Week 7 NFL Injury Breakdown
Injuries can play a crucial role in your season-long leagues, and some of the same waiver wire concepts apply in DFS as well. RotoGrinders will have a weekly injury report highlighting the key injuries across the league and possible value plays that can pop up because of them.
Quarterback
Jake Locker (Thumb) Questionable
Locker was able to practice on a limited basis Friday, but signs are pointing to Charlie Whitehurst getting the start for the Titans this week. With the early kickoff, we will know who is starting prior to roster lock.
Carson Palmer (Shoulder) Probable
Derek Carr (Ankle & Knee) Probable
Ryan Tannehill (Ankle) Probable
Tony Romo (Ribs & Ankle) Probable
Running Back
Toby Gerhart (Foot) Out
Gerhart has been ruled out for Week 7 and the Jaguars will look to use a running-back-by-committee approach, killing their upside for DFS purposes.
Shonn Greene (Hamstring) Out
Greene has been ruled out again this week, meaning Bishop Sankey fans will be able to deploy the rookie again. Sankey will share some of the work with Dexter McCluster and Leon Washington, but is the main workhorse.
Montee Ball (Groin) Out
Ball is out Week 7 with his groin injury, and word from Denver is that even when he is able to play his role might be changing. Ronnie Hillman will be the back who sees the most action for the Broncos in a tough matchup with the 49ers.
Rashad Jennings (Knee) Out
Jennings is out for Week 7 against the Cowboys. Andre Williams will start in his place again and could make for a solid play.
DeAngelo Williams (Ankle) Out
Williams is out again for the Panthers, but Jonathan Stewart is back to take over the starting duties. The Panthers’ running backs have been horrible for fantasy purposes, so Stewart would be a risky GPP type play.
Ryan Mathews (Knee) & Donald Brown (Concussion) Out
Both Mathews and Brown are out again this week, giving way to Branden Oliver, who has played extremely well in his role as the lead back.
Arian Foster (Groin) Probable
Andre Ellington (Foot) Probable
Ben Tate (Finger) Probable
Mark Ingram (Hand) Probable
Pierre Thomas (Illness) Probable
Lamar Miller (Knee) Probable
Reggie Bush (Ankle) Probable
Jonathan Stewart (Knee) Probable
Wide Receiver
A.J. Green (Toe) Out
Green will not play Week 7, setting up Mohamed Sanu as the main target for Andy Dalton. Sanu was targeted 15 times last week with Green out, in a game that was played to a tie.
Calvin Johnson (Ankle) Questionable
Do you believe in miracles? According to Jim Caldwell, that is what it would take for Megatron to play this week. Look for Golden Tate and Corey Fuller to see the majority of Stafford’s targets.
Kelvin Benjamin (Concussion) Questionable
Benjamin was able to practice Friday and his chances at playing look a lot better. He still needs to be cleared, but we will have clarity on this situation prior to roster lock, as the Panthers have an early kickoff.
Andre Johnson (Ankle) Probable
Cordarrelle Patterson (Hip) Probable
Michael Floyd (Groin) Probable
Tight End
John Carlson (Knee) Questionable
Carlson was able to practice on a limited basis, but is questionable with a knee injury. If he cannot play Week 7, then Rob Housler will start at TE for the Cardinals.
Vernon Davis (Back) Probable
Charles Clay (Knee) Probable
Greg Olsen (Ankle) Probable