The Training Room: Week 10 Injury Recap

Derek Carr, QB LVR

Injury: Shoulder, Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 11-12

Initial Thoughts:

Carr is likely going to enter concussion protocol, although it may not cost him any games as the Saints are on a bye in Week 11. However, as we all saw, the Saints offense moved fairly well with Jameis Winston in at quarterback, particularly for Chris Olave. Keep an eye on Carr’s status as the week progresses and if the team elects to make a change at the position moving forward.

Deshaun Watson, QB CLE

Injury: Foot/Ankle

Projected Timetable: Week 11-12

Initial Thoughts:

Watson was reportedly spotted in a boot after sustaining a foot or ankle injury. Depending on the severity, he may wind up requiring imaging to determine the course of action moving forward. He seemed to indicate that he was able to play through the injury and should be able to keep playing, which would be fortunate for the Browns with a big game upcoming against the Steelers. Keep an eye on his status this week.

Taylor Heinicke, QB ATL

Injury: Hamstring

Projected Timetable: Week 12-14

Initial Thoughts:

Thankfully the Falcons have a Week 11 bye, but head coach Arthur Smith did state that they will use the bye week to determine who their quarterback will be moving forward for the rest of the season. If this is not a multi-week absence, they may still elect to return to Desmond Ridder, but we likely will not know until the early part of Week 12 preparation.

Alexander Mattison, RB MIN

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 11-12

Initial Thoughts:

Mattison likely enters concussion protocol this week and will have to clear all stages of the protocol in order to play in Week 11. The trend has remained that the majority of players who enter the protocol miss at least one game. If he is out, Ty Chandler would likely operate as RB1.

Keenan Allen, WR LAC

Injury: Left Shoulder/AC

Projected Timetable: Week 11

Initial Thoughts:

He missed several snaps after landing directly on his left shoulder, likely suffering a mild AC sprain. He was able to return to the game and play well, so this is unlikely to prevent him from playing in Week 11. Do not be surprised if he is limited in practice though.

Garrett Wilson, WR NYJ

Injury: Leg

Projected Timetable: Week 11

Initial Thoughts:

Wilson was banged up several times in Sunday night's game but continued to play through it. I am unsure what the exact injury is, but I am sure he will pop up on the injury report on Wednesday. No concern as of right now.

Michael Thomas, WR NO

Injury: Knee

Projected Timetable: TBD

Initial Thoughts:

The severity of his knee injury is unknown and he will likely be getting imaging on Monday, but it was bad enough to knock him out of the game without being able to return. The Saints are on a bye in Week 11, but this could wind up being a multi-week absence. An MCL sprain would likely cost him 2-3 weeks.

Jalin Hyatt, WR NYG

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 11-12

Initial Thoughts:

While not exactly fantasy-relevant, Hyatt is now at risk of missing next week’s game as he enters concussion protocol. He will have to clear all stages of the protocol in order to play in Week 11.

Gerald Everett, TE LAC

Injury: Back

Projected Timetable: Week 11-12

Initial Thoughts:

His ability to play in Week 11 will be dependent on the severity of the back sprain. No reports have surfaced just yet, so keep an eye on his status as the week goes on. If he can get in limited practices, he will likely suit up and would have minimal limitations or production dip.