Welcome to the NFL Injury Roundup, where fantasy dreams meet the harsh reality of the injury report 🤕. Here’s a brief glimpse into the latest on who’s limping into the weekend—and who’s leaping off the bench to save your fantasy team. Buckle up, because these updates could be the difference between victory and heartbreak:
- Zamir White (quad) misses practice again Thursday: White was absent from practice for the second consecutive day, potentially opening up opportunities for Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube in the Raiders backfield if he remains sidelined.
- Alexander Mattison (ankle) misses practice again Thursday: Mattison remained sidelined from practice for the second straight day, indicating a potential increased role for Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube in the Raiders backfield if both he and White are unable to play.
- Andre James (ankle) logs limited practice Thursday: James, who was limited at practice on Thursday, showed progress after being sidelined in the previous week, potentially signaling a return if he can practice again on Friday.
- Harrison Bryant (ankle) logs limited practice Thursday: Bryant, who was limited at practice on Thursday, took a positive step forward after missing practice the previous week, although he remains off the fantasy radar unless he is healthy.
- Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) logs full practice Thursday: Jenkins participated fully in practice on Thursday after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the week, suggesting he may be ready to return for the Seahawks on Sunday.
- Tyler Lockett (rest) returns to full practice Thursday: Lockett returned as a full participant in practice on Thursday after resting the previous day, maintaining his WR3/WR4 status for fantasy managers in the upcoming week.
- Noah Fant (groin) returns to limited practice Thursday: Fant was limited in practice on Thursday for the first time since his Week 8 injury, with his status being closely monitored leading up to Friday’s practice.
- Abraham Lucas (knee) sidelined from practice Thursday: Lucas, who was sidelined from practice on Thursday after participating on Wednesday, is expected to resume his full workload on Sunday, pending his return to practice on Friday.
- Leonard Williams (foot) misses practice again Thursday: Williams was absent from practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, prompting a need for monitoring his status leading up to Friday’s practice.
- Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) limited in practice Thursday: McCaffrey was a limited participant in practice on Thursday as the 49ers continue to manage his Achilles injury, with no concern for him missing their Week 12 matchup against Green Bay.
