Both the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers go into their Thursday Night Football game with several players on the injury report. Some will likely attempt to play, and some are doubtful about the game. Here’s everything that fantasy owners need to know for Thursday Night.
Key Stars Injuries
Jayden Daniels (QB, Commanders)
On Monday, Daniels was listed on the estimated injury report with a right wrist injury. Nonetheless, he has been a complete part of the Monday walkthrough and has since been taken out of the report before the game. Head coach Dan Quinn has asserted that he has no concerns of any kind regarding the status of Daniels. The fantasy outlook remains strong as Daniels posted 233 passing yards and 1 TD and 68 rushing yards in the Week 1 victory over the Giants.
Austin Ekeler (RB, Commanders)
Ekeler is struggling with a shoulder injury and has been reported as a limited participant during the entire practice. He will probably play, and his number of snaps and pass protection or receiving might be reduced. Fantasy managers highly reliant on his upside in the receiving game will desire to track pregame news.
Matthew Golden (WR, Packers)
In the case of the Packers, WR Matthew Golden was injured in the ankle but came back to full practice by the middle of the week. That should imply that he is supposed to be active against the Commanders. But his route tree or count of snaps could be limited as a precaution.
Micah Parsons (DL, Packers)
Parsons, who is fresh off his debut game for the Packers, is facing a back problem. He is questionable to play as he was restricted in practice before TNF. This week, his fantasy defenders and IDP managers should evaluate him as lower floor, particularly when the back restricts his number of snaps.
Jayden Reed (WR, Packers)
Reed has a foot injury on the injury report, and he was a limited participant in at least one of the practices. He appears to be playing, though not at full strength. That being the case, his wide receiver fantasy projection must consider a possible reduced target share.
Other Packer Injuries
Zach Tom (RT, Packers)
Oblique injury, no practice (DNP) this week. He is questionable this week. In the case of inactive Darian Kinnard, Anthony Belton might receive increased work.
Aaron Banks (LG, Packers)
Banks has an Ankle/groin injury and did not participate in practice. He is also doubtful, which could affect the run blocking and the pass protection of Green Bay, which could influence the performance of Jordan Love.
Bo Melton (CB, Packers)
Melton is out of Thursday’s matchup with a shoulder injury. His injury is irrelevant to fantasy unless you are in a league that counts return yards, though it is worth making it known that he is not available.
Brenton Cox Jr. (DL, Packers)
Cox is out with a groin injury. His absence should test the Packers’ defensive front.
Nate Hobbs (CB, Packers)
Hobbs was a limited participant in practice and is questionable with a knee injury.
Dontayvion Wicks (WR, Packers)
Wicks was a limited participant in practice and is questionable with a calf injury. He could add some value in deeper leagues if he is cleared to play.
Other Commanders Injuries
Noah Brown (WR, Commanders)
Brown was a limited participant in practice this week with a knee injury. He could be less involved in the game on Thursday if he plays.
Tress Way (P, Commanders)
Way was limited in practice this week as well, with a back injury, and is listed as questionable. In the case of conventional fantasy formats, punters typically do not have a significant influence on scoring; however, in specialty leagues, Way’s injury could come into play.
Deatrich Wise Jr. (DE, Commanders)
Wise is questionable with a knee injury. If he plays, he could be limited to a small number of snaps or packages this week.
Da’Ron Payne (DT, Commanders)
Payne was a full participant in practice and should play this week despite a calf injury.
John Bates (TE, Commanders)
Bates had a shoulder injury earlier in the week, but is listed as a full participant in practice and should be good to go.
Bottom Line
The Packers-Commanders game should be more than mere bragging rights in the opening weeks of the season, as fantasy managers will be looking to get on the board early in the week. Injuries to players such as Jayden Daniels, Austin Ekeler, Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, and Micah Parsons will change the ceiling and floors of team scoring output this week.
Although owners should be relieved, as Daniels should be good to go despite his uncertainty, playing Elker and Golder will carry more risk, but a big play could reward owners in a big way. The key matchup to watch today would be the Packers’ line depth; it could be the key to a big game for any of the Commanders’ players. Keep an eye out for official announcements on all the questionable players in this matchup to make effective start or sit decisions.
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