Injury Status: Week 10

Thu Nov 6 9:05am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

For some reason, it sure feels like players are taking a little longer to return to action this year. Some guys that you thought would be out just a game or two are missing multiple weeks of action. Maybe that is the case every year, but it sure seems like this year is a bit different. We guess some teams might be withholding the severity of some of these injuries, though. Hopefully, this isn’t a trend going forward. We want our players back!

Here is the latest. . . .

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns. Judkins is already practicing in full this week. His shoulder injury doesn’t seem to be an issue anymore. The bye last week was probably a big help getting Judkins healthy. He will be fine to use Week 10, getting his normal workload.

Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs. Irving is doing some stuff on the side but still not participating in contact drills. His foot and shoulder injuries are still a factor. He is not expected to play this week, giving Rachaad White another start at running back for the Bucs.

Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs. Godwin remains out of practice because of his leg injury. He has missed the past three games because of the injury and at this point, we aren’t sure when he returns to action.

James Cook, RB, Bills. Cook sat out practice to begin the week, which is a bit of a surprise. He is battling ankle and foot injuries. This is one to watch. If he doesn’t get in some practice before the week is out, Cook is likely to miss the Week 10 game. Ray Davis and Ty Johnson would split the work at running back for the Bills.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders. Daniels dislocated his left elbow last week but avoided any fractures. He is going to be out for a while but might not be done for the season. He could return before the season is out if he can avoid surgery. For now, Marcus Mariota starts for the Commanders.

Brian Thomas, WR, Jaguars. Thomas was out of practice to start the week because of a nankle sprain. The Jaguars remain hopeful he is able to play this week, though. He is not being ruled out. If he can practice in the next day or two, look for Thomas to play. Keep an eye on the player notes for the latest.

Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots. Boutte had to leave the game last week because of a hamstring injury. He is out of practice right now. It is not looking good for Boutte to play. Get other options ready.

Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. Stevenson missed the game last week because of a toe injury and remains sidelined. He still isn’t practicing. Stevenson seems a long shot to play Week 10, barring a big turnaround before the week is out. TreVeyon Henderson should handle most of the running back duties for the Patriots this week.

Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets. Wilson is back practicing this week on his knee injury. He is right on track to return to the lineup. He should be just fine to play Week 10.

C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans. Stroud took a huge hit last week, suffering a concussion. He has already been ruled out for the Week 10 game. Davis Mills will start for the Texans.

Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers. Dowdle is battling some sort of quad injury. The Panthers held him out of practice Wednesday, but it seems they are being cautious with their star back. Carolina seems pretty confident Dowdle will return to practice later in the week and play the Week 10 game. Keep an eye on the player notes to be safe, though.

Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals. Murray was placed on Injured Reserve this week because of his foot sprain. Murray will be out at least the next four games because of the injury. Jacoby Brissett will handle the quarterback duties while Murray is out and could even keep the job if he keeps playing well.

Ka'imi Fairbairn, K, Texans. Fairbairn apparently injured his quad in last week’s game and is expected to miss the Week 10 game. Go get other options for this week’s game.

D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears. Swift missed the game last week with a groin injury but is back practicing on a limited basis this week. He is right on track to return to the starting lineup and play a big role in the Bears offense. Swift was playing very well before getting hurt.

Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears. Monangai is dealing with an ankle injury and was limited in practice Wednesday. He should be ready to play this week but likely splits the work at running back with D’Andre Swift expected to return from his injury.

Michael Pittman, WR, Colts. Pittman is another player dealing with a new injury, sitting out practice Wednesday because of a glute injury. He might be resting as much as anything, though, so don’t panic too much yet. We would not rule him out. But if he doesn’t practice at all before the week is out, expect Pittman to miss Week 10. But if he gets in some practice, look for him to be available.

Puka Nacua, WR, Rams. Nacua got banged up last week, suffering a rib injury. The Rams believe he will be ready for Week 10, though. The injury isn’t too serious at this point.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Jones has multiple injuries, dealing with shoulder and toe ailments. He was unable to practice Wednesday, which is not a good start to his week. He is looking iffy to play right now and even if active, Jones might be limited in the game. Jordan Mason starts if Jones is unable to play Week 10.

Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers. Purdy continues to deal with his toe injury. He still is practicing on a limited basis. He needs to start practicing in full once again before he returns to the starting lineup. We look for Mac Jones to get another start for the 49ers this week.

Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers. Pearsall continues to deal with his knee injury and remains out of practice. We look for him to miss the Week 10 game. He has really been slow to recover from this injury.

Cooper Kupp, WR, Seahawks. Kupp continues to deal with a hamstring injury and is out of practice to start the week. Last week, it sounded like he would miss just a week of action, but this start to his week is not a good sign for Kupp to return to action Week 10. We would get other options ready.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at [email protected]. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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