The best thing about the preseason is when it ends. Yes, my friends, the preseason is over. We are now a long 10 days away from the first regular-season game of the 2022 NFL season as the Rams will host the Bills on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8:20 p.m. ET. Before that kickoff arrives, let's ensure our fantasy ducks are in a row with a recap of the comings and goings of preseason Week 3.
Steelers injury update
Diontae Johnson (shoulder) and T.J. Watt (knee) both left the Steelers’ Week 3 win over the Lions. It was also revealed recently that Najee Harris has been dealing with a sprained Lisfranc injury, which typically requires four to six weeks of recovery. Harris made his first preseason appearance in this game and produced 10 yards on four carries plus three catches for 11 yards.
Marquee NFL players have been blessed to avoid serious injury—music to every fantasy manager's ears—so within the context of the preseason, this is big news. The injury occurred about four weeks ago, so Harris should be O.K. for Week 1. All this said, head coach Mike Tomlin said at the time of Harris's injury that "it shouldn't be a major deal." He described Johnson and Watt's injuries in the same way. Maybe everything is copacetic, but it's all worth a second thought if Tomlin downplays injuries.
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