As you gather round the table for Thanksgiving feasts, don’t forget to check your fantasy football lineups before digging into that pumpkin pie. With three Thursday games and one on Friday, many fantasy-relevant players have quick turnarounds this week. Here’s the latest on key injuries to monitor as you make those crucial start-or-sit decisions.
Bears at Lions Injury News
The Bears’ backfield looks to be in good shape, as David Montgomery (shoulder) is expected to have a full workload despite a questionable tag. Fire up Montgomery as an RB2 with RB1 upside in a plus matchup.
For the Lions, stud wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) got in a full practice Wednesday and seems on track to play. With a tasty matchup vs. Chicago, start him with confidence as a WR1 if active. Kalif Raymond (foot) is out, opening up more targets for Tim Patrick and making him an intriguing flex option.
Giants at Cowboys Injury Updates
The big question mark for the G-Men is rookie QB Tommy DeVito (forearm). Per reports, DeVito is a true game-time call after not initially traveling with the team. If he can’t go, Drew Lock would get the start, downgrading all Giants skill players. Stay tuned.
For Dallas, TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) is out, putting Luke Schoonmaker in line for an expanded role. He’s on the TE1 radar. Veteran WR Brandin Cooks (knee) was activated off IR, but temper expectations in his first action since Week 4. Treat Cooks as a boom-bust WR4.
Packers Without Rookie WR Doubs
The Packers ruled out rookie WR Romeo Doubs for their night game vs. Miami due to his concussion. In Doubs’ absence, look for fellow rookie Dontayvion Wicks to soak up more targets as Green Bay’s WR2 behind Allan Lazard. Consider Wicks an upside WR4 in this great matchup.
Raiders-Chiefs Friday Injury Report
The Raiders expect to start Aidan O’Connell at QB after activation from IR, though Desmond Ridder may rotate in. This leaves the Vegas offense as a tough nut to crack for fantasy purposes.
Other Raiders question marks include RBs Zamir White (quad) and Alexander Mattison (ankle). White hasn’t practiced and seems doubtful to play. Mattison could potentially start if active, but Ameer Abdullah may lead this messy backfield sans White. Avoid if possible.
On the Chiefs side, kicker Spencer Shrader (hamstring) is iffy. KC would turn to Matthew Wright if Shrader sits. It’s a situation to avoid for fantasy.
There you have it, a digestible dose of injury updates to guide your fantasy football choices for the Thanksgiving slate. Celebrate the holiday with a heaping helping of savvy start-sit decisions. Wishing you all full plates and full fantasy point totals this week!
