Samkon Gado, who had clearly distanced himself from Ken...

Sep 05, 2009

Samkon Gado, who had clearly distanced himself from Kenneth Darby and Antonio Pittman, the other primary contenders for the backup job behind Steven Jackson, suffered cartilage damage to his ribs in the 17-9 preseason win over KC. Although X-rays showed no fracture, that’s still a significant injury for a running back.

Spagnuolo said Monday that Gado probably was questionable for the regular-season opener Sept. 13 in Seattle. Beyond that, no one knows yet. Gado’s a tough cookie, and he might bounce back quickly. But this is also the kind of injury that could lay him up for a while.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.