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Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16

Week 16 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the Saturday Slate.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Jakobi Meyers (active), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (active), RB Damien Harris (inactive), WR Treylon Burks, RB Kenneth Walker III (active), TE Noah Fant (active), WR Marquise Goodwin (active)
Afternoon games:
Sunday night: WR Diontae Johnson (active)

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 23 degrees, clear, WSW 11 mph

Lions

Inactives: OG Kayode Awosika, OG Ross Pierschbacher, RB Craig Reynolds, FB Jason Cabinda, SS DeShon Elliott, DE Austin Bryant and DL Michael Brockers

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Panthers

Inactives: LB Amare Barno, WR Rashard Higgins and OT Larnel Coleman

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Giants

Inactives: CB Adoree’ Jackson, OG Shane Lemieux, WR David Sills, OG Jack Anderson and CB Rodarius Williams

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Vikings

Inactives: DL Ross Blacklock, LB Luiji Vilain, OT Kyle Hinton, CB Cameron Dantzler and C Garrett Bradbury

Lineup notes: LB Eric Kendricks (hip) is active, and C Garrett Bradbury (back) was ruled out.

Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 8 degrees, mostly cloudy, W 22 mph

Bills

Inactives: C Mitch Morse, LB Baylon Spector, S Dean Marlowe, TE Tommy Sweeney, DE Carlos Basham Jr., OT Justin Murray and CB Xavier Rhodes

Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (elbow) continues to play through an elbow injury. WR Cole Beasley was elevated to the active roster.

Bears

Inactives: OT Teven Jenkins, QB Tim Boyle, DT Angelo Blackson, TE Trevon Wesco, WR Chase Claypool, OG Cody Whitehair and WR Equanimeous St. Brown

Lineup notes: WR Chase Claypool (knee) will sit again. WR N’Keal Harry (back) practiced all week and will play. RB Khalil Herbert (hip) was activated off IR.

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 15 degrees, partly cloudy, W 14 mph

Falcons

Inactives: DL David Anenih, CB Rashad Fenton, DE Matt Dickerson, OT Chuma Edoga and CB Jovante Moffatt

Lineup notes: QB Marcus Mariota (knee) and RB Caleb Huntley (Achilles) are out for the season.

Ravens

Inactives: CB Marcus Peters, LB David Ojabo, OG Ben Cleveland, RB Kenyan Drake, DL Calais Campbell, TE Charlie Kolar and QB Lamar Jackson

Lineup notes: WR Devin Duvernay (foot) is out for the season. QB Lamar Jackson (knee) will miss his third straight game, and QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder) will start.

Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 10 degrees, clear, WNW 12 mph

SEahawks

Inactives: DL Al Woods, CB Artie Burns, DT Daviyon Nixon, WR Tyler Lockett, RB Wayne Gallman, DB Ryan Neal and OT Jake Curhan

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (finger) remains out. RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle), TE Noah Fant (knee), WR Marquise Goodwin (wrist, ankle) and RB Kenneth Walker (ankle, back) are all available. RBs Wayne Gallman
and Godwin Igwebuike were elevated to the 53-man roster, but the former will not be available.

Chiefs

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, DL Malik Herring, DE Joshua Kaindoh, QB Shane Buechele, OT Geron Christian and DL Khalen Saunders

Lineup notes: RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) and WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) are good to go.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (2:00* p.m. EST)

*Game delayed due to power outages

Kickoff Weather: 16 degrees, partly cloudy, W 11 mph

Texans

Inactives: OG Kenyon Green, QB Kyle Allen, DL Mario Addison, DB Jacobi Francis and TE O.J. Howard

Lineup notes: RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) will end his rookie season on IR. WR Nico Collins (foot) joined him on the list Friday. WR Brandin Cooks (calf) is questionable. He had full sessions Wednesday and Thursday and will play.

Titans

Inactives: S Amani Hooker, QB Ryan Tannehill, CB John Reid, DL Mario Edwards Jr., DB Josh Thompson, LB Dylan Cole and CB Kristian Fulton

Lineup notes: RB Dontrell Hilliard (neck) is out for the season. QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is out. WR Treylon Burks (concussion) practiced Thursday and is active. LB Zach Cunningham (elbow) was activated from injured reserve.

