Fantasy Football: Week 11 Injury Update, Top Waiver-wire Pickups

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Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams is tended to after being injured in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 11 in Los Angeles, California.... John McCoy/Getty Images

With Week 11 of the NFL season rapidly approaching, it's time to assess the latest injury updates and scout waiver wiresin a bid to find those all-important pickups.

Here is a roundup of the main injuries from Week 10 and their impact on your fantasy football roster.

Wide Receiver

Cooper Kupp—Los Angeles Rams

In a major blow for the Rams, Kupp tore his ACL in Week 10 and will miss the remainder of the season.

Waivers pickup: Willie SneadBaltimore Ravens (10.8 fantasy points on average, owned by 20.4 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

A.J. GreenCincinnati Bengals

Green suffered a toe injury against the Bucs in Week 8 and ESPN reported earlier this week he could be out until December.

Waivers pickup: John RossCincinnati Bengals (4.3 fantasy points on average, owned by 17.6 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

All along, Bengals' WR A.J. Green was going to miss at least two games with his foot injury. But it would not be a surprise if Green were not back until December, per sources. A December return for Green is looking increasingly likely.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2018

Randall Cobb—Green Bay Packers

Cobb was out in Week 10 with a hamstring injury and is yet to resume practicing, meaning he is unlikely to be fit for Thursday's night trip to Seattle.

Waivers pickup: Anthony MillerChicago Bears (9.2 fantasy points on average, owned by 13.3 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

Quarterback

Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens

Flacco is nursing a hip injury and is a doubt for the Ravens' home against the Bengals in Week 11. Ravens coach John Harbaugh, however, told ESPN that Flacco doesn't need to practice ahead of Sunday.

Waivers pickup: Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens (3 fantasy points on average, owned by 5.1 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

From @NFLTotalAccess: #Ravens QB Joe Flacco is undergoing tests on his hip... which could open the door for Lamar Jackson to start. pic.twitter.com/Og05137r2F

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2018

Rookie quarterbacks Josh Allen and Sam Darnold continue to nurse elbow and foot injuries respectively, but the Bills and the Jets are both on a bye this week. The duo, however, remain questionable for Week 12.

Running back

James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers

The second-year running back has to clear the NFL's concussion protocol but coach Mike Tomlin expects him to practice this week and to be available on Sunday.

Waivers pickup: Rashaad PennySeattle Seahawks (5.3 fantasy points on average, owned by 13 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

With the exception of long-term absentees Corey Grant, Jeremy Hill and Bilal Powell, no other running back of note should sit out Week 11.

Tight End

Michael Roberts—Detroit Lions

Robers left the field with a shoulder injury on Sunday during the Lions' defeat against the Bears and did not return. He remains questionable ahead of Detroit's home game against the Panthers in Week 11.

Waivers pickup: Ricky Seals-Jones—Arizona Cardinals (6.3 fantasy points on average, owned by 13.8 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

Jimmy Graham—Green Bay Packers

Graham hasn't practiced all week as he continues to nurse a knee problem. The Packers expect him to return to the training on Wednesday but he remains questionable for their trip to Seattle on Thursday night.

Waivers pickup: Jonnu SmithTennessee Titans (3.8 fantasy points on average, owned by 0.6 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

Dwayne Allen—New England Patriots

The NFL Network's Michael Giardi reported Allen will miss a couple of weeks with a knee injury, exacerbating the Patriots' problem in a position that has already caused headaches for them this season.

Waivers pickup: Gerald EverettLos Angeles Rams (3.9 fantasy points on average, owned by 1.4 percent of ESPN Fantasy Football teams)

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