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Fantasy Football Injuries Impact Week 8 Lineups
Christian McCaffrey, Rashid Shaheed and others face injuries ahead of Week 8 fantasy football matchups.
In brief
Christian McCaffrey, Rashid Shaheed and others face injuries ahead of Week 8 fantasy football matchups. Christian McCaffrey, Rashid Shaheed and other fantasy stars injured in Week 7 could miss Week 8 games. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Week 7 Fantasy Football Injuries
Week 7 of the fantasy football season is nearing its close, and some notable contributors are dealing with crucial injuries heading into Week 8.
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
Christian McCaffrey exited with a thigh injury during the first half but returned after halftime, tallying 19.0 PPR points and an RB5 finish for Week 7.
McCaffrey's Week 8 Outlook
The 49ers have a bye in Week 8, and McCaffrey will have time to recoup ahead of a favorable matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks
Rashid Shaheed exited the game during the first half with two targets for one yard, and is questionable for Week 8 against the Chicago Bears.
Seattle Seahawks Injury
Shaheed is currently questionable to suit up for the team’s Week 8 clash against the Chicago Bears, presenting a favorable matchup for Seattle’s star fantasy contributors.
Aaron Jones, Vikings
Aaron Jones left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, raising a questionable designation for his Week 8 status.
Vikings' Week 8 Plan
Fellow Vikings running back Jordan Mason tallied the bulk of the carries prior to Jones’ exit, and will be in for a similar workload against the Detroit Lions.
Jaylin Noel, Texans
Jaylin Noel exited the game with turf toe and was spotted with a walking boot after the game, likely missing a handful of games.
Houston Texans Injury
Noel is the latest Texans wideout to hit the injury report, and will likely miss a handful of games with the injury.
Cam Skattebo, Giants
Cam Skattebo went down with an apparent hamstring injury on a 42-yard run that set the Giants up for a game-winning touchdown.
Skattebo's Week 8 Status
Skattebo reported he 'felt something in his hamstring' and must be monitored during the bye week.
Tyrone Tracy, Giants
Tyrone Tracy went down prior to Skattebo’s injury with a hamstring issue, unable to return to the win over Houston.
Kenneth Gainwell, Buccaneers
Kenneth Gainwell exited due to a hip injury during a 43-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Buccaneers' Week 8 Plan
Gainwell managed to return, but his status for Week 8 could be in question after the injury.
The big picture
Christian McCaffrey, Rashid Shaheed and other fantasy stars injured in Week 7 could miss Week 8 games.