New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 10 degrees, overcast, SW 26 mph

Saints

Inactives: OT Lewis Kidd, S Marcus Maye, CB Marshon Lattimore, RB Dwayne Washington, DL Payton Turner, LB Pete Werner and WR Chris Olave

Lineup notes: OG Cesar Ruiz (foot), RB Mark Ingram (knee) and WR Jarvis Landry (ankle) are out for the season. WR Chris Olave (hamstring) and RB Dwayne Washington (illness) also are out.

Browns

Inactives: RB Demetric Felton, QB Kellen Mond, DE Jadeveon Clowney, WR Jaelon Darden, OG Chris Hubbard and DB Thomas Graham

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (foot), TE David Njoku (knee) and DE Myles Garrett (illness) all missed some time this week, but they will play. C Ethan Pocic (knee) activated off injured reserve.

Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 18 degrees, clear, SW 13 mph

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, OT D’Ante Smith, CB Jalen Davis, DE Sam Hubbard, RB Chris Evans and TE Hayden Hurst

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (calf) remains out. WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) practiced all week and will play.

Patriots

Inactives: RB Damien Harris, WR Raleigh Webb, CB Jalen Mills, DT Sam Roberts, WR DeVante Parker, S Joshuah Bledsoe and CB Jack Jones

Lineup notes: WR DeVante Parker (concussion) remains out. WR Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will play, but RB Damien Harris (thigh) is out yet again.

Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 61 degrees, partly cloudy

Commanders

Inactives: OT Chris Paul, S Kamren Curl, DL Daniel Wise, OT Saahdiq Charles and QB Sam Howell

Lineup notes: RBs Brian Robinson Jr. (quadriceps) and Antonio Gibson (foot) are both good to go.

49ers

Inactives: WR Deebo Samuel, DE Drake Z. Jackson, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, OT Nick Zakelj, TE Ross Dwelley, DL Kerry Hyder and DT Kevin Givens

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) and WR Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) could be out for the remainder of the regular season. RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) continues to grind through a knee ailment. DT Javon Kinlaw will make his return after missing a dozen games.

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Eagles

Inactives: QB Jalen Hurts, DE Janarius Robinson, OG Sua Opeta, OG Josh Sills, RB Trey Sermon and LB Kyron Johnson

Lineup notes: QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is out, so QB Gardner Minshew will start.

Cowboys

Inactives: DE Sam Williams, WR Jalen Tolbert, WR James Washington, S Markquese Bell, DB Trayvon Mullen, QB Will Grier and LB Leighton Vander Esch

Lineup notes: WR Noah Brown (foot) was limited Thursday but carries no injury designation. CB Trevon Diggs and LB Micah Parsons both were able to overcome illness and will play.

Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 16 degrees, overcast, WSW 15 mph

Raiders

Inactives: CB Rock Ya-Sin, OT Jackson Barton, DT Matthew Butler, DE Tashawn Bower, OG Netane Muti and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Steelers

Inactives: LB Mark Robinson, QB Mason Rudolph, SS Terrell Edmunds, DT Jonathan Marshall and OG Kendrick Green

Lineup notes: WR Diontae Johnson (toe) is active after being questionable. TE Pat Freiermuth (foot), RB Najee Harris (hip) and QB Kenny Pickett (concussion) are good to go.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 16

Check out these start/sit decisions for Week 16 of fantasy football.

The Week 16 games officially commenced Thursday night as the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the New York Jets, and now fantasy football managers will be facing some tough decisions going into the weekend.

While there are fantasy managers on the outside looking in, we still can use these start/sits as a way to find an edge in DFS or prop betting during the week with 11 games on Saturday and three games Sunday due to Christmas.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

You also can check out our start and sit bench list for Week 16:

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 187

Week 16 fantasy football news, daily lineup tips, and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you B.P.N. NFL news and an extra Christmas gift in the form of a double slate of DFS pay-ups, stay-aways and value plays. So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 16 free agent forecast

Check out the top waiver wire targets in Week 16 of fantasy football.

