Injuries suck, but they are a part of professional sports. Of course, they’re also part of fantasy sports and betting. In both instances they can be the difference between wins and losses on a weekly basis.
The 2022 season is at its earliest stage but that doesn’t mean guys aren’t already banged up. Some players are recovering from 2021 season injuries and others are working their way back from dings suffered during the offseason.
Some key players have appeared on injury reports throughout the week. We’re here to help you keep a tab on all of the important ones ahead of Week 1 of fantasy football.
RB James Robinson - Jacksonville Jaguars
James Robinson is reportedly healthy and available to play after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear in December of 2021.
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson says RB James Robinson is 100 percent back from his torn Achilles: "I think he's there. I think he's back." Pederson said Robinson's workload will depend on how he looks, but he doesn't rule out him having his normal workload.
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) September 7, 2022
RB J.K. Dobbins - Baltimore Raves
Dobbins tore his ACL last preseason, forcing him to miss the entire 2021 regular season. He’s listed as questionable to play Week 1 vs. the Jets.
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— #Ravens RB JK Dobbins (knee) is listed as questionable, while OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle) is doubtful. https://t.co/hXG2h0NcPJ— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2022
WR Diontae Johnson - Pittsburgh Steelers
Diontae Johnson got dinged up his shoulder during the preseason but head coach Mike Tomlin wasn’t concerned with the severity of the injury. Johnson is off of the injury report and will play vs. the Bengals in Week 1.
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (shoulder) says he was a full participant in practice today and he’s good to go on Sunday, just about pain tolerance.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) September 9, 2022
WR Michael Thomas - New Orleans Saints
Thomas has been dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable to play on Sunday, for the first time since January of 2021. He is “progressing,” per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.
From @GMFB: #Saints WR Michael Thomas is “progressing” toward being on the field Sunday, while we check in on #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on deadline day. pic.twitter.com/JmCFYSJyHc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2022
TE George Kittle - San Francisco 49ers
Injuries slowed Kittle a season ago, and that appears to be the case early in the 2022 season. He’s listed as questionable but is reportedly doing what he can to be out on the field for Week 1.
George Kittle just now in the 49ers locker room: He’s “feeling significantly better” with his groin injury than he did earlier in the week and “will do everything (he) can” to play vs the Bears Sunday
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) September 9, 2022
WR Allen Lazard - Green Bay Packers
Lazard is battling through an ankle injury, but is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s opener.
Packers injury report:
Questionable: David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins.
Doubtful: Allen Lazard.
Robert Tonyan is good to go.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 9, 2022
RB Miles Sanders - Philadelphia Eagles
It appears Miles Sanders just needed a little bit of time off to rest his hamstring. He’ll play on Sunday against the Lions.
Miles Sanders says he is “absolutely” ready to go and will play on Sunday #Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 8, 2022
RB Christian McCaffrey - Carolina Panthers
It’s been a rough last couple of seasons for McCaffrey as far as injuries go, so anytime he pops up on the injury report, it’s a big deal. He showed up on it earlier this week with a shin injury but has been removed. He’ll play Sunday.
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey is off the injury report for Week 1 and is good to go after taking a cleat to the shin in practice on Thursday.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 9, 2022
WR Drake London - Atlanta Falcons
The rookie wide receiver is questionable to play due to a knee injury.
Falcons HC Arthur Smith said Drake London (knee) has been progressing. Going to make a decision on him tomorrow.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) September 9, 2022
WR Jaylen Waddle - Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins’ injury report is out and second-year wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is not on it. His quad seems to be fine, so he’ll play in the season opener.
The #Dolphins removed WR Jaylen Waddle from Friday's final injury report. He's good to go for Sunday.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) September 9, 2022
