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Malik Nabers suffers ankle injury in practice
Rookie wideout expected to be focal point of offense
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 11 2024, 1:20 pm
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New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers left Sunday's practice because of an injury to his left ankle and did not return.
Nabers is believed to have suffered a minor ankle sprain, and the Giants were not overly concerned about the injury as of Sunday afternoon, sources told ESPN's Jordan Raanan. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It's been clear since early in camp that Nabers is going to be the focal point of the Giants offense. His ADP has slowly been rising throughout the summer. This injury doesn't sound serious at the moment, but we should get more updates on his status in the coming days.
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Marquise Brown discharged from hospital, shoulder injury
Expected to miss some time
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 11 2024, 9:46 am
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Chiefs WR Marquise Brown, who suffered a dislocation of his sternoclavicular shoulder joint Saturday night, was discharged from a Jacksonville-area hospital this morning and now has been cleared to return to Kansas City. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Brown is expected to miss "some time" according to head coach Andy Reid. Former Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill missed four weeks back in 2019 with a similar injury. Fantasy owners should be prepared for Brown to miss a couple games to start the season. We should see the fantasy stock of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy rise over the next few weeks.
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Mike Williams limited to individual work in camp
ACL recovery
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 8 2024, 12:25 pm
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Robert Saleh says WR Mike Williams, activated yesterday from PUP, will do walkthroughs, individuals, etc, over the next couple of weeks and then team drills in the next few weeks. #Jets (Dennis Waszak Jr. on X)
FFToday's Take: Williams is running out of time to have a significant fantasy impact early in the season. He's recovering from an ACL injury that occurred last September. Once he gets on the field, he should immediately slot into the No.2 wide receiver option for the Jets who are weak at the position.
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High ankle sprain for WR Josh Downs
Colts wideout injured in training camp
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 7 2024, 12:59 pm
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#Colts WR Josh Downs suffered a high ankle sprain during practice today, per source. The outlook right now is that Downs could miss about a month but the Colts are sorting that out.
A key piece to Colts offense goes down. (Jeremy Fowler on X)
FFToday's Take: This injury is going to impact Downs into the regular season even if he's available Week 1. High ankle sprains typically take 8-plus weeks to get back to full strength. Downs is the Colts primary slot receiver but his ADP should take a hit on this news.
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Rondale Moore exits practice with cast on right leg
Falcons wideout injured in training camp
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 7 2024, 11:59 am
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Rondale Moore leaving the field on a cart with an inflatable cast on his right leg. Falcons teammates gathered around him before he left field and now gathered in prayer. (Josh Kendall on X)
FFToday's Take: I'm sure we'll get more info in the coming hours but this doesn't sound good for Moore who was battling with Ray-Ray McCloud for the starting slot role in Atlanta. McCloud has been running ahead of Moore in camp and this injury to Moore will likely cement McCloud's status in the starting lineup in three-receiver sets.
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Christian McCaffrey sidelined with calf strain
Unlikely to play in pre-season games
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 6 2024, 3:18 pm
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#49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has a calf strain. He is unlikely to participate in this preseason, per Kyle Shanahan.
He's likely to miss a couple of weeks of practice, also. (Nick Wagoner on X)
FFToday's Take: We may not see much of McCaffrey the rest of the pre-season as the consensus No.1 pick in fantasy football has picked up a calf strain in camp. Matt Breida has been added to the roster as a result. The team has also been missing rookie Isaac Guerendo and Elijah Mitchell who both have hamstring issues.
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Puka Nacua considered week to week with knee injury
Right knee
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 5 2024, 9:20 am
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More injuries in LA: Rams standout WR Puka Nacua is now considered week to week after suffering a knee injury this weekend that one source described as “not serious.” (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Rams have had their share of injuries early in camp including starting DB Darious Williams (hamstring), DB Derion Kendrick (ACL) and three offensive lineman. Nacua left practice on Saturday and watching his teammates with an ice pack on his right knee. Expect Nacua's ADP to fall in the coming days, but assuming he's ready for Week 1, he should still be considered a top WR option heading into the season.
