12 Injuries to Know for Week 1 (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Key Points:
- Raiders' RB Ashton Jeanty is recovering from an ankle sprain and may miss Week 1, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. likely to take a lead role against the Dolphins.
- Bears' WR Rome Odunze is dealing with a foot injury and had limited practice, so his Week 1 status is uncertain, but Chicago has other healthy skill players.
- Panthers' RB Jonathon Brooks, recovering from multiple ACL tears, faces caution in Week 1, with Chuba Hubbard as a potential alternative.
- Key players like Alvin Kamara (Saints), Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (Bengals), and Breece Hall (Jets) are expected to play despite recent minor injuries.
- Injuries to Zay Flowers (hamstring), Alec Pierce (heel surgery), Jeremiyah Love (ankle), and Malik Nabers (knee) present some Week 1 availability questions for their respective teams.
