Fantasy Football Injury Analysis

Fantasy football injury report: Super Bowl LVIII

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Super Bowl LVIII.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 5:30 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Super Bowl LVIII fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: Jerick McKinnon

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Skyy Moore (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list, while DE Charles Omenihu (knee) was placed on IR. OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) is out once again. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) is questionable after being limited all week. WR Rashee Rice (ankles) and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) returned to full sessions on Friday after being limited Thursday and are free of injury labels.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
TE George Kittle (toe) and DE Arik Armstead (knee, foot) began the week with consecutive limited sessions but fully practiced Friday and avoided injury designations.

Fantasy football injury report: Conference Championships

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering the Conference Championships.

Conference Championships fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: RB Isiah Pacheco

BALTIMORE RAVENS
TE Mark Andrews (ankle) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list and will play for the first time since Week 11. CB Marlon Humphrey (calf), WR/KR Tylan Wallace (knee), and CB Rock Ya-Sin (knee) are questionable.

DETROIT LIONS
OG Jonah Jackson (ankle) and WR Kalif Raymond (knee) will not play. LB Alex Anzalone (ribs, shoulder), TE Sam LaPorta (knee), WR Josh Reynolds (ribs), and C Frank Ragnow (ankle, toe, knee, back) do not carry injury designations.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
NT Derrick Nnadi (elbow), WR Skyy Moore (knee) and OG Joe Thuney (pec) have been ruled out. S Mike Edwards (concussion), RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe), LB Willie Gay Jr. (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) are questionable. Pacheco says he is playing but should be considered a game-time decision. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) CB Trent McDuffie (ankle), and CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) avoided injury tags.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder), DE Arik Armstead (foot, knee), and LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) fully practiced Friday and will play.

Fantasy football injury report: Divisional Round

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering the Divisional Round.

Divisional Round fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: TE Mark Andrews, RB AJ Dillon

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Saturday
WR Zay Flowers (calf) fully practiced Wednesday and Thursday, avoiding an injury label. TE Mark Andrews (ankle) is questionable but is not expected to play. CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) has been ruled out.

BUFFALO BILLS – Sunday
WR Gabe Davis (knee) and S Taylor Rapp (calf) were ruled out once again, while LB Terrel Bernard (ankle), CB Taron Johnson (concussion), and CB Rasul Douglas (knee) are questionable. WR Stefon Diggs (foot) rested earlier in the week before being limited Friday. He doesn’t carry an injury label.

DETROIT LIONS – Sunday
WR Kalif Raymond (knee) remains out. LB James Houston (ankle) and TE Sam LaPorta (knee) are questionable and expected to play. C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe), LB Alex Anzalone (shoulder, ribs), S Brian Branch (knee), and S Kerby Joseph (knee) all fully practiced Friday, escaping injury labels.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Saturday
RB AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder, ankle) are questionable. WR Christian Watson (hamstring), WR Jayden Reed (chest), and LB Rashan Gary (knee) were limited all week but avoided injury labels.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Saturday
WR Noah Brown (back) was placed on IR, and DE Jerry Hughes (ankle) has been ruled out. DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), DT Sheldon Rankins (shoulder), and WR Robert Woods (hip) are not on the injury report after being questionable last year.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Sunday
WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), LT Donovan Smith (neck), LB Nick Bolton (wrist) fully practiced Friday and a free of injury labels. CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) was limited but also doesn’t carry an injury designation. WR Skyy Moore (knee) is out, while WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) are questionable.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Saturday
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) and TE George Kittle (back) fully practiced all week and aren’t on the injury report. LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) was limited Wednesday and Thursday; he’s questionable.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Sunday
QB Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) was not listed with an injury tag and will play. LB Shaquil Barrett (ankle) and RB Chase Edmonds (toe) are questionable after limited sessions on Friday. WR Chris Godwin (knee, personal matter) didn’t practice Friday but is expected to play.

Fantasy football injury report: Wild Card Round

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Wild Card Weekend.

Wild Card Round fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Noah Brown, WR Robert Woods, TE Tyler Higbee, TE Sam LaPorta, WR Christian Watson, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Jaylen Waddle, WR DeVonta Smith

BALTIMORE RAVENS – bye week
RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) and WR Zay Flowers (calf) get another week to heal up.

BUFFALO BILLS – *Moved to Monday due to weather
WR Gabe Davis (knee) and S Taylor Rapp (calf) were ruled out, while LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) and CB Rasul Douglas (knee) are questionable.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Saturday
S Grant Delpit (groin), PK Dustin Hopkins (left hamstring), and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) have been ruled out. RB Pierre Strong (back), S Juan Thornhill (calf), and CB Denzel Ward (shoulder, knee) are questionable. WR Amari Cooper (heel), QB Joe Flacco (calf), DE Myles Garrett (personal matter, shoulder, hamstring), RB Kareem Hunt (groin), CB Greg Newsome (knee), TE David Njoku (knee), and C Ethan Pocic (shoulder, stinger) all fully practiced Thursday and will be available.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Sunday
RB Deuce Vaughn (ankle) landed on IR. CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) and LG Tyler Smith (foot) avoided injury tags and will play.

