JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update: Latest on Chiefs WR's status for Fantasy Football Week 8

Modified Oct 21, 2024 18:23 GMT

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JuJu Smith-Schuster has been a topic of discussion for the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their Week 8 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The wideout is dealing with a hamstring injury, and fantasy managers are keen to know whether he will feature against the Raiders on Sunday.

JuJu Smith-Schuster injury update: What happened to Chiefs WR?

Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster - Source: Imagn

JuJu Smith-Schuster has been ruled out for the matchup against the Raiders on Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed that the wideout will not play in the Week 8 game.

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Hence, fantasy managers should steer clear of picking Smith-Schuster in Week 8 since he won't be able to get you any points.

Notably, Smith-Schuster entered the Week 7 game against the San Francisco 49ers with an existing hamstring injury he suffered in practice on Thursday. He was able to feature against the 49ers on Sunday but re-aggravated the injury in the first quarter of the game.

Smith-Schuster pulled up after running an in-breaking route and limped to the sideline to receive medical attention. He was initially listed as questionable to return before the Chiefs ruled him out in the fourth quarter.

The timeline for Smith-Schuster's return is yet to be announced.

Smith-Schuster is in his second stint with the Chiefs. He previously played one season with Kansas City in 2022 before re-signing for the team this offseason.

In six games this season, Smith-Schuster has recorded 147 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions. He has tallied 29.7 fantasy points, averaging 5.0 points per game. However, Smith-Schuster will not be able to add to those numbers in Week 8.