Injury Roundup From Week 8

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.