FullTime Fantasy: Week 9 Injury Report & Waiver Radar

FullTime Fantasy discusses the biggest injuries from Week 9 and points out the top waiver wire targets for Week 10 of fantasy football.

Written by Duke Deming

Week 9 Injury Report

Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS)
Sustained a dislocated elbow in the fourth quarter. Daniels is set to undergo an MRI on Monday, and Mariota will most likely take over under center for the upcoming weeks.

C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)
Ruled out for the game after being evaluated for a concussion versus the Broncos. Stroud must pass concussion protocol to play in Week 10.

Puka Nacua (WR – LA)
Left early with a chest injury in the third quarter and did not return to the game. Davante Adams will return to the WR1 role if Nacua misses any time.

Aaron Jones (RB – MIN)
Suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter and did not return to the game. Jordan Mason will return to the lead back role if Jones is forced to miss time.

Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)
Feared to have torn ACL and awaiting MRI confirmation on Monday. Luke Musgrave will step into the starting tight end role for the Packers.

Kayshon Boutte (WR – NE)
Left game with hamstring injury in the second quarter and did not return. DeMario Douglas had an uptick in production in Boutte’s absence.

Cole Kmet (TE – CHI)
Ruled out after leaving the game with a concussion. Rookie Colston Loveland had a big day in his absence. Kmet will have to pass concussion protocol to play next week.

D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)
Missed Week 9 with a groin injury and status for Week 10 is uncertain. Backup Kyle Monangai had a monster game with 198 scrimmage yards in Swift’s absence.

Isiah Pacheco (RB – KC)
Did not play in Week 9 with a knee injury. Kareem Hunt started in his place. The severity of Pacheco’s injury is currently uncertain.

Luke McCaffrey (WR – WAS)
Suffered a shoulder injury on opening play and did not return versus the Seahawks. His status for next week is uncertain.

Week 10 Waiver Wire Radar

1. Sam Darnold (QB – SEA)
Pick up Darnold if he is still available in your league. Posted 330 yards and 4 touchdowns on Sunday Night football versus the Commanders.

2. Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI)
Had an impressive game with 176 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards. He should play an increased role in the Bears’ offense, especially if Swift misses any more time.

3. Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)
Put up 6 catches for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns. This was a breakout game for the rookie, who will receive more volume if Kmet misses time with a concussion.

4. DeMario Douglas (WR – NE)
Douglas had 100 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Falcons. Will play a significant role in offense if Boutte misses any time with a hamstring injury.

5. Kareem Hunt (RB – KC)
Posted another solid fantasy game with 49 yards and 1 touchdown. His ability to get in the end zone keeps him a relevant option in fantasy football.

6. Joe Flacco (QB – CIN)
Continues to put up numbers with the Bengals. Had a monster game with 397 yards and 4 touchdowns versus the Bears in Week 9.

7. Troy Franklin (WR – DEN)
Franklin had 10 targets in Week 9, giving him 28 targets over the last three weeks. Target him on the waiver wire if you need WR depth.

8. Devin Singletary (RB – NYG)
Tyrone Tracy was not impressive and sustained an injury that he was later able to come back from, but in a desperation move, you could do worse.

Week 10 Byes: CIN, DAL, KC, TEN