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Giants going with Tyrod Taylor at QB for Week 17
Tommy DeVito to the bench
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 27 2023, 10:57 am
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The #Giants are starting QB Tyrod Taylor on Sunday, coach Brian Daboll tells reporters, sending QB Tommy DeVito to the bench.
One of the NFL’s best stories, the rookie DeVito held his own for several games. Now, Taylor takes over. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: DeVito got benched at halftime in the Giants Week 16 loss to the Eagles finishing 9 of 16 for 55 yards. Taylor went 7 of 16 for 133 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and rushed for 21 yards in the second half. The Rams have given up the 11th most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season giving Taylor some high-end QB2 upside in Week 17.
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Commanders make QB change, Brissett to start Wk17
Sam Howell to the bench
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 27 2023, 10:55 am
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The #Commanders are making a QB change with two games left. Following his impressive performance on Sunday, Jacoby Brissett will start against the #49ers, coach Ron Rivera is announcing.
Sam Howell to the bench. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Howell has struggled his last couple games while Brissett has relieved him and led the team to touchdowns. This isn't a great matchup for Brissett against the 49ers (10th fewest points allowed to QBs) but does breathe some life into the Washington pass catchers.
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Likely high-ankle sprain for Jaylen Waddle
Week 17 status uncertain for now
By: Doug Orth | Dec 26 2023, 8:10 pm
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Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says WR Jaylen Waddle’s shin injury from yesterday’s game is “looking more like a high ankle” today.
Miami will get further tests done to determine the severity. (ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques)
FFToday's Take: If Waddle suffered the dreaded high-ankle sprain, he would almost certainly be out for Week 17 against the Ravens. His absence would theoretically increase Tyreek Hill's ceiling against arguably the best defense in the league and put Cedrick Wilson on the streaming map in deep leagues. Miami could also just opt to rely more heavily on De'Von Achane as a receiver out of the backfield and/or the running game as well.
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T.J. Hockenson suffers torn ACL & MCL in Wk 16
In a race to get cleared for 2024
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 26 2023, 3:21 pm
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced that standout TE T.J. Hockenson is out for the season with a torn ACL and MCL. Time will tell if he’s able to be ready for the start of the 2024 season. A brutal injury. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Hockenson had a 4-58-0 line against the Lions before getting injured. The current TE2 in fantasy points per game (PPR) will be in a race to get cleared before the start of the 2024 season. Josh Oliver and Johnny Mundt will likely share tight end responsibilities for the Vikings moving forward with Oliver profiling as more of the pass-catching option.
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Jordan Addison week to week with sprained ankle
More tests today
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 25 2023, 8:15 am
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Jordan Addison is considered week-to-week with an ankle sprain, source said, pending further testing today. That info comes today. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Addison had four targets but just 1 catch for 2 yards in Minnesota's loss to the Lions on Sunday. Tight end T.J. Hockenson also left the game early with a knee injury. K.J. Osborn and Brandon Powell would see a usage increase if Addison were to miss Week 17.
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Alexander Mattison expected to play, limited?
Ty Chandler expected to carry the load
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 24 2023, 7:00 am
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#Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is expected to play today against Detroit, source said, but he’s not 100%. Expect Minnesota to keep riding Ty Chandler. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Chandler has taken over this backfield if you believe what head coach Kevin O'Connell said during the week: “We’re kind of building with the mindset that Ty’s gonna be a guy that we’re trying to get the ball to a lot, both in the run and pass. And then, if we can have Alex, that’s gonna be a huge bonus for the depth”.
