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Colts QB Anthony Richardson could opt for season-ending shoulder surgery, and coach Shane Steichen was asked whether the Colts will take a longer-term view of their franchise quarterback.

“Yeah, that makes sense,’’ Steichen said, via Mike Chappell of Fox 59. “It is a priority. Obviously, we want to do what’s best for him and this organization moving forward. Like I said, we will make the decision when the time is right. We’re still evaluating that process.’’

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Richardson was diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain to the AC joint in his right shoulder after being injured eight days ago. Owner Jim Irsay, General Manager Chris Ballard, Steichen and the medical staff will consult with Richardson and his representation when it comes time to make the decision, the story said.

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo dealing with a back injury.

Related players: Brian Hoyer, Aidan O'Connell

The injury isn't as significant as it looked, according to Rapoport. As we reported last night, Garoppolo left the stadium in an ambulance. Garoppolo could end up missing a game, but Rapoport made it seem like the injury wouldn't be long-term. Hoyer finished the game against New England but O'Connell could get the start in Week 7 if Jimmy G is out. The Raiders travel to play the Bears in Week 7 in what will be an early, Sunday game.

Vikings officially have placed WR Justin Jefferson on IR.

Related players: Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Nailor, T.J. Hockenson, Alexander Mattison

The prevailing thought is that Jefferson may have a hard time finding the field again in 2023, particularly if the Vikings show no interest in trading him, which is a distinct possibility. It'll be hard to drop him, so hopefully you have an IR spot in your league.

With Anthony Richardson out at least four weeks, Gardner Minshew becomes the Colts’ QB1. Colts also signed QB Kellen Mond to their practice squad.

Minshew becomes an intriguing streaming target in deep leagues, but his Week 6 matchup against the Jaguars isn't the best place to plug him in. Richardson should be kept in IR slots wherever possible.

The #Vikings are placing their superstar WR Justin Jefferson on injured reserve.

Related players: Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Nailor, T.J. Hockenson, Alexander Mattison

The exact timetable is to be determined and depends on how he responds to treatment, according to Pelissero, but he's going to miss at least the next four games. It's a huge loss for the Vikings who have struggled to start the season, and it's a huge loss for fantasy owners who likely drafted Jefferson first overall this summer. Pelissero mentioned the Vikings will now lean on players like Addison, Osborn and Hockenson in the passing game, and Mattison could be more involved as well out of the backfield.

Davante Adams was listed as questionable on Saturday, but the Raiders wide receiver is not expected to miss his first chance to play against his former team.

Tom Pelissero reports that Adams is expected to play against the Packers on Monday night. Adams missed two days of practice with a shoulder injury before returning as a limited participant on Saturday.

Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is likely to miss significant time with the right shoulder injury he suffered on Sunday.

Richardson received an initial diagnosis of a Grade 3 AC joint sprain, which would mean he would miss a month or more, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Related players: Gardner Minshew

Richardson is set for an MRI but all reports indicate a month would likely be a minimum amount of time. Other reports say it could be up to six weeks for Richardson. The good news is Minshew has played well this year filling in, and it appears from a fantasy standpoint the Colts offense won't take much of a hit without Richardson.

Raiders’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo has cleared concussion protocol and is now expected to start Monday night vs. the Packers.

Related Players: Aidan O'Connell

Garoppolo returns to a decent matchup against the Packers on Monday Night Football, but the true winners in fantasy are Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. Both are respective WR1 and WR3 options for Week 5, while Josh Jacobs should get plenty of opportunities for success as well.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo remains in the league's concussion protocol, but will practice Thursday, per HC Josh McDaniels.

Related Players: Aidan O'Connell

This looks like a good sign for his Week 5 availability. He raises the floors and ceilings of both Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers