# NFL fantasy football injury and player updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-fantasy-football-injury-and-player-updates > Updated: 2026-10-25T23:35:45.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. 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. As Week 8 progresses, managers must also navigate team byes for the Giants, Saints, Texans, and 49ers. In the running back market, Jonah Coleman of the Denver Broncos has emerged as a high-priority waiver target after returning from injury to secure the No. 1 role in Denver. Quarterback streaming options include Malik Willis, Michael Penix, and Jacoby Brissett, while J.J. McCarthy is noted as a long-term Superflex prospect for the Giants. On defense, Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Ashton Gillotte has seen a significant increase in defensive snaps, rising to 58% in Week 7. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: NFL Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Analysis Fantasy football analysts provide Week 8 waiver wire recommendations, highlighting Denver RB Jonah Coleman, QB Malik Willis, and Chiefs pass rusher Ashton Gillotte amid several NFL team byes. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fantasy-football-week-8-waiver-wire-and-injury-updates ### 2026-10-23: Fantasy Football Week 7: Injury Updates and Player Rankings Fantasy football Week 7 analysis highlights Jalen Hurts' season-ending injury, player rankings, and key injury updates for various NFL athletes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fantasy-football-week-7-injury-updates-and-player-rankings --- Cite as: NFL fantasy football injury and player updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-fantasy-football-injury-and-player-updates