Between COVID-19 and bye weeks there have been enough hurdles for fantasy owners to deal with in 2020. No hurdle though has been larger than the injury bug. This week is no exception. Here’s a look at some injuries to be aware heading into the rest of Week 10’s action.
QUARTERBACKS
Ben Roethlisberger (knee) – Reserve / COVID-19 list plus knee issue
RUNNING BACKS
Nick Chubb (knee) – expected to return vs. HOU; still needs to be activated though
Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) – ruled out for Week 10
Joe Mixon (foot) – Doubtful to play vs. PIT
Chris Carson (foot) – GTD for 4:25 ET kickoff vs. LAR
Carlos Hyde (hamstring) – returned to practice Friday; expected to be active Sunday.
Kenyan Drake (ankle) – Team will see how he warms up Sunday; true GTD 4:05 ET kick vs. BUF
David Johnson (concussion) – ruled out as he has yet to clear protocol
David Montgomery (concussion) – yet to practice; plays MNF vs. MIN
Raheem Mostert (ankle) – still not ready to return from IR
Tevin Coleman (knee) – also remains out for Week 10
Miles Gaskin (knee) – targeting a Week 12 return from IR
Matt Breida (hamstring) – should play after being limited participant in every practice this week.
Mark Ingram (ankle) – expected to play after practicing in full for the first time on FRI
Justin Jackson (knee) – officially ruled out for Week 10
Troymaine Pope (concussion) – expected to clear protocol Saturday; should suit up on Sunday
Devonta Freeman (ankle) – mid-week practice injury has landed him on I.R.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Kenny Golladay (hip) – will sit out again in Week 10
Jerry Jeudy (shoulder) – listed as questionable, but expected to play vs. LV
Allen Lazard (abdomen) – game-time decision vs. JCK; will need to be activated Saturday from IR.
Deebo Samuel (hamstring) – out Week 10; hopes to return after Week 11 bye
Laviska Shenault (hamstring) – has been ruled out vs. GB
TIGHT ENDS
T.J. Hockenson (toe) – was able to practice on Friday after being put on injury report Thursday
Robert Tonyan (ankle) – suffered an ankle injury in practice Thursday; wasn’t able to participate Friday
Irv Smith Jr. (groin) – trending in the right direction to play MNF vs. CHI
OTHERS OF NOTE
DB Jimmy Smith (ankle) – out
DL Joey Bosa (concussion) – out again in Week 10
LT Russell Okung (calf) – out
LG Ali Marpet (concussion) – questionable, but hoping to play vs. CAR
DT Christian Wilkins (illness) – Reserve / COVID-19 list
