ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell released her 2026 fantasy football injury report, noting that the most surprising omission is San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who logged every snap in 2025 after two years of Achilles tendinitis and a PCL sprain. His durability boosted his fantasy value, making his health status a draft cornerstone for.

Quarterbacks dominated the injury list, with 62 starters seeing action in 2025 and most substitutions stemming from health issues. Patrick Mahomes suffered left ACL/LCL tears, prompting an aggressive nine‑month rehab timeline, while Lamar Jackson endured a right hamstring strain that limited his rushing to 5.2 carries per game, well below his career norm overall still.

Washington’s Jayden Daniels saw his sophomore campaign cut to seven games after a left elbow dislocation, knee sprain and hamstring strain, though he avoided surgery and should return. Minnesota’s Kyler Murray missed the remainder of 2025 with a midfoot sprain; his non‑surgical recovery and prior ACL repair leave his foot health a key fantasy consideration.

Daniel Jones entered the Colts' lineup with a torn right Achilles, undergoing surgery on Dec. 9 and facing an eight‑month deadline before training camp. His history of returning from ACL, collarbone and fibula injuries fuels optimism, yet the cumulative trauma raises red flags for owners drafting him. Ultimately, the report underscores that no position is immune, urging managers to weigh durability heavily.