Injury Questions: Week 9
Welcome to Week 9 of the National Football League, Fantasy Division. The bye week blues are in full effect and some of these injuries may be the difference between fielding a decent team versus a horribly undermanned team. Hopefully all our benches will come up big this week!
For lineup decisions let Pat Daugherty help you out with his Week 9 Rankings. For sleepers Nick Mensio gives you the scoop in his latest. And always be sure to read Evan Silva’s detailed look at every game in his Matchups column.
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1PM GAMES
Jaguars at Bengals
* A.J. Green (toe) is listed as questionable after getting limited practices in three days in a row. It looks like he’ll be able to go in a great matchup.
* Giovani Bernard (hip) didn’t practice all week and is out. Jeremy Hill will take over lead back duties and makes for a solid start.
Buccaneers at Browns
* Doug Martin (ankle) is listed as doubtful and Bobby Rainey will get the start in a nice matchup. Rookie Charlie Sims will be activated from injured reserve-designated for return, but his role is very much up in the air.
* Jordan Cameron (concussion) is out and looks likely to miss Week 10, a Thursday night game. At this point his name is keeping him on fantasy teams.
Cardinals at Cowboys
* Stepfan Taylor (calf) has been ruled out again, which makes it more likely that Andre Ellington will continue seeing goal line looks.
* Tony Romo (back) is listed as questionable after not practicing all week. He is reportedly a game time decision though, so we’ll need to take a wait and see approach for now.
Eagles at Texans
* Center Jason Kelce (sports hernia surgery) is listed as probable and will be able to go, giving the Eagles a much needed boost on their offensive line.
* Darren Sproles (knee) is listed as probable and will play.
Jets at Chiefs
* Geno Smith (shoulder) is listed as questionable, but will be available as Michael Vick’s backup.
* Eric Berry (ankle) will return this week and helps boost Kansas City’s fantasy defense even more in this juicy matchup.
Chargers at Dolphins
* Ryan Mathews (knee) practiced on Friday, but is listed as out. The Chargers have a Week 10 bye, so it looks likely Mathews will return to face the Raiders in a positive matchup.
* Donald Brown (concussion) has been cleared and will return after missing the last three games. Branden Oliver will remain the lead back.
Washington at Vikings
* Robert Griffin III (ankle) is expected to start. With the bye week blues he could be a fill-in starter, but for his first week back he’s more of a 2QB league start unless you are desperate.
* Kyle Rudolph (sports hernia surgery) remains out for the Vikings and is eyeing a Week 11 return.
4PM GAMES
Rams at 49ers
* There are no significant fantasy injuries to report.
Broncos at Patriots
* Ronnie Hillman gave his fantasy owners a slight scare with a shoulder tweak, but he is listed as probable and will play.
Raiders at Seahawks
* Zach Miller (ankle) is out and looks as if he will continue being out for the time being. Luke Willson will remain the starter.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Ravens at Steelers
* Jimmy Smith (foot) is out, which is an obvious upgrade for the Steelers passing attack.
* Owen Daniels (knee) is listed as questionable. He’ll most likely be a game time decision. You shouldn’t wait on him, but it looks good for him Week 10 against Tennessee.
MONDAY NIGHT
Colts at Giants
* Reggie Wayne (elbow) practiced in full Friday and is on track to play Monday night. His presence will limit Donte Moncrief’s upside.
* Vontae Davis is practicing and looks like he’ll be able to play. That puts a little damper on the Giants passing game outlook.
* Rashad Jennings (knee) has been ruled out and underwhelming Andre Williams will get another start in a good matchup. Jennings is eyeing next week for a return.
