Injured players impact fantasy football draft strategies ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
As NFL managers prepare for the upcoming fantasy football drafts, injuries to key players are influencing strategies. Patrick Mahomes' status remains day-to-day, with Andy Reid indicating cautious optimism. Josh Jacobs has returned to practice but faces uncertainty concerning his workload. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty's ankle injury may not hinder his availability for Week 1. These factors are leading analysts to adjust player rankings and advise caution in drafting these players, particularly those with consistent injury histories.
- •Patrick Mahomes is day-to-day with no clear return timeline.
- •Josh Jacobs has resumed practice but has risk factors affecting his value.
- •Ashton Jeanty's ankle injury may allow him to play in Week 1.
- •Analysts are advising caution on drafting injury-prone players.
- •Daniel Jones is expected to be available for the season opener.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Fantasy Football: How to handle these key injured players going into your draft
"Fantasy football analyst Chris Allen gives his take on the major injuries littered across the league.
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