Fantasy football injury report: Week 13 Friday walkthrough

Keep up with all of the notable fantasy football injuries heading into Week 13.

Team-by-team review of any key fantasy player and their prospects for playing based on this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s final official injury report will be addressed unless the situation warrants.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and are not included.

ARIZONA CARDINALS
QB Kyler Murray (shoulder) made it back to practice in full Thursday and Friday, and he’s good to go.

ATLANTA FALCONS
RB Todd Gurley (knee) was limited all week, and he’s questionable. WR Calvin Ridley (foot, ankle) and WR Julio Jones (hamstring) were limited Friday and are questionable. TE Hayden Hurst (ankle) was limited all week but is off the report.

BALTIMORE RAVENS (Tuesday night)
QB Lamar Jackson‘s (illness) status is up in the air while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Keep tabs on him throughout the weekend. QB Robert Griffin III (thigh) went on Injured Reserve with a thigh injury.

BUFFALO BILLS (Monday night)
WR John Brown (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve. QB Josh Allen (knee, ankle) has practiced fully thus far and shouldn’t be in danger of missing the game.

CAROLINA PANTHERS (bye week)
No fantasy injuries of note.

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CHICAGO BEARS
WR Allen Robinson (knee) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable. He could be a game-time decision.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
RB Joe Mixon
(foot) remains on Injured Reserve, and WR Auden Tate (shoulder) joined him.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
WR Jarvis Landry (hip) and RB Kareem Hunt (thigh) practiced fully Friday and are off the report.

DALLAS COWBOYS (Tuesday night)
No injuries of fantasy note.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and RB Phillip Lindsay (knee) made it back to full practices Friday but are questionable.

DETROIT LIONS
WR Kenny Golladay (hip) remains out this week. RB D’Andre Swift (illness) and QB Matthew Stafford (thumb) carry questionable tags. Stafford was limited Friday, but Swift didn’t practice all week.WR Danny Amendola (hip) practiced Friday and is off the report.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Allen Lazard (abdomen) was limited all week, but he’s off the report.

HOUSTON TEXANS
RB David Johnson (concussion) remains on Injured Reserve, but there is optimism he could play this week. WR Randall Cobb (toe) is on Injured Reserve at least one more game.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
WR Zach Pascal (knee) and QB Philip Rivers (toe) practiced Friday and don’t have injury designations.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
WR DJ Chark (ribs) practiced Friday and is off the report. WR Chris Conley (hip) was limited Friday and is questionable.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) didn’t practice all week and is questionable.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
RB Josh Jacobs (hip) has been ruled out this week. RB Devontae Booker (back) was a full-go Friday, and WR Nelson Agholor (knee) was limited. Neither are on the report.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
RB Justin Jackson (knee) remains on Injured Reserve with no update on his status. RB Kalen Ballage (ankle) is questionable again, but he made it back to practice fully Friday.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
No fantasy injuries of note.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
QB Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) was limited all week and is questionable. RB Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) was limited as well, but he’s doubtful. RB Myles Gaskin (knee) could be activated from IR ahead of kickoff.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE Irv Smith (back) has been ruled out. RB Dalvin Cook (ankle) was limited early in the week, but he practiced Friday and is good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Rex Burkhead (knee) went on Injured Reserve and is likely done for the season. QB Cam Newton (abdomen) was limited all week and is questionable.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
QB Drew Brees (ribs) remains on Injured Reserve with Week 15 being a realistic return date. RB Alvin Kamara (foot) and WR Michael Thomas (ankle) were limited up til Friday and practiced fully. Both are off the report.

NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Sterling Shepard (hip, toe) and WR Darius Slayton (shoulder, foot) were limited all week but are good to go. QB Daniel Jones (hamstring) was limited Friday, but he’s doubtful.