DETROIT LIONS – Sunday
LB James Houston (ankle), CB Jerry Jacobs (thigh, knee), TE James Mitchell (hand), and WR Kalif Raymond (knee) are out.
S Brian Branch (wrist), TE Sam LaPorta (knee), C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe), CB Cameron Sutton (toe, heel), WR Jameson Williams (ankle), and TE Brock Wright (hip) all fully practiced Friday. LaPorta is the only one with an injury tag, earning a questionable designation.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Sunday
RB AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) is doubtful. WR Christian Watson (hamstring) and CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder, ankle) are questionable. LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck), TE Luke Musgrave (kidney), C Josh Myers (neck), WR Jayden Reed (chest), S Darnell Savage (shoulder), RT Zach Tom (finger), and LB Quay Walker (shoulder) avoided injury labels.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Saturday
DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), WR Noah Brown (back), DT Sheldon Rankins (shoulder), and WR Robert Woods (hip) are questionable after being limited Thursday at practice.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday
WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), LT Donovan Smith (neck), QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle), RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder), LB Nick Bolton (wrist), RT Jawaan Taylor (knee), WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique), CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf), TE Travis Kelce (neck) all avoided injury tags and are expected to play. WR Justyn Ross (hamstring) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) are questionable.

LOS ANGELES RAMS – Sunday
S Jordan Fuller (ankle), TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder), and LT Joseph Noteboom (foot) are questionable. Higbee was limited all week and is a game-time decision.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – Saturday
CB Xavien Howard (foot) has been ruled out. S DeShon Elliott (calf), S Jevon Holland (knee, knee), RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle), WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) are questionable. RB De’Von Achane (toe, ribs), LT Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back) fully practiced Thursday and aren’t on the report. WR Tyreek Hill (quad, ankle) is not listed with an injury designation after being limited all week.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Monday
WR A.J. Brown (knee) was ruled out on Saturday. QB Jalen Hurts (right finger), CB Darius Slay (knee), WR DeVonta Smith (ankle), and RB D’Andre Swift (illness) all are ready to go. S Reed Blankenship (groin) is questionable.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – *Moved to Monday due to weather
LB T.J. Watt (knee) is out. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee), RB Najee Harris (knee), and LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) all practiced in full on Friday and escaped injury designations.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – bye week
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) has another week to get right with the team on bye.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS – Monday
QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) is questionable but expected to play. LT Tristan Wirfs (illness) avoided an injury tag and is good to go.

Tunnel Vision – Final

Tunnel Vision – Huddle awards!

SUNDAY SALUTES
Quarterbacks	Pass-Rush	TD
Josh Allen	359-67	2
Carson Wentz	163-56	3
Dak Prescott	279-0	4
Derek Carr	264-6	4
Nick Mullens	396-8	2
Running Backs	Yards	TD
James Conner	27-150 4-54	1
Breece Hall	37-178 2-12	1
Jonathan Taylor	30-188 2-8	1
Bijan Robinson	11-28 7-103	1
Joe Mixon	14-111 1-6	2
Wide Receivers	Yards	TD
Justin Jefferson	12-192	1
CeeDee Lamb	13-98	2
Nico Collins	9-195	1
Amon-Ra St. Brown	7-144	1
Dontayvion Wicks	6-61	2
Tight Ends	Yards	TD
Evan Engram	10-79	1
Dalton Kincaid	7-84	0
Sam LaPorta	5-29	1
Will Dissly	3-46	1
Donald Parham	5-83	0
Placekickers	XP	FG
Cameron Dicker	0	4
Blake Grupe	6	2
Mason Crosby	3	2
Daniel Carlson	3	2
Cairo Santos	0	3
Defense	Sack – TO	TD
Jets	7-2	0
Buccaneers	3-2	0
Giants	3-1	0
Cowboys	4-3	0
Chiefs	0	1

Bumps, Bruises and Bowouts

Players with 3+ missed games

Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow
Kirk Cousins
Kyler Murray
Deshaun Watson
Jimmy Garoppolo
Justin Herbert
Daniel Jones
Aaron Rodgers

Running Backs
Nick Chubb
J.K. Dobbins
Saquon Barkley
David Montgomery
Josh Jacobs
Austin Ekeler
James Conner
Kyren Williams
Rhamondre Stevenson
Khalil Herbert
De’Von Achane
Jonathon Taylor
Aaron Jones
Cam Akers

Wide Receivers
Justin Jefferson
Diontae Johnson
Marquise Brown
DJ Chark
Robert Woods
Kadarius Toney
Cooper Kupp
Christian Kirk
Tee Higgins
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Tank Dell
Michael Thomas
Christian Watson
Mike Williams

Tight Ends
Mark Andrews
T.J. Hockenson
Dallas Goedert
Hunter Henry
Darren Waller
Pat Freiermuth

