Injury Status: Week 11

Thu Nov 18 10:08am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

We had injuries again last week but it was much better than the last few weeks. The injury report last week was as filled as I can ever remember. It hasn’t reached that level this week, which is good. Hopefully, this is a trend going forward. We can wish, right? Here is the latest. . . .

Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles. Sanders can be activated from Injured Reserve this week, but nothing is certain with his status right now. He is going to need to get some practice in before the week is out if he hopes to play. So keep an eye on the player notes for the latest. Sanders is trying to return from an ankle sprain. Jordan Howard has been serving as the lead back with Sanders out of the lineup.

Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals. Murray returned to practice Wednesday, practicing on a limited basis. This is a big step in the right direction for Murray because he has not practiced the last two weeks. He is going to have a real chance to return as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks before the week is out.

Antonio Brown, WR, Bucs. Brown is still out of practice with his ankle injury. The Bucs do have the Monday night game this week, though, so don’t rule him out just yet. He could get in some work in the next few days and be ready to play Monday. But even with that said, Brown seems a long shot to play this week because he has done next to nothing in practice the last few weeks.

Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles. Goedert took a huge hit last week and is in the concussion protocol this week. He has not practiced yet this week. He still has a chance to get back before the week is out, but we would plan on other options for now. We should know his status before the weekend.

Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Falcons. Patterson has been practicing on a limited basis this week. He has a sprained ankle that cut short his game last week. He is going to be a true game-time decision for the Thursday night game. It is hard to sit him if he plays with the way he has produced this year.

Logan Thomas, TE, Washington. Thomas was thought to have a chance to return last week from his hamstring injury but that didn’t happen. And he still isn’t practicing this week. He seems unlikely to make his return to the lineup this week, barring a big late-week turnaround.

Latavius Murray, RB, Ravens. Murray has missed the last three games because of a sprained ankle. He is back practicing some this week, though, and the team released LeVeon Bell earlier in the week. Both these items point towards a return for Murray in Week 11. It isn’t certain the role he will play, though, with Devonta Freeman playing well in his place.

Ricky Seals-Jones, TE, Washington. Seals-Jones is another Washington tight end that is hurting. He has a hip injury and his status is not looking good for Week 11. He is most likely to miss the game, leaving a big hole at the position for Washington.

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals. Hopkins remains slowed by his hamstring injury. He is out once again for practice to start the week. We wouldn’t rule him out just yet because he needs little practice to play, but get other options to be ready to be safe. He is up in the air right now.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, Chiefs. Edwards-Helaire was close to a return from his sprained knee last week but was held out. Things are still progressing well for him, but he is not certain to play with the team having a bye in Week 12. The Chiefs might take the real cautious approach with their young back. We should know more as the practice reports emerge, though. If Edwards-Helaire is running well and looking good, it will be hard for the Chiefs to hold him out.

Chris Carson, RB, Seahawks. Carson remains limited because of his neck injury. He is going to need to ramp up his playing time in practice if he hopes to return anytime soon. But until that happens, look for Alex Collins to continue to start for the Seahawks.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Kamara was back at practice Wednesday, which is a great sign for his status this week. We would expect a return to the lineup, barring some sort of setback later in the week. Things are looking good for him right now.

Aaron Jones, RB, Packers. Jones suffered an MCL sprain last week. The good news is he avoided something too serious. Early indications are he should miss just a week or two of action. A.J. Dillon will be the starter for the Packers while Jones is out.

Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers. Mitchell had to have surgery early in the week to repair a fractured finger. The 49ers claim the injury isn’t too serious, though, and he is expected to be healthy enough to play this week. We would keep an eye on the player notes to be sure, but things look good for him at the moment.

James Robinson, RB, Jaguars. Robinson has a new injury, dealing with a knee injury in addition to a heel injury. This is not a good sign for Robinson right now. He is pretty banged up, so it would not be a surprise to see the Jaguars hold out Robinson for a game or two to get him right. If he has to miss this week, Carlos Hyde starts for the Jaguars.

Damien Harris, RB, Patriots. Harris has cleared the concussion protocol and will play the Week 11 game. It is not certain if Harris will return to his starter’s role with rookie Rhamondre Stevenson playing so well last week. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the Patriots backfield.

Baker Mayfield, QB, Browns. Mayfield is all beat up right now. He is dealing with foot, knee and shoulder injuries. Even with that said, he is expected to start the Week 11 game. He won’t be 100 percent but will give it a go. He will be a hard play for fantasy teams with his recent production and injury situation.

Jeff Paur is a two-time finalist for FSWA Fantasy Football Writer of the Year and won the FSWA award for Best Fantasy Football Article on the Web in 2011. He also was the most accurate expert in 2012, winning the FSTA Fantasy Football Accuracy Award. If you have any questions for Jeff, email him at jeff@rtsports.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffpaur.

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