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Panthers eyeing Week 3 or 4 for Jonathon Brooks
Won't play in the preseason
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 3 2024, 1:07 pm
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Panthers HC Dave Canales said rookie RB Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) won’t play this preseason.
Canales said Week 3 or 4 of regular season would be “great” for a return. They don’t want to rush him and this is about what they expected on injury timeline when they drafted him. (Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Brooks has been the first running back selected from the Panthers in early drafts but expect his ADP to take a hit with this news. Even if he returns early in the season, he's not likely to be up to full speed until later in the year. Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders are expected to be the main ball carries in Week 1 with Hubbard holding the most fantasy value.
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DeAndre Hopkins out multiple weeks with knee injury
Strained knee suffered in camp
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 1 2024, 4:57 pm
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DeAndre Hopkins suffered a strained knee injury Wednesday or Thursday and indications are he could miss four to six weeks. If he returns to action after four weeks he'd have a full week to prepare for the season-opener in Chicago. Six weeks out would mean he'd miss the Bears' game and could be ready just before the Week Two home opener against the Jets. Though a precautious six weeks out could mean two games missed. (paulkuharsky.com)
FFToday's Take: Those drafting early should brace for a two-game absence from Hopkins as he recovers from this knee issue. Tennessee is expected to open up it's passing game this season but maybe without it's top receiver to start the season. Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd and Treylon Burks figure to be the top three receivers should Hopkins miss any games.
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Justin Herbert will spend two weeks in a walking boot
Injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 1 2024, 3:00 pm
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Following yesterday’s practice, Justin Herbert was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot.
Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot - followed by a graduated return to play protocol - with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the regular season. (Chargers on X)
FFToday's Take: This isn't great, especially when you're trying to get acclimated to a new offense and coaching staff. Herbert has already had his fantasy expectations lowered as the Chargers figure to be a run-heavy team under Jim Harbaugh. This injury won't help his cause for being anything more than mid-range QB2. More practice reps for Easton Stick incoming.
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RB D'Onta Foreman suffers head injury in practice
Taken to hospital but expected to rejoin the team soon
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 1 2024, 12:45 pm
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Cleveland Browns running back D'Onta Foreman was expected to be released from a hospital Thursday after sustaining a neck injury during a kickoff drill in practice. The team said X-rays and other imaging tests were negative and the 28-year-old will return to the team. (WSLS.com)
FFToday's Take: A scary situation for the Browns as Foreman took a hit to the head but it appears a serious injury was avoided as he's expected to return to the team soon. Foreman was added to the roster this off-season as insurance for Nick Chubb is working his way back from a knee injury suffered last September. Foreman doesn't have much fantasy value unless Chubb begins the season on the PUP list.
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Lions lose K Michael Badgley for the season
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 26 2024, 8:26 am
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Injury update: Lions kicker Mike Badgley tore his hamstring Thursday in practice, per source. He will go on injured reserve and miss the season. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Lions will now be in the market for a free agent kicker but also have Jake Bates who will handle kicking duties for the time being. Bates played in the UFL this spring and went 17 for 22 on field goals.
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Odell Beckham Jr. begins camp on PUP list
Did not participate in minicamp
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 23 2024, 3:30 pm
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The #Dolphins are placing WR Odell Beckham Jr. on the active/physically unable to perform list to start training camp, per source.
My understanding is Beckham, 31, is working through minor things and this is part of the plan for easing him back into football. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Beckham was seemingly battling nagging issues most of last season on his way to a 35-565-3 line, playing in 14 games and finishing as the WR62 in PPR leagues. At this point in his career, he's a late-round dart throw that will only have real fantasy value if Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle get injured.
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WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with hamstring injury
49ers WR will start camp on PUP
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 23 2024, 2:03 pm
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49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall injured his hamstring and will open training camp on PUP. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It's never good for rookies to miss time during minicamp or training camp as they need all the reps they can get in order build chemistry with their quarterback and learn the offense. Pearsall is on on the fringes of fantasy relevancy in redraft leagues as long as Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk remain healthy and on the team.
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Mike Williams placed on PUP list
Can be activated anytime
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 18 2024, 5:23 pm
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The Jets placed three players on the PUP list (can be activated any time): WR Mike Williams, FB Nick Bawden, DT Leonard Taylor.
