NFL Week 8 is rapidly coming to an end, but fantasy football owners don't escape the week without a few key injuries. The full NFL Injury Report will be out on Tuesday as we know there will be MRI results coming, concussion victims to re-evaluate and we learn about all the usual bumps and bruises that crop up once the players have had time to get some rest and all their painkillers have worn off. But it's always nice to be proactive and do some early prep work for the NFL Week 9 waiver wire, so let's get a jump on things and see who might need to be replaced next week.

 

 

NFL Running Back Injury Updates

Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints - Knee

The Saints backup running back left during the middle of Sunday's contest with a knee injury and did not return to action. Ingram has been playing during third downs and providing a change of pace for starting running back Alvin Kamara on the season. Should Ingram miss extended time you can bank on the Saints featuring Alvin Kamara more than they already do while also working in the likes of Dwayne Washington as well.

 

NFL Wide Receiver Injury Updates

Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams - Ankle

Tough circumstances here as the game between the Rams and 49ers was well out of reach and yet Kupp was still on the field and unfortunately suffered an ankle injury. Kupp is the highest profiled player to suffer an injury during Week 8 and his injury updates will be one of the most sought after news throughout the week.

Richie James, New York Giants - Concussion

The Giants wide receiver room is already short enough after the team traded away Kadarius Toney this past week and Kenny Golladay has been injured for most of the year. James was a good story for a bit as he was looking like the top receiver for a time there while Wan'Dale Robinson was also injured.  As with all concussions, James will have to pass the leagues concussion protocol before being able to re-take the field in Week 9.

DeVante Parker, New England Patriots - Knee

Parker injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's game against the New York Jets and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. The Patriots rarely give more injury information than is required so any significant injury update will likely come during the middle of the week. Parker had been falling behind Jakobi Meyers as the top option in the passing offense but he was still making plays downfield when targeted.

 

NFL Tight End Injury Updates

Irv Smith, Minnesota Vikings - Ankle

Smith was injured during the team's touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn and did not return. After the game head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media Smith was scheduled for an MRI on Monday. Those fantasy managers should stay tuned for Tuesday's NFL Injury Report for the latest updates.

 

 

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