A relatively quiet Sunday on the injury front proved not to be totally insignificant as there were potentially multiple season-ending injuries. As we scoot past the halfway mark of the fantasy football season, it's time to elevate the health of our rosters, retool, and move forward.
Key: Position Player, Team | Injury | Projected Return to Play
WR Christian Kirk, Jacksonville | Clavicle Fracture | Season-Ending
Christian Kirk's left shoulder took a hard blow during a long reception during Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Watching the video of Kirk's injury, there was concern about an AC joint sprain but post-game we learned it was much worse.
Jaguars WR Christian Kirk, whose left arm was in a sling after Sunday’s loss to the Packers, broke his collarbone, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ua5vxpbkJU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 28, 2024
The veteran's 2024 season is over. He will likely need surgery and should return to the football field without limitations next season.
WR Stefon Diggs, Houston | Knee Injury | Possibly Season-Ending
Stefon Diggs suffered a non-contact knee injury Sunday. Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans called the injury "unfortunate" but did not elaborate on the extent of the injury.
Here is the non-contact knee injury suffered by Stefon Diggs pic.twitter.com/GSTvg1BqPd
— Ben Brown ? (@BenBrownPL) October 27, 2024
Watching the video, I think there are a few possible scenarios
- Diggs' mechanism fits that of an ACL tear. If this were the case, his season would be over.
- Diggs' mechanism also fits that of a meniscus tear. If he tore his meniscus, he could have it scoped and return in 2-4 weeks.
- Depending on the location and size of a meniscus tear, a repair might be recommended. A repair would end Diggs' season.
We will hopefully have more clarity soon, but my initial fear is this will be season-ending.
Update: Per Adam Schefter, the Texans fear that Stefon Diggs has a torn ACL. MRI will confirm but there is a strong sense that his 2024 season is over.
Diggs' ACL tear has been confirmed.