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Week 3 NFL Injuries Reshape RB Landscape as Najee Harris Awaits Achilles Imaging, James Conner Reported Out for Season

Fantasy analysts elevate Trey Benson as Arizona's lead option pending final injury confirmations.

Overview

  • Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Najee Harris suffered a non-contact Achilles injury and is undergoing imaging after being carted off against Denver.
  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Cardinals RB James Conner sustained a season-ending right ankle injury, prompting expectations that Trey Benson will lead the backfield.
  • With Conner sidelined, fantasy outlets are prioritizing Benson as the top Week 4 waiver claim, while other adds trending up include Tre Tucker and Elic Ayomanor.
  • Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans left with a hamstring injury and will have an MRI, DallasCeeDee Lamb’s left ankle issue was described by Jerry Jones as less severe, and the 49ers’ Nick Bosa will undergo further knee testing after initial optimism about avoiding an ACL tear.
  • If Harris misses time, Los Angeles is expected to lean on rookie Omarion Hampton, who logged 70 yards and a touchdown versus the Broncos.