Fantasy Football Week 13 Injury Report: Take a knee, McCaffrey
Trevor Lawrence, QB Jacksonville Jaguars
Injury: Concussion
Projected Timetable: TBD
Initial Thoughts:
On paper, Lawrence would likely miss at least one game with a chance to return week 15 or 16. However, I am sure the Jaguars will take into account their current record as well as his prior left AC sprain. Keep an eye on his status, but thankfully we know that he is doing well at home after posting on social media.
Baker Mayfield, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injury: Calf/Achilles abrasion
Projected Timetable: Week 14
Initial Thoughts:
Mayfield told reporters that he was cleated in the back of his calf/Achilles, which was fairly painful in the moment. He was able to return to the game without production dip. Assume he plays week 14 without issue.
Taysom Hill, QB/TE New Orleans Saints
Injury: Left Knee
Projected Timetable: Season-Ending
Initial Thoughts:
By video, he suffered a hyperextension left knee injury with concern of ACL/PCL damage. It has been reported that he is suspected to have suffered a season-ending knee injury, which fits the mechanism seen on video. Note: Week 13 marked the last game that Kendre Miller had to miss while on IR for the second time. If he is healthy, the Saints could be getting an explosive playmaker back just in time after losing Hill.
Breece Hall, RB New York Jets
Injury: Right Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 14
Initial Thoughts:
Hall was spotted limping on the sideline and headed into the locker room just before halftime favoring his right knee. He had entered the week with knee soreness from their week 11 game. He was able to return to the game in the second half and was still running effectively and efficiently. Assume he plays week 14 unless he winds up dealing with stiffness or more soreness post-game leading into this week's practices.
Bucky Irving, TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injury: Hip
Projected Timetable: Week 14
Initial Thoughts:
Thankfully Irving was able to return to the game after being checked by trainers for a hip injury. He remained highly efficient with his touches after he returned, so hopefully this injury does not linger into this next week. Assume he plays week 14 with minimal issue.
Christian McCaffrey, RB San Francisco 49ers
Injury: Right Knee, PCL
Projected Timetable: Season-Ending
Initial Thoughts:
By video, concern for a right PCL sprain after he slammed his knee into the frozen ground on his long run. He was clearly unable to push off of his right leg on his next rush attempt, instead opting to drop down to the ground, which made many fear for the worst. While thankfully this was not an Achilles injury, if it is confirmed a PCL sprain then it will likely cause efficiency dips for rest of the season. There is also concern that the 49ers opt to shut him down for the rest of the season as they continue to lose. Of note, it has been confirmed a PCL sprain that will likely be season-ending. For dynasty purposes, if he requires surgery, the PCL repair will likely lead to efficiency concerns through the beginning portion of the 2025 season (think Kyle Pitts). If it does not require surgery, he should be fine for next year. Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo will likely split the workload rest of season.
Jordan Mason, RB San Francisco 49ers
Injury: Ankle Sprain, IR
Projected Timetable: Week 18
Initial Thoughts:
Along with CMC, Mason picked up an injury in week 13. He will now be placed on IR with an ankle injury, leaving the backfield to Isaac Guerendo, who is likely the number one waiver priority if he is available.
DK Metcalf, WR Seattle Seahawks
Injury: Left Ankle
Projected Timetable: Week 14
Initial Thoughts:
He only missed one snap after being helped off of the field and spending minimal time in the medical tent. He played the rest of the game without noticeable issues. As of right now, I am operating as if he will be available for week 14.
Rashod Bateman, WR Baltimore Ravens
Injury: Knee
Projected Timetable: 3-4 Weeks
Initial Thoughts:
Bateman had already been dealing with a prior knee sprain and was ruled out during the game with a presumed reinjury. No specific details have been revealed as of right now, but typical knee sprain reinjuries cost wide receivers 3-4 weeks. Plan to be without him moving forward into fantasy playoffs. Of note, Diontae Johnson did not play a snap despite Bateman's injury. It is unknown if there was a disciplinary matter or if the Ravens simply preferred other personnel utilizations.
