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As we head into Week 9, there are many impactful injuries that fantasy managers need to be aware of. Here are some of the biggest ones to watch.
RB Cam Skattebo (hamstring), New York Giants
It sure seems like Skattebo isn't playing this week after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7's overtime win. Skattebo suited up for practice on Friday, but The Athletic’s Dan Duggan said he "didn't see him do anything." He added that it "looks like he's headed for a doubtful/out designation" for Sunday. Skattebo iced the Week 7 win with a big run but collapsed as he opened up his stride after getting through the second level. He missed back-to-back practices coming out of the bye and doesn't look like he'll return at full capacity today. With Tyrone Tracy Jr. on IR, Devin Singletary is the last man standing. Singletary has been reliable in spot starts throughout his NFL career. The Giants will likely elevate Eric Gray before Sunday's game. But if Skattebo can't go, Singletary becomes a fun volume-based RB2 against the Eagles.
WR Emeka Egbuka (foot), Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Egbuka's second season has been marred by injuries, and this foot injury has been another difficult hurdle. Egbuka has missed each of the last two games Baker Mayfield has started, and Mayfield has been held to just seven completions over those two games. Egbuka flashed early in his rookie season, but his numbers since those first few weeks have been otherwise disappointing. He scored a receiving and a rushing touchdown while playing with Jalon Daniels, which helped pad his numbers. But his 17-game pace of 680 receiving yards this season makes him more of a WR3 than the high-end WR2 he was drafted to be. The Bears are big favorites on Sunday night, which could push the Buccaneers into a position where they'll have to pass. If Egbuka can go, he's a risky WR3. If he can't, expect rookie Ted Hurst III to see some extra work as the team's X receiver.
TE Hunter Henry (foot), New England Patriots
Henry hadn't practiced since exiting Week 7's game with a foot injury, so it was good to see him back on the field Friday. He'll be a touchdown threat given his red-zone usage, making him a high-end streamer if he clears the injury report. If he doesn't, rookie Eli Raridon becomes an interesting streaming option. Raridon only caught one pass last week, but he ran a route on 74% of Drake Maye's dropbacks and pulled four targets. With an afternoon kickoff, Raridon is the easiest pivot option for Henry managers. We'll hope for more information before the early games kick off, but Henry managers without a better option should pick up Raridon ASAP.
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