Week 6 Fantasy Injuries

Need to know if your starting running back is going to play this weekend? Injuries are a huge part of fantasy football. If your receiver is a number two, but the number one guy isn’t playing, that could mean you’re in for some solid points. Be sure to check PSL’s fantasy injuries each week so you can get ready to set your lineup for Sunday (and Monday – and sometimes Thursday).

Calvin Johnson – Detroit Lions

Questionable – Knee

Johnson hasn’t practiced all week. He isn’t listed as doubtful, so there is a slight chance he’ll play, but don’t become optimistic.

Matthew Stafford – Detroit Lions

Questionable – Knee

Stafford hasn’t participated in practice and is listed as questionable. The Lions said it would be a game-time decision whether Stafford starts or not. Detroit has their bye during week 7; so don’t be surprised if they bench Stafford this week in order to give him extra time to heal up.

Percy Harvin – Minnesota Vikings

Questionable – Shoulder

Harvin had limited participation in practice Thursday and Friday. He’s listed as questionable, but there’s a good chance he’ll play Sunday against the Ravens.

Rashard Mendenhall – Pittsburgh Steelers

Illness

Mendenhall is not on the Steelers’ injury report after missing practice Thursday with flu-like symptoms. Looks like he’ll be playing this week as Willie Parker makes his return.

Kevin Curtis – Philadelphia Eagles

Questionable – Knee

On Friday, Curtis fully participated in practice. He remains listed as questionable, though. If he does play Sunday, don’t expect much out of him. Maclin owners should check Sunday morning to see who the starter is.

Jerricho Cotchery – New York Jets

Doubtful – Hamstring

Cotchery hasn’t practiced and is listed as doubtful, although not completely ruled out of Sunday’s game. If Cotchery doesn’t play – which he probably won’t – it should give Braylon Edwards another opportunity to have a decent game. Don’t expect crazy numbers from either guy as Buffalo only allows 185.6 passing yards a game.