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Michael Pittman Jr. downgraded to Out for Week 16
Back in concussion protocol
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 23 2023, 6:14 pm
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Colts’ WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion/shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons. Michael Pittman cleared protocol Friday, traveled with the team today but picked up symptoms that led him being placed back into concussion protocol. He is now out. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Not great Bob. Pittman being back in concussion protocol is a gut punch during fantasy football playoff time. The Colts will be very thin at receiver with Josh Downs, Alec Pierce and D.J. Montgomery working as the top three options. The Colts use multiple tight ends making all of them irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
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Hunter Henry downgraded to Out
Patriots down starting tight end
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 23 2023, 1:23 pm
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TE Hunter Henry (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night’s game in Denver. It will be his first game missed as a Patriot. With Hunter Henry (knee) out, it thrusts Pharaoh Brown up the TE depth chart, with Mike Gesicki - whom Bill Belichick refers to as more of a receiver - also in that mix.
Could lead to Matt Sokol being elevated from practice squad.
Also, OT Conor McDermott (concussion) is out. (Mike Reiss on X)
FFToday's Take: The Patriots lose one of their key weapons on offense. Henry has scored 6 TDs this season which leads all receivers on the team. In his place, expect Mike Gesicki to fill the pass receiving void but won't be anything more than a TE2 given poor offensive environment.
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Trevor Lawrence clears concussion protocol
Expected to play in Week 16
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 23 2023, 12:44 pm
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Source: #Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will travel to Tampa with his team. A significant development. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Lawrence continues his streak of not missing a game as he's expected to play against the Bucs after clearing concussion protocol. He'll be without two of his receivers (Christian Kirk, Zay Jones) so expect a lot work for Calvin Ridley and TE Evan Engram.
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Colts downgrade Zack Moss to Out for Week 16
Missed practice all week with forearm injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 23 2023, 11:48 am
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RB Zack Moss (forearm) has been downgraded to OUT for Sunday’s game in Atlanta.
Moss did not practice all week after leaving the Steelers game in the first half with the injury. #Colts (George Bremer on X)
FFToday's Take: Jonathan Taylor is expected to return to action this week and should get the bulk of the running back touches for the Colts against the Falcons. Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson will be used in backup roles. The Falcons have yet to give up a rushing TD to a running back.
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Kenneth Walker expected to play despite missed practice time
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 22 2023, 5:04 pm
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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says in media briefing after practice today that Geno Smith had "as good a Friday'' as any QB he can remember in a while and is good to go for Sunday. Also says RB Kenneth Walker is good to go. (Bob Codotta on X)
FFToday's Take: Walker missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but is expected to play according to Carroll. Carroll always speaks positively about player injuries so check Sunday inactive check on Walker is necessary. Walker posted a 19-86-1, 3-26-0 line last week against the Eagles. The Titans represent a neutral matchup for fantasy running backs, giving up the 16th most fantasy points to the position.
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Trevor Lawrence listed as Questionable
Has a chance to clear concussion protocol on Saturday
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 22 2023, 4:03 pm
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Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (concussion) is questionable for Sunday. HC Doug Pederson said earlier Friday that if Lawrence wasn’t cleared by the time the team leaves for Tampa Saturday afternoon he won’t travel. (Michael DiRocco on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: We'll know on Saturday afternoon if Lawrence is a go for Week 16 or not. If he sits, C.J. Beathard will get the start which will be an overall downgrade to the Jags offense as a whole. Zay Jones (hamstring) is also listed as Questionable but appears unlikely to play.
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Chargers rule Out Keenan Allen for Week 16
Heel injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 21 2023, 3:08 pm
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Keenan Allen (heel) is out Saturday vs. Bills. Deane Leonard (heel) is doubtful. Essang Bassey (concussion), Nick Vannett (back), Nick Williams (shoulder) are questionable. (Daniel Popper on X)
FFToday's Take: Allen has missed practice the last two weeks and doesn't appear to be returning anytime soon, especially with the Chargers season in the tank and Easton Stick starting at quarterback. Starting wideouts are expected to be Josh Palmer and rookie Quentin Johnston. Both are WR3 options against the Bills on Saturday.
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C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol
Expected to miss Week 16
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 20 2023, 7:00 am
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Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud is still dealing with concussion symptoms and is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns with veteran Case Keenum preparing to make his second start in a row, per league sources.
