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Fantasy football WR injury updates and reports for Week 14 (2024), as of 12/4. Includes updates on CeeDee Lamb, Romeo Doubs, Ladd McConkey, DK Metcalf.
The NFL's second bye-nado is here, just in time for the last week of the fantasy football season. The final six teams take their bye this week. Injuries are the last thing fantasy managers need while navigating the bevy of bye weeks.
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Let's look at the updates for some wide receivers and see whether they may play in Week 14.
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Jalen Coker (CAR) Injury Update
Carolina Panthers undrafted rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker made a name for himself with his play and picked up his first career start in Week 10. Since then, a quad injury has kept him out of the lineup.
Dave Canales says the hope is to get Jalen Coker and Ja'Tavion Sanders back for this week's game at Philadelphia.
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) December 2, 2024
Head coach Dave Canales expects the rookie to be active against the Eagles. David Moore and Adam Thielen took turns booming without Coker. All Carolina receivers are risky plays against an outstanding Philadelphia secondary.
Romeo Doubs (GB) Injury Update
Green Bay wide receiver Romeo Doubs remains in the league's concussion protocol after being forced to leave Week 12's victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He missed Thanksgiving's duel against the Dolphins.
Doubs is practicing in a limited fashion but remains in the league's protocol. The Packers play a second consecutive Thursday game this week.
LaFleur said Romeo Doubs is still in the protocol and “we’ll see” about his availability for Thursday night. https://t.co/qQUxPYDwd4
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) December 3, 2024
Dontayvion Wicks played more snaps in Doubs' absence, but tight end Tucker Kraft earned more targets and led the Packers in receiving last week.
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) Injury Update
Dallas' star wide receiver managed an AC joint injury in November and reportedly reaggravated it during its Thanksgiving victory over the New York Giants.
CeeDee Lamb #cowboys
Already has a right AC joint injury, lands directly on the side of the right shoulder which is how you injure the AC joint, clear as day he re-injured it. pic.twitter.com/KPjffJ7zfA
— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) November 29, 2024
Reporters (and Jerry Jones) expect CeeDee Lamb to be ready for Monday Night Football. Fantasy managers should expect missed or limited practices early in the week.
Ladd McConkey (LAC) Injury Update
Ladd McConkey's breakout campaign may be put on hold. The rookie limped throughout the team's win in Atlanta and sat out for part of the fourth quarter.
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh says "Ladd himself was more limited in the second half" in response to a question about Falcons' adjustments in coverage of him after halftime.
"Physically. He went until he couldn't go anymore. That's what caused the dip in the productivity."
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) December 2, 2024
There's no clear indication of how severe McConkey's injury is. His status will be monitored throughout the week. If he's active, the second-round pick will be a WR2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
DK Metcalf (SEA) Injury Update
DK Metcalf struggled to get to his feet after tweaking his knee against the Jets. However, he only missed two plays.
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf was slow to get up after the previous play. He is currently being checked in the blue medical tent. pic.twitter.com/9i65lZHIsr
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 1, 2024
After the game, head coach Mike Macdonald said, "I think he's doing all right right now. We'll see."
We'll see, indeed. Metcalf's status also bears watching throughout the workweek.
Demarcus Robinson (LAR) Injury Update
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was knocked out of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Although he was unable to return, head coach Sean McVay doesn't believe Robinson has a serious injury.
Sean McVay said he expects WR Demarcus Robinson (hand) to be able to play against Bills
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) December 2, 2024
Robinson is the third option in the passing game behind Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp but has found the end zone in consecutive games.
DeVonta Smith (PHI) Injury Update
DeVonta Smith's absence could end at two games. The former Heisman Trophy winner was nearly ready to play against the Ravens, but the team played it safe.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith is inactive today vs. the Ravens. Team thinks he’s close to returning from his hamstring injury, but not today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 1, 2024
Smith has disappointed fantasy managers due to the Eagles' league-leading run rate. Philadelphia draws the Carolina Panthers in Week 14. The Panthers allow the most rush yards per game.
Cedric Tillman (CLE) Injury Update
Cedric Tillman suffered a concussion on Thursday Night Football in Week 12. He did not clear the league's concussion protocol in time to play Monday night.
He should return for a rematch against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, and David Njoku are exceeding expectations with Jameis Winston under center. Tillman's presence will slightly downgrade everyone's weekly outlook.
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