The Huddle Awards

Best Player
QB – Josh Allen
RB – Christian McCaffrey
WR – CeeDee Lamb
TE – Travis Kelce
PK – Brandon Aubrey
DEF – Ravens

Best Rookie
QB – C.J. Stroud
RB – Jahmyr Gibbs
WR – Puka Nacua
TE – Sam LaPorta

Best Free Agent
QB – C.J. Stroud: Actual QB10
RB – Kyren Williams: Actual RB6
WR – Puka Nacua: Actual WR5
TE – Trey McBride: Actual TE8

Best Game
QB – 45.05 pts Josh Allen -Week 12 (rush 9-81-2 + pass 339-2)
RB – 51.3 pts De’Von Achane Week 3 (rush 18-203-2 + rec. 4-30-2)
WR – 52.2 pts Ja’Marr Chase Week 5 (rec. 15-192-3)
TE – 35.9 pts Travis Kelce Week 7 (rec. 12-179-1)

Best Fantasy Draft Pick
QB – Brock Purdy: ADP QB20 – Actual QB5
RB – Raheem Mostert: ADP RB40 – Actual RB5
WR – Mike Evans: ADP WR31 – actual WR7
TE – Sam LaPorta: ADP TE18 – Actual TE1

Worst Fantasy Draft Pick
QB – Aaron Rodgers: ADP QB 12, Actual QB72
RB – Nick Chubb: ADP RB5, Actual RB88
WR – Justin Jefferson: ADP WR1, Actual WR31
TE – Darren Waller: ADP TE5, Actual TE24

Huddle player of the year

Christian McCaffrey – I had five teams make the playoffs in a large contest and the only league champion that didn’t have McCaffrey was me in one league. CeeDee Lamb delivered the goods for the last month to be sure and was also well represented in all fantasy playoffs, but McCaffrey remained healthy and was the top running back by a huge margin. He took the last game off and still outscored all other running backs by over 100 fantasy points.

Salute!

2023-2024 NFL Playoffs

Saturday
Browns vs. Texans, 3:30 PM
Dolphins vs. Chiefs, 7:00 PM

Sunday
Steelers vs. Bills, 12:00 PM
Packers vs. Cowboys, 3:30 PM
Rams vs. Lions, 7:00 PM

Monday
Eagles vs. Buccaneers, 7:00 PM

all times Central Time

Drama 101 – Somebody has to laugh, somebody has to cry

Comedy		Yards	TDs	Tragedy		Yards	TDs
QB	Carson Wentz	163-56	3	QB	Patrick Mahomes	0	0
RB	Kendre Miller	13-73 1-6	1	RB	Christian McCaffrey	0	0
RB	Tyjae Spears	3-25 3-41	2	RB	Raheem Mostert	0	0
WR	Quez Watkins	8-93	1	WR	Keenan Allen	0	0
WR	David Bell	4-68	2	WR	Cooper Kupp	0	0
WR	A.T. Perry	3-53	2	WR	DeVonta Smith	0	0
TE	Will Dissly	3-46	1	TE	Travis Kelce	0	0
PK	Blake Grupe	6 XP 2 FG		PK	Matt Wright	0
Huddle Fantasy Points = 158				Huddle Fantasy Points = 0

Now get back to work… and thanks for everything!

Fantasy football injury report: Week 18

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 18.

Week 18 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: RB Alvin Kamara, RB Kendre Miller, WR Jaylen Waddle, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Christian Watson, WR Jayden Reed, WR Tee Higgins, QB Trevor Lawrence, WR Christian Kirk, RB Isiah Pacheco, RB D’Andre Swift

ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Zach Pascal (hamstring) was limited Friday and is questionable.

ATLANTA FALCONS
QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) is questionable after limited work all week.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Saturday night
QB Lamar Jackson, (rest) WR Odell Beckham Jr., (rest) and OG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) are out. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is doubtful.

BUFFALO BILLS
C Mitch Morse (illness) is questionable after he sat out of practice Friday. QB Josh Allen (neck, finger) practiced all week and is good to go.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Jonathan Mingo (foot) was placed on IR. PK Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) is doubtful. QB Bryce Young (back) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) practiced all week and will play. WR DJ Chark Jr. (foot) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will go.

CHICAGO BEARS
WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out again. TE Cole Kmet (knee), RB Khalil Herbert (back) and C Lucas Patrick (knee) are questionable. Kmet was a full-go Friday, Patrick was limited and Herbert sat out. WR D.J. Moore (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week. WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder), RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and QB Jake Browning (foot) practiced Friday and will play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
WR Amari Cooper (heel) and PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) are out. WR Elijah Moore (concussion) is questionable after limited work all week. QB Joe Flacco (calf) and RB Kareem Hunt (groin) all practiced Friday. Flacco will sit out, and it will be surprising if we see much of Hunt.

DALLAS COWBOYS
RB Deuce Vaughn (ankle) landed on IR. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is set to return after practicing Thursday and Friday. LG Tyler Smith (foot) and C Tyler Biadasz (illness) are questionable.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) and WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) practiced Friday and are good to go.

