Fantasy managers who have thrived the last two weeks thanks to big games from Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase were stunned to learn this week that the second-year pro will miss 4-6 weeks with a hip injury. Some injury news is bigger than others, but all injury news is vital when it comes time to set your fantasy lineups. Even defensive injuries can affect the landscape if you’ve got offensive players who are facing those injury-hit defenses.
Here’s a closer look at who’s in and who’s out for Week 8.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Kliff Kingsbury has already ruled running back James Conner out with a ribs injury, signaling the former Steelers ball-carrier would miss his third consecutive game.