NEW YORK JETS
QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) and WR Breshad Perriman (shoulder) made it back to full practices Friday and are good to go. RB La’Mical Perine (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve for a couple more games at least.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
TE Zach Ertz (ankle) came off Injured Reserve and practiced in full Friday. He appears set to return from a lengthy absence. WR DeSean Jackson (ankle) remains out of action after being put on Injured Reserve in late October.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (Monday night)
QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) didn’t practice Friday, but he doesn’t figure to be in danger of missing Monday night.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (Monday night)
RB Tevin Coleman (knee) has yet to appear on the injury report, and he could be poised to play for the first time since Week 8. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) and TE George Kittle (foot) remain on Injured Reserve. WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) was out of practice Thursday, but the team said he’s good to go for Week 13.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
TE Greg Olsen (foot) remains on Injured Reserve and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. RB Chris Carson (foot) was limited Thursday, and Friday’s practice hasn’t concluded at press time. He doesn’t have an injury designation. RB Carlos Hyde (toe) is questionable.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (bye week)
No fantasy injuries of note.

TENNESSEE TITANS
WR Adam Humphries (concussion) and WR A.J. Brown (knee) logged full practices Friday and are off the report. TE Jonnu Smith (knee) has been ruled out, though.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (Monday night)
WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) was limited Friday, but there’s not a lot of concern there. Keep tabs on him just in case.

