Data story · 2026 · updated Sep 24, 2026
Injury replacements
Currently 9 starters are Out or Doubtful. Each one elevates a backup into a starting role — and that backup is the single highest-leverage waiver add of the week. Every name below is cross-referenced with the depth chart and priced with the site's VORP model.
Nico Collins Out · Hamstring
→ Jayden Higgins steps up
Nico Collins is OUT (Hamstring), elevating Jayden Higgins to WR2 in HOU's depth chart. Jayden Higgins carries a dynasty value of 5.9 — his role is about to expand.
Brock Bowers Doubtful · Knee
→ Michael Mayer steps up
Brock Bowers is DOUBTFUL (Knee), elevating Michael Mayer to TE2 in LV's depth chart. Michael Mayer is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
Kyler Murray Out · Concussion
→ J.J. McCarthy steps up
Kyler Murray is OUT (Concussion), elevating J.J. McCarthy to QB2 in MIN's depth chart. J.J. McCarthy carries a dynasty value of 22.4 — his role is about to expand.
Sam Darnold Out · Glute
→ Drew Lock steps up
Sam Darnold is OUT (Glute), elevating Drew Lock to QB2 in SEA's depth chart. Drew Lock is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
Zay Flowers Doubtful · Hamstring
→ Rashod Bateman steps up
Zay Flowers is DOUBTFUL (Hamstring), elevating Rashod Bateman to WR2 in BAL's depth chart. Rashod Bateman is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
De'Zhaun Stribling Out · Ankle
→ Mike Evans steps up
De'Zhaun Stribling is OUT (Ankle), elevating Mike Evans to WR1 in SF's depth chart. Mike Evans carries a dynasty value of 11.0 — his role is about to expand.
Jauan Jennings Out · Not injury related - personal matter
→ Justin Jefferson steps up
Jauan Jennings is OUT (Not injury related - personal matter), elevating Justin Jefferson to WR1 in MIN's depth chart. Justin Jefferson carries a dynasty value of 39.8 — his role is about to expand.
Chig Okonkwo Out · Hamstring
→ John Bates steps up
Chig Okonkwo is OUT (Hamstring), elevating John Bates to TE2 in WAS's depth chart. John Bates is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
Eli Stowers Out · Hamstring
→ Dallas Goedert steps up
Eli Stowers is OUT (Hamstring), elevating Dallas Goedert to TE1 in PHI's depth chart. Dallas Goedert carries a dynasty value of 19.7 — his role is about to expand.