The 5 Biggest Fantasy Football Injury Concerns Heading Into the Final Week of Preseason
RedZoneHQ Staff · Aug 31, 2026
Five biggest fantasy football injury concerns you must know before the final week of preseason ends.
The final week of preseason ends on 29 August, and fantasy football managers are making last-minute adjustments to their draft boards. Before you finalize your draft, you must consider some important player injuries that could affect their Week 1 availability, early-season workloads, or overall fantasy value.
Here are the five biggest fantasy football injury concerns to watch before the regular season begins.
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
Description: Ashton Jeanty on the pitch for Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty was already one of the most important players to monitor heading into the new season. However, his ankle sprain has changed the fantasy outlook for the entire Raiders backfield.
Initial reports centered around a possible knee injury, but further testing revealed a sprained ankle. The bigger concern right now is the lack of clarity surrounding the severity of his injury.
Jeanty’s injury has also created an opportunity behind him. Rookie Mike Washington Jr. saw his ADP jump 37.7 spots following the news.
For managers drafting Jeanty, Washington becomes one of the more interesting handcuffs to consider. For now, it is crucial to watch Jeanty’s practice participation before Week 1.
Jeremiah Love, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Description: Jeremiah Love playing for Arizona Cardinals
Jeremiah Love had plenty of fantasy appeal entering the final stretch of preseason. All of that changed due to a high ankle sprain, which created questions about his availability.
Love suffered the injury at the start of the third week of August, putting his Week 1 status into question. Cardinals remained hopeful for his return, and more recent comments indicated that Love had completed the first phase of his recovery.
That leaves the fantasy managers in a tight spot. Love has significant upside when he is fit, but a high ankle injury can make the starting weeks difficult even after his return.
It is safe to watch his practice status before committing to his current draft price.
Jordyn Tyson, WR, New Orleans Saints
Description: Jordyn Tyson in New Orleans Saints’ training camp
Another hamstring injury has changed Jordan Tyson’s fantasy outlook. He was building momentum throughout the training camp.
The Saints picked Tyson in the top 10, and his chemistry with second-year quarterback Tyler Shough was also developing. He was also expected to play an important role alongside Chris Olave.
However, the timeline is tricky. Tyson is expected to miss at least two months, and his history of hamstring injuries carries further risk. His ADP has already fallen 17.4 spots.
That makes Tyson more appealing in leagues with injured reserve spots.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Detroit Lions
Description: Isiah Pacheco during a training session at Detroit Lions’ camp
Pacheco was supposed to be a promising late-round option after joining the Lions.
Instead, a sprained MCL has kept Pacheco out throughout the training camp. The Lions expect him to be ready for Week 1, but a recent back issue has added another concern.
Detroit also brought in Kareem Hunt for a visit. Pacheco’s ADP has fallen 14.1 spots.
Currently, he makes more sense as a late-round gamble than a player to aggressively target.
Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
Description: Alvin Kamara after scoring four touchdowns against Dallas Cowboys.
Alvin Kamara’s latest injury is important because it involves the same MCL that ended his 2025 season early.
The Saints expect him to miss approximately one month. His ADP has dropped 21.5 spots since the injury news.
This decline creates an interesting opportunity in PPR leagues. It is best to consider Kamara as a late-round stash if your roster can absorb a player who won’t contribute immediately.
Final Fantasy Football Takeaway
The final week of preseason should offer more information on several of these fantasy football injuries. For managers preparing for a fantasy football draft, it is important to understand and stay updated on these injuries.
The final injury reports before Week 1 could still change the picture, so keep the draft boards flexible.