For many fantasy football leagues, the playoffs commenced in Week 15 and now the number of managers still competing for a title will shrink dramatically.

Navigating the waiver wire this week will be vital as managers try to capture a title over their leaguemates. Even though many of us are out of contention, it’s still important to at least pay attention to waiver wire additions at this time of the season because it could help when preparing for the 2023 campaign.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in ESPN leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on Twitter (@KevinHickey11). Your questions, comments, and roasts are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.

Targets, Touches and TDs: Week 16

Making sense of Week 15 results and applying lessons to the rest of 2021.

So you weren’t facing Travis Kelce and survived your first-round playoff matchup.

Or, you could’ve started the likes of Tom Brady, Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Mixon and Dawson Knox — who totaled a combined 27 fantasy points — and lived to tell about it.

Perhaps you were simply above the mess that was Week 15 and were one of the fortunate few top seeds who had an opening-week bye.

And maybe you had ridden a now-injured Leonard Fournette, Chris Godwin or a slumping Dak Prescott or Saquon Barkley this far and now are in need of some bench or waiver-wire plug-in help for this week’s semifinals. Or, unfortunately with the untimely COVID-19 surge, there’s almost certain to be the need for additional roster and lineup alterations on the fly.

You’ve come to the right place.

This week’s TT&T looks at 10 of the surprise fantasy standouts from Week 15 and which of these upstart, Johnny-come-latelys you should — or shouldn’t — trust during the championship chase over the next couple weeks.

Here goes, kicking off with those Week 15 surprises that you should …

Get them into your lineups

Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage

Week 15: 11 targets-8 receptions-91 yards-TD for 23.1 total fantasy points (sixth among wide receivers through Monday in point-per-reception scoring).
Looking ahead: Gage has been anything but a one-week wonder. Since Week 12, Gage ranks fourth among wide receivers with 29 receptions and 347 yards, is tied for sixth with 36 targets and trails only Cooper Kupp, Hunter Renfrow and Justin Jefferson with 75.7 total fantasy points during that span. In short — in case you hadn’t noticed during the Falcons’ largely anonymous 6-8 season so far — Gage has stepped in for the departed Julio Jones and the on-leave Calvin Ridley as Matt Ryan’s go-to wideout and is producing WR1 numbers on a consistent basis. The Falcons do face the Buffalo Bills (fantasy’s toughest matchup for opposing fantasy wide receivers) in Week 17, but they do get the two-win Detroit Lions at home this coming weekend.

New Orleans Saints defense

Week 15: Four sacks, one interception and fumble recovery in Sunday night’s shocking shutout win over the hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 8.0 total fantasy points (tied for fifth among team D/STs in Huddle Performance scoring).
Looking ahead: Barring a rash of return scores, we fully realize a fantasy defense most likely isn’t going to be the impetus for a fantasy league title, but the New Orleans D closes the regular season with the second-most favorable Week 16-18 slate (Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Falcons), with the first two of those three also at home, so definitely look to grab the defense that just blanked Brady and the league’s highest-scoring offense.

Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Week 15: 11 targets-8 receptions-90 yards-1 TD for 23.5 total fantasy points (fifth among wideouts through Monday)
Looking ahead: After averaging 4.7 targets and 3.5 receptions over his first 11 games, this Lions rookie has had at least 11 targets and eight receptions in each of his last three contests. And since Week 13, St. Brown is second only to Jefferson (70.8) with 63.6 total PPR points, reeling in 26-of-35 targets for 249 yards and a pair of scores. Only Godwin and Jefferson have more targets (39), and only Godwin has more receptions (31) at the position during that span. With tight end T.J. Hockenson having missed the last two games and shelved for the season due to thumb surgery, St. Brown is the unquestioned No. 1 target in the Motor City and deserves a spot in fantasy lineups for any team manager uncertain about one’s starting wideouts.

