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Week 6 Preview
Joe Mixon: High Ankle
Anticipate Mixon to provide an OK floor, but he is not likely to win your week. RBs coming off this injury see about a 15% dip in fantasy points despite maintaining tier volume. Their Week Winner Rate is also bad at just 8%.
Zack Moss: Foot
On the official report, Moss was listed with a “foot” issue rather than a high ankle. This changes things a bit but still makes him vulnerable to re-injury. If this is a midfoot injury, he’ll need to avoid aggravating it, which could still mean more volume for Chase Brown.
Devin Singletary: Groin
Singletary has been limited all week, with a groin issue that kept him out last week. When asked about whether he was ready, the Giants said, “We’ll see.” Generally speaking, guys in this situation will play, but given how well Tyrone Tracy looked in Week 5, the Giants could look to take their time with Singletary.
Projected Return: Week 6-7
Advice: Start Tyrone Tracy
Christian Watson: Medial Ankle Sprain
These injuries aren’t quite as severe as high ankle sprains but somewhat similar. Expect approximately 10-15% shaved off of expectation from Watson’s production. However, like, we’ve seen with him before, all it takes is one big play or touchdown for him to pay off.
Projected Return: Week 6
Advice: Start most places as boom/bust
Michael Pittman: Back
Strangely, Pittman was back at practice after rumors were floating around that he was an IR candidate. Still, this situation is volatile, and until we see he’s active and healthy, he’s not a must-start.
Projected Return: Week 6/TBD
Advice: Not a must-start
AJ Brown: Hamstring
Hamstring injuries don’t take a ton of a WR’s juice upon returning but recurrence is an issue. The only place Brown shouldn’t be used is in cash games this week.
Projected Return: Week 6
Advice: Avoid in cash
James Cook: Toe
Schefter reports that James Cook will try to play despite the toe injury. Lower expectations and keep Ray Davis rostered and ready to roll.
Projected Return: Week 8-9
Advice: Add Ray Davis
Evan Engram: Hamstring
After a long absence, Engram looks like he will be back. He’s boom/bust but a must-start in most leagues, given the ongoing state of the position.
Projected Return: Week 6
Advice: Avoid in cash
Luke Musgrave: Ankle
Projected Return: On IR
Advice: Start Tucker Kraft
Gus Edwards: Ankle
Projected Return: Week 7-9
Advice: Acquire Kimani Vidal
Rachaad White: Foot
Projected Return: Week 7-9
Advice: Start Bucky Irving
Khalil Shakir: Ankle
Projected Return: Week 7-8
Advice: N/A
General Updates
Nico Collins: Hamstring
Projected Return: Week 11-12
Malik Nabers: Concussion
Projected Return: Week 7/TBD
Advice: Target
Anthony Richardson: Hip Pointer
Projected Return: Week 6
Advice: Target
Jonathan Taylor: High Ankle
Projected Return: Week 7-8
Advice: Target
Rashee Rice: LCL
Advice: Drop
Projected Return: 2025
Isiah Pacheco: Ankle
Projected Return: Week 12
Advice: Target later in season as playoff contender
Cooper Kupp: High Ankle
Projected Return: Week 7-8
Advice: Target
Puka Nacua: PCL
Projected Return: Week 8-9
Advice: Target at a discount, avoid overpaying
Christian McCaffrey: Achilles/calf
Projected Return: Week 8 or 10
Advice: Target at a discount, avoid overpaying
Zamir White: Groin
Projected Return: Week 7-8
Advice: N/A
Evan Engram: Hamstring
Projected Return: Week 6
Advice: N/A
