Week 1 Fantasy Football Injury Reports for TEs: Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, George Kittle

We haven't even completed a full week of the 2023 NFL season, yet the tight end position is dealing with key injuries to elite fantasy options. Travis Kelce missed the Thursday night season opener, setting the stage for a rough week at the position. These are the latest injury updates as of Saturday, September 9, 2023, for tight ends Mark Andrews, Darren Waller, and George Kittle. As always, things can change in a hurry, so make sure to stay up to date.

Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football. Tight ends are always tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so keeping up with the latest injury news is vital for staying competitive.

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Mark Andrews Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (quad) is officially questionable to face the Houston Texans in Week 1. Andrews missed practice all of last week and has turned in three limited sessions this week ahead of the team's season opener.

If Andrews plays, he's a must-start, even with the injury risk. He has a ceiling that rivals Travis Kelce at the tight end position, so it's worth the gamble. Isaiah Likely, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Odell Beckham Jr. could see additional targets in his absence.

Darren Waller Injury Update

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Week 1 versus the Dallas Cowboys. He popped up on the injury report Friday after practicing in a limited capacity.

Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on his status heading into Sunday's games, but the Giants' 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff time puts fantasy managers in a difficult situation. In the event that Waller can't play, Daniel Bellinger would step into his role, ranking as a mid-to-low TE2 for fantasy purposes.

George Kittle Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is questionable to play in Sunday's season opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was limited in practice all week long and could be a true game-time decision.

The 29-year-old is dominant when healthy, but that qualifier is key. Kittle has missed 18 games over the last three seasons, repeatedly giving managers pause when deciding whether to draft and start him in fantasy football. With that said, if he suits up, he should be started in all leagues.

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