It’s the time of year when , even the lesser ones. And rankings . Furthermore, here is the NFL Week 1 fantasy football injury report, including and .
It’s tough landing on the injury report heading into Week 1. But it’s inevitable in the NFL that some players won’t be able to make a go of it out of the gate. Others will play, but perhaps not at 100%.
Let’s take a look at the latest.
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WR Puka Nacua, Rams (psoas muscle)
The Rams have cleared Nacua, and he is expected to play against the 49ers. He also has groin soreness, which isn’t a concern. Also, he won’t , according to a post on X by Adam Schefter.Adam Schefter: “I think there’s a real possibility that Puka Nacua doesn’t face any discipline this season. He’s gonna be out there against the San Francisco 49ers”
WR Malik Nabers, Giants (knee)
Nabers suffered a torn ACL in Week 4 last season. Nabers appears for the Cowboys, according to a post on X by Get Up.“It sounds like [Malik Nabers is] going to be good to go for Sunday night.”
TE George Kittle, 49ers (Achilles)
Expectations are for Kittle to be on the field as the 49ers meet the Rams. He tore his Achilles on Jan. 11, so this is a remarkable timeline if he plays.WR Mike Evans, 49ers (multiple)
It’s never good to see multiple. But this is Mike Evans. But Evans said he would have played if the games had , according to ninersnation.com.“The training staff, they did a great job working with me,” Evans said. “I know I’m an older player. I’ve had probably over a thousand practices, football practices in my life now, so I know what I’m doing out there. They know what they’re doing. They did a good job taking care of me. None of my injuries were significant. If it was a game week, I wouldn’t have missed any time.”
WR Alec Pierce, Colts (ankle)
It has been a long summer for Pierce, but it looks like he has the Ravens, according to ESPN.“He should be good to go,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “We’ll get him some reps and practice this week, just like he took reps last week. He’s feeling really good.”
QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (knee)
It’s hard to say how effective Mahomes will be early in the season. But at least he to get on the field, according to ESPN.“There’s a pretty good chance Patrick will go ahead and start, unless something were to come up here in the next couple days,” Reid said Tuesday. “Most likely, he’ll be the guy out there. Other than having a brace on his leg, everything looks normal. He’s running around the same way he’s always done. I think he’ll be fine there.”
RB Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (ankle)
The good news is Jeanty appears to have avoided a long-term absence. And now there’s be able to play in Week 1, according to the Raiders YouTube page.“Head coach Klint Kubiak was asked if he was optimistic about Jeanty playing in the season opener,” Tyler Bischoff wrote. “And he gave a one-word answer: Yes.”
RB TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (ankle)
After missing consecutive practices, Henderson’s chances of playing were downgraded. Then on Tuesday evening, the Patriots decided Henderson , according to Patriots.com.This opens the door for Rhamondre Stevenson to have a much bigger role in the season-opening Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks.
QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons (knee)
It looks like Penix after last year’s injury, according to atlantafalcons.com.“I want to be stronger,” Penix said. “I want to be able to be out there and give the team 100%. And if I don’t feel like I can do that, that’s not fair for this team. That’s not fair for this organization. I want to make sure whenever I am out there, I’m 100%, and there’s no doubt in my mind that I trust my knee and that I trust being able to go out there and help this team win football games.”
RB Jonathan Brooks, Panthers (soreness)
There are question marks around Brooks’ availability , according to atozsports.com.“After practice, head coach Dave Canales said all injury updates will not be addressed until after Wednesday’s practice,” Kole Noble wrote. “He did (say) he “hopes” Brooks can play, but they’re going to evaluate it one day at a time.”
WR Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (toe)
It appears Egbuka will , according to NBC Sports.“It sounds like Egbuka is trending in the right direction ahead of the Buccaneers’ Week 1 game against the Bengals, Zachary Krueger wrote.
RB Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals (ankle)
It’s a process, but Love may , according to Pro Football Network.“Jeremiyah Love is still working his way back from the high ankle sprain he suffered on his final touch of the preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders,” PFN wrote. “Mike LaFleur gave his rookie running back 14 touches in the first half of a game that does not count.”
WR Rome Odunze, Bears (leg)
The Bears are still holding out hope that Odunze will be able to get on the field in Week 1. His inability to practice Tuesday perhaps made those hopes dwindle somewhat.WR Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (knee)
Last week’s practice injury put Chase in questionable mode. But he has been able to practice this week.WR Tee Higgins, Bengals (heel contusion)
It looks like Higgins will be able to give it a go.WR Khalil Shakir, Bills (undisclosed)
Reports suggest Shakir will be able to play against the Texans.RB Alvin Kamara, Saints (knee)
In the process of working his way back, the consensus is that Kamara won’t suit up for the opener.Related:
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