Delusional Injury Update: The Latest on Elijah Mitchell, James Conner, Jordan Howard, Other RBs Affecting Week 17 Start Calls

James Conner, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, D’Andre Swift, Jordan Howard and Elijah Mitchell have missed out on season-worthy combo games and they could all be close names for the final week of the season. Fiction film. Championship winners have largely done that with Howard, Swift and Mitchell out of the lineup, so their return could give some teams a big boost in key games. best of their year. We have the latest update on each player and how fantasy prospects and Week 17 start calls will be affected.

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James Conner injury update

Conner (heel) did not practice Wednesday but was back on Thursday, and it looks like he’ll be the game-timer for the game against Dallas. Although the Cowboys have allowed RB to have the third-least fantasy score, this Arizona foul has one of the highest stats in the league and Conner has made a living at the line this season. Especially in the standard and half PPR tournaments, where touchdowns carry the heaviest weight, it will be difficult to catch him. However, that doesn’t mean he can’t go bankrupt. If he were constrained, Chase Edmonds could handle a significantly more workload, though he’s been dealing with a bit of back pain, so that’s a tough call around. We’ll see how Conner progresses over the weekend.

We consider Conner to be a low-level RB2 with injury and match concerns, but again, his backside throws his ceiling higher. He may be completely capped, but if he gets high value red zone touches he will pay off. If he’s out, Edmonds is pretty much a necessary start, assuming he’s healthy. This game has penalty shootout, so there’s a good chance Edmonds will get through a lot of games. In PPR tournaments, he’s a compelling starter whether playing Conner or not.

WEEK 17 STANDARD RATINGS:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker

Clyde Edwards-Helaire injury update

Edwards-Helaire (clavicle), not taking any critical damage against the Steelers, and Ian Rapoport reports that he “will be back shortly.“However, he still seems to miss Week 17 after being called ‘week-to-week’, so we’ll have to keep an eye on the situation. Cincinnati is a neutral opponent for RB and CEH has been in the dark. effective enough to warrant a true start to be considered the Captain’s comeback lead.However, if Darrel Williams is started, his chances of rallying are very high, as he has created so many good that CEH is absent this season..

We like Williams as a low-level RB2 if he starts and CEH will be viewed in a similar position if he plays.

WEEK 17 PPR RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker

D’Andre Swift Injury Update

Swift (as) hasn’t played since Thanksgiving, although he thinks he might be back in the last two weeks. The Lions refused to put him in IR and shut him down, so for sure, Dan Campbell thinks he’ll play before the season ends. Finally, we have some good news for imaginary Swift owners, like He trained full Wednesday and is expected to play in Week 17 against Seattle. This is a top five matchup for fantasy RB, so hopefully many have made it to the finals without him and will now be rewarded with a potential monster performance.

In PPR tournaments, Swift has RB1, and we rank him as such. In standard leagues he’s a top 10 player, but obviously, some big receptions and one or two encounters will mean he pays off regardless of the format. He has let Jamaal Williams eat into his workload this season, but his efficiency in the passing game and his ability to run at home have made him the top RB. six into the season before the injury. We know his dash is limited, but expect Jared Goff to be right back to give him the ball. If he’s out, Jamaal Williams has plenty of advantages, and Craig Reynolds is a versatile player for sure.

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Elijah Mitchell injury update

Mitchell (knee) limited in practice on Wednesday, and his condition is still very much. However, if he starts with Houston, you have to catch him in the top four for the RBs. The same goes for Jeff Wilson Jr. if he starts. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Rashaad Penny and Justin Jackson eclipse 20 fantasy points over the Texans, so any decent RB can get it done here. Of course, there’s a risk that Mitchell could be on more committees, but that’s not nearly as important. The effect has to be there and the Niners can have two effective RBs.

If you’re in a bind, you might even consider starting to play Wilson Jr if Mitchell does, but it would be very risky. Mitchell has RB1 upside down if he gets back into action. Don’t think too much about it here. Play Anyone Niners starting at RB.

Jordan Howard injury update

UPDATE: Howard back to practice on Thursday.

Howard (stinger) didn’t practice Wednesday, and he will likely be a near-prepared call for the game against Washington. Washington fully agrees with RB based on its season-long numbers, as we know it hasn’t been able to prevent a run or pass in recent weeks. In the first game between these two teams in Week 15, the Eagles dashed 238 yards. With Miles Sanders (acting), Howard’s backstroke is powerful and he Candlestick get the job near the goal line if he plays.

However, we know Philadelphia is difficult to predict, as Boston Scott has done a lot of work on goal and Jalen Hurts also vultures a lot of TD rush in that area. All that said, we’re ready to roll the dice with Howard as a low-level RB2 in this matchup. He is more attractive in standard tournaments but can also be considered very heavy in PPR tournaments.