Ladd McConkey, WR Los Angeles Chargers
Injury: Right Hip, Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 14-16
Initial Thoughts:
McConkey has been battling a hip injury for several weeks and had another awkward tackle in this week's game leading to an aggravation of his right hip and knee. Harbaugh has stated that "he is working through things", which is the typical Harbaugh response when a player is injured. Monitor his practice status but it sounds like he could miss some time.
Dallas Goedert, TE Philadelphia Eagles
Injury: Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 15-17
Initial Thoughts:
Goedert has battled multiple injuries this season, picking up another knee sprain this week. He was knocked out of the game but no other details have been provided. Monitor his practice status, but plan on being without him for at least one week, possibly longer. DeVonta Smith should be able to suit up in week 14. UPDATE: He is officially week to week and short-term IR is a possibility. Plan to be without Goedert for fantasy playoffs.
Dalton Schultz, TE Houston Texans
Injury: Shoulder
Projected Timetable: Week 15
Initial Thoughts:
Schultz was able to return to the game and play well. With a week 14 bye, Schultz will likely be able to suit up Week 15 without issue.
| Player | Position | Team | Injury | Week of Injury | Projected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Dillon | RB | GB | Neck, Stinger | IR | Season-Ending |
| Elijah Mitchell | RB | SF | Hamstring Surgery | IR | Season Ending |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | MIN | Right Meniscus Repair | IR | Season Ending |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | Right Achilles | Week 7 | Season Ending |
| Christian Kirk | WR | JAC | Left Clavicle Fracture | Week 8 | Season Ending |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | Hamstring | Week 8 | Week 14-16 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | DAL | Hamstring Tear, Surgery | Week 9 | Season Ending |
| Hollywood Brown | WR | KC | Left SC Surgery | IR | Week 16-18 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | KC | Right LCL, HS Repair | Week 4 | Season-Ending |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | Right ACL, MCL | Week 7 | Season Ending |
| Chris Godwin | WR | TB | Ankle Fracture | Week 7 | Season Ending |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | Concussion | Week 9 | Week 15-TBD |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | HOU | Right ACL | Week 8 | Season Ending |
| Erick All Jr | TE | CIN | Right ACL | Week 9 | Season Ending |
| Zack Moss | RB | CIN | Neck | Week 9 | Indefinitely |
| Keon Coleman | WR | BUF | Right Wrist | Week 9 | Week 14 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | BUF | Left PCL | Week 10 | Week 14-15 |
| Zamir White | RB | LVR | Quad Strain | Week 11 | Week 14-15 |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | LVR | Ankle Sprain | Week 11 | Week 14 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | LVR | Left Clavicle Fracture | Week 12 | Season Ending |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | Calf | Week 13 | Week 14 |
| Gabe Davis | WR | JAC | Knee | Week 11 | Season Ending |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL | Concussion | Week 11 | Week 14 |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS | Concussion, IR | Week 12 | Week 18 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | GB | Concussion | Week 12 | Week 14 |
| Josh Downs | WR | IND | Right Shoulder, AC | Week 12 | Week 15 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | CAR | Neck | Week 12 | Week 15-16 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | CLE | Concussion | Week 12 | Week 14 |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | Right PCL | Week 13 | Season-Ending |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | JAC | Concussion | Week 13 | TBD |
| J.K. Dobbins | RB | LAC | Left MCL | Week 12 | Week 17-18 |
| Taysom Hill | QB | NO | Left Knee | Week 13 | Season-Ending |
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | Hip | Week 13 | Week 14 |
| Breece Hall | RB | NYJ | Right Knee | Week 13 | Week 14-15 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | SEA | Left Ankle | Week 13 | Week 14 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | BAL | Knee Sprain | Week 13 | Week 15-17 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | PHI | Knee Sprain | Week 13 | Week 15-16 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | Shoulder | Week 13 | Week 15 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | Right Hip, Knee | Week 13 | Week 14-16 |
| Jordan Mason | RB | SF | Ankle Sprain | Week 13 | Week 18 |
