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Bucky Irving: Toe
Ir ing is coming back from a toe issue but the closest data available to compare is non high ankle sprains. Which are rarely serious. Week Winner Rate and performance differentials are hardly impacted. Start him with minimal concern.
Projected Return: Week 8
Jayden Daniels: Ribs
It seems that based on reports Daniels is legitimately close to returning meaning the severity of this injury is not as severe as it could have been. Still, the Commanders will want to be careful giving injections for Daniels to play as this can progress from a pain perspective.
In single QB leagues, there are better options than Daniels. In SF leagues, he’s worth waiting on if you have another option
Projected Return: Week 8-9
Deebo Samuel: Pneumonia
Deebo is on track to play in Week 8 and the reality is there’s not much we can expect (or not expect) given that this isn’t a common situation. Given the state of injuries and bye weeks, you might have to slot him in. Just know he’s highly volatile.
Projected Return: Week 8
Tua Tagovailoa: Concussion
You’ve known the drill here for a while now. He’s at high risk for yet another concussion. Still, start his skill players confidently.
Projected Return: Week 8
DK Metcalf: MCL Sprain
MCL injuries can be painful but aren’t debilitating. Especially for freaks of nature like Metcalf. Given he’s not the most agile athlete in the world and needs mostly straight line speed and power to win, start Metcalf everywhere with only mild volatility.
Projected Return: Week 8-9
Projected Returns
Deshaun Watson: Achilles
Watson is out for the rest of 2024.
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Brandon Aiyuk: ACL
Watson is out for the rest of 2024.
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Chris Godwin: Ankle Dislocation
Godwin is out for the rest of 2024.
Projected Return: Week 1 2025
Mike Evans: Hamstring
Projected Return: Week 12-13
Travis Etienne
Projected Return: Week 9-10
Jerome Ford
Projected Return: Week 9-10
Derek Carr: Oblique
Projected Return: Week 8-9
Advice: N/A
Devin Singletary: Groin
Projected Return: Week 7
Advice: Start Tyrone Tracy
Luke Musgrave: Ankle
Projected Return: On IR
Advice: Start Tucker Kraft
Rachaad White: Foot
Projected Return: Week 9
Khalil Shakir: Ankle
Projected Return: Week 7-8
Advice: N/A
Nico Collins: Hamstring
Projected Return: Week 11-12
Jonathan Taylor: High Ankle
Projected Return: Week 9
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
Christian McCaffrey: Achilles/calf
Projected Return: Week 10
Advice: Target at a discount, avoid overpaying