Solid plug-in options

Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel Davis

Week 15: 7 targets-5 receptions-85 yards-2 TDs for 25.5 total fantasy points (third among WRs).
Looking ahead: Davis got his second start of the season Sunday vs. the Carolina Panthers in place of the injured and inactive Emmanuel Sanders and played a season-high 90 percent of the offensive snaps. Among the Bills, only Cole Beasley (8) received more targets than Davis in the game, and the latter’s two touchdown receptions stretched his game streak with a TD to three. He has four total scoring grabs over that span. Sanders could be back any week, and in Week 16 the Bills do face the New England Patriots, the third-toughest fantasy matchup for opposing wide receivers. With the Pats likely to focus on taking away the Bills’ top pass-catching threat in WR Stefon Diggs, Davis should see some extra-favorable matchups again after already accounting for Buffalo’s lone TD in a 14-10 home loss to New England in cold and brutally blustery conditions in Week 13.

Miami Dolphins RB Duke Johnson

Week 15: 22 carries-107 yards-2 TDs; 1 target-1 reception-20 yards-1 TD (first among running backs through Monday with 25.70 fantasy points (PPR scoring)
Looking ahead: Long viewed as a underutilized asset by some, Johnson garnered one of the rare bell-cow workloads of his seven-year tenure Sunday, posting career highs in rushes (22), rushing yards (107), total touches (23) and total yards (127). But keep in mind this was with regular starter Myles Gaskin just coming off the COVID-19 list, and it was against the New York Jets, the most forgivable fantasy defense for opposing running backs in the league. So even if Johnson suddenly is the new lead back in Miami, fate would have it that no less than the top two toughest fantasy RB defenses await the next two weeks in the Saints and Tennessee Titans.

Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds

Week 15: 26 rushes-112 yards; 1 target-1 reception-5 yards for a total of 12.7 fantasy points (14th among running backs)
Looking ahead: With D’Andre Swift (shoulder) and Jamaal Williams (COVID-19 list) out the last two weeks, the unheralded Reynolds has not only emerged as the Lions’ lead back but has looked impressive in doing so, rushing for 195 yards on 37 carries and catching all three of his targets for 35 yards. Only league rushing leader Jonathan Taylor (170) has rushed for more yards than Reynolds in Week 15. The Lions’ immediate schedule is tasty as Detroit draws a pair of bottom-eight fantasy RB defenses (the Falcons and Seattle Seahawks) the next two weeks. So as long as Reynolds remains in the mix with Williams now activated and the slim chance Swift returns to a two-won team, he’s a plug-and-play RB2/flex option.

Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary

Week 15: 22 rushes-86 yards-1 TD; 1 reception-10 yards for 16.6 total fantasy points (sixth among running backs)
Looking ahead: Amazingly, this marked Singletary’s high in rushing attempts and matched his best outing in terms of total touches in 42 career games. And it came in a contest where fellow RB Zack Moss was a healthy scratch and Matt Breida only logged only one rushing attempt, giving Singletary a 95.8 percent share of the backfield touches. Prior to this contest, no Bills running back had had more than 16 touches in a game, so perhaps this was an indication of the direction Buffalo wants to go as it entered a critical season-ending, four-game stretch with the AFC East title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed still within reach. The remaining itinerary is favorable as well with the Bills set to face the second-easiest Week 16-18 slate of opposing fantasy RB defenses. The key, though, will be the Bills sticking with Singletary as the lead back and getting him 15-plus opportunities.

Simply one-week wonders

New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry

Week 15: 8 targets-6 receptions-77 yards-2 TDs for 25.7 total fantasy points (third among tight ends)
Looking ahead: This was Henry’s best fantasy outing in more than two seasons and marked only his fourth contest with 13-plus PPR points on the season and first since Week 10. The trouble is, Henry remains too reliant on TDs. He led all tight ends with nine receiving scores on the season through Monday’s games but ranked 19th in targets (58), 16th in receptions (41), and 16th in receiving yards (471). To further illustrate the point, New England rookie QB Mac Jones has thrown 18 TD passes on the season, and half of them have been caught by Henry. You may have struck fantasy gold with the Pats tight end in Week 15, but his other numbers indicate that you’re going to miss often more than you hit when streaming Henry.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton

Week 15: 38 attempts-18 completions-156 yards-1 TD-1 interception; 15 rushes-71 yards-1 TD for a total of 24.9 fantasy points (fifth among QBs on the week).
Looking ahead: This was Cam’s second-best fantasy day since re-signing with the Panthers prior to Week 10, and his 15 rushing attempts and 71 rushing yards marked season highs. Newton, though, is still only completing 54.9 percent of his passes and hasn’t reached 190 aerial yards in any of his five outings and four starts this season. Carolina’s remaining schedule isn’t formidable from a fantasy standpoint as the Bucs (Week 16 & 18) and Saints (Week 17) both rank among the bottom third in most fantasy points allowed to opposing QBs, but Newton is too over-reliant on his 32-year-old legs to be counted on anything more than an emergency QB1 starter or spot QB2 streamer.

Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Week 15: 4 sacks-3 fumble recoveries-1 interception for 12 total fantasy points (second among team D/STs on the week).
Looking ahead: The Steelers D certainly has brand recognition, especially with Defensive Player of the Year front-runner T.J. Watt headlining the unit. But “Steel City D” is more name than game this season, permitting the fourth-most yards (367.5) and 11th-most points (23.9) per game while ranking in a tie for 19th among fantasy defenses with an average of 5.4 fantasy points per outing. So don’t be fooled by the Steelers’ big game Sunday. It was against the turnover-prone Titans, who trail only the Jets (26) with 25 giveaways on the season. Much tougher matchups await the next two weeks in the fantasy playoffs as Pittsburgh faces the Chiefs, who have turned things around of late after a turnover-laden start, and the Cleveland Browns, who currently rank as the fifth-worst matchup for fantasy D/STs. Look elsewhere for a defensive team streamer.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16 free-agent forecast

Week 16 waiver wire targets to help you advance to the championship round.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated. FAAB $ amounts are based on a $100 budget.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.

Bye weeks: none

Fantasy football waiver wire targets

Priority free agents

1) RB Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Leonard Fournette suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss a game or two, which thrusts Jones into a prime situation. The Buccaneers are down Chris Godwin (knee) for the rest of the year, and Mike Evans (hamstring) is iffy this week. Who knows what to expect with Antonio Brown (ankle, suspension ending) … the overall matchup in Week 16 at Carolina isn’t ideal on paper, but Jones is a strong candidate for a TD, and he could even catch a few balls from the backfield with Giovani Bernard also out. The Week 17 trip to the New York Jets is about as tasty as they come, and the Bucs close with a home game vs. Carolina once again.

Availability: 65%
FAAB: $42-45

2) RB Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Mixon (ankle) left last week with an injury, and while nothing is official yet, a FOX Sports medical correspondent suggests we’re talking about up to three weeks without the star back. Perine filled in admirably for him already this year by acting as a complementary option when Mixon wasn’t at full strength, posting 18.3 PPR points vs. Green Bay in Week 5 and 14.5 against Baltimore in Week 7. Cincinnati faces KC in Week 17. Cincinnati heads to Cleveland for the Week 18 finale.

Availability: 87%
FAAB: $38-40

3) WR Gabriel Davis, Buffalo Bills: He appeared in this spot as a one-week play last week after showing up a few times prior to that throughout recent months, and Davis should be treated as a mainstay at this point. The Bills have Emmanuel Sanders (knee) battling an injury at 34 years old, and Cole Beasley has struggled to consistently matter in fantasy over the last two months. Single coverage opposite Stefon Diggs, combined with a penchant for finding paydirt, makes Davis a must-own commodity. Facing New England and Atlanta over the next two weeks makes him a borderline WR3.

Availability: 81%
FAAB: $22-24

4) WR Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs will be without Chris Godwin (knee) the rest of the way. Mike Evans escaped a significant hamstring injury by the looks of things but still isn’t a lock for Week 16, and Antonio Brown (ankle, suspension) is available to return to the team as of Monday. Rob Gronkowski still exists, but Leonard Fournette is expected to miss some time, which opens up a bunch of targets. Johnson can play inside and outside, and he has Tom Brady’s trust. Tampa has a cake schedule the rest of the way, with a trip to the Carolina Panthers in Week 16, then a visit to the New York Jets, and followed by the home finale vs. Carolina once more. If Evans also is out, look to Scotty Miller as a worthwhile gamble from the wire.

