Injuries continue to wreak havoc across the National Football League. That's not really surprising, but it's still irritating for Fantasy managers who are trying to beat their buddies. Before we get to the main issues, we need to know more about, here's a smattering of smaller news bytes:
- Julian Edelman (chest) and Rex Burkhead (foot) are listed as questionable and were limited in practice all week. Edelman has yet to miss a game, Burkhead has missed three straight. Unless we hear otherwise, expect those trends to continue.
- Jack Doyle popped up on the Colts' injury report on Friday with a groin ailment, putting in a limited practice. He's officially questionable. His absence would boost the upside of Eric Ebron.
- Saquon Barkley (ankle), Todd Gurley (thigh), Odell Beckham (groin), Phillip Dorsett (hamstring), Corey Davis (illness) and Aaron Rodgers (knee) all got in some full practice at some point this week and are slated to play.
- Notables who will miss Week 8 include A.J. Green (ankle), Will Fuller (hamstring), DeSean Jackson (abdomen), Cam Newton (foot), Delanie Walker (ankle), Ito Smith (concussion) and Sterling Shepard (concussion). Davante Adams (toe) is doubtful.
Offensive line injuries that matter: Jason Peters will miss the Eagles' matchup at Buffalo. Let's hope the Eagles are better prepared this week. ... The Bengals offensive line has no chance of improving without Cordy Glenn (concussion) playing another week. He's out. ... The left side of the Chiefs offensive line will again be left to backups with Eric Fisher (groin) and Andrew Wylie (ankle) ruled out. ... Panthers rookie tackle Greg Little (concussion) is out but stud guard Trai Turner (ankle) will play. It should improve the overall offensive line.
Defensive injuries that matter: The Giants get the Lions without top cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (foot). That makes life easier on Daniel Jones, but it'll be even better if Damon Harrison (groin) doesn't play. He's questionable, but odds are he will suit up. ... Bengals corners Dre Kirkpatrick (knee) and Darqueze Dennard (hamstring) are out; William Jackson is in. Look for the Rams to take advantage through the air, especially to Jared Goff's right and potentially Robert Woods, away from Jackson's side. ... The Chargers will play without three defensive linemen and end Melvin Ingram (hamstring) is questionable. The matchup for the Bears run game keeps getting better.
Chiefs top pass rushers Frank Clark (neck) and Chris Jones (groin) have been ruled out, as has cornerback Kendall Fuller (thumb). It makes life easier for Aaron Rodgers. ... The Colts defense is on the verge of being at full strength with safety Malik Hooker (knee) and D-lineman Jabaal Sheard (foot) ready to go. Cornerbacks Kenny Moore and Pierre Desir are questionable and practiced both Thursday and Friday. ... Speedy Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (foot) was ruled out, making the Bucs' passing matchup easier.
Saints coach Sean Payton didn't reveal whether Brees would play Sunday against the Cardinals, but ESPN reported Saturday that he would. Fantasy managers should feel confident enough to use him as a top-10 option ahead of all the streaming types as well as Jameis Winston, Carson Wentz and Philip Rivers.
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