NFL injuries continue to wreak havoc on fantasy football rosters — what should you do next?

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Injuries — they’re a cruel reality of the games we consume. Here’s the latest on the stars set to miss time coming out of Week 2.

A.J. Brown (hamstring): He didn’t play Monday and is expected to miss multiple weeks. DeVonta Smith was the clear alpha in the loss to Atlanta.

Cooper Kupp (ankle): He’s going to miss multiple weeks and an IR trip is a possibility. The Rams’ offense has been riddled with injuries, notably Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee) and the entire o-line. It’s your move, Sean McVay.

Isiah Pacheco (leg): He fractured his fibula in the dramatic win over Cincinnati and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. As usual with long-term injuries, I tend to focus on the long side of the timetable. Carson Steele and Samaje Perine are the notable holdover backs in Kansas City, and Kareem Hunt is expected to meet with the team Tuesday.

Deebo Samuel (calf): He’s expected to miss multiple games after getting hurt in Minnesota. Jauan Jennings is the likely playing time beneficiary.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (leg): The Lions are downplaying the injury, so we might see the Sun God play against Arizona in Week 3.

Justin Jefferson (quadriceps): The Vikings don’t seem overly concerned after he got hurt against the 49ers.

Justin Herbert’s (leg): X-rays on the QB’s right leg came back negative, so he might be available for the Week 3 showdown vs. the undefeated Steelers.

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Publish date : 2024-09-17 16:03:44

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