NFL Injury Insights Wrap-Up: Who's Playing Through Injury Week 1?

Each Friday, we'll break down the top injury issues affecting fantasy football and wagering in the NFL.

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Joe Burrow - SIC score 87

Set to play against the Browns after logging full practices all week. Pro Football Docs expect he will play a majority of the time from the pocket and avoid rushing opportunities. 

Calf strain originally occurred in late July, but those injuries tend to linger. Burrow should be closer to 100% mobile in Week 2.

Terry McLaurin - SIC score 64

Right turf toe injury will likely sap his effectiveness against the Cardinals. He’s on track to play after full practices on Thursday and Friday.

Turf toe from Aug. 21 will make it tough for him to accelerate off the line and cut effectively.

Marquise Brown - SIC score 57

Limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. Our panel of doctors aren’t confident in his ability to play effectively through his hamstring injury.

Brown also dealt with a lingering foot problem late in training camp and has Josh Dobbs as his quarterback. 

Jerry Jeudy - SIC score 48

Dealing with a hamstring strain from late August that almost landed him on IR. He was limited in practice all week and is unlikely to play well if he suits up.

Even though it’s a juicy matchup against the Raiders, there are likely better fantasy options.

George Kittle - SIC score 78

Kittle was limited in practice all week with a groin injury that has lingered from early August. Our panel of doctors expect he will play, but might not get as much usage as usual in the passing game.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - SIC score 63

Will play against the Rams less than three weeks after he underwent surgery for the broken left wrist he suffered on Aug. 19. Likely to play with a brace, which will limit his ability to catch and threaten his ball security.

Christian Watson - Out - Week 2 Score 45

Reportedly “week-to-week” with a hamstring injury, meaning he is a potential IR candidate. Likely has a better chance to play next week but still will be limited as he’s a receiver who relies on speed.

Kenneth Walker III - SIC score 80

Limited in practice on Thursday with “maintenance” for his groin injury that popped up in training camp. Pro Football Docs expect him to play but he might cede snaps to the healthier rookie Zach Charbonnet.

Romeo Doubs - SIC score 77

Missed practice time this week with a hamstring injury that he dealt with near the end of training camp. Good chance he’s active on Sunday against the Bears, 

Mark Andrews - SIC score 85

Likely to play through his quad issue but may have issues getting off the line effectively. Andrews’ quad problem popped up late in training camp but he should have had ample time to play effectively in limited snaps. 

Team may work in Isaiah Likely more with Andrews not 100%.