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Heading into Week 3 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 3 as of Sunday, September 22, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 3 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Justin Herbert, Joe Mixon, George Kittle, Evan Engram, Tyjae Spears, and more.
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Justin Herbert Injury Update
Herbert (ankle) is preparing as though he will play Sunday, but the Chargers won't make an official decision on his status until they've evaluated him during pregame warmups. He remains a true game-time decision. If active, he's a low-end fantasy QB1. In the event that he can't play, Easton Stick or Taylor Heinicke would lead the Los Angeles offense against Pittsburgh.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a high ankle sprain, is preparing to play vs. the Steelers, but the team is not expected to make a decision on its starting QB until pre-game warmups, per sources. While Herbert being healthy enough to play is… pic.twitter.com/kMCwJ6gT6A
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024
Joe Mixon Injury Update
Mixon (ankle) did not travel with the team to Minnesota. He has been ruled out for Week 3. With both Mixon and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) inactive on Sunday, Houston will proceed with Cam Akers leading its backfield. He's a fine RB3/FLEX option in most formats.
Houston #Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and C/G Jarrett Patterson (calf) will not travel with the team to Minnesota and have been downgraded to out for Week 3 against the Vikings. pic.twitter.com/gOyqeOedSo
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 21, 2024
George Kittle Injury Update
Kittle (hamstring) was downgraded to out on Saturday. Between his absence and Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) also being ruled out, the 49ers will find themselves shorthanded versus the Rams. Eric Saubert projects as the Niners' top tight end, but he's off the fantasy radar.
The 49ers have now officially ruled out TE George Kittle for Week 3.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 21, 2024
Evan Engram Injury Update
Engram (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday night versus the Bills. Brenton Strange should operate as the Jaguars' top tight end for the second consecutive week, but he remains off the fantasy radar in most formats.
#Jaguars injury update: Evan Engram OUT vs. Bills for Monday Night Football per Doug Pederson.
Engram has not practiced so far this week. Hopeful he will be back Week 4 vs. Houston
— Kainani Stevens (@KainaniStevens) September 21, 2024
Tee Higgins Injury Update
Higgins (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report and will suit up against Washington on Monday. He ranks as a strong WR3/FLEX option ahead of his 2024 season debut.
Zac Taylor confirms Tee Higgins is good to go on Monday night.
Vonn Bell, BJ Hill are still undecided right now. Will give it more time.
Sheldon Rankins is OUT.
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) September 21, 2024
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (ankle) is expected to play in Week 3 despite being questionable. His contributions have been limited so far due to the Titans' emphasis on letting Tony Pollard lead their backfield. Spears is only worth considering as an RB3/FLEX in fantasy leagues with 14 teams or more.
#Titans RB Tyjae Spears, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, is expected to play today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 22, 2024
Taysom Hill Injury Update
UPDATE: Taysom Hill is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Hill (chest) has been downgraded to doubtful. The versatile veteran suffered a serious upper-body injury last weekend and hasn't progressed enough to suit up against the Eagles. With Hill not expected to play Sunday, Jamaal Williams should earn more carries in his role behind Alvin Kamara.
Taysom Hill has been downgraded to doubtful tomorrow.
Saints elevated Isaiah Stalbird
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) September 21, 2024
Nick Bosa Injury Update
Bosa (rib) will play in Week 3 despite being listed as questionable. His availability is a refreshing sign for a 49ers team shorthanded at other positions, including wide receiver and tight end.
49ers DE Nick Bosa, listed as questionable for today’s game due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the Rams, per source. pic.twitter.com/9YOszw2wWZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024
Mike Gesicki Injury Update
Gesicki (calf) has been removed from the injury report and will play against the Commanders on Monday. Even with Tee Higgins back in the fold to catch passes, Gesicki is a solid streamer, ranking in the high-end TE2 range.
#Bengals injury report lists TE Tanner Hudson and DT Sheldon Rankins as out.
DT BJ Hill is doubtful.
DT Kris Jenkins Jr. and S Vonn Bell are questionable.
WR Tee Higgins and OL Amarius Mims both went full today and are not listed on the report, set to make 2024 debuts. pic.twitter.com/MpZbB9GFRt
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) September 21, 2024
Brian Burns Injury Update
Burns (groin) is expected to play in Week 3 versus the Browns. He was a late addition to the injury report this week but should shed his questionable tag in order to suit up against Cleveland.
#Giants pass-rusher Brian Burns, who popped up on the injury report late in the week with a groin injury and is listed as questionable, should be good to go, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 22, 2024
Greg Dortch Injury Update
Dortch (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 3 despite being listed as questionable. His depth role within the Arizona offense keeps him off the radar in most redraft fantasy leagues.
Cardinals WR Greg Dortch, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hamstring, is expected to play vs. the Lions, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2024
Maxx Crosby Injury Update
UPDATE: Maxx Crosby is officially active for Week 3.
Crosby (ankle) is expected to play in Week 3 despite being listed as questionable. He gives the Raiders a massive boost as they look to slow down the Andy Dalton-led Panthers offense.
#Raiders defensive linemen Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Christian Wilkins (knee), both listed as questionable, are expected to play Sunday vs. Carolina, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 22, 2024
Christian Wilkins Injury Update
UPDATE: Wilkins is officially active for Week 3.
Wilkins (knee) is expected to play in Week 3 despite being listed as questionable. He gives the Raiders a very talented reinforcement as they look to slow down the Andy Dalton-led Panthers offense.
#Raiders defensive linemen Maxx Crosby (ankle) and Christian Wilkins (knee), both listed as questionable, are expected to play Sunday vs. Carolina, per sources.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 22, 2024
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