowhere and Brooks is going to be on a snap count. That makes him a very risky play, even if he’s active.

Bub Means (WR) New Orleans Saints – A high-ankle sprain will sideline Means for 2-4 weeks.

 

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