Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Tight Ends: Week 9 - Updates for T.J. Hockenson, Dallas Goedert, Noah Fant, Will Dissly

It’s time to check in on the injuries to some of the tight ends around the National Football League. The volatility at this position has been a nightmare for fantasy managers this season, and injuries across the board haven’t helped.  

Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football. Now that the regular season has begun, fantasy managers should stay locked into the latest injury headlines.

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Will Dissly Injury Update

Dissly has battled a shoulder issue for weeks, so it wasn’t surprising to see his name on the injury report to begin the week. While he missed practice on Wednesday, he worked his way up to a full session on Friday.

With that in mind, the 28-year-old has only 26 catches this season. Even worse, he hasn’t found the end zone. With Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey also removed from the injury report, Justin Herbert will have two of his favorite targets.

Unfortunately, that probably won’t leave much room for Dissly to get involved against the Cleveland Browns.  

Noah Fant Injury Update

Fant won’t suit up for the NFC West showdown versus the Los Angeles Rams because of a groin injury. However, just like Will Dissly, Fant hasn’t been a pivotal part of Seattle’s offense from a production standpoint.

#Seahawks have ruled DK Metcalf (knee) out for Sunday vs. Rams. Tight end Noah Fant also out with a new groin injury and Cameron Young out for second straight week with knee.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) November 1, 2024

Granted, he’s had a few six-catch outings this season, and he could have seen more attention from Geno Smith in Week 9 with DK Metcalf sidelined.

Still, there aren't many fantasy managers who would have considered him for their lineups. The same will be true for AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown, the No. 2 and No. 3 tight ends on the depth chart.  

Dallas Goedert Injury Update

Goedert tweaked his hamstring in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns and has been on the shelf since. Most had expected him to sit out at least a few contests.

Yet, he’ll now miss his third consecutive contest. Grant Calcaterra should remain atop the depth chart while Goedert is out.

However, Calcaterra isn’t a consistent fantasy producer, although only a few at the position have been reliable. As such, he deserves some consideration for multi-tight end fantasy formats for the Week 9 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.  

T.J. Hockenson Injury Update

Hockenson was removed from the injury report and will make his 2024-25 debut against the Colts. The 2019 No. 8 overall pick is coming off the best season of his career, amassing 95 catches (127 targets) for 960 yards and five touchdowns.

#Seahawks have ruled DK Metcalf (knee) out for Sunday vs. Rams. Tight end Noah Fant also out with a new groin injury and Cameron Young out for second straight week with knee.

— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) November 1, 2024

Hockenson should see close to his pre-injury workload in Week 9. But even if he’s limited, he needs to be featured in all fantasy lineups.  

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