DETROIT LIONS
WR Jameson Williams (ankle) is out. LT Taylor Decker (groin), C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) and TE Sam LaPorta (ankle) are good to go after a full practice Friday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS
RB AJ Dillon (thumb, neck) is out. TE Luke Musgrave (kidney), WR Christian Watson (hamstring), WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest), WR Jayden Reed (chest) and LG Elgton Jenkins (knee, ankle) are questionable. Watson didn’t practice Friday, but the rest were limited. RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger) was limited all week but doesn’t have an injury tag.

HOUSTON TEXANS – Saturday night
WR Noah Brown (knee) is out. LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) and WR Robert Woods (hip) are questionable. Tunsil was limited Thursday, but Woods didn’t practice.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Saturday night
RB Zack Moss (forearm), RT Braden Smith (knee), LG Quenton Nelson (ankle) and C Ryan Kelly (ankle) are all questionable. Moss and Smith had full sessions Thursday, and Kelly and Nelson were limited.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) and WR Christian Kirk (groin) are questionable after limited practices all week.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Rashee Rice (hamstring), LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) are out. QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is doubtful, but head coach Andy Reid already said Mahomes wouldn’t play. RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. TE Travis Kelce (neck) was limited all week and carries no injury designation, but it’s hard to imagine him playing much because the team is locked in their playoff position. TE Noah Gray (ribs) is good to go after practicing all week.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) and TE Michael Mayer (toe) are out.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
EDGE Joey Bosa (foot) and WR Keenan Allen (heel) are out. WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) practiced fully Friday and will go.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Cooper Kupp (rest), RB Kyren Williams (rest) DT Aaron Donald (rest) and TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) officially are doubtful, but Sean McVay already said none of them will play.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) are questionable after upgrading to limited work Friday. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (shoulder, quadriceps), RB De’Von Achane (toe, ribs), LT Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back), RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) and RT Austin Jackson (oblique) practiced Friday and will play.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) and RT Brian O’Neill (ankle) are out, and LT Christian Darrisaw (illness) is questionable.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) went on IR, ending his season. TE Hunter Henry (knee) and LT Trent Brown (illness) are out. WR DeVante Parker (ribs) and WR Tyquan Thornton (ankle) are questionable after limited work Friday.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) went on IR. RB Alvin Kamara (ankle), RB Kendre Miller (ankle, illness) and TE Juwan Johnson (chest) are questionable. Kamara didn’t practice at all this week, and Miller was limited until he missed practice Friday. Johnson was limited Thursday and Friday. WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited early in the week, but he had a full session Friday and will go.

NEW YORK GIANTS
C John Michael Schmitz (shin) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. QB Tyrod Taylor (back) was limited all week but will play.

NEW YORK JETS
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) and QB Zach Wilson (concussion) remain out.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) is out. RB D’Andre Swift (illness) is questionable after limited work Friday.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Saturday night
QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) and RB Najee Harris (knee) practiced fully Thursday and are good to go. Pickett was benched in favor of Mason Rudolph, though.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) is out. RB Elijah Mitchell (illness) is set to play after a full session Friday.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RT Abraham Lucas (knee) is out. RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) and WR Tyler Lockett (toe) practiced Friday and will go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) is questionable but practiced fully Friday. WR Trey Palmer (hip) also is questionable but was limited all week.

TENNESSEE TITANS
QB Will Levis (foot) is questionable after a limited practice Friday, but QB Ryan Tannehill was named the starter.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) is questionable. QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) practiced fully Friday and are good to go. QB Sam Howell will start over Brissett, however.

Tunnel Vision – Injuries, free agents and Sunday stars

Tunnel Vision – a look back at Sunday for fantasy free agents, injuries and notable performances.

SUNDAY SALUTES
Quarterbacks	Pass-Rush	TD
Lamar Jackson	321-35	5
Kyler Murray	232-24	3
Justin Fields	268-45	2
Joe Flacco	309-3	3
Jordan Love	256-2	4
Running Backs	Yards	TD
Kyren Williams	20-87 2-14	3
Isiah Pacheco	18-130 7-35	1
Breece Hall	13-84 9-42	1
James Conner	26-128 1-5	2
Jerome Ford	12-64 2-57	2
Wide Receivers	Yards	TD
CeeDee Lamb	13-227	1
Davante Adams	13-126	2
D.J. Moore	9-159	1
Brandon Aiyuk	7-114	1
Jayden Reed	6-89	2
Tight Ends	Yards	TD
Juwan Johnson	8-90	1
David Njoku	6-134	0
Isaiah Likely	2-42	2
Dallas Goedert	5-41	1
Sam LaPorta	7-84	0
Placekickers	XP	FG
Harrison Butker	1	6
Brandon McManus	2	4
Ka’imi Fairbairn	2	4
Cairo Santos	4	3
Chris Boswell	4	3
Defense	Sack – TO	TD
Houston	6-1	1
Jacksonville	6-1	0
Buffalo	3-4	1
NY Giants	6-1	1
Cleveland	2-2	1

