Week 13 Injury Wrap: Spencer Ware, Chris Conley step up
It’s the money month for fantasy football, let’s take a good look around.
The Chiefs released Kareem Hunt on Friday, reacting to a domestic violence incident that was caught on video. The team had been aware of Hunt’s involvement in the incident but claims Hunt lied about his involvement. Spencer Ware takes over at the Kanas City feature back, with Damien Williams next after that. Ware is currently ranked RB9 on the Yahoo consensus sheet.
Sammy Watkins (foot) remains week-to-week and will not play at Oakland. Chris Conley, who posted a 7-74-2 line in his last appearance, makes for an interesting pivot.
Melvin Gordon (knee) is out indefinitely; we know he won’t play at Pittsburgh. Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson are your fallback plays.
DeSean Jackson (thumb) is out for Sunday, which pushes more potential opportunity to everyone, specifically Adam Humphries and Chris Godwin.
Stefon Diggs (knee) missed the Wednesday and Thursday practices before returning Friday. You’ll want to double-check on him Sunday. Adam Thielen (calf) had a full practice Friday and should be fine.
Marlon Mack (post concussion) ended the week strongly and should play at Jacksonville. Jack Doyle (kidney) is out for the year.
Although Devin Funchess (back) had a full Friday practice, I can’t see how anyone would gamble on him, even at Tampa Bay. DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel, and Jarius Wright have all made plays in the absence of Funchess.
Kerryon Johnson (knee) is out for another week, leaving LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick as the primary backs for the Rams game. Bruce Ellington (back) should play, but he’s less than 100 percent.
Danny Amendola (knee) won’t play for the Dolphins, and DeVante Parker (shoulder) can’t be counted on either.
A.J. Green (toe) returns to the Cincinnati lineup after a multiple-week absence. Jeff Driskel starts the rest of the year, with Andy Dalton (thumb) on injured reserve.
Randall Cobb (hamstring) is probably out for the fourth straight game. Jimmy Graham will try to play despite his busted thumb.
Alex Collins (foot) landed on injured reserve, ending his season. Gus Edwards is looking at a fantasy-friendly schedule over the final month, and Ty Montgomery offers some sleeper value at Atlanta.
Doug Baldwin (groin) hasn’t been 100 percent all season, but he was removed from the injury report Friday.
The 49ers won’t have Pierre Garcon (knee) or Marquise Goodwin (personal). Dante Pettis was their best wideout last week. Nick Mullens starts at Seattle, but it appears that’s a week-to-week situation.
Charles Clay (hamstring) did some work this week and might be able to play at Miami.
Keke Coutee (hamstring) missed practice work and isn’t confident of his Week 13 status. He’s not worth gambling on against Cleveland. The Texans have thrown 25 passes or fewer in six straight games.
Sam Darnold (foot) did some work in practice but Week 14 seems like a more realistic return date. Robby Anderson (ankle) had a limited week but can’t be trusted for fantasy purposes.
Rob Gronkowski (ankle/back) was taken off Friday’s injury report and is set to play against Minnesota.
It’s possible Darren Sproles (hamstring) could play Monday against Washington, not that it should dissuade you from playing Josh Adams.
Chris Thompson (rib) had a strong week of practice and might play Monday at Philadelphia. Jamison Crowder (ankle) is also hoping to play. Adrian Peterson (shoulder) and Jordan Reed (back) should go despite their aches and pains.
With Mitchell Trubisky battling a right-shoulder injury, Chase Daniel picks up the start at the Giants.
