“Here are the players you’ll NEED to target this week based on the BIGGEST Week 4 NFL injuries!”
The trenches MATTER! The gigantic men battling on the front line will be a consistent theme in this article as NFL Week 4 brings us a ton of major lineman injuries. Let’s dive into how injuries on the line and all over the field will be impacting the IDP landscape.
The best way to enjoy this slate of games is to make sure you’re prepared to crush your fantasy leagues and sports books. The first step in being prepared is understanding the full picture. Unfortunately, injuries are a huge part of the game of football, and understanding how we can leverage them will help you win! Here are the biggest NFL injuries that will affect Week 4 and how they relate to IDP Fantasy.
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Alex Singleton (LB) Denver Broncos
Injury: ACL Tear
Injury Date: 9/22/2024
Expected Recovery Time: 10-12 months
Player(s) to Target: LB Cody Barton, S Brandon Jones
The Denver Broncos suffered a BRUTAL blow to their defense this week. Star linebacker Alex Singleton tore his ACL on Sunday and will be out for the season. This injury came as a bit of a surprise to many as he played the entire game last week. Remarkably, Singleton tore his ACL in the first quarter of the game and proceeded to play every defensive snap and lead his team in tackles. Despite this absolute warrior move, he will require season-ending knee surgery.
The ACL is a major stabilizing ligament in your knee and is needed to help provide stability while a player is moving. When fully torn, the ACL must be reattached and anchored in manually through surgery. This procedure comes with a typical 10-12 month recovery timeline, meaning Singleton now has the goal in mind to be ready for the start of next season.
Singleton is the leader of this defense both on the field and in the stat sheet. He was the Bronco’s leading tackler the past two seasons and was well on his way to being the leading tackler this season. The silver lining here is that this creates opportunities for other players to make a lot of tackles. Fellow starting ILB Cody Barton is a player who will need to step up to fill this void. SS Brandon Jones is also a player who likes to play downhill and has a good chance to increase his tackles this week and move forward. For awareness, the Broncos did just sign two veteran linebackers Kwon Alexander and Zach Cunningham.
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