Placed on the non-football injury list: QB Jordan Travis and WR Tyler Harrell. #Jets (Rich Cimini on X)
FFToday's Take: Williams is recovering from an ACL injury suffered August 24th last season so this move was expected. It's important that he gets some practice time over the next six weeks as he learns the Jets' offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. The more time he misses during camp, the more his fantasy outlook is weakened.
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Dak Prescott dealing with sprained foot
Photo captures Cowboys QB in walking boot
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 4 2024, 2:09 pm
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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been wearing a protective boot on his right foot because of a foot sprain, a person with knowledge of his health told The Dallas Morning News.
The person said the injury isn’t serious and Prescott has worn the boot for a week. The injury became known when a picture was taken of Prescott walking with his girlfriend while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. (Dallas Morning News)
FFToday's Take: Dallas will begin training camp on July 25th so we'll see in a few weeks if he's limited on the field. It's doubtful this injury is going to affect his status for Week 1 but we should get further info in the coming days.
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TE Juwan Johnson will undergo foot surgery
Back in time for Week 1?
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 13 2024, 9:31 am
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Saints TE Juwan Johnson is scheduled to undergo foot surgery next week that will sideline him “a while”, per source. The hope and belief for now is that he will be back for the start of the season. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We don't have the specifics of the injury yet, but it sounds like Johnson will miss most if not all of training camp. Not ideal, but not a total death blow to his fantasy value. Taysom Hill is the tight end target from this team moving forward.
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Keaton Mitchell return expected in-season
Won't be ready for training camp
By: Mike Krueger | May 22 2024, 2:42 pm
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Ravens HC John Harbaugh said RB Keaton Mitchell, is “on schedule” in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15, but he will not be back for training camp, and he is not expected back until “sometime during the season. It’s not like right around the corner.”
FFToday's Take: A mid-season return is going to make Mitchell difficult to select in re-draft leagues unless you have IR spots. Expect Justice Hill to see the change-of-pace carries behind Derrick Henry until Mitchell is ready for action.
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Tank Dell suffers minor wound in shooting incident
Released from hospital
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 28 2024, 4:34 pm
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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Sanford, Florida, shortly after midnight Sunday morning according to the Texans. Dell was a bystander during a shooting at a private event in Sanford where a teenage gunman wounded 10 people after an altercation. A Texans spokesperson said Dell isn't seriously injured and was released from the hospital and is traveling back to Houston today.
In a statement, the team said Dell has a "minor wound." (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It appears none of the 10 victims have life-threatening injuries including Dell who is currently re-habbing after breaking is led on the football field last December. It doesn't appear this latest incident is serious but we should get further details in the coming days.
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Sports hernia surgery for RB Kareem Hunt
Set to be a free agent
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 30 2024, 7:30 pm
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#Browns RB Kareem Hunt, who led the team with 9 rushing TDs and scored the 2 TDs in the wild card loss vs #Texans has undergone sports hernia surgery to repair a ruptured adductor, source confirms. @JFowlerESPN first. Hunt will be a free agent. (Mary Kay Cabot on X)
FFToday's Take: Hunt (28) was battling this injury most of the season and finished as the RB41 overall and RB46 on a per game basis in PPR scoring. He's set to be a free agent this off-season but shouldn't have any trouble landing a backup role.
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Deebo Samuel will play in Conference Championship game
Off the injury report
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 26 2024, 5:20 pm
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Kyle Shanahan said 49ers’ WR Deebo Samuel is off the injury report and will play Sunday’s NFC Championship Game vs the 49ers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It's hard to imagine that Deebo won't be bothered by his shoulder injury but at this point we can't project otherwise. He got in a full practice on Friday. The last time Deebo cracked 50 yards receiving was Week 14 against the Seahawks (149 yards). His return to the offense benefits the fantasy outlook of Brock Purdy and the offense as a whole.
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Mark Andrews activated off Injured Reserve
Expected to play in Conference Championship game
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 26 2024, 10:38 am
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Ravens have activated TE Mark Andrews off injured reserve, two days before the AFC Championship Game.
