Injuries and Waiver Wire week 14 2021

WEEK 13 INJURY REPORT, WEEK 14 WAIVER WIRE
WEEK 13 INJURIES:

QUARTERBACKS:

Joe Burrow (Finger) - Burrow suffered a dislocated pinkie but was able to play through the injury and is not expected to miss any time.
Mike Glennon (Concussion) - Glennon suffered a concussion against the Dolphins.
Taysom Hill (Finger) - Hill suffered a mallet finger injury, but was able to play through it on Thursday and is not expected to miss any time.
Tyrod Taylor (Hand) - Taylor left with a hand injury on Sunday and was replaced by Davis Mills.

RUNNING BACKS:

Trenton Cannon (Concussion) - Cannon was taken off the field in an ambulance after sustaining a concussion on the opening kickoff. He suffered a concussion, but no additional head or neck injuries.
Kenyan Drake (Ankle) - Drake suffered a broken ankle on Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season.
Damien Harris (Hamstring) - Harris was unable to finish Monday night's game with a hamstring injury. The Patriots have a bye in week 14.
Ronald Jones (Illness) - Jones left Sunday's game with an illness and did not return.
Patrick Laird (Knee) - Laird suffered a knee injury against the Giants.
Elijah Mitchell (Concussion) - Mitchell is currently in the NFL's concussion protocol.
Miles Sanders (Ankle) - Sanders was ruled out with an ankle injury. Sanders left the game in the second half. The Eagles have a bye in week 14, and Sanders hopes to play after the week off.

WIDE RECEIVERS:

Corey Davis (Groin) - Davis re-injured his groin and was placed on injured reserve. He is going to have core-muscle surgery.
Adam Thielen (Ankle) - The Vikings ruled Thielen out with an ankle injury. After the game, Vikings Coach Mike Zimer said Thielen suffered a high-ankle sprain.

TIGHT ENDS:

Ryan Griffin (Ankle) - Griffin suffered an ankle injury and did not return.
Logan Thomas (Knee) - Thomas was feared to have suffered a torn ACL, but tests showed that thankfully, that is not the case. Tests are still being done to determine the extent of the injury.

TEAMS ON BYE IN WEEK 14: Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles

WEEK 14 WAIVER WIRE:
QUARTERBACKS:

Cam Newton (vs ATL): After coming off a bye week, Cam Newton and the Panthers find themselves in an interesting situation. They are right in the middle of a wild card race and made a change to their coaching staff, relieving Joe Brady of his duties. Perhaps a different perspective on offense can help keep the Panthers' season alive. They have a great matchup vs the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta is allowing 20.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and give up the third most rushing yards per game to opposing signal callers. This is right in Cam Newton's wheelhouse, a great spot for the Panthers to bounce-back.
Derek Carr (@ KC): In week 14, the Raiders travel to Kansas City and will play in a must-win divisional game vs the Chiefs. Just one game back from the wild card, the Raiders will be motivated to play well in this contest. The Chiefs are allowing the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks on the season. Carr is coming off a down game vs the Football team in week 13 but had 21.02 fantasy points vs the Cowboys on Thanksgiving in week 12. Earlier this season, in week 10, Carr put up 261 passing yards and two touchdowns vs the Chiefs, totaling 19.24 fantasy points. I'm expecting Carr to be somewhere in that ballpark (19-20+ fantasy points) this week.
Also Consider: Taysom Hill (NO), Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)

RUNNING BACKS:

Sony Michel (LA): Rams starting RB Darrell Henderson was "active" in week 13 but did not play. Sony Michel filled in and did really well. He ran the ball 24 times for 121 yards and a touchdown, and also caught three passes for eight yards. At this point in the season, we are just looking to add quality handcuffs that are available on the waiver wire. Michel has shown that when given the opportunity, he is just that. If Michel is available, add him to the end of your roster, and start him if Henderson needs to miss any time.
Chuba Hubbard (CAR) - In week 12, star RB Christian McCaffrey went down with an ankle injury that require him to miss the rest of the season. The Panthers had their bye in week 13, so there is a chance Hubbard was not picked up in your league. If he is available, add him now. We have seen Hubbard produce high-end RB2 numbers in the absence of McCaffrey. Hubbard is available in 44% of leagues on NFL.com.
Also Consider: Rhamondre Stevenson (NE), Darrel Williams (KC), Jaret Patterson (WAS)

WIDE RECEIVERS:

Russell Gage (ATL): One receiver who has quietly been producing quality numbers over the last few games is Russell Gage of the Falcons. Someone has to catch the ball in Atlanta, right? Well, over the last three games, Gage has had 9.90, 18.20, and 22.00 fantasy points in each game. He's seen 8, 7, and 12 targets over the last three games. He has really come on of late. Follow the targets. He's a quality WR4/flex option right now.
Van Jefferson (LA): As long as Van Jefferson continues to be under-rostered in fantasy leagues, we will keep recommending him. Van Jefferson is on just 35.0% of fantasy rosters right now. That number should be closer to 60%. He just continues to produce for the Rams. Over the last two weeks, Van Jefferson has topped 15+ fantasy points in each game. He is a big part of this offense and needs to be on your radar.
Also Consider: Laviska Shenault (JAC), Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET)

TIGHT ENDS:

Evan Engram (NYG): We have mentioned Engram many times in this section throughout the season, and he continues to produce. In week 14, he gets a fantastic matchup against the Chargers, who are allowing the third-most fantasy points to tight ends per game on the season. The Chargers are allowing the most touchdowns to the position (tied with the Eagles) as well.
Also Consider: Tyler Conklin (MIN), John Bates (WAS)

DEFENSES:

CAR (vs ATL)
SEA (@ HOU)
DEN (vs DET)