@AaronWilson_NFL (Aaron Wilson on X)
FFToday's Take: The fact that the Houston QB is still experiencing symptoms won't give him enough time to get cleared for Week 16, meaning Keenum will get his second-straight start. Keenum posted a 229-1-1 line with 2 yards rushing last week against the Titans. He's a low-end QB2 option this week against the Browns.
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Jalen Hurts seemingly good to go for MNF
Illness late in the week left him questionable for Week 15
By: Doug Orth | Dec 18 2023, 6:00 pm
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, questionable with an illness, will play tonight against the #Seahawks, per me and @MikeGarafolo. He’s feeling well enough to go. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Hurts is reportedly dealing with something that is not the flu but flu-like. While it is good news for the Eagles and fantasy managers that he will play, the question now becomes if Hurts can play the full game or play anywhere close to his usual standard. If ever there was a time that a mid-game switch to a backup quarterback was somewhat predictable or even likely, it might be this circumstance. With that said, fantasy managers have little choice at this point but to plug Hurts into their lineups and hope for the best.
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Torn ACL for Keaton Mitchell
Out for season; unlikely to start 2024 season on time
By: Doug Orth | Dec 18 2023, 4:30 pm
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#Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell, one of their bright young stars with breakout ability, has suffered an ACL tear, sources said after the MRI. His season is over but he should make a full recovery. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Just a brutal blow for one of the most electric players in the league. In the short term, the Ravens will go back to Gus Edwards as the lead back, Justice Hill as the primary option on passing downs and elevate Melvin Gordon from the practice squad. As for Mitchell, he is lucky to not have damaged more than his ACL. Expect Mitchell to begin next season on IR in hopes he can play again around midseason.
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Keaton Mitchell suffers knee injury Sunday night
Will miss the rest of the season
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 18 2023, 12:11 am
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Big-play running back Keaton Mitchell sustained a serious left knee injury in the fourth quarter and was carted off the field. "It looks like he won't be back for the rest of this season," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. Baltimore will promote two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon from the practice squad to fill Mitchell's spot on the 53-man roster, according to Harbaugh. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Mitchell was a key piece to the Ravens running game which will now lean on Lamar Jackson, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Edwards is likely to see the bulk of Mitchell's opportunities by will likely be a TD-dependent RB2 moving forward. The upcoming Ravens schedule includes @SF, MIA and PIT.
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AJ Dillon is Inactive for Week 15
Aaron Jones will play
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 17 2023, 11:32 am
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Jaire Alexander is inactive for the sixth consecutive game despite not being put on IR.
AJ Dillon will miss the first game in his career due to injury because of his broken right thumb.
Watson, Savage, Dillon, Cox, Alexander, Caleb Jones, Toure the inactives. (Matt Schneidman on X)
FFToday's Take: Dillon was Questionable heading into Sunday, dealing with a thumb issue. With Aaron Jones (knee) active, expect him and Patrick Taylor to handle most of the running back duties. Jones' workload is still a bit of a question mark. We've seen him be limited in previous games when returning from injury.
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Chris Olave is Inactive for Week 15
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 17 2023, 11:31 am
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Saints WR Chris Olave and RT Ryan Ramczyk both officially inactive. RB Jamaal Williams active.
Healthy inactives: QB Jake Haener, S Cam Dantzler, LB Monty Rice. Previously ruled out RB Kendre Miller (ankle) and DE Isaiah Foskey (quad). (Mike Triplett on X)
FFToday's Take: Olave was a gametime decision this week but will sit this one out against the Giants. With the Saints thin at receiver, A.T. Perry and Rashid Shaheed are likely to see the most WR snaps but expect a lot of Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill in this game.
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Tyreek Hill is Inactive for Week 15
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 17 2023, 11:30 am
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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill is inactive today. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Despite returning to the game in a limited capacity last week with an ankle injury, Hill is going to sit this one out against the Jets. That will likely shift more work to Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson but expect the Dolphins to use a run-heavy approach with Raheem Mostert and Devon Achane (toe) who is active.
