Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL WRs: Conference Championship Updates for A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson

January 28, 2023

Fantasy football WR injury updates and injury reports for wide receivers for the Conference Championship games (2023), as of 01/28, including A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson.

While the regular season for fantasy football is over, we are still here to deliver the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers during the Conference Championship games as of January 28th. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air this week, including A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Mecole Hardman, and Justin Watson.

There are some big names on the injury report, so knowing exactly where each player stands going into the weekend is crucial for those playing DFS or in tournaments! Being up to date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.

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A.J. Brown Injury Update

A.J. Brown exited last weekend's divisional round with a minor hip injury. Head coach Nick Siriani told the media Wednesday that he was hopeful Brown would play this Sunday and that he would practice in a limited fashion. The Eagles' top receiver was left off of the final injury report and is set to start against the 49ers.

#Eagles Thursday Practice Report:

LIMITED: CB James Bradberry (resting player), WR A.J. Brown (rest), DT Fletcher Cox (rest), G Landon Dickerson (rest), DE Brandon Graham (rest), T Lane Johnson (groin, rest), C Jason Kelce (rest), CB Avonte Maddox (toe), DE Robert Quinn (rest),

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 26, 2023

After posting only 22 yards on three receptions last week, expect a bigger performance from the 25-year-old this Sunday against a struggling 49ers secondary. Brown enters the weekend as one of the top wide receiver options for those playing in DFS or playoff leagues.

Deebo Samuel Injury Update

Deebo Samuel dealt with an ankle injury in practice this past week. It kept him limited on Wednesday and Thursday, but the veteran receiver was left off of the final injury report and will be active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

#49ers DNP:
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), RB Christian McCaffrey (calf), RB Elijah Mitchell (groin)

Limited:
DL Charles Omenihu (oblique), WR Deebo Samuel (ankle), CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)

— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) January 26, 2023

Samuel was much quieter last week than he was during Wild Card weekend, but he will be one of the top options for those playing in DFS or playoff leagues. The 27-year-old could see a few more carries with Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) dealing with injuries.

Mecole Hardman Injury Update

Mecole Hardman has been out since Week 10 due to a pelvis injury. While the hope was to have him return next week, the 24-year-old missed last week's divisional-round game against Jacksonville. After returning to practice in a limited fashion this past week, Hardman was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson, and Travis Kelce are questionable for Sunday's game.

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2023

Hardman would slot in as a desperation FLEX option if active for those that have the mental toughness to start him in his first action in nearly three months. Travis Kelce and JuJu Smith-Schuster remain the top two receiving options to start in DFS lineups this weekend for Kansas City.

Justin Watson Injury Update

Justin Watson missed some practice time this week due to an illness. With no practice participation Friday, the team officially listed him as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Andy Reid said Justin Watson (illness) didn't participate in today's practice.

Reid said Patrick Mahomes is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals.

"He looks good," Reid said of Mahomes. "He's moving around good."

— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) January 27, 2023

Watson caught just one pass in last week's divisional-round matchup against Jacksonville and is likely to see even fewer snaps this week if Mecole Hardman (pelvis) is activated. It is best to look elsewhere for a FLEX in DFS this weekend.

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