Fantasy Football injury updates: Exploring status of T.J. Hockenson and Cooper Kupp for Week 1

Fantasy Football injury update of Cooper Kupp and T.J. Hockenson
Fantasy Football injury update of Cooper Kupp and T.J. Hockenson

With only a few days left for the new NFL season to begin, Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams is still dealing with a hamstring issue. This has been a worrying sight for the Los Angeles Rams as well as all the people who have him on their fantasy football teams.

In this piece, we will further discuss Kupp's injury and also the status of Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, who could have a big season this year.


Cooper Kupp fantasy outlook for Week 1

Cooper Kupp: Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cooper Kupp: Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver missed multiple games last season due to an ankle injury. He had surgery last season and was healthy heading into the training camp.

However, a hamstring issue has derailed his preparation for the upcoming season. Rams coach Sean McVay recently said the wide receiver is day-to-day and also visited a specialist in Minnesota.

Kupp has since been ruled out of the Rams' Week 1 opener. They have a pretty young team, though, and it will be interesting to see how Matthew Stafford copes without his favorite target.

As for the fantasy managers who have Kupp on their team or are planning to draft him, they can only hope that the receiver doesn't re-aggravate his hamstring issues.

Last season, Cooper Kupp only played nine games, in which he had 75 receptions for 812 yards and scored seven touchdowns.


T.J. Hockenson fantasy outlook for Week 1

T.J. Hockenson: Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills
T.J. Hockenson: Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills

Fortunately for the Minnesota Vikings, star tight end T.J. Hockenson is not dealing with any injury. Earlier in the camp he missed some days due to ear infection and back stiffness, but is now ready to play in the season opener vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Vikings made a big trade for Hockenson last season, and he recently signed a massive extension with them as well. He signed a four-year, $66 million extension with the franchise and will hope to come up big alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Last season, Hockenson didn't miss a single game. He had 86 receptions for 914 yards and scored six touchdowns.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Chaudhary
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