Bumps, Bruises and Bowouts

QB Will Levis – Foot
QB Tua Tagovailoa – Shoulder
RB Christian McCaffrey – Calf
RB Alvin Kamara – Ankle
RB AJ Dillon – Neck
WR Tee Higgins – Hamstring
WR Devonta Smith – Leg
WR Robert Woods – Hip
WR DeVante Parker – Ribs
WR Jayden Reed – Chest
TE Dawson Knox – Head

Chasing Ambulances

QB Will Levis – Injured his foot and was carted to the locker room. Test results will be known later in the week but the final game doesn’t matter much. Ryan Tannehill will replace him if needed.

QB Tua Tagovailoa – Left the blowout loss to the Ravens with an injury to his throwing shoulder. He was ruled out since the game was already out of hand but he said after the game that he was “good, just sore.”

RB Christian McCaffrey – Left early in the second half because of a calf injury and never returned. HC Kyle Shanahan said that he thought that McCaffrey would be “alright”, but he didn’t know if McCaffrey would be available next week. The 49ers have sewn up the No. 1 seed and will likely rest several players. McCaffrey is unlikely to be seen until the 49ers first game in the Divisional Round.

RB Alvin Kamara – He was already questionable to play with an illness, but Kamara was active and effective until he injured his ankle in the first quarter after ten rushes. It was not known if he had a high ankle sprain or not. The Saints are the current No. 9 seed and would need help to reach the playoffs next week.

WR Tee Higgins – Left the game with a hamstring injury but managed to return in the third quarter.

WR Devonta Smith – Was injured while blocking near the end of the game. He was on crutches with a walking boot after the game. The prognosis wasn’t released but there should be more information early in the week. The injury was serious enough for the boot and crutches which throws a shadow onto Week 18 when they finish up at the Giants.

WR Jayden Reed – He had already caught two touchdowns when he injured his chest during the second quarter in the win over the Vikings. He underwent CT scans after the game but his prognosis has not been disclosed. The Packers host the Bears next week and need all hands on deck since the Packers are currently the No. 7 seed.

Free Agents, Flops and Other Notables

QB Jordan Love – He was likely on many benches if his fantasy owner even made the playoffs, but the Packers quarterback is looking better and erasing some of the early season fears. He threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns at the Vikings and rushed in a touchdown as well.

RB Kyren Williams – Taken as just running back depth in summer drafts, the Rams tailback has become an elite producer and fantasy team owners in large contests did very well in Week 17 when he ran for 87 yards, gained 14 yards on two catches and totaled three touchdowns.

RB James Conner – Playing at the Eagles meant lowering expectations against the No. 1 defense against running backs. Except Conner rushed for 128 yards on 26 carries with two touchdowns as a visitor.

RB Justice Hill – The Ravens lost Keaton Mitchell, so they just switched back to Hill as the RB2. The third-down back ran for 48 yards on three carries and caught five passes for 64 yards and one score. Any back on that powerhouse team carries fantasy value.

WR Julio Jones – The Eagles receiver caught two passes for 34 yards in the loss to the Cardinals. But he scored on each and Philly may be without DeVonta Smith.

TE Isaiah Likely – The replacement for Mark Anderson is becoming a factor in games thanks to playing in an offense that likes to throw to tight ends. Likely made a one-handed catch on a reception and while he only caught two passes for 42 yards, he caught two of the eight touchdowns by a tight end this week.

TE David Njoku – Since Joe Flacco showed up, Njoku was a scoring machine with a touchdown in four straight games. He failed to score this week, but led the position with 134 yards on six catches.

WR Bo Melton – The Packers wideout was called up from the practice squad to help cover for all the wideout injuries in Week 17. He responded by leading the Packers with nine targets for six catches and 105 yards with a touchdown. It was the first 100-yard performance by any Packer receiver this year.

RB Najee Harris – He lost his job as a receiver out of the backfield, and was listed below Jaylen Warren on the depth chart. He never had a 100-yard game and scored just once in the last month. So right when you need him the most and trust him the least, Harris turned in a season-best 122 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns.

Huddle player of the week

CeeDee Lamb – He was already well represented on fantasy playoff teams and then helped to deliver the trophy for many when he caught 13 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown. 41.7 fantasy points is a difference-maker.

Salute!

Drama 101 – Somebody has to laugh, somebody has to cry

Comedy		Yards	TDs	Tragedy		Yards	TDs
QB	Joe Flacco	309-2	3	QB	Patrick Mahomes	245-2	1
RB	Justice Hill	3-48 5-64	1	RB	Derrick Henry	12-42	0
RB	Khalil Herbert	18-124 2-5	1	RB	Jahmyr Gibbs	15-43	0
WR	Darius Slayton	4-106	1	WR	Tee Higgins	1-19	0
WR	Wan’Dale Robinson	6-55 1-24	1	WR	Stefon Diggs	4-26	0
WR	Julio Jones	2-34	2	WR	DeVonta Smith	3-30	0
TE	Juwan Johnson	8-90	1	TE	George Kittle	3-29	0
PK	Harrison Butker	1 XP 6 FG		PK	Chase McLaughlin	1 XP
Huddle Fantasy Points = 166				Huddle Fantasy Points = 41

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Fantasy football injury report: Week 17

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 17.

