Fantasy Football Week 11 Injury Report: Dark Side of the Mooney

Zamir White, RB Las Vegas Raiders

Injury: Quad Strain

Projected Timetable: Week 13-15

Initial Thoughts:

Notably, he had dealt with a prior quad injury during Week 9, and this is presumably a reinjury of his prior strain. If so, this could turn into a multi-week absence for White.

Alexander Mattison, RB Las Vegas Raiders

Injury: Ankle Sprain

Projected Timetable: Week 13-14

Initial Thoughts:

After getting knocked out of this week's game with an ankle injury that he was unable to play through, Mattison is likely looking at missing time. I am still searching for video to determine low versus high ankle mechanism, but the Raiders could be looking at a backfield of Ameer Abdullah, Sincere McCormick, and Dylan Laube next week.

Tyjae Spears, RB Tennessee Titans

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 13

Initial Thoughts:

The majority of running backs have missed at least one game after suffering a concussion, with Tyrone Tracy being the lone back to clear in time to miss zero games. Plan on Spears missing time.

Raheem Mostert, RB Miami Dolphins

Injury: Hip

Projected Timetable: Day to Day

Initial Thoughts:

Mostert was able to return to the game despite suffering a hip injury. Monitor his practice status but as of now, it appears that he will be able to suit up for Week 12.

Darnell Mooney, WR Atlanta Falcons

Injury: Hamstring Strain

Projected Timetable: Week 13-15

Initial Thoughts:

While he will benefit from the Week 12 bye, there is some concern that Mooney will miss time with this hamstring strain. One complicating factor is that he experienced mild Achilles tendinitis this past week in practice, which potentially led to altered biomechanics and compensatory issues leading to the hamstring strain. Monitor his practice status after the bye, but make plans to be without him for one game and possibly longer.

Ladd McConkey, WR Los Angeles Chargers

Injury: Right AC Sprain

Projected Timetable: Returned to Game

Initial Thoughts:

While it appeared to initially be very painful for him, he was able to return to the game after landing hard on his right side after making a catch. It is unknown if he received an injection that made it possible for him to continue playing, but the shoulder will likely be painful after the game. Monitor his practice status during the upcoming week but I'm optimistic he will be able to suit up for Week 12.

Tee Higgins, WR Cincinnati Bengals

Injury: Back Sprain

Projected Timetable: Returned to Game

Initial Thoughts:

It initially looked worse than it was, but Higgins was in quite some pain after a defender hit him directly in the back while he was on the ground. He was able to get up under his own power and returned to the game. I do not anticipate this preventing him from suiting up after their bye week.

Gabe Davis, WR Jacksonville Jaguars

Injury: Left Knee, Non-Contact

Projected Timetable: TBD

Initial Thoughts:

Still pending news from the team and likely imaging and tests on Monday, but Davis suffered a non-contact injury and was ruled out of the game. Uncertain if it is season-ending, but he is expected to miss extended time either way. Keep an eye out for updates. Of note, this injury is to his left knee, which he had previously dealt with a significant PCL sprain in late 2023 that lingered into the off-season and camp this year. I am anticipating bad news.