Injury Status: Week 14

Thu Dec 4 9:11am ET
By JEFF PAUR
Sr Fantasy Writer

We have four teams on a bye this week, but the good news is the injury list is a lot shorter than it has been in recent weeks. This should help navigate the byes a little better. And this is the last time we have to deal with byes all season, which is great to hear for fantasy owners.

Here is the latest. . . . .

Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers. Hampton seems set to return from his ankle injury this week. The Chargers claim he is on track and looking good. The only issue is he plays Monday night, so it is a little scary to wait it out without knowing for sure. But if we had to speculate, it would surprise if Hampton does not play. We think he makes his return and gets a good amount of work.

Mike Evans, WR, Bucs. Evans had his practice window open this week and is nearing a return from his broken collarbone. He has a shot to play Week 14 but will need to ramp up his activity in practice for that to happen. We consider him 50/50 right now.

Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals. Benson seems close to a return from his knee injury but did not practice Wednesday, which is not a great sign. At this point, we would expect him to miss another week of action, barring a huge turnaround later in the week. Keep an eye on the practice notes for the latest.

Drake London, WR, Falcons. London remains out of practice because of his knee injury. He is not looking good to play. We would expect him to miss another week of action, making Darnell Mooney the No. 1 receiver for the Falcons in Week 14.

Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills. Kincaid continues to practice on a limited basis. He did that all week last week and was held out. He likely needs to get in a full practice this week if he hopes to play. He seems very close but we should know more in the next day or two. If he plays, Kincaid has a great matchup against the Bengals.

Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals. Higgins opened practice this week by getting in a limited workout. He is trying to return from his concussion after missing the game last week. It is a good start that he got in a limited workout, though. Things are looking up for him. If he keeps trending the right way, look for Higgins to make his return Week 14.

Marvin Harrison, WR, Cardinals. Harrison finally returned from his appendix issue last week to get hurt again. He suffered a heel injury and is out of practice to start the week. This is not a positive development. Harrison seems very iffy to play right now. We would get other options ready.

Woody Marks, RB, Texans. Marks suffered a foot injury last week but was able to return to the game. He is out of practice Wednesday but the Texans believe he will be just fine for this week’s game. Just make sure he gets in a little practice before the week is out.

Justin Herbert, QB, Chargers. Herbert had surgery Monday to fix a broken bone in his left hand. He is not practicing to start the week, but the Chargers are not ruling out Herbert just yet. We think he might be a bit of a long shot to play. Look for Trey Lance to start the Week 14 game. Herbert might not be out long, though.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions. St. Brown didn’t practice all week but the Lions are still calling him questionable for their Thursday night game. St. Brown is dealing with a sprained ankle. You can never rule out St. Brown, but we think he is a bit of a long shot to suit up this week. It would be a mild surprise.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders. Daniels is practicing on a limited basis this week as he tries to return from his dislocated elbow. He is yet to be cleared for contact, though, and will need for that to happen if he hopes to play this week. His status is up in the air but the Commanders are not ruling him out. He has a shot to play.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Kamara remains out of practice because of ankle and knee injuries. He missed last week and seems a long shot to return for Week 14. Look for Devin Neal to get another start for the Saints.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Jones was knocked from last week’s game with a shoulder injury. The Vikings are calling the injury minor, though, and he is practicing on a limited basis to begin his week. This is a positive sign for Jones to be ready for the Week 14 game.

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.

Injury Status: Week 14

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