
Fantasy Football Week 6: Injury Update
Despite what athletes, may think they are not invincible and that includes football players.
Injuries as just as much a part of the game as the hits, the touchdowns, the sacks and the wacky goal celebrations.
As we move into Week 6 in the NFL, here's a look at some fantasy players who have sustained injuries and their health statuses coming into Sunday.
Who's in? Who's out? Who's undecided?
Laura Falcon is a Featured Columnist for the Pittsburgh Penguins and a college writing intern for Bleacher Report. Follow her on Twitter or email her at lfalcon@mail.umw.edu with any comments.
Out: Jermichael Finley
1 of 10
Injury: knee
Length: three to six weeks
Replacement?: Andrew Quarless
Early in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins, explosive Green Bay Packers tight end Finley was taken out of the game with a leg injury that was identified as a knee. Finley will be required to undergo surgery and should return at some point in the season. The Packers do not anticipate that Finley to miss the rest of the season
Out: Clay Matthews
2 of 10
Injury: left hamstring
Length: undisclosed, short-term
Replacement?: uncertain
Packers linebacker and NFL sack leader Matthews hasn't practiced and is looking improbable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately for Matthews, this looks to be a recurring injury as he's had a similar one in the past. Don't expect him to play.
Out: Mark Clayton
3 of 10
Injury: Torn patella
Length: Out for the season
Replacement?: Danny Amendola, Danario Alexander
This is an unfortunate loss for the St. Louis Rams. Clayton was injured in a game against the Detroit Lions and is the third injured wide receiver on the team. He will undergo knee surgery at the end of the season so no fantasy hope for him.
Undecided: Aaron Rodgers
4 of 10
Injury: concussion
Length: cleared to practice, day-to-day
Replacement?: Matt Flynn
After a nasty helmet-on-helmet collision, Packers fans breathed a sign of relief when Rodgers was cleared to practice on a limited basis. Rodgers will have to remain symptom free in order to play on Sunday, but decisions won't be made until a little later.
Undecided: Darrelle Revis
5 of 10
Injury: left hamstring
Length: will be a game-time decision Sunday
Replacement?: Drew Coleman
The New York Jets cornerback was certainly favoring his leg Monday night and was very questionable to play on Sunday. However, Revis surprised many by participating in Thursday's practice. Head Coach Rex Ryan thought he looked good and mentioned that Revis will travel to Colorado with the team, but he remains a game-time decision.
Undecided: Joseph Addai
6 of 10
Injury: neck
Length: day-to-day
Replacement?: Mike Hart
The Indianapolis Colt's veteran running back sustained a neck injury in the third quarter in the Colt's win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Addai practiced on Wednesday and claims to be feeling better with each day despite some soreness. He expects to play on Sunday barring any setbacks.
Undecided: Lance Briggs
7 of 10
Injury: left ankle
Length: uncertain
Replacement?: Brian Iwuh
Chicago Bears linebacker Briggs has missed two consecutive practices which should raise a red flag. However, concerning Briggs' injuries in the past, he has come through by the end of the week so he might surprise a few.
Undecided: Calvin Johnson
8 of 10
Injury: shoulder
Length: day-to-day, game-time decision
Replacement?: uncertain
After a hard landing on his shoulder, Detroit Lions receiver Johnson had a limited practice on Thursday but followed it up with a very extensive practice on Friday. The Lions have remained quiet about his condition, but signs are pointing that he is a good possibility for Sunday,
In: Steven Jackson
9 of 10
Returning from: groin injury
St. Louis Rams running back Jackson claims to be feeling "100-percent" after sustaining a groin injury in Week 4 against the Washington Redskins. Look for him to surpass 141 rushing yards to make him the Rams’ all-time rushing leader.
In: Jay Cutler
10 of 10
Returning from: concussion
Chicago Bears quarterback Cutler was cleared to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks so expect him to play after recovering from his fifth concussion. He sustained the injury after receiving nine sacks from the New York Giants in Week 4. Ongoing symptoms kept him on the bench on Week 5.
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