He's been sidelined since injuring his left ankle on Nov. 16. (Jamison Hensley on X)
FFToday's Take: Andrews has been practicing the last two weeks and should be on the field this week against the Chiefs. How much he plays remains to be seen. It wouldn't be surprising to see him on a pitch count, perhaps being used on third downs and redzone situations.
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Christian McCaffrey feeling fine
HC shoots down talk of RB being bothered by quad issue
By: Doug Orth | Jan 23 2024, 10:00 pm
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For the 49ers, the good news is that running back Christian McCaffrey had another great game in the divisional round against the Packers, with 98 rushing yards on 17 carries, 30 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The better news is that he’s healthy, even though some thought he might not be. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about TV images showing McCaffrey getting his quad worked on. Is there an issue with it?
“No, I heard about that on the TV [broadcast] because some of my family members asked me about it,” Shanahan said. “But that’s just what Christian to me always does. He’s always working on his body and stuff. I was told nothing about his quad.” (Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio)
FFToday's Take: The broadcast showed up after getting quad worked on early in the game. One would have to think the 49ers would have made getting Elijah Mitchell more work if CMC's health against Green Bay was much of an issue. McCaffrey's biggest obstacle this week figures to be Detroit's run defense, although he should be able to make up for it with his work in the passing game. McCaffrey is always a big part of the offense, but his presence could be even more important this week if Deebo Samuel (shoulder) cannot play.
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Nick Chubb likely staying put in 2024
RB due $15+ M for 2024 and rehabbing serious knee injury
By: Doug Orth | Jan 22 2024, 6:40 pm
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GM Andrew Berry said the intention is to bring RB Nick Chubb back for the 2024 season, despite the knee injury, contract situation. (ESPN.com - Jake Trotter)
FFToday's Take: It is surprising Cleveland would consider a world without Chubb if his knee checks out next summer. With that said, he is due to make more than $15 million in 2024, so the case to move on has some merit. The most likely scenario, which assumes Chubb is physically able, is that the Browns and the soon-to-be 28-year-old agree to a restructured contract. For what it is worth, Chubb is reportedly doing well in his recovery.
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Deebo uncertain after shoulder injury against Packers
Injured same shoulder in Week 6
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 21 2024, 1:00 am
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Deebo Samuel's official status is uncertain but he was in good spirits after sustaining a left shoulder injury the 49ers' 24-21 NFC divisional round win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium.
“I’m OK,” Samuel told NBC Sports Bay Area after the win as he joked with 49ers teammates in the locker room. (NBCSportsBayArea.com)
FFToday's Take: Deebo injured the same shoulder in Week 6 and didn't play again until Week 10. This injury doesn't seem as serious but we'll have to wait until later next week before we know if he's going to the play in the NFC Championship game. He played only 9 snaps against the Packers. Chris Conley and Ray-Ray McCloud both saw extra work in Deebo's absence.
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Gabriel Davis Out for Divisional playoff game
Bills down starting receiver
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 19 2024, 11:37 am
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Coach McDermott on @WGR550 said Gabe Davis, Taylor Rapp, Christian Benford and Baylon Spector have been declared out for Sunday's Divisional Playoff. Everyone else will likely be game-time decisions on Sunday evening. #Bills (Chris Brown on X)
FFToday's Take: Davis missed last week with a knee injury suffered in Week 18 and didn't practice this week. Khalil Shakir will be a viable fantasy Flex or salary relief option this week. The Chiefs gave up the third fewest fantasy points to receivers during the regular season.
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Mark Andrews listed as Questionable
Practiced in full on Thursday and Friday
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 18 2024, 4:09 pm
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Ravens injury report vs Texans
🏈TE Mark Andrews is questionable after his second straight full practice
🏈CB Marlon Humphrey and WR Tylan Wallace have been ruled out
🏈WR Zay Flowers and OLB Odafe Oweh not given any injury designations after full practices (Jamison Hensley on X)
FFToday's Take: Andrews seems to be on the right side of Questionable but we likely won't know until inactives come out on Saturday. The fact that he got in two full practices this week is encouraging. If he does play, it's hard to see him taking on a full workload in his first game back which would mean splitting time with Isaiah Likely.
