For those who are playing fantasy football finals in Week 18 or for those setting some DFS lineups, there are a few important injuries to track this week.
Perhaps the most important injury for fantasy managers is Christian McCaffrey’s:
#49ers coach Kyle Shanahan tells reporters that RB Christian McCaffrey has a mild calf strain that will keep him out Week 18. That gives him nearly 3 weeks to get ready for the playoffs.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 1, 2024
In addition to these injuries listed below, be sure you also consider which teams will be motivated to play or rest their players based on playoff implications.
As always, keep your eyes peeled for Friday’s practice reports for the most up-to-date information.
Here are the players to watch heading into Wednesday:
Quarterbacks
Baker Mayfield (ribs)
Tua Tagavailoa (shoulder)
Taylor Heinecke (ankle)
Trevor Lawrence (shoulder)
Jacoby Brissett (hamstring)
Zach Wilson (concussion)
Will Levis (foot)
Kenny Pickett (ankle)
Running Backs
Christian McCaffrey (calf)
Alvin Kamara (ankle)
Raheem Mostert (ankle)
Kenneth Walker III (shoulder)
Zach Moss (forearm)
Najee Harris (knee)
Kenneth Walker (shoulder)
Josh Jacobs (knee)
Aaron Jones (undisclosed)
Rico Dowdle (ankle)
AJ Dillon (stinger)
D’Onta Foreman (personal)
Wide Receivers
Elijah Moore (concussion)
Jameson Williams (ankle)
Tyreek Hill (ankle)
Noah Brown (hip)
Zay Flowers (calf)
Zay Jones (hamstring)
Marvin Mims (hamstring)
Courtland Sutton (concussion)
Darnell Mooney (concussion)
Jauan Jennings (concussion)
Keenan Allen (heel)
Kadarius Toney (hip)
Christian Watson (hamstring)
Amari Cooper (heel)
Jaylen Waddle (ankle)
Robert Woods (hip)
DeVonta Smith (leg)
Tee Higgins (hamstring)
Jayden Reed (ribs)
Tight Ends
Greg Dulcich (hamstring)
Luke Musgrave (kidney)
Tyler Higbee (shoulder)
Dawson Knox (concussion)
Michael Mayer (toe)
Hunter Henry (knee)
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