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 13

Taking a look at each notable player from a positional perspective in Week 13 of the fantasy football season.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS
WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS
Opp
BEST BETS
Opp
Patrick Mahomes
DEN
Davante Adams
PHI
Kirk Cousins
JAC
J. Jefferson
JAC
GREAT STARTS
Opp
DK Metcalf
NYG
R. Fitzpatrick
CIN
DeVante Parker
CIN
Aaron Rodgers
PHI
GREAT STARTS
Opp
Russell Wilson
NYG
Adam Thielen
JAC
SOLID STARTERS
Opp
A. Robinson II
DET
B. Roethlisberger
WAS
Tyreek Hill
DEN
Jared Goff
@ARI
Cooper Kupp
@ARI
Kyler Murray
LAR
A.J. Brown
CLE
Josh Allen
@SF
SOLID STARTERS
Opp
Taysom Hill
@ATL
Brandon Aiyuk
BUF
Justin Herbert
NE
Tee Higgins
@MIA
Carson Wentz
@GB
Marvin Jones
@CHI
Philip Rivers
@HOU
Robert Woods
@ARI
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS
Opp
DeAndre Hopkins
LAR
Daniel Jones
@SEA
Denzel Mims
LVR
Matt Ryan
NO
Corey Davis
CLE
M. Stafford
@CHI
Amari Cooper
@BAL
Derek Carr
@NYJ
Damiere Byrd
@LAC
Ryan Tannehill
CLE
Brandin Cooks
IND
M. Trubisky
DET
Mike Williams
NE
Lamar Jackson
DAL
Deebo Samuel
BUF
Deshaun Watson
IND
Cole Beasley
@SF
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Opp
Christian Kirk
LAR
Drew Lock
@KC
B. Perriman
LVR
Alex Smith
@PIT
Michael Thomas
@ATL
Andy Dalton
@BAL
Keenan Allen
NE
Brandon Allen
@MIA
Stefon Diggs
@SF
Sam Darnold
LVR
J. Smith-Schuster
WAS
Baker Mayfield
@TEN
Terry McLaurin
@PIT
Cam Newton
@LAC
Calvin Ridley
NO
Mike Glennon
@MIN
Darnell Mooney
DET
Nick Mullens
BUF
Diontae Johnson
WAS
RUNNING BACKS
Chase Claypool
WAS
BEST BETS
Opp
Tyler Lockett
NYG
Dalvin Cook
JAC
S. Shepard
@SEA
Derrick Henry
CLE
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS
Opp
GREAT STARTS
Opp
David Moore
NYG
Austin Ekeler
NE
Collin Johnson
@MIN
D. Montgomery
DET
Gabriel Davis
@SF
Damien Harris
@LAC
Marquise Brown
DAL
SOLID STARTERS
Opp
CeeDee Lamb
@BAL
Jonathan Taylor
@HOU
L. Shenault Jr.
@MIN
Aaron Jones
PHI
M. Pittman Jr.
@HOU
Miles Sanders
@GB
Josh Reynolds
@ARI
Nyheim Hines
@HOU
Allen Lazard
PHI
James Robinson
@MIN
Hunter Renfrow
@NYJ
Raheem Mostert
BUF
Nelson Agholor
@NYJ
Josh Jacobs
@NYJ
Jamison Crowder
LVR
Chris Carson
NYG
Jakobi Meyers
@LAC
Giovani Bernard
@MIA
Danny Amendola
@CHI
Kareem Hunt
@TEN
E. Sanders
@ATL
D’Andre Swift
@CHI
Jarvis Landry
@TEN
Kenyan Drake
LAR
Tyler Boyd
@MIA
James Conner
WAS
Tim Patrick
@KC
Ezekiel Elliott
@BAL
Zach Pascal
@HOU
Wayne Gallman
@SEA
Keelan Cole
@MIN
Nick Chubb
@TEN
T.Y. Hilton
@HOU
Latavius Murray
@ATL
Golden Tate
@SEA
Frank Gore
LVR
Keke Coutee
IND
James White
@LAC
R. Gage Jr.
NO
Alvin Kamara
@ATL
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Opp
Antonio Gibson
@PIT
Chris Conley
@MIN
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS
Opp
Kenny Golladay
@CHI
Adrian Peterson
@CHI
DJ Chark Jr.
@MIN
Myles Gaskin
CIN
Kendrick Bourne
BUF
M. Gordon III
@KC
Travis Fulgham
@GB
Carlos Hyde
NYG
Henry Ruggs III
@NYJ
Brian Hill
NO
A.J. Green
@MIA
D. Singletary
@SF
Julio Jones
NO
Zack Moss
@SF
Isaiah Coulter
IND
Matt Breida
CIN
Jalen Reagor
@GB
Boston Scott
@GB
Jerry Jeudy
@KC
Jamaal Williams
PHI
Darius Slayton
@SEA
J.D. McKissic
@PIT
Jakeem Grant
CIN
C. Edwards-Helaire
DEN
Michael Gallup
@BAL
Duke Johnson
IND
Anthony Miller
DET
Joshua Kelley
NE
M. Valdes-Scantling
PHI
Malcolm Brown
@ARI
Steven Sims
@PIT
Cam Akers
@ARI
Rashard Higgins
@TEN
J.K. Dobbins
DAL
Sammy Watkins
DEN
Chase Edmonds
LAR
L. Fitzgerald
LAR
Devontae Booker
@NYJ
Olabisi Johnson
JAC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Opp
Willie Snead
DAL
Salvon Ahmed
CIN
DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Todd Gurley
NO
BEST BETS
Opp
Mark Ingram
DAL
Dolphins
CIN
D. Washington
CIN
GREAT STARTS
Opp
Le’Veon Bell
DEN
Chiefs
DEN
Jerick McKinnon
BUF
Packers
PHI
Phillip Lindsay
@KC
SOLID STARTERS
Opp
Jeff Wilson Jr.
BUF
Steelers
WAS
Gus Edwards
DAL
Seahawks
NYG
D. Henderson
@ARI
Colts
@HOU
Jordan Wilkins
@HOU
Chargers
NE
TIGHT ENDS
Rams
@ARI
BEST BETS
Opp
Bears
DET
Travis Kelce
DEN
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS
Opp
GREAT STARTS
Opp
Football Team
@PIT
T.J. Hockenson
@CHI
Vikings
JAC
Robert Tonyan
PHI
Cardinals
LAR
Darren Waller
@NYJ
Saints
@ATL
SOLID STARTERS
Opp
Ravens
DAL
Mark Andrews
DAL
Raiders
@NYJ
Austin Hooper
@TEN
49ers
BUF
Jonnu Smith
CLE
Falcons
NO
Hayden Hurst
NO
Giants
@SEA
Mike Gesicki
CIN
Bills
@SF
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS
Opp
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Opp
Zach Ertz
@GB
Jaguars
@MIN
Hunter Henry
NE
Titans
CLE
Trey Burton
@HOU
Browns
@TEN
Jimmy Graham
DET
Lions
@CHI
Dallas Goedert
@GB
Eagles
@GB
Kyle Rudolph
JAC
Cowboys
@BAL
Dalton Schultz
@BAL
Broncos
@KC
Jordan Reed
BUF
Jets
LVR
Noah Fant
@KC
Patriots
@LAC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM
Opp
Bengals
@MIA
Tyler Higbee
@ARI
Texans
IND
Eric Ebron
WAS
Logan Thomas
@PIT
Jordan Akins
IND
Jared Cook
@ATL
Richard Rodgers
@GB