Week 17 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: QB Kyler Murray, TE Cole Kmet, WR Ja’Marr Chase, RB Isiah Pacheco, WR Jordan Addison, RB Josh Jacobs, WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Puka Nacua, RB Raheem Mostert, WR Zay Flowers, TE Hunter Henry, RB Alvin Kamara, RB Kenneth Walker III, WR DK Metcalf

ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marquise Brown (heel) went on IR and is out for the season. QB Kyler Murray (illness) is questionable after limited work Friday.

ATLANTA FALCONS
RT Kaleb McGary (knee) is questionable again after limited work Friday.

BALTIMORE RAVENS
TE Mark Andrews (ankle) and RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remain on IR. WR Zay Flowers (calf) is questionable after a limited session Friday. RG Kevin Zeitler (knee, quadriceps) is questionable after a full session Friday.

BUFFALO BILLS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
LT Ikem Ekwonu (foot) is questionable after limited practices Thursday and Friday. RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring), RB Miles Sanders (toe) and RT Taylor Moton (knee) are expected to go.

CHICAGO BEARS
WR Darnell Mooney (concussion) is out. TE Cole Kmet (knee) is questionable but upgraded to limited work Friday. C Lucas Patrick (knee) is questionable after limited work Friday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Ja’Marr Chase (shoulder) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was limited Friday, but he carries no injury designation.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Played Thursday
WR Amari Cooper (heel) was out.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Saturday night
RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is out. LT Tyron Smith (back) is questionable after limited work Thursday.

DENVER BRONCOS
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) and WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) are out. WR Jerry Jeudy (illness) and WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) are questionable. Neither practiced Friday.

DETROIT LIONS – Saturday night
LT Taylor Decker (groin) will play after a full practice Thursday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS
TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) and WR Christian Watson (hamstring) are doubtful. Musgrave was limited all week, and Watson didn’t practice. WR Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) is questionable but didn’t practice all week. RB AJ Dillon (thumb), RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger), WR Jayden Reed (toe, chest) were limited Friday but are good to go.

HOUSTON TEXANS
QB C.J. Stroud (concussion), WR Nico Collins (calf), WR Noah Brown (knee) and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
RB Zack Moss (forearm) is out. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) is questionable but had full sessions Thursday and Friday. RT Braden Smith (knee) is questionable but practiced all week.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) is out. QB C.J. Beathard (shoulder) practiced all week and will start. WR Zay Jones (knee, hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (knee) are questionable. LT Walker Little (hamstring) had limited work Friday but is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Skyy Moore (knee) and now RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) are on IR. LT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) are out. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) are questionable. CEH didn’t practice Thursday or Friday, but Pacheco had limited work Friday. WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) came off IR and is questionable.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is doubtful after sitting out all week.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
EDGE Joey Bosa (foot), WR Keenan Allen (heel) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) are out. LT Rashawn Slater (ankle) had a full practice Friday and will play.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Puka Nacua (hip) is questionable after sitting out Friday.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) is out. RG Robert Hunt (hamstring) is doubtful. RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) is questionable but upgraded to limited work Friday. WR Tyreek Hill (ankle), QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb, quadriceps) and RB De’Von Achane (toe) had a full session Friday and will play.

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) went on IR and is out for the season. WR Jordan Addison (ankle) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) had a full session Friday and will play.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) went on IR and is done for the season. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) is out again. TE Hunter Henry (knee) is questionable after limited work all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) is out. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) didn’t practice Friday and is questionable. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is questionable as well after limited work all week. WR Chris Olave (ankle) was limited Friday but will be able to play.

NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) is questionable after limited work Friday. RB Saquon Barkley (elbow) and TE Darren Waller (knee) practiced Friday and will go.

NEW YORK JETS – Played Thursday
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) and QB Zach Wilson (concussion) remain out.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
LG Landon Dickerson (thumb) practiced all week and is good to go.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is questionable after limited sessions all week. RB Najee Harris (knee) will play after a full practice Friday.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee), WR Deebo Samuel (neck), LT Trent Williams (groin) and QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) practiced Friday and will go.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) and WR DK Metcalf (back) are questionable. Walker was limited Friday, but Metcalf was out. TE Noah Fant (knee) and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (knee) had full practices Friday and will go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

TENNESSEE TITANS
QB Will Levis (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) was placed on IR. QB Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) popped up as questionable Friday after limited work. RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) carries no injury designation after limited work all week.

Fantasy football IDP free-agent report: Week 17

Check your waiver wire for these IDP options ahead of Week 17.