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Christian McCaffrey logs full practice on Tuesday
RB fully healed following Week 17 mild calf strain
By: Doug Orth | Jan 16 2024, 11:30 pm
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Christian McCaffrey is healed from his calf injury and fully ready for this playoff practice week, Kyle Shanahan says. (The Athletic - David Lombardi)
FFToday's Take: McCaffrey's injury was deemed minor shortly after it happened. Today's practice will be his first on-field work of any kind in about 2 1/2 weeks, which apparently was enough time for CMC to recover. Barring an in-game setback, expect McCaffrey to handle his usual 20-plus touches and finish as the highest-scoring running fantasy back on the slate in the NFC Divisional Round game against the Green Bay Packers this weekend.
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Mark Andrews getting close to a return
TE has been sidelined since Week 11 ankle/leg injury
By: Doug Orth | Jan 16 2024, 9:20 pm
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TE Mark Andrews (ankle) had a good day at practice, per head coach John Harbaugh. "He really took a big step," Harbaugh said, while adding that "we'll see how it goes" when asked if Andrews could play Saturday against the Texans. Andrews, who was designated to return from injured reserve last week, has not played since suffering a serious ankle injury in Week 11 against the Bengals. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: Andrews should still be considered a bit of a longshot for this weekend, but that could change with another strong practice on Wednesday. Whether it is him or Isaiah Likely handling the majority of snaps this weekend, DFS players and fantasy managers alike should be optimistic about his upside considering Houston gave up a league-high-tying 107 catches to tight ends during the regular season and another 11 in the AFC Wild Card Game last week.
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Torn ACL expected for Rams' TE Tyler Higbee
MRI will be done today
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 15 2024, 7:00 am
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Rams believe TE Tyler Higbee tore his ACL after absorbing a low hit from Detroit safety Kerby Joseph, per sources. There will be additional testing to confirm the initial diagnosis. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Higbee took a shot to the knee in the Rams Wildcard game against the Lions. He'll likely be out for most of the off-season and be questionable for the start of the 2024 season. Davis Allen had 2 catches for 28 yards in relief.
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Sam LaPorta trending towards playing against Rams
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 14 2024, 9:00 am
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#Lions Pro Bowl rookie TE Sam LaPorta, who suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended knee, is trending in the right direction to play vs the #Rams, per me and @TomPelissero. Very limited in practice, LaPorta will likely wear a brace. But he intends to be out there with his team. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Travis Kelce played through a similar issue this season and was obviously limited. This situation makes LaPorta a risky fantasy play in Wildcard Weekend despite the great matchup against the Rams defense that's allowed the 7th most fantasy points to tight ends.
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Gametime decision for Christian Watson
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 14 2024, 8:08 am
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#Packers WR Christian Watson, out since Dec. 3, will work out pregame to test his hamstring and determine if he can play today, source said. For the first time in a month, there is some optimism that he can go. But the workout is key.
Star CB Jaire Alexander is viewed as 50/50. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Watson has battled hamstring issues all season, playing in only nine regular season games as a result. He last played in Week 13 but did get in limited practices all week. Even if he plays, he'll be hard to trust in lineups unless we get reports that he won't be limited.
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Jayden Reed not seriously hurt in Wild Card Round
Shoulder injury will not require surgery
By: Doug Orth | Jan 13 2024, 4:20 pm
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Jayden Reed says he won’t need surgery on his shoulder. “Thank God for that.” (Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz)
FFToday's Take: Reed figures to be a polarizing player in upcoming fantasy drafts. His star quickly ascended after going 64-793-8 as a rookie, but his usage dipped in a big way over the second half of this season as Green Bay became more of a run-heavy team. The primary reason why he could be a polarizing figure is because Christian Watson's knee injury will likely sideline him for most of the 2025 season, which should allow Reed more opportunities. Watson's absence alone may be enough to get Reed back into the high-end WR3 conversation.
