49ers WR Deebo Samuel has pneumonia

Oct 21, 2024

The illness that sidelined Deebo Samuel yesterday is pneumonia. He's in the hospital.

Fantasy Impact:

When the team realized Deebo had fluid in his lungs, he was sent to the hospital, Lombardi said in another post. Another beat writer, Nick Wagoner, reported Samuel was struggling to breathe which is why he wasn't in the game very long. Aiyuk is out for the season so the Niners now find themselves very thin at the WR position. There is no timetable for Samuel's return at this point. Reports say the team should get Jennings (hip) back in Week 8, but rookies like Pearsall and Cowing could very well be factors in the short term until Samuel is able to return.

yesterday

Vikings downgrade T.J. Hockenson (knee) to out for Week 7

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:52 PM EDT

The Vikings downgraded TE T.J. (knee) to out for Sunday’s game against the Lions. Hockenson was limited at practice so the Vikings will wait one more week to activate him. He returned to practice October 4, meaning the Vikings will have to activate him by the end of next week or he will miss the rest of the season. In all likelihood, Hockenson will be activated next week and make his season debut in Week 8 against the Rams.

Kenneth Walker III (illness) added to injury report, listed as questionable for Week 7

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:47 PM EDT

The Seahawks added RB Kenneth Walker III to the injury report with an illness.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is now listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Seattle plays in the early window Sunday so we’ll know by about 11:30 in the morning if Walker will be able to play. If not, it’ll be another opportunity for Zach Charbonnet to carry the load on offense.

Tua Tagovailoa to return to practice this week, could play Week 8

Dianna Russini

yesterday · 4:24 PM EDT

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is set to practice this week and could play in Week 8 against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact:

Tagovailoa is eligible to return to practice this week following his stint on injured reserve. The Dolphins have struggled on offense without Tagovailoa. Tyler Huntley will start Sunday against the Colts. Tagovailoa reportedly has no lingering effects from the concussion he suffered in Week 2.