There are many things that can affect fantasy lineups, but injuries are a big area of concern. Becoming a fantasy football league winner is all about how you adjust to the injury report regarding players on your roster. So let’s take a look at the Preseason Week 3 Injury Report to decipher its impact.
So what injuries occurred this week and how will they affect your lineup? Let’s take a dive into the week’s injuries for Preseason Week 3.
Jerry Jeudy (WR) – Denver Broncos
Jerry Jeudy suffered a moderate injury, per reports, and is expected to miss a few weeks with the injury. The Denver Broncos cannot seem to keep wide receivers healthy the past few years.
#Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is expected to miss several weeks with a moderate hamstring injury suffered today in practice, per me and @TomPelissero.
That puts Jeudy’s status in question for Week 1. But there’s optimism it’s nothing long term for one of Denver’s top weapons. pic.twitter.com/KNv0QAUDOR
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 24, 2023
If you haven’t drafted in your fantasy league yet, be wary of taking Jeudy too early, as he will be hampered by the hamstring injury for at least the first few weeks of the season.
If you have rostered Jeudy already and are looking for a streaming option, take a look at rookie Broncos receiver Marvin Mims. He has had a decent training camp and preseason, and will likely have a big impact this season, especially with Jeudy being hobbled with the hamstring injury.
Fantasy Impact: Medium
DJ Chark (WR) – Carolina Panthers
Another wide receiver, another hamstring injury. Although Chark’s injury is much less severe than Jeudy’s, it is still worth monitoring. DJ Chark should be good to go for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons on September 10.
Fantasy Impact: Low
Mecole Hardman (WR) – New York Jets
Yet another wide receiver was injured on Saturday, as Mecole Hardman hurt his finger in the Jets’ preseason game against the New York Giants. However, Hardman appears to be fine, per head coach Robert Saleh. This appears to be a false alarm, for now, and Hardman is a late-round pick in most drafts and deep leagues anyway.
The fantasy football impact of a No. 3 wide receiver is minimal in most cases, but Hardman has the talent and speed to make an impact with the Jets.
Fantasy Impact: Low
Jakeem Grant Sr. (WR/KR) – Cleveland Browns
One of the worst injuries of the weekend happened to Jakeem Grant Sr. in the Browns’ preseason finale on Saturday. Grant suffered a season-ending knee injury and what is feared to be a torn patella.
This could not have happened at a worse time, as Grant was coming off of a 2022 campaign in which he missed the season due to an Achilles injury. The game was his first since coming back from the Achilles’ injury.
From a fantasy perspective, Grant likely wasn’t going to be much more than a kick returner. His stock was already low coming off of last season’s injury, but you have to feel bad nonetheless.
Fantasy Impact: Low
This concludes the Preseason Week 3 Injury Report. Follow The League Winners all season as we will provide injury updates weekly to help you monitor your rosters and win your league.
Dustin Brown
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