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Jayden Reed not seriously hurt in Wild Card Round
Shoulder injury will not require surgery
By: Doug Orth | Jan 13 2024, 4:20 pm
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Jayden Reed says he won’t need surgery on his shoulder. “Thank God for that.” (Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz)
FFToday's Take: Reed figures to be a polarizing player in upcoming fantasy drafts. His star quickly ascended after going 64-793-8 as a rookie, but his usage dipped in a big way over the second half of this season as Green Bay became more of a run-heavy team. The primary reason why he could be a polarizing figure is because Christian Watson's knee injury will likely sideline him for most of the 2025 season, which should allow Reed more opportunities. Watson's absence alone may be enough to get Reed back into the high-end WR3 conversation.
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A.J. Brown out for Wildcard Weekend
Could play in Divisional Round if Eagles win
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 13 2024, 10:08 am
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#Eagles WR A.J. Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday night’s playoff game at the Bucs, an NFL source confirmed.
Brown had yet to practice this week because of a knee sprain he suffered in the season finale. If the Eagles advance there’s a chance he could play in the divisional round. (Jeff McLane on X)
FFToday's Take: Brown went down with a knee injury in Week 18 and will this week's game against the Buccaneers. The Eagles have been on a downward spiral the last few weeks, losing five out of their last six games and QB Jalen Hurts dislocated a finger on his throwing hand. Expect Julio Jones to see more snaps with Brown out. DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert should be the two highest targeted players for Philadelphia on Monday.
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Ravens designate TE Mark Andrews return from IR
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 12 2024, 12:42 pm
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Ravens TE Mark Andrews has been designated to return and is out on the practice field. He’s looking good moving around in warmups. (Jamison Hensley on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is good news for the Ravens as they've missed Andrews since he injured his ankle in mid-November. He's not a lock to play in the divisional round, but this designation gives him the opportunity. Andrews is worth a late-round selection in best ball style playoff leagues.
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Gabriel Davis out for Wildcard Weekend
Bills down a key piece on offense
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 12 2024, 11:24 am
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Bills HC Sean McDermott has declared WR Gabriel Davis (knee) and S Taylor Rapp (calf) OUT against the Steelers Sunday. (Joe Buscaglia on X)
FFToday's Take: The Bills have turned to their running game over the last few weeks, which has kept Josh Allen to 30 or fewer pass attempts in three out of his last four games. Without Davis, expect more looks for tight ends and Khalil Shakir and Trent Sherfield, but the heavy lifting in the offense will be done by Allen, James Cook, Stefon Diggs and TE Dalton Kincaid.
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Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert listed as Questionable
Both limited all week
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 11 2024, 4:26 pm
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#Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert are officially listed as questionable for Saturday night’s playoff vs. Kansas City. CB Xavien Howard is out. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Both players missed Week 18 and both were limited in practice this week but it sounds like they will suit up Saturday evening against the Chiefs. It's unclear at this time how the split will go between Mostert and Devon Achane this week but both backs should see a lot of work in the cold playing conditions.
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Sam LaPorta practices Thursday, optimistic for WW
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 11 2024, 3:25 pm
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Sam LaPorta said the knee is feeling better. He ran some routes today and is getting better every day. Looks like Sunday could be a possibility. (Tim Twentyman on X)
FFToday's Take: LaPorta is a key piece to the Detroit passing attack and will be needed if they want to beat the Rams. The Lions and Rams don't kickoff until Sunday night, so we might not know his status until the Inactives come out. We'll get more information tomorrow, but he'll likely be listed as Questionable after practice on Friday.
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Sam LaPorta facing uphill battle to play
Suffered hyperextended knee and a bone bruise in Week 18
By: Doug Orth | Jan 8 2024, 7:00 pm
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Lions Pro Bowl TE Sam LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise, source said after the MRI. He’s likely to miss some time, but as coach Dan Campbell said, not as bad as it could’ve been. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Campbell went on to say that LaPorta has an "outside chance" to play in the Wild Card Round. Fantasy managers should consider that possibility highly unlikely. In the extreme off-chance he can go, it is highly doubtful he would be very effective. Fantasy managers may remember last season when Detroit received huge contributions down the stretch from Brock Wright and James Mitchell, so no one should be surprised if one of those two players - assuming Wright (hip) can play - fills in nicely for LaPorta and ends up being a good DFS punt.
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