Injury Status: Week 11

Thu Nov 13 9:55am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

Unfortunately, this is the longest the injury list has been in a long time. It might be the biggest of the entire season. Not fun. It happens, though, and shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to fantasy owners. Hopefully, this is the last of the long injury lists going forward.

Here is the latest. . . .

Marvin Harrison, WR, Cardinals. Harrison is out this week and could be out longer after having surgery for appendicitis. This comes at a bad time because Harrison was playing his best football. The Cardinals are super thin at receiver with the loss of Harrison and Zay Jones as well.

Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills. Kincaid is out of practice because of a hamstring injury to start the week. He was knocked out of last week’s game because of the injury. This is a bad start to the week for Kincaid. We would plan on other options for Week 11 at tight end.

Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs. Irving is finally practicing on a limited basis. This is a good first step for Irving to return from his foot and shoulder injuries. He still has a ways to go but there is an outside chance he is ready for Week 11. Keep an eye on the notes for the latest.

Calvin Ridley, WR, Titans. Ridley is back at practice for the first time in a while, trying to return from his hamstring injury. This is a good start to his week. If he can keep progressing this week, look for Ridley to return Week 11.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants. Dart has already been ruled out for Week 11 because of the concussion he suffered last week. Jameis Winston has been named the starter for the Giants for this week’s game.

Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs. Pacheco remains out of practice because of a knee injury. It is not looking good, especially since the Chiefs had a bye last week. Apparently, the time off did not do Pacheco enough good to return this week. Look for Kareem Hunt to handle much of the work at running back for the Chiefs in Week 11.

Brian Thomas, WR, Jaguars. Thomas was practicing to start the week. He missed last week because of an ankle sprain. Things are looking up for Thomas, though. As long as he doesn’t have a setback in the next few days, look for Thomas to play Week 11.

Darius Slayton, WR, Giants. Slayton finally returned last week to only get hurt once again. He suffered a hamstring injury and was forced from the game. He is not practicing to start the week. We would expect Slayton to miss the Week 11 game.

Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets. Wilson is another player that finally got healthy and played last week to just get hurt again. He suffered a knee injury and is expected to miss multiple weeks because of the injury. You have to wonder if Wilson will return at all this year.

Oronde Gadsden, TE, Chargers. Gadsden suffered a bruised quad last week but was able to practice to start the week. This is a positive for Gadsden, who would seem to have a good shot to play Week 11. Just keep an eye on the notes for the latest.

Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens. Jackson apparently hurt his knee last week and was held out of practice Wednesday due to knee soreness. The Ravens sound optimistic that he will be able to play this week, though. He was being held out as a precaution as much as anything.

Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs. Godwin has been slow to return from his leg injury but is practicing on a limited basis to open his week. He is trending towards a return. We still think he might be a week or two away, though. The Bucs are taking it slow with their star receiver.

C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans. Stroud remains sidelined because of a concussion. He missed the game last week and remains in the league's concussion protocol. We aren’t so sure he will be able to get cleared before the week is out, giving Davis Mills another start at quarterback for the Texans this week.

DJ Moore, WR, Bears. Moore is out of practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. This is not a great start for Moore. He is not being ruled out yet, but will need to get in some work before the week is out if he hopes to play Week 11. We would get other receivers ready to use for this week.

Matthew Golden, WR, Packers. Golden was held out of last week’s game because of his shoulder injury. He is back practicing some this week, but is not a sure thing to return. He is questionable to play and could end up being a game-time decision.

Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers. The 49ers are hoping Purdy can return to action this week. He is going to ramp up his work in practice. If he can get through some full practices, look for Purdy to return to the starting lineup for the 49ers this week. We should know more before the week is out.

Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. Stevenson has already been ruled out for the Week 11 game because of his toe injury. He misses is second straight game, giving TreVeyon Henderson another start for the Patriots this week.

Kayshon Boutte, WR, Patriots. Boutte will miss his second straight game because of a hamstring injury. The Patriots will be without one of their most reliable targets in the passing game once again.

J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos. Dobbins is dealing with a foot injury and is out of practice. He seems likely to miss the Week 11 game. The Broncos aren’t even ruling out putting Dobbins on Injured Reserve. RJ Harvey is likely to serve as the lead back for the Broncos this week.

Davante Adams, WR, Rams. Adams has an oblique injury and is out of practice to start his week. The Rams are calling the injury pretty minor, though, and expect him to be ready for the Week 11 game.

Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers. Pearsall is finally back practicing this week. He has been out since Week 4 because of a knee sprain. He is getting closer to a return. If he can ramp up his practice before the week is out, look for Pearsall to make his return to the lineup for the 49ers.

Sam LaPorta, TE, Lions. LaPorta is dealing with a new injury, having a back issue. He missed practice Wednesday, which is concerning. Hopefully, we get a better idea of the injury before the week is out. He might be sitting out as a precaution as much as anything. Keep an eye on the player notes for the latest updates.

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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