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Eagles list Jalen Hurts Questionable with illness
Traveling separate from the team
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 17 2023, 11:04 am
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Eagles are downgrading QB Jalen Hurts to questionable for Monday night’s game in Seattle after his sickness worsened overnight, per a source.
Hurts still is harboring hopes of playing Monday night, and is traveling to Seattle separately from the team so as to try not get anyone else sick. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Players typically play with illness but this is a situation to monitor. It sounds like Hurts may have been ruled out if they game was Sunday. Marcus Mariota would start if Hurts ends up on the bench.
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Chris Godwin expected to play
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 16 2023, 11:28 pm
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Buccaneers’ WR Chris Godwin, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Packers, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Godwin missed practice time early in the week but did practice Full on Friday. Godwin has just 2 TDs on the season (1 rushing) but did see 11 targets last week against the Falcons. His matchup this week against the Packers isn't the best as they've given up just two 100-yard receiving games all season (Olave, Allen).
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Aaron Jones expected to play in Week 15
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 16 2023, 11:27 pm
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Packers’ RB Aaron Jones, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It's been a lost season for Jones who injured his hamstring in Week 1 and hasn't been able to stay healthy since. The last time he played was Week 11. His snaps may be limited even with AJ Dillon listed as Questionable with a thumb issue. Kenyan Drake has been elevated from the practice squad.
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Gametime decision for Chris Olave
Missed practice all week with ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2023, 2:47 pm
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Dennis Allen said Saints WR Chris Olave will be questionable right up until game time even though he didn’t practice all week. Said it’s not a high ankle sprain and he’s done well in rehab. And he’s the kind of guy who will go if he has any chance.
Said he was hurt on TD catch. (Mike Triplett on X)
FFToday's Take: The Saints will be extremely thin at the WR position if Olave isn't able to go. Rashid Shaheed got in limited practices this week and could be active and A.T. Perry will also be in the mix. The Giants have been a great matchup for opposing WRs giving up the 3rd most fantasy points to the position.
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Isiah Pacheco to miss second straight game
Could practice next week
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2023, 1:58 pm
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The Chiefs have ruled out Isiah Pacheco for Sunday's game at New England. They will play without their RB1 for the second straight week. Andy Reid said Pacheco had surgery on his shoulder and could be back at practice next week. (Adam Teicher on X)
FFToday's Take: We saw the Chiefs use Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon last week with Pacheco out, and that's likely what we'll see again. CEH had 15 opportunities while McKinnon had 7. McKinnon's use in the passing game and around the goaline will keep both in the Flex conversation this week against the Patriots.
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Brian Robinson Jr. Out for Week 15, hamstring injury
More work for Antonio Gibson, Chris Rodriguez Jr.
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2023, 1:20 pm
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Commanders ruled out RB Brian Robinson for Sunday’s game at Los Angeles due to his hamstring injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Robinson injured his hamstring back in Week 13 against the Dolphins. The Commanders were on a bye in Week 14, but that wasn't enough time to overcome his injury. We should see increased usage for Antonio Gibson and Chris Rodriguez Jr. who will likely handle the majority of backfield work. Gibson will have a good projection this week in a game with a 50.5 total.
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C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins expected to miss Week 15
Texans thin on offense
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2023, 12:56 pm
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Besides C.J. Stroud (concussion), other #Texans set to miss Sunday's game against #Titans Will Anderson Jr. (high-ankle sprain), George Fant (hip), Nico Collins (calf), Blake Cashman (hamstring), Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) @KPRC2 (Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Texans are losing steam as a result of injuries to their top three players on offense. Stroud, Collins and Tank Dell will be out when Houston takes on Tennessee. Davis Mills will be a low-end QB2 option while Noah Brown offers some flex viability if you're desperate at the WR position.
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Josh Jacobs not expected to play in Week 15
Zamir White expected to start
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 14 2023, 4:25 pm
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#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable with a quad, is going to be out tonight vs the #Chargers, per me and
@MikeGarafolo. Jacobs didn’t practice this week.
