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:

• Last night’s game between the Eagles and Redskins was a bloodbath. The carnage: Chris Cooley, Brian Westbrook and DeSean Jackson. Just a scare for Jackson. [ProFootballTalk]
• JerMichael Finley caught an early pass against the Browns and got hurt on the play. He never returned to the game and is going to miss a couple of weeks. [FFToolBox]
• Vikings’ receiver Bernard Berrian still is dealing with a hamstring issue. He also is being passed by Sidney Rice on the Brett-Favre’s-favorite list. [FFToolBox]

Here are today’s great reads:

• There was a lot of talk during the summer about Michael Turner and the curse of 370 (carries). So far: Advantage curse. [The Big Lead]
• Matt Forte and LaDainian Tomlinson likely went in the first round of fantasy drafts this summer. Now what should fantasy owners do with these disappointing running backs? [FanHouse]
• There are an inordinate number of stud fantasy football quarterbacks so far this season. This will lead to a run on quarterbacks earlier in drafts next summer. [CBSSports.com]
• More waiver wire advice for week 8, including Beanie Wells. The Cardinals seem to be getting more comfortable with the idea of Wells starting at running back. [Lester's Legends]
• Vernon Davis’ three-touchdown performance — in the second half — against Houston wins the most beastly fantasy award this week. [National Football Post]

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