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Injury updates two days in a row? That is when you know things are getting hairy in fantasy football.

The worst injury across the wire yesterday may have been Leon Washington’s season-ending broken leg, but the injury generating the most unrest among the fantasy public was that suffered to Andre Johnson in week 7.

Johnson left the game with a chest injury and headed for the hospital. News outlets were reporting by Sunday evening that he should not miss any time. Now Johnson’s injury is being called a lung contusion and his status is listed as day-to-day.

This news is not only disconcerting to Johnson owners but also to all owners invested in the Texans’ offense, starting with quarterback Matt Schaub. He led the league in touchdown passes heading into week 7 but now could be without his main target and one of the best offensive weapons in the NFL.

The loss of Johnson also would affect Owen Daniels, who has been one of the best fantasy tight ends in the game so far this season. Without Johnson to suck coverage away, defenses will begin focusing more attention on Daniels, Kevin Walter and Steve Slaton in the passing game.

Great fantasy offenses can often overcome the loss of a great player (see the Saints last year after Marques Colston went down in week 1). Look for Kevin Walter to step up if Johnson misses any time.

Before today’s great reads, a few more injuries to mention this morning:

Here are today’s great reads:

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