Two weeks left in the season, and whether you’re in the fantasy playoffs or a season-long grind, there are important decisions to make on the defensive side of the ball.

Each week, we’ll highlight diamonds in the rough or some players that just need to be rostered in more leagues on the defensive side of the ball. Keep in mind your scoring system and roster restraints when heading to the waiver wire to grab these IDPs.

Defensive linemen

DE Malcolm Koonce, Las Vegas Raiders

DE Maxx Crosby is drawing all the attention on the other side, and he hasn’t had a sack in the last two games. Koonce has five! He had two forced fumbles two weeks ago and six tackles last week. He faces the Indianapolis Colts this week, who have allowed the sixth-most points to the position the last five weeks. Put him atop your wish list.

DT Christian Barmore, New England Patriots

The 315-pound tackle has been feasting on quarterbacks the last two weeks. He has 12 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble combined in the last two games. He has a “meh” matchup against the Buffalo Bills this week, but it’s hard to ignore what he has done of late.

Linebackers

LB Shaquille Leonard, Philadelphia Eagles

He may have been picked up and stashed when he signed with the Eagles, but it took a few weeks for him to get acclimated. He showed he still has some fantasy prowess left in the tank with seven tackles and a sack in Week 16. He has a midrange matchup against the Arizona Cardinals this week and is at least a flex candidate.

LB Duke Riley, Miami Dolphins

Riley has been steady at the position the last four weeks. He broke out with eight tackles in Week 13 and has delivered five tackles in three straight games. He sprinkled in a half-sack and a pass defense, but you’re not looking for elite counting numbers here. He provides a high floor, though.

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LB Myles Jack, Pittsburgh Steelers

He went back to the practice squad after a solid Week 16 game, so this may be a fringe candidate. However, he delivered six tackles and a sack in his first action of 2023. The Seattle Seahawks are the toughest matchup against LBs in Week 17, but he’s a good depth piece if you’re still playing come Week 18.

Defensive backs

SS D’Anthony Bell, Cleveland Browns

Bell has settled in as the starter and produced the last three weeks. In Week 16, he had six tackles, a forced fumble, and two pass defenses. Bell had five tackles and an INT in Week 15. So the production continues to increase, and he has a midrange matchup against the New York Jets.

CB Desmond King, Houston Texans

After 11 tackles in Week 16, King has at least 10 tackles in three of the last four weeks. He had a one-tackle game in there, too, and those are the ebbs and flows you deal with when using corners. He’ll have a midrange matchup against the Tennessee Titans this week.

S Jartavius Martin, Washington Commanders

Martin had his worst game in Week 16 over the last three weeks. He secured only six tackles. That shows how good he was in the two previous games with 10 tackles and a sack and seven tackles. There’s a midrange matchup against the San Francisco 49ers for him this week to build on his binge.

Tunnel Vision – Injuries, free agents and Sunday stars

Injuries, stars and duds from Week 16

SUNDAY SALUTES
Quarterbacks	Pass-Rush	TD
Joe Flacco	368-1	3
Josh Allen	237-15	3
Derek Carr	319-2	3
Justin Fields	170-97	2
Nick Mullens	411-1	2
Running Backs	Yards	TD
Breece Hall	20-95 12-96	2
Jahmyr Gibbs	15-80 4-20	2
James Conner	12-45 5-67	1
Derrick Henry	19-88 1-11	2
Rachaad White	20-39 6-38	1
Wide Receivers	Yards	TD
Amari Cooper	11-265	2
George Pickens	4-195	2
Puka Nacua	9-164	1
Amon-Ra St. .Brown	12-106	1
D.J. Chark	6-98	2
Tight Ends	Yards	TD
Evan Engram	10-95	0
Chigoziem Okonkwo	6-63	1
David Njoku	6-44	1
Juwan Johnson	4-48	1
Cole Kmet	4-107	0
Placekickers	XP	FG
Younghoe Koo	2	5
Jason Sanders	1	5
Cameron Dicker	1	5
Lucas Havrisik	3	3
Greg Zuerlein	3	3
Defense	Sack – TO	TD
Atlanta	6-1	0
Tampa Bay	4-3	0
Detroit	4-4	0
Pittsburgh	3-3	0
Houston	3-2	1

Bumps, Bruises and Bowouts

PK Dustin Hopkins – Hamstring
QB Trevor Lawrence – Shoulder
WR Jaylen Waddle – Shin
WR DJ Moore – Leg
WR Dontayvion Wicks – Chest
WR Jordan Addison – Ankle
WR Courtland Sutton – Head
TE T.J. Hockenson – Knee
TE Tucker Kraft –
TE Cole Kmet – Knee

Chasing Ambulances

QB Trevor Lawrence – The Jaguars quarterback was questionable last week, returning from a concussion and ankle injury but was active and did not appear limited. Until he injured his shoulder and missed the rest of the game. He’ll get tests on Monday to determine the extent of the injury but he took himself out of the game because of the pain. He has never missed a game, but will be replaced by C.J. Beathard.

