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Fantasy football injury updates and injury reports for RB, WR, TE, QB for Week 9 (2024), as of 11/3, including Jordan Love, Puka Nacua, Josh Jacobs, Tank Bigsby, Tony Pollard, and more.
Heading into Week 9 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 9 as of Sunday, November 3, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 9 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Jordan Love, Puka Nacua, Josh Jacobs, Tank Bigsby, Tony Pollard, and more.
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Jordan Love Injury Update
Love (groin) is expected to play against the Lions on Sunday. Despite initial concerns about the severity of his injury, the young quarterback is trending toward starting. He'll rank as a low-end fantasy QB1, but rain and a tough matchup could lower his floor.
Packers QB Jordan Love, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a groin injury, is expected to start vs. the Lions, per source.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. Lions, per source.
Rain is in forecast.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Puka Nacua Injury Update
Nacua (knee) traveled with the team and is expected to play Sunday. Despite this week's injury scare, he should suit up against Seattle, ranking as a fringe top-12 fantasy quarterback.
The Rams are expecting to have WR Puka Nacua on the field tomorrow against Seattle despite his knee injury. According to sources, he’s on the plane with the team.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 2, 2024
Josh Jacobs Injury Update
Jacobs (ankle) is expected to play against the Lions on Sunday. With rain in the forecast, Jacobs could be looking at 20-plus carries. He ranks as a high-end RB2 heading into Week 9.
Packers QB Jordan Love, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a groin injury, is expected to start vs. the Lions, per source.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. Lions, per source.
Rain is in forecast.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Tank Bigsby Injury Update
Bigsby (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles. He should remain the Jaguars' primary running back even if Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) returns to the mix.
Source: #Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby plans to play Sunday vs the #Eagles. The second-year man has 196 yards rushing and 2 TDs in Jacksonville’s past two games.
Bigsby (ankle) is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/jO22bmmMXp
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 3, 2024
Brian Robinson Jr. Injury Update
UPDATE: Robinson will be INACTIVE on Sunday afternoon.
Robinson (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable. Although he has been dependent on touchdowns lately, he should rank as a fringe top-12 fantasy running back against a subpar Giants run defense.
Commanders RB Brian Robinson, listed as questionable for Sunday due to his hamstring injury, is expected to play vs. the Giants, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Tony Pollard Injury Update
UPDATE: Pollard is officially ACTIVE on Sunday.
Pollard (foot) anticipates playing in Week 9 even though he missed three consecutive practices. His status will be confirmed pregame. If he does suit up, Pollard will rank as a mid-range RB2 against New England.
#Titans feel good about RB Tony Pollard and anticipate he will play. He did not practice this week with a foot injury. They will make sure about him pregame.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) November 3, 2024
Brian Thomas Jr. Injury Update
Thomas (chest) is expected to play on Sunday, barring a setback. With both Gabe Davis (shoulder) and Christian Kirk (collarbone) sidelined, look for Thomas and Evan Engram Jr. to see heavy target shares. Parker Washington will also earn extra opportunities against Philadelphia.
#Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) and RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) are both likely to play today, barring a setback, sources say.
It's the same for WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), though Gabe Davis (shoulder) appears to be more of a long shot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2024
Xavier Legette Injury Update
UPDATE: Legette is officially ACTIVE on Sunday.
Source: #Panthers rookie WR Xavier Legette plans to play Sunday vs the #Saints. He’s amassed 3 TDs in Carolina’s past five games.
Legette (toe) is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/WgWknVuojB
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 3, 2024
Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (hamstring) is expected to return from a two-game absence on Sunday. However, he could see a reduced rule given how well second-year running back and anticipated starter Tank Bigsby (ankle) has been playing lately.
#Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) and RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) are both likely to play today, barring a setback, sources say.
It's the same for WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), though Gabe Davis (shoulder) appears to be more of a long shot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2024
Will Levis Injury Update
UPDATE: Levis is officially INACTIVE on Sunday.
Levis (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Patriots, leaving Mason Rudolph in line to start another game. Rudolph is a mid-to-high QB3 for fantasy football this Sunday.
Titans QB Mason Rudolph is expected to start vs. the Patriots while QB Will Levis continues to recovery from his shoulder injury, per sources.
Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Patriots, as is WR Tyler…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Adam Thielen Injury Update
Thielen (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game versus the Saints. The veteran will have to wait at least one more week before getting back into a game.
Panthers WR Xavier Legette, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a toe injury, is expected to play vs Saints, per source.
Panthers have ruled out WR Adam Thielen for Suday’s game due to his hamstring injury, and rookie RB Jonathon Brooks due to his knee injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Gabe Davis Injury Update
Davis (shoulder) appears to be a longshot to play on Sunday. With both Davis and Christian Kirk (collarbone) sidelined, look for Thomas and Evan Engram Jr. to see heavy target shares. Parker Washington will also earn extra opportunities against Philadelphia.
#Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby (ankle) and RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) are both likely to play today, barring a setback, sources say.
It's the same for WR Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), though Gabe Davis (shoulder) appears to be more of a long-shot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2024
Jonathon Brooks Injury Update
The Panthers did not activate Brooks (knee) from the PUP/NFI list for Week 9, so he won't suit up against the Saints. Chuba Hubbard will continue to lead the Carolina backfield.
Panthers WR Xavier Legette, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a toe injury, is expected to play vs Saints, per source.
Panthers have ruled out WR Adam Thielen for Suday’s game due to his hamstring injury, and rookie RB Jonathon Brooks due to his knee injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Tyler Boyd Injury Update
UPDATE: Brooks is officially ACTIVE on Sunday.
Boyd (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 9 despite being listed as questionable. He should operate as Tennessee's No. 2 wide receiver behind Calvin Ridley.
Titans QB Mason Rudolph is expected to start vs. the Patriots while QB Will Levis continues to recovery from his shoulder injury, per sources.
Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Patriots, as is WR Tyler…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
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