This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.
PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 6:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.
Week 1 fantasy football injury report
This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Tyler Lockett, RB Antonio Gibson, WR Ja’Marr Chase, QB Russell Wilson, WR DeAndre Hopkins
ARIZONA CARDINALS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
ATLANTA FALCONS
TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) had a full session Thursday and Friday and escapes an injury designation.
BALTIMORE RAVENS – Played Thursday
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remains on the PUP.
BUFFALO BILLS
WR Curtis Samuel (toe) practiced fully all week and will play.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) and TE Ian Thomas (calf), the team’s top-two tight ends are out this week. RB Miles Sanders (finger) had a full session Friday and is good to go.
CHICAGO BEARS
WR Keenan Allen (heel) practiced fully Friday but remains questionable.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful after not practicing Friday. WR Ja’Marr Chase (personal) is questionable after he was limited in practice until Friday because of a contract dispute. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced all week and will play.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Jedrick Wills (knee) is out, and RT Jack Conklin (knee) is questionable. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced fully all week and will roll.
DALLAS COWBOYS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
DENVER BRONCOS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
DETROIT LIONS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
GREEN BAY PACKERS – Played Friday
RB AJ Dillon (neck) is on IR.
HOUSTON TEXANS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
WR Josh Downs (ankle) is out for Week 1.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Played Thursday
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (personal) remains on NFI list. WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) missed Week 1.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
TE Brock Bowers (foot) made it through a full practice Friday and is good to go.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) will miss the season opener. QB Justin Herbert (foot) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) had minor issues Thursday and Friday, but they practiced fully both days.
LOS ANGELES RAMS
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is questionable after he saw limited work all week. WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced fully all week and is good to go.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Tyreek Hill (thumb) dealt with a thumb issue in the preseason, but he hasn’t been on the injury report all week.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains on the PUP. WRs Jordan Addison (ankle) and Jalen Nailor (ankle) participated fully Friday and will go.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) remains on the PUP. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. TE Hunter Henry (foot) practiced all week and is good to go.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is on IR and will miss the first four games.
NEW YORK GIANTS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
NEW YORK JETS – Monday night
WR Mike Williams (knee) practiced fully Thursday and Friday. He looks to be on track to play.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Played Friday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
QB Russell Wilson (calf) is questionable after he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday. QB Justin Fields took Friday’s first-team reps and should draw the start. RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday and will suit up.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Monday night
RB Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) will spend the season on IR. RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) was limited Thursday and Friday. He has time to get ready for Monday, but monitor him the next two days.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) is questionable, but he had his first full session Friday. TE Noah Fant (toe) did as well, but he carries no injury status.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Trey Palmer (concussion) practiced all week but remains questionable.
TENNESSEE TITANS
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was limited all week and deemed questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
