The beginning of the 2024 NFL season has been overshadowed by injuries to star players.
Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua, A.J. Brown, Isiah Pacheco, Justin Jefferson, Cooper Kupp, and Deebo Samuel are just some of the star offensive players who have suffered injuries early in the 2024 season.
These injuries have left fantasy managers to scramble in search of replacements as they look to get off to strong starts this season.
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Fortunately, Newsweek Sports has provided some solutions via both the waiver wire and trades.
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With all that being said, it’s important for fantasy owners to be up-to-date on the news regarding their star players. So, here’s all the latest updates on the top fantasy players who have suffered injuries early this season.
Christian McCaffrey Injury News
McCaffrey was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 2 with his calf/Achilles injury. He will be out until Week 6 at the earliest.
Justin Jefferson Injury News
Jefferson left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter with a quad injury. After the game, he said he’ll be ready to go for Week 3 — and on Monday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell called him day-to-day. On Tuesday, O’Connell had another solid update on Jefferson via a radio interview with KFAN-FM 100.3.
“[Jefferson] is doing really well, he’s responded really well to treatment early on,” O’Connell said. “We’ll see how his week kind of progresses.”
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings is helped off the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jefferson is one of many injured stars early this season.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Injury News
St. Brown missed the last five plays of the Detroit Lions’ Week 2 loss with what the team called a contusion and cramping. Head coach Dan Campbell said Brown was “all right,” and added he didn’t think it was a long-term issue.
A.J. Brown Injury News
Brown injured his hamstring last week in practice and told ESPN’s Lisa Salters that he expects to miss “a couple of weeks” with the injury.
Puka Nacua Injury News
Nacua is dealing with a sprained PCL and was placed on IR. The earliest he could return is Week 7 after the Los Angeles Rams’ bye week.
Isiah Pacheco Injury News
Pacheco fractured his fibula and could miss upwards of two months. The Chiefs brought back veteran running back Kareem Hunt to their practice squad.
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Cooper Kupp Injury News
Kupp injured his knee on Sunday and head coach Sean McVay said he will miss an “extended period of time.” He’s a candidate to go on IR.
Deebo Samuel Injury News
Samuel suffered a calf strain in Sunday’s loss and will miss “a couple of weeks,” per San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Tee Higgins Injury News
Higgins missed the Cincinnati Bengals’ first two games of the season with a hamstring injury. He made it known while speaking to ESPN that it’s a serious injury.
“I just don’t understand why fans think I’m faking an injury, when for me to get an extension for a contract, the deadline is over,” Higgins told ESPN. “I just don’t understand why they think I’m faking an injury. It doesn’t make sense to me.”
Keenan Allen Injury News
Allen missed Week 2 with a heel injury that’s lingered since the end of the preseason. He was able to play in Week 1 but the Chicago Bears elected to rest him in Week 2.
