Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Nick Chubb, Jacoby Brissett, Ricky Pearsall (2024)

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Nick Chubb begins the season as a PUP and misses the first four games
According to multiple reports, the Browns are keeping RB Nick Chubb on the physically unable to perform list to begin the season. Keeping Chubb on the PUP list means he will not be allowed to play the first four games of the season. If he is healthy and ready, Chubb can play in Week 5 against the Commanders.

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Chubb is recovering from an injury he suffered in Week 2 of last season that affected his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and his meniscus, so it was always possible, if not likely, that he would start the year on the PUP list. All reports indicate that his recovery is going well, so this move is more of a precautionary measure than a setback. Given his potential, Chubb is still an interesting late-round draft target in fantasy drafts, especially if you can fit him on an IR slot in the first month of the season. While Chubb is out, Jerome Ford is expected to handle the bulk of the work in the Cleveland backfield.

Mike Maher – FantasyPros

Jacoby Brissett suffers a shoulder injury on Sunday
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett sustained an injury to his right shoulder during a sack in his team's final preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

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Brissett is in pole position to be the team's QB1 in Week 1, although this injury could potentially complicate things. Although Brissett was able to play a few more downs after his injury, he was replaced at the end of the drive by rookie QB Drake Maye, who performed well in his snaps. Brissett's injury should be closely monitored as the regular season is just two weeks away. If he is out once, it could give Maye the opportunity to start sooner than originally expected.

Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports

Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) is expected to train on Monday
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Ricky Pearsall will practice on Monday.

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Pearsall had to miss training camp due to a shoulder injury. It is unclear whether he will be fully healthy again for the start of the season.

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