Welcome to Week 14 of the fantasy football season. I'll be your guide as we navigate the NFL injury report in what will be the final matchup of the regular season for many fantasy leagues. We've come a long way and hopefully this report has helped you out during the week en route to a playoff berth. If you weren't so lucky, it's likely because of some names at the bottom of this story. Fantasy football is more injury luck than people realize.
Anyway, let's take a look at the report for this week.
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Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders (elbow): All eyes will be on the Commanders going into Week 14. Reports are suggesting that Daniels could return to the lineup in Week 14 against the Vikings after missing the past three games due to a dislocated left elbow (non-throwing).
Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers (hand): Herbert suffered a fracture in his non-throwing hand in Week 13 versus the Raiders. He's going to undergo a procedure on Monday to repair the fracture but also told reporters he's still planning on playing on MNF in Week 14. Herbert will have about a week to heal up, so keep an eye on him in practice this week. How much the injury bothers him for fantasy purposes remains to be seen.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOmarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (ankle): Hampton's window to be activated off injured reserve was opened last week, sparking some speculation the rookie RB could return in Week 13. That wasn't the case, but it feels like there's a good chance Hampton is back for Monday Night Football vs. the Eagles. If Hampton can return, he should get the bulk of the carries with Kimani Vidal serving as the backup.
Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (knee): Benson is another RB who is eligible to return from IR in Week 14. He was limited all last week at practice, so monitor the reports this week to see if Benson can get back on the field Sunday against the Rams. It's worth noting the Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention, so there's no reason for Arizona to rush Benson back. We'll need to see how this backfield split shakes out with Bam Knight and Michael Carter.
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (knee): Kamara was inactive for Week 13's loss to the Dolphins. Rookie RB Devin Neal had 14 carries for 47 yards and three catches for 22 yards filling in. Kamara will have a chance to get back on the field in Week 14 versus the Bucs. The Saints aren't playing for much, so expect Neal to continue to be involved even if the veteran is healthy.
Aaron Jones Sr., RB, Vikings (shoulder): Jones was forced to leave on Sunday against the Seahawks and did not return. He finished with 10 touches for just 25 yards in the loss. This isn't the first injury for Jones, who will turn 31 on Tuesday, this season. If Jones is out, Jordan Mason could get the final stretch of games as the primary back. Minnesota has some great matchups to finish the season and Mason is rostered in 69% of Yahoo leagues, so in shallow leagues he may be available.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAmon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions (ankle): St. Brown was injured early in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers and did not return. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters after the game that St. Brown will likely miss a game or two. If that's the case, rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa makes for an interesting waiver wire add. He played 92% of the snaps in Week 13. Jameson Williams exploded for a 7-144-1 line and should see the majority of the targets in a strong matchup on Thursday Night Football versus the Cowboys in Week 14. Also don't be surprised if the Lions lean into the run game without Amon-Ra.
Drake London, WR, Falcons (knee): London has missed the past two games due to a PCL injury. He'll have a shot to get back on the field for Week 14 but the Falcons sit at 4-8 and aren't playing for much while Michael Penix Jr. is done for the season. Monitor London throughout the week. It's a tough situation for fantasy managers after he was putting together a solid season. If London is able to return, he can be slotted back into your lineup but temper expectations with Kirk Cousins at QB in a big fantasy week.
Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (concussion): Higgins was held out of Thursday night's win over the Ravens due to a concussion. The wideout remains in the NFL's concussion protocol but will have a chance to be cleared before the team's Week 14 matchup against the Bills on Sunday. If Higgins can return, it will be the healthiest the Bengals offense has been since early in the season before Joe Burrow's injury. Joe Flacco had sustained Higgins' fantasy value, so with Burrow, the wideout will go back to being a regular WR2 play most weeks.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDalton Kincaid, TE, Bills (hamstring): Kincaid missed a third straight game in Week 13 vs. the Steelers. His status for Week 14 could have huge fantasy football implications. The Bills still lack quality pass-catchers and they face the Bengals, who have been putrid against tight ends all season. If Kincaid can get back, that would be a big boost for fantasy managers.
Week 14 NFL Injury Report
Quarterbacks
Jayden Daniels, Commanders (elbow)
Justin Herbert, Chargers (hand)
J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (concussion)
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers (wrist/nose)
Running backs
Kyren Williams, Rams (ankle)
Omarion Hampton, Chargers (ankle)
Trey Benson, Cardinals (knee)
Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings (shoulder)
Alvin Kamara, Saints (knee)
Dylan Sampson, Browns (calf)
Braelon Allen, Jets (knee)
Emari Demercado, Cardinals (ankle)
Wide receivers
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (ankle)
Tee Higgins, Bengals (concussion)
Marvin Harrison Jr, Cardinals (heel)
Matthew Golden, Packers (wrist)
Josh Palmer, Bills (ankle)
Parker Washington, Jaguars (hip)
Kalif Raymond, Lions (ankle)
Tight ends
Dalton Kincaid, Bills (hamstring)
Brock Wright, Lions (neck)
Michael Mayer, Raiders (ankle)
Out for season
Malik Nabers, Giants (knee)
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (knee)
Najee Harris, Chargers (Achilles)
Austin Ekeler, Commanders (Achilles)
James Conner, Cardinals (foot)
Antonio Gibson, Patriots (knee)
Miles Sanders, Cowboys (knee)
Cam Skattebo, Giants (ankle)
Tucker Kraft, Packers (knee)
Michael Penix Jr., Falcons (knee)
