Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny having surgery

Aug 15, 2018

Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny is having surgery Wednesday morning to repair a broken finger. The expected recovery time is three to four weeks.

UPDATE: Adam Schefter reported that Penny "should be ready" by Week 1

Fantasy Impact:

This makes Penny questionable for the start of the season. If the rookie is unable to play in Week 1, the lead running back duties will likely fall upon Chris Carson, though someone like C.J. Prosise or J.D. McKissic could have a role on third down. Ultimately, this news could just make Penny a value in fantasy drafts.

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Texans QB Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) could miss four weeks

Houston Chronicle

yesterday · 8:07 PM EDT

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s hamstring injury could keep him out for four weeks.

Taylor was injured in the second quarter of the Texans’ 31-21 loss at Cleveland, and he was replaced by rookie Davis Mills, who’ll start Thursday night’s game against Carolina at NRG Stadium.

Related players: Davis Mills, Jeff Driskel

Fantasy Impact:

Depending on how quickly Taylor’s hamstring responds to treatment, sources familiar with his situation haven’t ruled out an earlier return, but the Texans have always been extra cautious with hamstring and groin injuries and aren’t expected to rush him back, the story went on to say. Mills will get the start and the team is expected to back him up with Driskel on a short week, Thursday night game. If he's still on the wire, Mills is worth adding in deeper leagues or superflex leagues but he's obviously not a confident start for fantasy owners.

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper has bruised ribs

Josh Clark on Twitter

yesterday · 7:56 PM EDT

Mike McCarthy says Amari Cooper has bruised ribs and they’ll know more Wednesday.

Related players: CeeDee Lamb

Fantasy Impact:

Owners will have to monitor the status of Cooper this week. He could very well end up being limited even if he plays in Week 3, which, to make matters worse is a Monday night game against the Eagles. Lamb could be in store for a big workload if Cooper has to miss any time as Michael Gallup is on IR.

Rams RB Darrell Henderson dealing with rib cartilage issue

Lindsey Thiry on Twitter

yesterday · 7:51 PM EDT

Rams coach Sean McVay says that RB Darrell Henderson has a rib cartilage injury.

Related players: Sony Michel, Jake Funk

Fantasy Impact:

The tweet went on to say the team has hope and optimism for him to play Week 3, and will be checking in again Friday. The Rams host the Bucs in a late afternoon game. Michel would likely get a bulk of the work if Henderson can't go. He carried 10 times for 46 yards last week.

Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny having surgery

Texans QB Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) could miss four weeks

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper has bruised ribs

Rams RB Darrell Henderson dealing with rib cartilage issue

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