Injury Status: Week 13

Wed Nov 26 11:32pm ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

We have another long injury list this week. And to complicate things even more, there are three games Thursday and another Friday. So if you have some iffy players this weekend and replacements the early games, you are going to have some tough decisions this week. Good luck in sorting it all out.

Here is the latest. . . . .

Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers. Jacobs was close to playing last week but held out because of his bruised knee. He is ready to go for the Packers game on Thanksgiving, though. He is expected to return to the lineup and return to his starting role. He should be a fine play for fantasy owners.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Kamara suffered a sprained MCL last week. He is expected to be sidelined several weeks because of this injury. Devin Neal should get first chance to start while Kamara is out.

Baker Mayfield, QB, Bucs. Mayfield had to leave the game last week because of a sprained left shoulder. He is not being ruled out yet this week and could play. He looks about 50/50 to play right now, but we should get a little better idea of his status before the week is out. Keep an eye on the player notes for the latest.

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals. Burrow seemed close to playing last week but the Bengals held him out because of his toe injury. He is right on track to play this week. Burrow is expected to return to the starting lineup Week 13.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Steelers. Rodgers is set to return in Week 13. He has a broken left wrist, but is going to be healthy enough to play for the Steelers. You still have to wonder how this impacts him going forward, though. It could be an issue. Stay tuned.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders. Daniels has been out since suffering a dislocated elbow in Week 9. He is getting healthy and hopeful to return for the Week 14 game. But for now, Marcus Mariota gets another start this week for the Commanders.

Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs. Irving has been practicing the last few weeks but not playing. He is looking even better in practice this week, so a return seems likely for him in Week 13. Irving has been out because of foot and shoulder injuries. The only thing you have to worry about is the Bucs easing him into action after missing so much time and with Sean Tucker playing well in recent weeks. So don’t be surprised if Irving has a slightly less workload this week.

Drake London, WR, Falcons. London is expected to miss another week of action because of his knee injury. The Falcons are calling him doubtful to play. Darrell Mooney should serve as the top target at receiver for the Falcons once again this week.

Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills. Kincaid did not practice Wednesday but the Bills still think he has a shot to play this week. He has been out since hurting his hamstring in Week 10. We should know more before the week is out. But for now, we would expect him to miss another week of action.

Terry McLaurin, WR, Commanders. McLaurin has been out with a quad injury but is practicing some this week. He is trending the right way, coming out of the Commanders bye. He has already stated he plans to return this week, so we would expect him back out there Week 13, barring some late-week setback.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants. Dart is practicing in full and seems ready to return from his concussion. He has not been officially cleared just yet, though. But as long as that happens in the next day or day, Dart will be good to go for Week 13.

DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles. Smith is apparently battling both chest and shoulder injuries. He has yet to practice this week. And with the Eagles on a short week, he seems to be in real danger of sitting out Week 13. Get other options ready. It is not looking good right now.

Marvin Harrison, WR, Cardinals. Harrison is back practicing this week after getting his appendix removed. He is set to return to action against the Bucs in Week 13. He might move to a more No. 2 receiver role with Michael Wilson playing so well.

Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals. Benson is practicing some again this week. He did the same thing last week but sat out. His knee injury is doing better. There is a shot he is able to play this week but might not get a full workload in his first game back. This makes him a bit of a risk to use if active.

C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans. Stroud seems set to return to the lineup this week. He is practicing and making strides towards being cleared from his concussion suffered in Week 9. As long as he keeps getting better, look for Stroud to play Week 13.

Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers. Hampton has a chance to return this week but the Chargers are claiming he might split the work in his first few games back with Kimani Vidal. This is a little concerning. But as long as Hampton is playing, he has good fantasy value in this offense. He was producing big before getting hurt. Keep an eye on the notes for the latest on Hampton. He is getting close.

Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs. Pacheco has been out because of a knee injury. He is going to return Week 13, though. He has practiced in full all week and the Chiefs already stated he will be ready for the Thanksgiving Day game.

Brian Thomas, WR, Jaguars. Thomas continues to practice on a limited basis because of an ankle injury. He has missed three straight games. He will need to ramp up his work in practice if he hopes to play this week. We would consider him very questionable right now.

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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