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.
Week 15 fantasy football injury report
This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Brandin Cooks, WR Nico Collins, TE Darren Waller, WR Chris Olave, RB De’Von Achane, WR Tyreek Hill, WR Marquise Brown, WR Chris Godwin, WR Christian Watson, RB Aaron Jones, RB AJ Dillon, QB Geno Smith
ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marquise Brown (heel) and WR Michael Wilson (neck) are questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. QB Kyler Murray (thumb) practiced Friday and will play.
ATLANTA FALCONS
RT Kaleb McGary (knee, illness) is out. C Drew Dalman (ankle), RG Chris Lindstrom (ankle) and LT Jake Matthews (knee) are questionable.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
TE Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on IR.
BUFFALO BILLS
TE Dawson Knox (wrist) and QB Josh Allen (shoulder) practiced all week and will play.. TE Dalton Kincaid (thumb, shoulder) was limited all week but will play.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) went on IR and is done for the season, and TE Ian Thomas (ankle) is out. TE Tommy Tremble (hip) had a full session Friday and will play.
CHICAGO BEARS
WR DJ Moore (ankle) practiced Friday but still carries the questionable tag.
CINCINNATI BENGALS – Saturday afternoon
WR Tyler Boyd (foot, ankle) WR Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) and QB Jake Browning (forearm) all practiced Thursday and will play.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
RB Kareem Hunt (groin), RB Jerome Ford (wrist) and RB Pierre Strong (illness) all practiced Friday and are good to go.
DALLAS COWBOYS
WR Brandin Cooks (illness) didn’t practice Thursday or Friday and is questionable. RB Rico Dowdle (ankle) is good to go after a full practice Friday.
DENVER BRONCOS – Saturday night
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring, foot) is out.
DETROIT LIONS – Saturday night
Starting C Frank Ragnow (knee, back, toe) and LT Taylor Decker (back) are questionable. Both practiced fully Thursday. WR Josh Reynolds (back) is also questionable, but he was limited Thursday.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week. RB Aaron Jones (knee) and RB AJ Dillon (thumb) are questionable after limited work Friday. WR Jayden Reed (ankle) and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) also were limited but carry no injury tags.
HOUSTON TEXANS
QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) is doubtful after not practicing all week. WR Nico Collins (calf) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. WR Noah Brown (knee) had a limited practice Friday and is questionable. TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) worked all week and is ready to return.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Saturday night
RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is out again.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
WR Christian Kirk (abdomen) is out for the season after core surgery. QB Trevor Lawrence (ankle) practiced all week and will play. RB Travis Etienne (ribs), RB D’Ernest Johnson (knee) and WR Zay Jones (knee) were limited Friday but will play.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) remains on IR. RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and LT Donovan Smith (neck) are out again. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) practiced Friday and will play.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – Played Thursday
LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) and RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) were out Thursday.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Played Thursday
QB Justin Herbert (finger) will miss the rest of the season on IR after surgery on his right index finger. WR Keenan Allen (heel) also missed the game. WR Joshua Palmer (knee) came off IR and scored a touchdown Thursday night.
LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Tutu Atwell (concussion) is questionable but had a full practice Friday. TE Tyler Higbee (neck) also practiced Friday and is good to go.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Tyreek Hill (ankle) didn’t practice all week. While he’s listed as questionable, he feels more doubtful. RB De’Von Achane (toe) graduated to limited work Friday and is questionable. RB Raheem Mostert (knee) was limited Thursday and Friday, but he should be fine.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Saturday afternoon
RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) are out. WR Justin Jefferson (chest) is questionable but made it back for a full practice Thursday and will play.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is out. WR DeVante Parker (knee) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) are questionable after limited work Friday. WR Demario Douglas (concussion) cleared the protocol and will be back.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is out again. WR Chris Olave (ankle) and RB Jamaal Williams (groin) are questionable. Olave didn’t practice all week, and Williams was limited Friday. QB/TE Taysom Hill (foot, hand) and WR Rashid Shaheed (thigh) will play. Hill had a full practice Friday, and Shaheed was limited.
NEW YORK GIANTS
TE Darren Waller (hamstring) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quadriceps) will play despite limited work Friday.
NEW YORK JETS
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) had limited practices Thursday and Friday but is out. RBs Breece Hall (ankle) was limited until Friday’s full session, but he’ll play. QB Zach Wilson (knee) practiced all week and will play.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Monday night
No injuries of fantasy relevance.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS – Saturday night
QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) is out again. WR Diontae Johnson (knee) and RB Najee Harris (knee) practiced Thursday and will go.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) is out.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Monday night
QB Geno Smith (groin) was limited Thursday. Friday’s practice wasn’t complete at press time.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Chris Godwin (knee) is questionable but had a full practice Friday.
TENNESSEE TITANS
WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (illness) didn’t practice Friday and is questionable. QB Will Levis (ankle) had full sessions Thursday and Friday and will go.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) is out.