NFL fantasy football injury and player updates

Overview

Fantasy football analysts are tracking significant player injuries and performance trends during Weeks 7 and 8 of the 2026 season.

In Week 7, reports indicated that Jalen Hurts was expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. Other injury concerns included Davante Adams with a hamstring injury and Ladd McConkey with a concussion. Performance updates noted production from Omar Cooper Jr. following an ankle sprain.

By Week 8, Hurts was officially placed on injured reserve, prompting dynasty league managers to target quarterbacks such as Tyler Huntley, Joe Milton, and Cole Payton. Additional injuries to monitor include Aaron Jones Sr., Cam Skattebo, Jaylen Waddle, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Jaylin Noel, and Christian McCaffrey.

Entities

Jalen Hurts · NFL · Christian McCaffrey · Baltimore Ravens · Davante Adams

Timeline

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Sources

bigblueview.com · dynastynerds.com · fanSided.com · fantasypros.com · nbcsports.com · rotoballer.com · si.com · thefantasyfootballers.com