WR Jaylen Waddle – Injured his shin on an end-around against the Cowboys and never returned to the field. He was limping significantly at the time but the diagnosis will happen on Monday. The Fins play at the Ravens this week and need all hands on deck for a game that likely determines the No. 1 seed.

WR DJ Moore – He said that he aggravated the ankle injury from a few weeks ago. He did return to the game and caught three of his six targets for only 18 yards in the win over the Cardinals. He’ll need to be tracked in practice this week to make sure he won’t be limited this week in Philly.

WR Jordan Addison – Injured his ankle when he collided with a teammate after an interception.

TE T.J. Hockenson – Injured his knee when a defender tackled him low. Both Viking receivers will be examined more on Monday to determine the extent of their injuries but HC Kevin O’Connell was asked if any of them were serious and he said, “I believe so.” We’ll see what their status is later in the week but the Vikings can ill afford to lose either.

WR Courtland Sutton – The Broncos star wideout has entered the concussion protocol after a hard hit against the Patriots. He left before he caught a pass and never returned. He’s been their difference-maker this year, so his health will be closely tracked to see if he can play against the Chargers this week.

TE Cole Kmet – He was already in the middle of a career-best game with 107 yards in the first half, when the Bears tight end left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury and was downgraded to out. HC Matt Eberflus reported that Kmet’s injury “looks positive.” More news should be known later this week.

Free Agents, Flops and Other Notables

QB Nick Mullens – First start was 303 yards and two scores at the Bengals, then this week he threw for 411 yards and two touchdowns. He’ll be an option next week against the Packers but he also threw four interceptions and both Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson were injured, so make sure of their status before grabbing Mullens for the week.

RB Najee Harris – The usage of Harris has always varied and Jaylen Warren has often been talked up as the better back and more deserving of a primary role. But Week 16 saw Harris with a season-high 19 carries for 78 yards and a score in the win over the Bengals. Warren only carried eight times for 24 yards but added five catches for the second straight week. Both are signed through next year.

WR George Pickens – The Steelers No. 1 wideout has disappointed for the last two months while Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky took turns not throwing the ball well or in the area of Pickens. First week with Mason Rudolph and Pickens responds with a season-best four catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns. He was criticized last week for apparently giving up on plays. Something clicked because his previous meeting with the Bengals was only a month prior and he only managed three catches for 58 yards in it.

QB Josh Allen – The Bills have won their last three games, but Allen threw for just 94 yards and a score against the Cowboys, then 237 yards and one score versus the Chargers and their paper doll defense. He runs in a score weekly, but the offense is changing in Buffalo – just ask the player formerly known as Stefon Diggs.

TE Kyle Pitts – He’s been a shell of what he was as a rookie, but he is turning in around 50 yards per week and scored in two of the last three games. The Falcons may undergo change in the offseason that will impact Pitts, but he is improving just enough to end the season on a higher note.

RB Aaron Jones – He’s signed through next year when he turns 30, so it is notable that he’s finally healthy this season and just ran for a season-best 127 yards on 21 carries. He’s not done much as a receiver with Jordan Love, but he just had far more carries than his other 2023 games.

QB Bryce Young – His rookie season hasn’t been impressive and he’s been compared to C.J. Stroud in an unflattering light this year. But, he’s just thrown his first 300-yard game with 312 yards and two scores in the close loss to the Packers. D.J. Chark (6-98, 2 TD) and Adam Thielen (6-94) both were fantasy-relevant this week.

WR Amari Cooper – He just set a personal record with 265 yards on 11 catches with two scores versus the Texans. Not sure what is more impressive – that monster game or the fact that 16 other players have gained even more in a game. Six had 300 yards, and I do remember when Flipper Anderson set the record with 15 receptions for 336 yards in 1989 against the Saints in overtime.

Huddle player of the week

Breece Hall – He’s suffered behind a terrible offensive line that has worsened. And he plays with the worst passing offense in the NFL. So he’s more than remarkable this week with 20 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns, plus 12 catches for 96 yards in the win over the Commanders.

Salute!

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Comedy		Yards	TDs	Tragedy		Yards	TDs
QB	Joe Flacco	368	3	QB	Trevor Lawrence	211-29	1
RB	Chris Rodriguez	10-58 1-7	2	RB	De’Von Achane	7-24 1-7	0
RB	Khalil Herbert	20-112 1-9	1	RB	Tony Pollard	12-38 1-5	0
WR	D.J. Chark	6-98	2	WR	Jordan Addison	1-2	0
WR	K.J. Osborn	5-95	1	WR	DJ Moore	3-18	0
WR	Demarcus Robinson	6-82	1	WR	DeAndre Hopkins	2-20	0
TE	C. Okonkwo	6-63	1	TE	Sam LaPorta	3-18	0
PK	Younghoe Koo	2 XP 5 FG		PK	Brandon McManus	0 XP
Huddle Fantasy Points = 177				Huddle Fantasy Points = 38

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