Fantasy Football injury updates: Exploring status of Breece Hall and Mark Andrews for Week 1

Players like Breece Hall and Mark Andrews become important cogs in any fantasy football team as Week 1 of the 2023 NFL football season rolls around.

Typically, there should be no hesitation in drafting premier running backs and tight ends like them, but the situation is different this time.

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Mark Andrews Fantasy Football outlook for Week 1

For the Baltimore Ravens, Mark Andrews has always been the go-to guy. They have added experience to the wide receiver corps with veterans like Odell Beckham Jr. now available, but Lamar Jackson will still depend a lot on Andrews.

Coming into the season, though, the tight end has missed four straight practice sessions. There's fear that he may not be ready for Week 1.

While the Ravens have not specified the nature of Andrews' injury, coach John Harbaugh said he expects the tight end to be ready come game time.

“You don’t need to panic about that. Tell the fans it’s going to be OK. He (Mark Andrews) should be out there practicing next week. I expect him to play in the game, and he should be fine. That’s where we’re at with that.”

Some have speculated that because the Ravens' offensive mainstay has Type 1 Diabetes, he's being given some time off in the summer months.

Based on what Harbaugh said, Andrews should start in Week 1, when the Ravens face the Houston Texans.

It's not the toughest assignment and Andrews could help managers put some points on the board.

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Breece Hall Fantasy Football outlook for Week 1

Breece Hall is a phenomenal talent. He came into the NFL last season with a lot of expectations but sustained an injury in the game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7. The ACL tear ended his season prematurely.

Jets fans will hope he's back to his best this season. However, one never knows with running backs returning from ACL injuries. They may have lost a step in terms of speed and power.

The Jets removed him from the PUP list in August, so he should be available. However, they did go ahead and sign Dalvin Cook, which is a move that goes against the grain in a tight market for running back veterans. Therefore, even if they fully trust Breece Hall, they might ease him into the season and give more snaps to Cook.

Coach Robert Saleh also reiterated that point last week when he said that while there might be an urge to play Hall immediately, they want to be 'smart' and 'diligent' with him. However, Saleh admitted that he will play Hall in Week 1. Dalvin Cook will also get some reps in their season opener.

The Jets also have another young option in Michael Carter, who could come in and share some load.

Saleh said:

"He has been great this entire offseason, very deliberate in the way he works through, and I am excited about him."

Based on that, it might be best to see how Week 1 goes for Breece Hall and not draft him immediately. The Jets also face a tough assignment against the Buffalo Bills in their opening game, so fantasy points on offense might be at a premium.

Mark Andrews is a solid pick for fantasy football managers, but they should be more circumspect with Breece Hall.