
Site Super Admin • January 26, 2024
Conference Championship Injury Report
We have a great two games ahead of us on Sunday!?While the traditional fantasy season is over, many of you are preparing your DFS rosters or placing prop bets.?The Conference championship injury report is here to fill you in on the key injuries that will impact your picks.
We have a great two games ahead of us on Sunday!?While the traditional fantasy season is over, many of you are preparing your DFS rosters or placing prop bets.?The Conference championship injury report is here to fill you in on the key injuries that will impact your picks.
Deebo Samuel
Injury: Shoulder

After a scare to 49ers fans last week, with Deebo exiting early with a shoulder injury, he was full-go in practice Friday and will play on Sunday.?This is terrific news for Samuel and those planning to play Samuel in DFS.?Shoulder injuries hurt, but as long as the player has a full range of motion and adequate strength (if he practiced in full, he does), he can play at a high level.
Receivers do see an 8-11% decline in snap rate after a shoulder injury, but Samuel is still dominant enough that he can make the most of his opportunities this week.
Expected Return: Conference Championship
Fantasy Impact: Full practice tells us he has an adequate range of motion and strength to play at a high level.?This won't impact his per-play production.?WRs do average an 8-11% decline in snap percentage, but that's not enough to stop you from playing Deebo in DFS.
Mark Andrews
Injury: Fibula fracture with ligament damage

Andrews is slated to return to action this week, about 10 weeks after surgery for a broken fibula with ligament damage.?Usually, these are a 12-16 week recovery, so it is highly impressive that Andrews will play.?It is very unlikely he has his full strength, speed, and explosiveness back, so his upside may be curbed, but he can absolutely move the chains and be a threat in the red zone.
Expected Return: Conference Championship.
Fantasy Impact: Andrews likely won't be at 100%, but as a tight end, he can rely on his size and hands to still be productive.?Don't expect big plays, but he can absolutely move the chains and score in the red zone.
Isiah Pacheco
Injury: Toe/Ankle
What was originally slated to be a minor injury kept Pacheco out of practice Wednesday and Thursday.?Pacheco did return to practice on Friday in a limited manner and is questionable for Sunday.?It's hard to imagine Pacheco missing Sunday's game, but two missed practices tell us that he is not 100%.?The toe injury can impact explosiveness, and the ankle injury can impact agility.?As a bruiser, it's more likely the toe would impact his playing style.?While Pacheco will still have his role, expect Clyde Edwards-Helaire to see more work this week.?
Expected Return: Conference Championship
Fantasy Impact: Missing two practices and being limited on Friday tell us this is bothering Pacheco.?While he will likely play, he may cede snaps to CEH, limiting Pacheco's upside in DFS.
Kadarius Toney
Toney logged a few limited practices this week but has been ruled out for the Conference Championship.?Both of these injuries have the potential to impact his fast-twitch nature.?Ankle injuries carry a 26% recurrence rate, and hip injuries carry an 8% recurrence rate.?
Expected Return: Super Bowl?
Fantasy Impact: Out
Skyy Moore
Injury: Knee
Moore is once again ruled out this week as he continues to rehab his knee injury.
Expected Return: Super Bowl?
Fantasy Impact: Out
Khalif Raymond
Injury: Knee
Raymond will miss another game with his knee injury sustained in week 18.
Expected Return: Super Bowl?
Fantasy Impact: Out
