DeAndre Hopkins in phase one of NFL's concussion protocol

Aug 21, 2013

Texans coach Gary Kubiak wouldn’t rule out rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins for Sunday’s third preseason game against the Saints.

Hopkins suffered a concussion early against the Dolphins Saturday night. Kubiak said he’s in “phase one” of the NFL’s five-stage protocol designed to protect players recovering from concussions.

“Can you make up five stages between now and Sunday? Yes, you can,” Kubiak said. “But we’ll see. He’s day-to-day.”

Fantasy Impact:

Hopkins should be fine by Week 1, but he's missing reps and additional concussions become more worrisome if they should occur. Prospective owners shouldn't let this dissuade them from drafting Hopkins in the 9th or 10th round. He should make an immediate impact as the Texans' WR2.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.