Malik Mustapha Tore ACL in Season Finale

What They're Saying

More from Wagoner: "Although Mustapha departed the Arizona game with a knee injury and did not return, he was thought to be OK and in the locker room with the team the day after the game. Later that week, an MRI revealed that the graft that had been placed in the knee was torn."

2025 Fantasy Football Impact

Uh, the impact is pretty big for the coming season.

Mustapha suddenly goes from a second-year player on the ascent to a guy who will struggle to be ready by October. That takes him completely out of redraft consideration until and unless something changes.

Other Winners & Losers

The Mustapha situation likely means either Richie Grant or Jason Pinnock opening the season as starter in his place. Either guy could prove IDP relevant if he wins the job.

Dynasty Impact

We'll see how this plays out. Honestly, I was excited about the near-term dynasty outlook on Mustapha coming out of the season.

But he didn't arrive as a high-level prospect. So there's a chance this hiccup alters his long-term outlook quite a bit.

Holding Mustapha will be fine in deep-ish IDP leagues. But don't hold him in high regard for now.