Kendrick Bourne injury update: out for Week 8 with high-ankle sprain
Bourne won't return Sunday against the Cowboys due to a right high-ankle sprain.
Kendrick Bourne won’t return to Sunday’s game against the Cowboys due to a right high-ankle sprain, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Underdog NFL also reported that Bourne suffered a high-ankle sprain and would not return Sunday.
What happened
Bourne sustained an apparent right leg injury late in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys and headed to the locker room, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. The Cardinals’ wide receiver was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Context
Bourne has 48.4 PPR points on the season through Week 7, with 36 targets, 25 receptions and 234 receiving yards. In Week 7, he posted 3.9 PPR points on 6 targets, 3 receptions and 9 receiving yards. He had 9.7 PPR points in Week 6 and 12.0 in Week 5.
Depth chart
Michael Wilson is the Cardinals’ top wide receiver on the depth chart; he has 81.9 PPR points, 66 targets, 37 receptions and 375 receiving yards this season. Reggie Virgil has 4.9 PPR points in 3 games, Simi Fehoko has 2.0 PPR points in 7 games, and Devin Duvernay has no receiving stats listed in 7 games. Jalen Brooks is on injured reserve with a wrist injury.
What’s next
Bourne’s Week 8 game is already completed.
Status alert: Kendrick Bourne (high-ankle sprain) won't return Sunday, per the broadcast.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Bourne’s high-ankle sprain likely knocks him out for multiple weeks, so managers should drop him in most formats. His season-long production (48.4 PPR points, 6.9 PPR per game) was already modest, and his Week 7 line of 3.9 PPR points was a notable low. With Bourne out, Michael Wilson becomes an even more clear top target for Arizona: he has 81.9 PPR points and 66 targets this season, and his Week 8 projection was 15.4 PPR points. Reggie Virgil could see a slight uptick, but he has just 4.9 PPR points in 3 games. Action: drop Bourne and, if you need a receiver, consider Wilson as a priority add in leagues where he is available.
Quick answers
What is Kendrick Bourne's injury status?
Bourne is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a right high-ankle sprain, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic and Underdog NFL.