Fantasy News

Devin Funchess broke his collarbone, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Funchess left late in today’s game against the Chargers hanging his arm, and unfortunately it’s a broken collarbone that will almost certainly keep him out for at least a few weeks. This could lead to second-year receiver Deon Cain stepping into a starting role for Indianapolis, so he’s at least worth a look in deeper leagues. Hopefully Funchess gets well soon and we see him back on the field sometime next month.

Via: Tom Pelissero 9/8/19 - 10:53 PM ET

Tim Patrick will miss time with a broken hand.

Denver’s fourth receiver (and a core special-teamer) will hopefully not miss the remainder of the season, but he could be a candidate for injured reserve. Patrick didn’t catch a pass in Monday night’s loss to Oakland.

Via: Ian Rapoport 9/11/19 - 10:33 AM ET

The Raiders signed Keelan Doss.

The Antonio Brown saga in Oakland opened up an opportunity for the Alameda native to head back home after spending a short time with Jacksonville’s practice squad. Doss had previously decided to stay with the Jags, but NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo says the upped their offer to $795,000 fully guaranteed this season. The undrafted rookie is back with the Raiders and could have a relatively path to quick playing time now that Brown is gone, but he’s not a recommended fantasy pickup outside of dynasty leagues.

Via: Mike Garafolo 9/8/19 - 08:03 PM ET

Quincy Enunwa is out for the season with a neck injury, according to the New York Post.

This is just terrible news for Enunwa, who missed the entire 2017 season with a neck injury and will now miss the rest of 2019 with the second season-ending neck injury of his career. This explains the Jets’ acquisition of Demaryius Thomas yesterday, and Thomas figures to slide right into the starting lineup alongside Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder. Enunwa will turn just 28 in the spring, but it’s possible these multiple neck injuries make it difficult for him to continue his career. We wish Enunwa the best of luck on his recovery.

Via: New York Post 9/11/19 - 10:30 AM ET

Joe Mixon (ankle) did not return to today’s game.

Now we just have to hope Mixon’s ankle injury doesn’t keep him out for much longer than today. Before leaving, Mixon had six carries for ten yards and caught two passes for seven yards. If he’s expected to miss more time, Giovani Bernard, Samaje Perine, and Trayveon Williams might all be worth exploring on the waiver wire (Bernard would be the top recommended pickup of the trio). Cincinnati faces San Francisco next Sunday.

9/8/19 - 07:18 PM ET

Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport says the Chiefs do not currently plan to place Hill on injured reserve, which is not a surprise if he has a four-to-six week timetable. This sternoclavicular joint injury is said to be a very serious one, though, so it would not be surprising if Hill misses more time than projected. You’ll obviously want to hold on to Hill if you have him on your fantasy roster, and second-round rookie Mecole Hardman figures to step into a bigger role and get more targets during Hill’s absence. Hardman is on the boom/bust FLEX radar, while Sammy Watkins gets a bump into clear WR1 range as Patrick Mahomes’ No. 1 wide receiver. A Thursday Night Football game at Denver in Week 7 would put Hill at around six weeks, but a Week 8 matchup against the Packers after a mini bye might be the most likely return date for the All-Pro receiver.

Via: Ian Rapoport 9/11/19 - 08:06 AM ET

Mike Williams (knee) did not return for the Chargers.

On the sidelines, Williams had his helmet on at one point, and he was also testing out the knee a bit. But he did not return after suffering the injury. Williams’ situation will be monitored leading up to the Chargers’ Week 2 game against the Lions. Before leaving, Williams caught two passes for 29 yards.

9/8/19 - 07:10 PM ET