After another wild Sunday, fantasy football owners are assessing how their teams performed and which players are dealing with new injury issues. This week, three notable players in teams' passing games were slowed by ailments (Aaron Rodgers, Darnell Mooney, and Jakobi Meyers), and if those guys are projected to miss more time, it will certainly affect Week 13 waiver wire pickups and rankings.
Below, we'll give you the latest news on these three standout players and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 13 fantasy landscape. For updates on ailing QBs Matthew Stafford and Justin Fields, click here; for news on banged-up WRs Jameson Williams, Mike Williams, Ja'Marr Chase, Romeo Doubs, Kadarius Toney, and Jerry Jeudy, go here; for news on injured RBs Joe Mixon, Leonard Fournette, JK Dobbins, and Raheem Mostert, click here; for the latest on hurting RBs Travis Etienne, Damien Harris, Michael Carter, and AJ Dillon, click here.
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WEEK 13 FANTASY: Top waiver pickups | FAAB planner
Aaron Rodgers injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
UPDATE: Rodgers told Pat McAfee on Tuesday that he got "good news" on his test results and plans to play against the Bears this week.
Rodgers (oblique) will undergo testing on his ribs Monday after exiting Sunday night's game against the Eagles in the second half, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, Rapoport added if Rodgers is cleared, he said he'll play.
Heading into Sunday night's contest against the Eagles, Rodgers was already dealing with a thumb fracture. With the Packers going nowhere this season, they could opt to play it safe with their star QB, regardless of his wishes. If Rodgers were to miss a few games, Jordan Love would take over under center. He threw the ball well in the second half against the Eagles, completing six-of-nine passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. The former first-round pick would be a solid Week 13 streaming option in deep leagues against a Bears' defense that just allowed Jets QB Mike White to throw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12.
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Darnell Mooney injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
UPDATE: Bears' coach Matt Eberflus confirmed on Monday afternoon that Mooney will underdo ankle surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Mooney (ankle) will undergo more testing on Monday, but the "fear " is that the young wide receiver suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's loss against the Jets, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Mooney had to be helped off the field in the third quarter, which is never a good sign.
If Mooney is done for the rest of the season, it will be a noticeable loss for a Bears' offense already without Khalil Herbert (hip) and Justin Fields (left shoulder), who did not play on Sunday. After a slow start to the season, the 25-year-old receiver started to make plays in the Bears' offense over the past few weeks and look like the guy we saw last season. Without Mooney on the field, Chase Claypool becomes the Bears' new WR1 heading into next week's game against the Packers. Claypool led the Bears with two receptions (five targets) for 51 yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Jets, and he has some flex appeal in 12-team leagues based on projected volume.
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Jakobi Meyers injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
UPDATE: Meyers told reporters on Tuesday that he will play on Thursday night against the Bills, according to beat writer Andrew Callahan.
UPDATE: Meyers practiced on a limited basis on Monday, which is a good sign for his chances of suiting up on Thursday.
Meyers (shoulder) told reporters on Thanksgiving that his shoulder was "sore," but he'll be "alright," according to beat writer Chris Mason. The 26-year-old wide receiver suffered the injury in the first quarter but returned in the second quarter on a pitch count. He ultimately played just 16 snaps.
It would not be a surprise to see Meyers on the injury report with a limited tag to start the week based on the severity of the injury. However, he reiterated to reporters after Thursday night's defeat that "he'll be okay moving forward." If Meyers cannot play in Week 13 against the Bills, fantasy owners should expect to see DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, and Hunter Henry receive an uptick in targets.
