Data story · 2026 · updated Oct 1, 2026
Injury replacements
Currently 14 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.
Jayden Daniels Out · Elbow
→ Marcus Mariota steps up
Jayden Daniels is OUT (Elbow), elevating Marcus Mariota to QB2 in WAS's depth chart. Marcus Mariota is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
Caleb Williams Out · Hamstring
→ Tyson Bagent steps up
Caleb Williams is OUT (Hamstring), elevating Tyson Bagent to QB2 in CHI's depth chart. Tyson Bagent is unranked but now one injury away from a starting role.
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.
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.
Alec Pierce Out · Heel
→ Josh Downs steps up
Alec Pierce is OUT (Heel), elevating Josh Downs to WR2 in IND's depth chart. Josh Downs carries a dynasty value of 6.9 — his role is about to expand.
Jayden Reed Out · Neck
→ Christian Watson steps up
Jayden Reed is OUT (Neck), elevating Christian Watson to WR1 in GB's depth chart. Christian Watson carries a dynasty value of 19.0 — his role is about to expand.
Dallas Goedert Out · Knee
→ Eli Stowers steps up
Dallas Goedert is OUT (Knee), elevating Eli Stowers to TE2 in PHI's depth chart. Eli Stowers carries a dynasty value of 3.6 — his role is about to expand.
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.
Jonah Coleman Out · Ankle
→ J.K. Dobbins steps up
Jonah Coleman is OUT (Ankle), elevating J.K. Dobbins to RB1 in DEN's depth chart. J.K. Dobbins carries a dynasty value of 8.2 — 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.
Mason Taylor Out · Thumb
→ Kenyon Sadiq steps up
Mason Taylor is OUT (Thumb), elevating Kenyon Sadiq to TE1 in NYJ's depth chart. Kenyon Sadiq carries a dynasty value of 8.2 — his role is about to expand.
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.
Jaylen Wright Doubtful · Stinger
→ De'Von Achane steps up
Jaylen Wright is DOUBTFUL (Stinger), elevating De'Von Achane to RB1 in MIA's depth chart. De'Von Achane carries a dynasty value of 64.4 — his role is about to expand.