David Chao, MD
2 min read • September 22, 2023
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Each Friday, we'll be compiling a list of the key questionable players ahead of the week's action. Head to our NFL page here to get our SIC insights as they appear.
Injury: Right turf toe
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Likely to play but will have limited effectiveness returning from the turf toe injury he suffered last week. Expect 63% of his typical fantasy output against the Falcons. St. Brown has
Opponent: Atlanta Falcons
Injury: Left hamstring strain
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Missed Week 2 after suffering a hamstring strain on a 35-yard screen touchdown run in Week 1. Chance to play this week but will be at risk for reaggravation.
Opponent: New Orleans Saints
Injury: Concussion
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Logged a limited practice on Friday, giving him a chance to clear concussion protocol ahead of the home matchup against the Broncos.
Opponent: Denver Broncos
Injury: Right calf strain
Game Status: Undetermined
Impact: Logged a limited practice on Friday after a DNP Thursday. He is healthy enough to play through but the team may choose the cautious approach and sit him.
Opponent: Los Angeles Rams
Injury: Left high ankle sprain
Game Status: Out
Impact: Will miss his second straight game after hurting his ankle Week 1. Joshua Kelley will get his 2nd straight start and had 13 carries for 39 yards.
Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Injury: Right ankle sprain
Game Status: Out
Impact: Will miss Week 3 after aggravating his ankle injury in the Week 2 win over the Bengals. Zay Flowers is likely to lead the team in targets again in Week 3.
Opponent: Indianapolis Colts
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Injury: Left high ankle sprain
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Hopkins did not practice all week but is likely to play again. He had limited effectiveness playing through the injury last week.
Opponent: Cleveland Browns
Injury: Right knee
Game Status: Playing
Impact: Will play in Week 3 after missing Week 2 with a low-grade right knee MCL/PCL sprain. Unlikely to receive full snaps this week.
Opponent: Arizona Cardinals
Injury: Left big toe injury
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Had his left big toe stepped on late in the fourth quarter of the Week 2 win. May play through but unlikely to be a big part of the game plan.
Opponent: Chicago Bears
Injury: Ankle
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Chance to make his season debut after logging two limited practices this week. If he plays, he'll be less than 100% and at risk for reaggravation of the injury.
Opponent: New Orleans Saints
Injury: Right knee bone bruise
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Played through knee bone bruise in Week 2 with limited effectiveness. Will look to improve on 4 catches for 26 yards and a touchdown last week against the Jaguars.
Opponent: Chicago Bears
Injury: Ribs
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Logged a full practice on Friday. He’s officially questionable but will play through his sore ribs.
Opponent: Carolina Panthers
Injury: Groin
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Likely to play through groin injury in Week 3 but may not play full snaps. Five catches for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns last week and 7 catches for 80 yards in Week 1.
Opponent: Atlanta Falcons
Injury: Hamstring contusion
Game Status: Questionable
Impact: Pacheco will play through his bruise and should receive full usage. Had 12 rushes for 70 yards last week and 8 rushes for 23 yards in Week 1.
Opponent: Chicago Bears
Injury: Ankle
Game Status: Playing
Impact: As Tyreek told reporters, “Cheetahs don’t get hurt” and his ankle will not be a concern in Week 3.
Opponent: Denver Broncos
Written by David Chao, MD
