Week 10 Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Nick Foles, Blake Bortles

Week 10 should mark the return of one NFC East quarterback and the debut of a new starting signal-caller in the division. Whether it’s London or Green Bay, Athlon Sports has the QB injuries you need to know about. 

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Probable – Hamstring
Rodgers was noticeably gimpy two weeks ago after injuring his hamstring in the loss to New Orleans. But the bye came at an ideal time for the Packers’ signal-caller, as he took some time off to recover. He was a full practice participant this week and is listed as Probable for tonight’s game. Rodgers said he was “fine” when asked about his hamstring earlier in the week and head coach Mike McCarthy also pronounced his QB “ready to go.” Rodgers has owned the Bears during his career, but it’s not like you’re ever sitting the 2011 MVP, right?

Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

Probable – Back
Romo was held out of last week’s game, and it looks like that decision may end up paying off. He survived the long plane ride to London and increased his practice activity as the week progressed, finishing things off with a full session on Friday. The fact that he is listed as Probable is a pretty strong signal Romo will play. While there are still plenty of questions regarding his effectiveness and if he’ll be out there the entire game, the coaching and training staff seem pretty confident in his readiness, so you should probably trust Romo too if he’s on your roster.

Blake Bortles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys (London)

Probable – Wrist
Bortles suffered a minor wrist injury last week, but he was able to finish the game. He was a full go in practice all week and is listed as Probable, so there’s no reason to not expect him to play. Starting him on your fantasy team, however, is an entirely different matter. While Bortles has shown some flashes of the talent and potential that made him the third player taken in May’s draft, he also leads the NFL in interceptions (13) despite the fact he’s played in just seven games. Even with six teams on bye, it’s still too early to seriously think about trusting Bortles as a QB2, let alone a QB1.

Already Ruled Out:

Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles – Foles broke his collarbone last week and is expected to miss at least six weeks. Mark Sanchez stepped in for Foles against Houston, and threw a pair of touchdowns and interceptions, as the Eagles held on for the win. Now Sanchez gets a second chance at being a starter, beginning with a Monday night matchup against Carolina. There’s plenty to like about Sanchez’ situation, mainly as it relates to the playmakers around him and Chip Kelly’s offensive system, and he’s certainly worthy of QB2 consideration this week.