Zamir White is slated to be the starter. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Some of the beat writers suggested that Jacobs may have been able to play this week if the Raiders played on Sunday. That's a good indication that he'll be back in Week 16 to face the Chiefs. White and Ameer Abdullah will handle the running back work this evening and have a good matchup against a Chargers-D that's given up the 6th most fantasy points to running backs.
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Alexander Mattison ruled out for Week 15
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 14 2023, 2:24 pm
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Vikings ruled out RB Alexander Mattison for Saturday’s game at Cincinnati and are listing WR Justin Jefferson as questionable. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Mattison injured his ankle last week against the Raiders and missed practice this week. Ty Chandler is expected to step into the starting role with Kene Nwangwu filling in as a backup. The Bengals represent a neutral matchup for opposing RBs making Chandler a viable Flex option given the expected volume.
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Darren Waller back at practice, return in Week 15?
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 14 2023, 12:09 pm
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TE Darren Waller’s 21-day window to be activated off injured reserve is being opened. He will practice Thursday for the Giants.
Waller has been on IR with a hamstring injury since the Jets game in late October. He was optimistic when talking Wednesday about being able to play this week against the Saints, even if it’s on a pitch count. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: The last time we saw Waller on the field was Week 8. He's been bothered by hamstring issues throughout his career and has only played two full seasons since being drafted in 2015. Waller appears to be trending in the right direction but we probably won't know until Friday night or Saturday if he will be activated off the IR in time for Week 15.
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Keenan Allen ruled Out for Week 15
Heel injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 13 2023, 5:31 pm
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Chargers ruled out WR Keenan Allen for Thursday night’s game in Las Vegas against the Raiders. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: This is a tough blow for fantasy owners of Allen who's been outstanding this season ranking as the WR3 in PPR leagues. Josh Palmer has been activated from the Injured Reserve and is expected to play this week. With Easton Stick at QB it's going to be difficult to rank Palmer anything more than a WR2.
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Keenan Allen at risk at not playing in Week 15?
Has yet to practice for TNF due to heel injury
By: Doug Orth | Dec 12 2023, 10:30 pm
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When asked about Keenan Allen's availability for Thursday night Brandon Staley said "I don't know that yet." (NFL Network - Bridget Condon)
FFToday's Take: With Justin Herbert (finger) done for the season and their season going down the tubes quickly, the Chargers could give Allen at least one game off to heal up rather than push through the shoulder, quad and now heel injuries that have dogged him in recent weeks. If Allen sits on Thursday vs. the Raiders, there is a good chance Easton Stick will lean heavily on Austin Ekeler, Gerald Everett and Joshua Palmer.
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Alexander Mattison a DNP to begin Week 15
Suffered ankle injury midway through Week 14 win vs. Raiders
By: Doug Orth | Dec 12 2023, 10:00 pm
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The Vikings held a walk-thru today, and WR Justin Jefferson participated on a limited basis. But RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and RT Brian O'Neill both sat out. On a short week, they'll need to make quick recoveries to play vs. the Bengals. (ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert)
FFToday's Take: There is some belief Mattison could be dealing with a high-ankle sprain. If that ends up being the case, Ty Chandler would likely handle the majority of the workload on Saturday. While Mattison has played well as of late, he has shared carries with Chandler since Cam Akers was lost for the season. It seems unlikely Chandler would have to do likewise with Kene Nwangwu. Considering how rare it is to find a back with 15- or 18-touch upside nowadays, Chandler could be a mid-range RB2 this week if Mattison sits.
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Justin Jefferson day-to-day
Suffered chest injury early in Week 14
By: Doug Orth | Dec 12 2023, 1:30 am
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Vikings’ HC Kevin O'Connell considers WR Justin Jefferson day-to-day with the chest injury he suffered Sunday vs. the Raiders and the team believes he has a chance to play Saturday vs. the Bengals. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The few fantasy managers that were able to survive Jefferson missing seven games were dealt yet another blow in Week 14 when he got rocked on a throw over the middle early in the game. If there is one bit of good news regarding the timing of this injury, it is that Minnesota plays on Saturday afternoon. Thus, there will be no chance of a game-time decision working against fantasy managers. Assuming he doesn't have a setback, look for Jefferson to wear a protective vest and give it a go versus the Bengals.
