Each and every week, players across the NFL suffer injuries. This weekly article will explore the injuries that affect your dynasty squads. We will briefly discuss the injured players themselves and those who stand to benefit or suffer as a result. To make them easier to follow, we will break down the injuries by division. Without further ado, let us examine the Regular Season Week 3 injuries and the next men up.
River Cracraft leaving with what appears to be right arm ailment pic.twitter.com/Tkq8Yb55q2
— Chris Perkins (@chrisperk) September 24, 2023
AFC East:
Miami receiver River Cracraft shoulder suffered a shoulder injury in his team’s historic Week 3 performance. The receiver has been an extremely efficient pass catcher for the Dolphins. There is some ambiguity as to how long he will miss. Currently, the receiver is thought to be week-to-week. If fellow receiver Jaylen Waddle can’t make it back ahead of next Sunday, the Dolphins will send out Braxton Berrios and Erik Ezukanma to play second fiddle to Tyreek Hill. Neither player would be a recommended fantasy player in your lineups.
#TravisEtienne with apparent right thigh cramps. pic.twitter.com/PpTLVajUDB
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 24, 2023
AFC South:
Jacksonville running back Travis Etienne sustained a minor leg injury in his team’s Week 3 loss. The former 1st-round pick has dominated fantasy touches in the Jaguars backfield this season. It was eventually revealed that Etienne was suffering from cramps. He is safe to plug back into your lineups before his Week 4 matchup with the Falcons in London. Tank Bigsby is the backup and would be a plug-and-play option if Etienne misses any time.
@NFL whole world knows your refs missed that dpi on zay. But what stands out 2 me is yall preach player saftey and have a no tolerance policy on helmet to helmet hits yet the refs missed this one as well that left gus edwards concussed. That sound alone is a telltale sign. Joke!! pic.twitter.com/CiqSMuayvV
— Mike Litoris (@beast_almighty5) September 24, 2023
AFC North:
Baltimore running back Gus Edwards suffered a concussion late in his team’s Week 3 loss. The Gus Bus was playing quite efficiently in this one before heading to the blue tent in the second half of this contest. He is currently in the league’s concussion protocol. If Edwards cannot gain clearance before next Sunday, the Ravens would likely turn to fellow committee back Justice Hill, provided he makes it back from his foot injury. Veterans Melvin Gordon and Kenyan Drake make up the back half of the Raven’s RB depth chart and would move up depending on the availability of their teammates.
#MikeWilliams with worry for significant left knee injury by video.🙏 https://t.co/bwg70sICUm pic.twitter.com/0uBmGVFAo8
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 24, 2023
AFC West:
Las Angeles receiver Mike Williams exited his team’s exciting Week 3 victory with a knee injury. In the most significant injuries of the day, Williams tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. This was a tough blow to the Chargers and their playoff hopes. With Big Mike out, look for the Chargers to lean more heavily on Keenan Allen as the top option. The team will also elevate the usage of Joshua Palmer and rookie Quentin Johnson. Both should provide flex to low-end WR2 value for the rest of the season in the Charger’s high-powered passing game.
Las Vegas quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took a big hit late in his team’s Week 3 loss. The quarterback was able to return, but it is believed that he sustained a possible concussion. Keep an eye on how he progresses through the protocols as the week goes on. If he is unable to suit up, the Raiders would turn to veteran Brian Hoyer as the next man up. The other option would be intriguing rookie Aidan O’Connell, but the Raiders will most likely hand over the keys to the vet if necessary. He would be an immediate downgrade for all the Raider’s weapons.
NFC East:
The NFC East escaped Week 3 without any fantasy-relevant injuries.
Here's a video of the Derek Carr injury, looks pretty awful.https://t.co/xu91pq9Vaupic.twitter.com/wshnDNtl2g
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 24, 2023
NFC South:
New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr went down in his team’s Week 3 loss with a shoulder injury. The veteran quarterback was visibly in quite a bit of pain as he left the field. It was later revealed that he went to the hospital and was eventually diagnosed with an AC Joint sprain. The injury will sideline Carr for some time. Further testing will show how much time the former Fresno State star will miss. In his stead, the Saints will turn to former Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston. While not good for the Carr managers, Jameis won’t be a downgrade for the rest of the cast of Saints players. He is a capable quarterback who can distribute the ball and put up stats.
Carolina rookie receiver Jonathan Mingo was knocked out of his team’s Week 3 loss with a concussion. The rookie playmaker has had a slow start to his maiden campaign. He has yet to prove a consistent dynasty asset but is a player to watch as the year goes on. If he misses any game action, the Panthers will move Terrace Marshall up the depth chart to play alongside starters Adam Thielen and DJ Chark.
NFC North:
The NFC North emerged from Week 3 without any impactful injuries.
NFC West:
The NFC West teams came through Week 3 healthy from a fantasy standpoint.
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