Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Three Elite Players Face Uncertain Status

The past week delivered devastating blows to fantasy football managers as three elite players face uncertain Week 8 status, with injuries ranging from concerning to season-ending that will reshape rosters across the league.

Multiple high-profile injuries emerged from Week 7 action, creating immediate waiver wire priorities and forcing difficult roster decisions as fantasy playoffs approach.

Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders quarterback suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to Dallas, forcing him from the game in the third quarter. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that while the MRI showed the injury is not significant or long-term, Daniels' availability for Monday Night Football against Kansas City remains uncertain. This marks another concerning injury for the dual-threat quarterback who already missed two games earlier this season with a knee sprain. If Daniels cannot play, Marcus Mariota would make his third start of 2025, having previously gone 31-48 for 363 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception with 60 rushing yards and another score in his two prior starts. The injury adds unwanted pressure to a player whose mother recently took to social media asking fans to stop manifesting Robert Griffin III comparisons on her son.

Mike Evans

Tampa Bay's star receiver suffered a devastating broken collarbone during Monday Night Football against Detroit, officially ending his historic streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. The injury occurred when Evans stretched out for a deep pass and hit the turf hard, remaining motionless for an extended period. Coach Todd Bowles indicated Evans will be out mostly toward the end of the year, with NFL Media reporting a 6-8 week timeline. This is a devastating blow to fantasy managers who invested in Evans, as his streak tied Jerry Rice for the longest consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Based on current PPR rankings, Evans was being drafted as a reliable WR2 with WR1 upside. His absence creates significant opportunities for Sterling Shepard, Cade Otton, and rookie Emeka Egbuka in Tampa Bay's passing attack.

Nico Collins

Houston's Pro Bowl receiver sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to Seattle when his head struck the turf during a contested catch attempt. Collins was ruled out for the remainder of the game and will now enter the NFL's concussion protocol. On a short week before facing San Francisco, his availability remains questionable as the Texans cannot afford to lose their primary offensive weapon. Collins had been finding his rhythm with touchdowns in three of his last four games before the injury, serving as the clear focal point of Houston's passing game. Monitor Dalton Schultz and Xavier Hutchinson as potential beneficiaries if Collins misses additional time, as this creates a significant opportunity for increased target share in a Texans offense that relies heavily on their star receiver.

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