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Josh Jacobs nursing knee injury
DNP on Monday; likely in doubt for TNF in Week 15
By: Doug Orth | Dec 11 2023, 11:30 pm
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The #Raiders listed RB Josh Jacobs as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report with a quad injury. They play the #Chargers on Thursday night. (NFL Network - Tom Pelissero)
FFToday's Take: Las Vegas has yet to reveal what exactly Jacobs is dealing with, but it is likely a bone bruise and/or right knee hyperextension. While it is important to note that Monday was an estimated report, Jacobs walked with enough of a limp following Sunday's injury that it might be a stretch for him to play on Thursday against the Chargers. If Jacobs has to miss TNF against the Chargers, Zamir White would be the overwhelming favorite for early-down work and possibly around 15 carries. Ameer Abdullah would likely handle most of the work on passing downs.
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Aaron Jones not expected to play against Giants
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 11 2023, 9:19 am
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#Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee) isn’t expected to play tonight against the #Giants, per source.
Jones, who is listed as questionable, is working hard to get back. He’s just not ready. So, it’ll be the AJ Dillon show again tonight. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Jones is working his way back from a knee injury suffered in Week 11. In his absence, AJ Dillon will handle the bulk of the running back work with Patrick Taylor mixing in.
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Fractured right index finger for Justin Herbert
Status unclear
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 10 2023, 7:46 pm
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#Chargers coach Brandon Staley announces that QB Justin Herbert has a fractured right index finger. Given where we are in the season, a fracture could mean his season is over. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Herbert injured the middle finger on his non-throwing hand earlier in the season and has injured his throwing hand as well. This could put a wrap on Herbert's season as the Chargers stand at 5-8. Easton Stick finished 13 of 24, for 179 yards and 0 TDs. In a season full of backup QBs, we might be ranking Stick for the rest of the season.
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Taysom Hill not expected to play in Week 14
Foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 9 2023, 11:48 pm
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Saints’ TE Taysom Hill, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot and left-hand injury, is not expected to play vs. the Panthers, per source.
Saints’ TE Juwan Johnson, listed as questionable due to a quad injury, is expected to play vs. the Panthers, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Hill will be a big loss for the Saints offense who is already down wide receivers Michael Thomas and Rashid Shaheed. Chris Olave is dealing with an illness but expected to play. Expect a lot of Alvin Kamara in this game with Derek Carr at quarterback. Johnson is moderately interesting as a TE2 if you're in a desperate situation at the position.
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Trevor Lawrence to start in Week 14?
High ankle sprain
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 9 2023, 11:01 pm
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning for Trevor Lawrence to start Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, but need to work out the franchise quarterback in pregame warmups before making a final decision, sources told ESPN.
Lawrence will be just six days removed from a high ankle sprain -- an injury that typically sidelines players for multiple weeks, but it would be consistent for him to play considering that he always does. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: This seems like a bad idea, but Lawrence has come back quickly from injuries in the past. It's fair to wonder if his rushing ability will take a hit which would limit his fantasy upside. C.J. Beathard would get the start if Lawrence doesn't show enough during pre-game warmup.
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Amari Cooper out of concussion protocol, expected to play
Also dealing with rib injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 9 2023, 12:58 pm
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#Browns star WR Amari Cooper, listed as questionable with a rib injury and a concussion, received his final clearance from the independent neurological consultant and is out of the concussion protocol, sources say.
He’ll play on Sunday vs the #Jaguars. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Cooper left last week's game early with rib and head injuries but is now expected to play this week in a decent matchup against the Jaguars who've given up the 7th most fantasy points to wide receivers. Cooper being active puts a damper on Elijah Moore's fantasy outlook. Joe Flacco is expected to be the starting quarterback.
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