Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back CJ Gable and receiver Andy Fantuz could be out longer than expected with their elbow injuries.

According to TSN's Matthew Scianitti, both Gable and Fantuz could miss the next two to three months with Gable possibly needing surgery.

Hearing,beyond being on 6 game IR, CJ Gable & Andy Fantuz (elbows) could be out 2/3 months, individual healing notwithstanding #Ticats #CFL — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 9, 2015

Gable says 2-3 months based on need4surgery. Gable says cast on left elbow off Tues "I hope I dont need surgery" Gable says #Ticats #CFL — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 9, 2015

Hamilton placed Gable and Fantuz on the six game injury list on Wednesday following their win over the Toronto Argonauts in their home opener Monday.

Gable took a hard hit in the first-half and was taken to a local hospital with an elbow injury. Fantuz slipped on the turf and appeared to injure his arm during the fall later in the game.