Here’s a look at some of the key injuries fantasy managers need to be aware of heading towards the rest of this week’s action.
QUARTERBACKS
Matt Ryan (shoulder): ruled out; benched for Sam Ehlinger
RUNNING BACKS
Ezekiel Elliott (knee): doubtful vs. CHI due to sprained MCL
James Conner (ribs): will not play in Wk 8 at MIN
Cam Akers (personal): will not play in Wk 8 and likely never again for LAR
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Ja’Marr Chase (hip): out for Wk 8 vs. CLE; could be headed to IR
Deebo Samuel (hamstring): will not play in Wk 8 vs. LAR
Davante Adams (illness): limited practice on FRI
D.K. Metcalf (knee): limited participant; true GTD vs. NYG
Tyler Lockett (hamstring): questionable vs. NYG, following limited effort FRI
Allen Lazard (shoulder): ruled out for SNF vs. BUF
Michael Thomas (foot): out once again for NO; has not played since Wk 3
Corey Davis (knee): ruled out for Wk 8 vs. NE
Jahan Dotson (hamstring): will not play once again in Wk 8
TIGHT ENDS
Darren Waller (hamstring): limited practice on FRI: questionable at NO
Dalton Schultz (knee): limited practice on FRI: questionable vs. CHI
David Njoku (ankle): ruled out for Wk 8 vs. CIN
Hayden Hurst (groin): officially questionable, but expected to play vs. CLE
OTHER
Myles Garrett (shoulder): DNP Friday; questionable for MNF vs. CIN
Trey Hendrickson (neck): DNP Friday; questionable for MNF vs. CLE
Cole Holcomb (foot): ruled out for Wk 8 vs. IND
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