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Sunday morning injury updates

Coker out, Kyler expected to sit

It's Sunday morning and the first game kicks off in just about an hour, but there are a few noteworthy updates, some from yesterday and some coming out now.

  • Jalen Coker (quad) is out for the Panthers. Not a huge name, but he'd have likely been their 2nd-best wide receiver against a Dallas defense that's been very leaky. Instead it should be Xavier Legette and Hunter Renfrow as the next best receivers after Tetairoa McMillan, who we could hardly rank any higher. Also, Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) is not expected to play.

  • Kyler Murray (foot) is not only unlikely to play this week, but it might be a multi-week injury, according to Ian Rapoport. Should be game-manager Jacoby Brissett in the lineup for at least this one, maybe more. I'm still in on Trey McBride, but less warm on Marvin Harrison than I was previously.

  • Quention Johnson (hamstring) is "trending toward missing" today's game against the Dolphins. Not certain, but it definitely doesn't look safe to use him. Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey look better if Johnson is out or plays limited snaps.

  • No Terry McLaurin for Washington, not surprising. Falcons won't have Darnell Mooney tomorrow night against Buffalo.

  • Mac Jones (knee) is questionable but expected to start for San Francisco. Should be fine to use; the team worked out other quarterbacks but didn't sign anyone for depth. Jauan Jennings (ribs/ankle) is also expected to play, but given his injuries I'm wary; Kendrick Bourne safer for a full complement of snaps.

  • Zay Flowers (shoulder) is expected to play for the Ravens. Rapoport had a line about possibly limited snaps. Schefter did not. I think Flowers should be OK to use as ranked on Friday, but if you're debating him or a similarly ranked wideout, go with the healthier option.

  • Ja'Marr Chase (illness) is playing, no surprise there.

If I see any other important updates before the start of the games, I'll post in the comments below.

--Andy Richardson

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23 Reader Comments:

Chase Grainger

Weston, FL
2025-10-12T12:43:48Z
0.5 PPR - Pick two - Charbonnet, Bourne, Jennings

I know that you’re anti-starting injured players so I think that you’re answer is going to be Charbonnet and Bourne, but the rankings say Bourne and Jennings.

I’m nervous that with Jennings playing, I’m risking not starting the right guy if I’m just starting Bourne. Thoughts?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-10-12T12:48:10Z
Unchanged; I don't want to use Jennings until the guy gets a full practice in.

John Ruppe

Fort Myers, FL
2025-10-12T13:44:18Z
Hi Andy. Higgins or take a chance on Flournoy with all the banged up Cowboys WR's? Standard yardage league

John Ruppe

Fort Myers, FL
2025-10-12T13:45:22Z
Sorry, Kendra Miller an option for that flex spot too.

Dwight Dummer

Warren, OR
2025-10-12T14:00:02Z
With K. Murray out, thinking Colts Def/ST instead of Raiders? (Points, yards)

MICHAEL BREY

Annapolis, MD
2025-10-12T14:00:19Z
Hey Andy,
I have Dalton Kincaid, but worried about Monday night. I don't need a TE in that spot. Do I pick up Knox for Monday if Kincaid can't go? Or would you start someone like Kimani Vidal, Luther Burden, or Ryan Flournoy and hope for the best. (I could also roll with Allgeier, though I already have Bijan starting in my lineup).
Thanks,
Mike

Donald Montgomery

Covington, LA
2025-10-12T14:16:56Z
12 Team Standard,Mac Jones or Daniel Jones

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-10-12T14:32:04Z
Rankings good on the QB Joneses

I would be OK trying Flournoy if nervous about Kincaid. I expect Kincaid to play, but pretty steep downgrades to other options if he doesn't.

Ds close, but regardless, Brissett doesn't make Colts look better

Mitchell Ross

Westport, CT
2025-10-12T14:47:23Z
Bam knight as RB1 mean anything for rankings?

Michael David

nashville, TN
2025-10-12T14:47:43Z
SHEESH!!! Stuck at RB and was giving K.Vidal a shot....no wondering (sadly) if legendary Bam Knight just may be a better long shot option?!? Would appreciate your thoughts - thanks!

Mitchell Ross

Westport, CT
2025-10-12T14:52:33Z
K. Miller, Pacheco, Bam Knight, Jamo Williams, Shepard - start 2 at half PPR flex? Down bad with Bucky, QJ, Pearsall. Worth dropping Andrews for Bam with Kincaid on roster - should be able to stream TE next week with both on byes and can drop Stafford after BAL (Herbert on bench).

Greg Resin

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
2025-10-12T15:03:33Z
Bam Knight with his promotion or Treveyon Henderson?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-10-12T15:05:39Z
On Bam Knight:

Schefter reporting that Bam will start over Michael Carter for Arizona. We had Carter ranked 25th at running back. Logically, you could put Knight about that high... looking at the rankings, I'd say around 31st, behind starters like Walker and Kamara, ahead of guys in clear timeshares. There's been no indication that Carter and Emari Demercado won't also play, so would be optimistic to be thinking you're getting a featured workload from Bam. Just seem likely he's favorite for carries and a short touchdown. With the news, Carter should not be started. Knight should be rostered where available, but I'd leave him on the bench unless I was really desperate

Craig Johnson

Channahon, IL
2025-10-12T15:08:11Z
1/2 ppr Mar ven Harrison or Romeo Dobbs

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-10-12T15:12:15Z
Knight has carried the ball 7 times since 2022. He's been bouncing around on practice squads. I think he should be rostered as a potential future option if he winds up being solid this week and Arizona's best running back over the next month. But if you're starting him in Week 6 over a more known commodity, ala TreVeyon, you're taking a pretty big leap of faith. Maybe it works out, but riskier than I personally would recommend.

Greg Resin

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
2025-10-12T15:14:35Z
Thanks for the swift feedback!

Scott Anderson

Las Vegas, NV
2025-10-12T15:37:29Z
Weather a concern for Stafford? Still have him over Herbert?

Patricia Scott

Flossmoor, IL
2025-10-12T15:46:52Z
GM! Struggling w/ RB & Flex: Warren, Pollard, Golden, Henderson. Need 2 RBs and a Flex. (STD-Custom scoring league with points for ret yds). Also could use help with a DEF. League penalizes and heavy for points/yardage allowed. LV or LAR?

Jeff Zwiers

Bellingham, WA
2025-10-12T15:54:57Z
I think GB has both Mcmannus and Havrisik on active roster. Have mcmannus in lineup right now….

Henry Brooks

Tampa, FL
2025-10-12T16:05:16Z
Hello Andy, Kareem Hunt, Isaiah Pacheco, or Michael Carter?

Craig Smith

Humble, TX
2025-10-12T16:08:51Z
What about Brandon McManus? Did Green Bay elevate Mark McNamee from the practice squad Saturday?

Eric Pryne

Vashon, WA
2025-10-12T16:11:02Z
Bam or Vidal?

Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)

Port Chester, NY
2025-10-12T16:19:53Z
The Packers have two kickers on the active roster. I would not trust Brandon McManus.
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