Our O-Line expert Brad Wire is here to give you the latest updates on injuries for guys in the trenches for you to consider when setting your fantasy football lineups.
Arizona Cardinals
Mason Cole – Out (Hamstring) – For the second week in a row, Cole will sit this one out. This should be a good game for them on the ground as they draw the Lions this week. Lamont Gaillard has been decent in his place.
Atlanta Falcons
Kaleb McGary – Questionable (Knee) – McGary was able to get in some limited practice this week, but it looks like Matt Gono looks to get his first start. Even if McGary is able to suit up, I would assume it would just be in an emergency situation much like the Packers used Billy Turner last week. This is a little different as the Bears are coming to the dome, and that mean Khalil Mack is in town. Mack is still on the injury report with his knee injury, but this could be a juicy matchup to build on his sack from last week.
Carolina Panthers
Dennis Daley – Doubtful (Ankle); Russell Okung – Questionable (Groin) – Daley was not able to log any practice again this week. I would bet he sits another week. Okung, on the other hand, was able to get a full practice in Friday so it looks like he’ll be able to suit up. They will need him this week against the pass rush of the Chargers.
Dallas Cowboys
Tyron Smith – Questionable (Neck) – Smith sat out last week and is not trending in the right direction to suit up against the Seahawks. They struggled early on against the Falcons with backup Brandon Knight, but they put it together as the game went on. Some of that can likely be attributed to Takk McKinley going down, but Seattle’s pass rush outside of Jamaal Adams is pretty much a non-factor.
Detroit Lions
Halapoulivaati Vaitai – Questionable (Foot) – We might finally get to see the debut of Big V for the Lions, as he was able to get in a limited practice each day this week. The Lions look to gain a decent boost in the run game if he were to return against the Cardinals, but I have a feeling he will sit another week.
Green Bay Packers
Elgton Jenkins – Questionable (Back/Rib) – Jenkins is a new addition to the injury report this week. The Packers have definitely had their fair share of injuries to start the season. They have done a wonderful job of shuffling guys around to dominate the first two games. The good news for the Packers is that Billy Turner looks to be fully healthy this week and Lucas Patrick has been good so far in the shuffle. We probably won’t know Jenkins’ final status until late since the Packers have the late game on Sunday Night.
Las Vegas Raiders
Trent Brown – Out (Calf); Sam Young – Questionable (Groin); Denzelle Good – Questionable (Thumb/Illness) – Brown has once again been ruled out this week. Young was able to get in some limited practices this week, but it still seems that Denzelle Good will get the start once again. With Incognito going on the IR this week, rookie John Simpson (LG) will get the start in his place. This week should be a bit better for them, as the Patriots front 7 is not what it used to be.
Los Angeles Chargers
Trai Turner – Questionable (Groin); Bryan Bulaga – Questionable (Knee) – Both Turner and Bulaga should be able to start Week 3 against the Panthers. They have a juicy matchup on the ground and if both are able to play the fill game it should be a stellar day on the ground for the Chargers. The big matchup this week will of course be Turner vs rookie Derrick Brown.
New England Patriots
David Andrews – Out (Thumb) – Andrews was attempting to play this week after having surgery on his snapping hand. His efforts have fell short and it is probably the best for the long term. His replacement will be Hjalte Froholdt who was a 4th round pick back in 2019. As of Saturday, Andrews was placed on IR. He would be eligible to return in Week 6, but that is the Patriots bye week. Week 7 should be when Andrews returns against the 49ers.
New York Jets
Connor McGovern – Questionable (Hamstring); George Fant – Out (Concussion) – McGovern has a shot to play, but it is a VERY long shot. Josh Andrews would replace McGovern if he were ruled out. Chuma Edoga will be the one replacing Fant. He started 8 games in 2019 and Gase has said that he is more than comfortable with Edoga out there. Not like it would be much of a downgrade anyway from Fant.
Notable Players On Short Term Injured Reserve
Xavier Su’a-Filo – Cincinnati Bengals
La’el Collins – Dallas Cowboys
Cameron Erving – Dallas Cowboys
Joe Dahl – Detroit Lions
Richie Incognito – Las Vegas Raiders
Joseph Noteboom – Los Angeles Rams
Pat Elflein – Minnesota Vikings
David Andrews – New England Patriots
Isaac Seumalo – Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Scherff – Washington Football Team
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