Derek Carr – Concussion, 1-2 Weeks
Carr enters the concussion protocol. Likely miss at least one week.
Trevor Lawrence – Ankle Sprain, Week to Week
Lawrence is living proof that sometimes you just need to “walk it off!” This looked far worse than it actually turned out to be, and Lawrence has a legitimate chance to suit up Week 14. He may be slightly limited with regard to his mobility for a week or two. After avoiding catastrophic injury, he should be back under center.
Trevor Lawrence tried to get up, fell back down, and the entire stadium gasped.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 5, 2023
He's headed to the locker room with help. This sucks.pic.twitter.com/kX3GnJlZna https://t.co/UYVJV6ewNO
Kenny Pickett – High Ankle Sprain, 2-3 Weeks
Undergoing the “tight rope” procedure, Pickett is slated to miss “a couple of weeks.” The goal for the team is no later than Week 18. Normally, this is when I mention that most teams with Pickett likely aren’t depending on him for the playoffs, but in this QB landscape managers are lucky to have a second QB to play. Make alternative plans for the playoffs if you can.
Derrick Henry – Head, Week to Week
Henry somehow avoided a concussion on this play. No word how the field at Nissan Stadium is taking the hit this week yet. Expect Henry back in Week 14 without limitations.
Can someone please explain how Derrick Henry is not in concussion protocol? I missed the update
— Chase Vernon (@ff_intervention) December 5, 2023
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Brian Robinson – Hamstring, 2-3 Weeks
At this point in the season, we have to consider how these players are eased back in, and would we start these players in a win-or-go-home game? Brian Robinson stands to miss at least a week or two, putting him back right in the middle of your playoffs. When he returns, he is likely to initially show some decrease in fantasy production. It’s smart to make alternative plans if possible.
Rhamondre Stevenson – High Ankle Sprain, 3-5 Weeks
Stevenson is likely out for the duration of your fantasy playoffs after falling victim to the hip-drop tackle. With the season lost, it will be surprising if he’s not shut down for the rest of the season. Zeke Elliot suddenly becomes a potential playoff starting option.
Rhamondre Stevenson succumbs to the hip drop – hopefully one of the last before it’s banned. pic.twitter.com/gIPe1c9TyP
— Dynasty Zoltan (Mike Garai) (@DynastyZoltanFF) December 3, 2023
Amari Cooper – Concussion, 1-2 Weeks
Most NFL players this season have missed at least 1 week. We’ve seen some linger, such as Treylon Burks. As long as Cooper can progress as “normal” through the protocol, expect him back Week 15.
Christian Kirk – Core Injury, Likely Season Ending
Seeming to be a sports hernia, this will likely sideline Kirk for at least one month. Usually, a player could return from this, but this late in the season, Jacksonville may just shut him down to prepare for 2024.
Christian Kirk –
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 5, 2023
Testicular torsion in play.
May have pinched one. May be listed with a groin injury.
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Puca Nacua – AC sprain, Week to Week
Likely a Grade I sprain, Nacua should be back Week 14. These injuries are a pain tolerance/swelling issue.
Christian Watson – Hamstring, 3-4 Weeks
Ladies and gentlemen, Generation Z’s Will Fuller. Jokes aside, and I can’t take full credit for that one, Christian Watson is no stranger to hamstring strains. At this point, this should be somewhat concerning for the young WR. If he can’t stay healthy, his dynasty stock will inevitably plummet. Watson likely won’t be back for any fantasy-relevant games. Green Bay has legitimate playoff hopes, so they may be conservative with their #1 WR.
Christian Watson –
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 4, 2023
Looks like a hamstring injury mechanism, which unfortunately he’s dealt with extensively in the past.
Poor guy can’t stay healthy. Injury prone, likely time for Jayden Reed and Wicks to step up.
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