“These MAJOR Week 6 NFL injuries bring BIG IDP opportunities in Week 6!”
Five weeks into the NFL we have learned so much and so little at the same time. Teams and rosters are constantly changing each week and it can be hard to predict how they will perform. So one constant we can rely on this NFL season? Injuries. There have been a ton of major injuries each week and it creates opportunities for us to take advantage of. So it’s time to dive into those injury reports and come up with which players should be targeted this week!
The best way to enjoy this slate of games is to ensure you’re prepared to crush your fantasy leagues and sports books. And 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! So, here are the biggest NFL injuries that will affect Week 6 and how they relate to IDP Fantasy.
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Christian Wilkins (DT) Las Vegas Raiders
Injury: Jones FractureNFL Injuries
Injury Date: 10/6/2024
Expected Recovery Time: 6-8 weeks
Player(s) to Target: DT Adam Butler, LB Robert Spillane
The first major NFL injury to discuss is the Las Vegas Raiders’ major free-agent acquisition. Star DT Christian Wilkins joined the team this offseason and has been teaming up with Maxx Crosby to have a solid start to the season. Unfortunately, things have taken a sour turn as Wilkins picked up a foot injury last week. And it was revealed he broke a bone in his foot and will be out for several weeks.
Wilkins specifically injured the base of his pinky toe, which is known as a Jones fracture. This area of the foot is particularly important in weight-bearing and activities such as running and jumping. At times, surgery is required to ensure the bone heals properly and on an adequate recovery timeline. So, already being placed on IR, I would not expect to see Wilkins back on the field until at least six weeks from now. Bones need time to heal and this is not an injury a player wants to rush back from.
With Wilkins’s big presence missing from the middle of that defense, I like DT Adam Butler to step up on the line of scrimmage and LB Robert Spillane to clean things up on the second level of the defense. Given the Raiders’ injuries and ineptitude, I expect the Steelers to be leading in this game and leaning on the run game. Also, this will create plenty of opportunities for Butler and Spillane.
