The NFL injury report heading into Week 11 has some notable names with Victor Cruz, Matt Forte, Eddie Lacy, Sam Bradford, Allen Hurns, Carlos Hyde, Brian Hoyer, Tony Romo and LeSean McCoy banged up or looking to return this weekend.
Matt Forte has been dealing with a knee injury for the Chicago Bears and he does not appear to be ready to return yet. Forte sprained his MCL and has missed the last two games, but the Bears have been getting by with Jeremy Langford and the team may not rush Forte back until he is fully healthy. Forte said he is considering his future as he tries to return this season, as the running back is in the final year of his contract and will be a free agent this offseason. The Bears play the Broncos in Week 11 and Langford would likely start if Forte is out.
Eddie Lacy has been dealing with a groin injury and he was inactive in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions. The Packers have been using James Starks as the lead running back lately, as Lacy has been banged up and inconsistent when he has been healthy enough to play. Lacy was limited in practice last week and was listed as questionable coming into Sunday and there is a chance he could be limited again this week. Lacy has not been very effective this season and in his last three games he has had just 51 combined rushing yards.
Marshawn Lynch was listed on the injury report last week with an abdomen injury, but he was able to play on Sunday night against the Cardinals. Lynch went for 50 total yards and a touchdown after being listed questionable for the game and he could be limited in practice this week. Lynch may end up playing again even if he is dealing with the injury, but fantasy owners should keep an eye on Thomas Rawls if Lynch is in question to start again.
Carlos Hyde has been dealing with a foot injury and coming out of the bye week he may not be ready to return for the 49ers. According to the Bay Area News Group, Cal Inman reports that Hyde is "feeling better" but that his status is still "day to day" and there is not an official word on whether he will play in Week 11. The Niners have Shaun Draughn as an option if Hyde is out again. Sam Bradford is out this week with a shoulder injury and Mark Sanchez will start for the Eagles.
Tony Romo is on track to return from IR in Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins and Ed Werder at ESPN reports that Romo's collarbone is "healed." The Cowboys have lost seven straight games and Romo has been on IR while dealing with a fractured collarbone and Jerry Jones said this weekend that nothing would stand in the way of Romo returning. Romo has only played one full game this season.
Brian Hoyer had to leave the game on Monday night football with a concussion and he was not able to return. The Texans play Thursday and Hoyer could be out while dealing with the injury. Allen Hurns is dealing with an abdomen injury, but he is expected to play on Thursday for the Jaguars, according to Jeff Darlington.