Chigoziem Okonkwo leaves Week 1 game with hamstring injury

Washington Commanders tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (hamstring) left the Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury, and he was unable to return. He posted two receptions for 16 yards on three targets before checking out of his Washington debut. SOURCE: The Athletic - Nicki

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Commanders tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (hamstring) left the Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury, and he was unable to return. He posted two receptions for 16 yards on three targets before checking out of his Washington debut.

SOURCE: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala

Huddle Up: Okonkwo should be considered a TE2 in most fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams, as he tries to acclimate in the nation's capital. If he is forced to miss time, it appears John Bates would be the next man up at tight end.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chigoziem Okonkwo leaves Week 1 game with hamstring injury