Week 11: Fantasy Football Injury Report

QB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles – McNabb suffered a sprained ankle in the first half against the Miami Dolphins. McNabb wasn’t able to return but the Eagles went on to win without his services. Andy Reid said after the game that McNabb would remain the starter if he’s healthy enough to play in Week 12. McNabb has a history of playing with injuries but keep an eye on whether he practices this week.

RB Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants – Jacobs has been a beast since he returned from his knee injury earlier in the season. However, against the Detroit Lions, Jacobs went down again. This time, initial indications are Jacobs has an injured hamstring. For a running back, hamstring injuries are one of the worst types of injuries. Even if he suits up in Week 11, he’d be susceptible to re-injuring his hamstring.

RB Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers – It seems like every time the Packers finally find a solution at running back, an injury sidelines that answer. It happened again in Week 11 when Grant went down with an ankle injury. Luckily, early indications are that the injury is minor. Keep an eye on whether he practices this week heading into Green Bay’s contest at Detroit in Week 12.

RB Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots – Faulk suffered what is being described as a head injury during play in Week 11 versus the Buffalo Bills. Faulk, despite backing up Laurence Maroney, sees plenty of playing time. Depending on the severity of the injury, Faulk could be held out a week or two. If he is held out, look for Heath Evans to play more in New England’s backfield.

WR Aaron Moorehead, Indianapolis Colts – The Colts’ offensive players are dropping like flies. The latest to get injured is Moorehead, who is a valuable possession receiver. While he’s not a great fantasy start even when healthy, he’s at least an option as long as Marvin Harrison is sidelined. Keep an eye on Moorehead’s injury (back) heading into Week 12.

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