Availability: 99%
FAAB: $13-14

5) RB Duke Johnson, Miami Dolphins: Even though Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed returned in time for Week 15 after being on the COVID list, both of them took a back seat to Johnson. It really could have boiled down to conditioning or their lack of practice time. The veteran journeyman has a hint of staying power after his 22-carry, 107-yard, two-TD performance. Miami is inconsistent about utilizing RBs in the passing game as most short-area work has gone to WR Jaylen Waddle and TE Mike Gesicki. Johnson seeing only one target in Week 15 is mildly concerning for the idea of his role over the rest of the year, and his body of work profiles as anything but the guy we saw run roughshod over the hapless New York Jets. Tread carefully here. The allure of a workhorse back this late in the season may be too great to prevent some owners from overspending, but there’s little confidence that we’ll see Johnson maintain a primary touch-share percentage, and the Dolphins face a brutal Week 16 opponent in New Orleans.

Availability: 98%
FAAB: $11-12

6) RB Craig Reynolds, Detroit Lions: Detroit has no incentive to rush back D’Andre Swift (shoulder), but he should be nearing the expected end of his prognosis. The Lions also have Jamaal Williams, who has missed two games with COVID-19, so there’s no telling if he’ll be 100 percent upon his return. He was activated Monday. At a minimum, it will be worth rostering Reynolds just to see if he has a role with Williams on the field and to potentially block any opponents. Detroit faces an extremely exploitable Atlanta in Week 16 and closes the fantasy season with another cupcake in Seattle.

Availability: 87%
FAAB: $11-12

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One-week plays

RB Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley, Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans: These two were included last week, and Jackson should be the top guy on the list, but Kelley is a decent consolation prize. Early reports said the Chargers would placed running back Austin Ekeler on the COVID-19 list Monday, but when the team landed six players on the reserve, Ekeler wasn’t among them. He still could be added at any time. While he still may play in Week 16, gamers cannot risk it. If Ekeler indeed goes on the list, add these two, particularly Jackson, like your fantasy season depends on utilizing them … because it just might.

Availability: 94% (Jackson) & 99% (Kelley)
FAAB: $38-40 (Jackson) % $9-10 (Kelley)

WR Josh Reynolds, Detroit Lions: QB Jared Goff was placed on the COVID reserve list Monday, so it’s unclear if he will play. Presuming he is cleared in time, we’re optimistic about Reynolds’ worth to fantasy lineups.

It’s a little surprising Reynolds isn’t rostered in more leagues right now. He has at least 10.9 PPR points in three of the last four games, scoring twice along the way. As former Los Angeles Rams, he and Goff have an established chemistry, and it’s visible to the untrained eye. Furthermore, the scrappy group from Motown has a feeble defense, which results in more passing. It doesn’t hurt that the Lions face Atlanta in Week 16 — a defense tied for the seventh-most fantasy points per game allowed in PPR. The schedule gets risky beyond this upcoming contest as Detroit heads to Seattle before a Week 18 home stand against Green Bay.

Availability: 90%
FAAB: $4-5

RB Ameer Abdullah, Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Consider the former Viking and Lion as a desperation PPR play in the flex spot vs. a defense that has given up the fourth-most catches on the year. The position struggles to run against Tampa Bay, and it’s common for pass-catching backs to use this as an extension of the ground game. As a result, 11 RBs have at least four catches vs. the Bucs in 2021. Abdullah should become the 12th, regardless of the man at quarterback.

Availability: 92%
FAAB: $3-4

QB Tyler Huntley, Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals: The overall body of work by QBs vs. the Bengals isn’t the driving factor here as much as Lamar Jackson (ankle) managed to produce 25.7 fantasy points in the Week 7 meeting and threw only one TD pass in the process. Huntley is coming off a total of four scores to his credit vs. the Green Bay Packers and could once again draw the start if Jackson’s ankle isn’t ready. Think about Huntley as a No. 2 in superflex or a brazen flier in playoff leagues if you’re without Lamar or have a struggling star, such as Dak Prescott.

Availability: 96%
FAAB: $1-2

TE C.J. Uzomah, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: Defending the position has been an issue for the Ravens all year, and this unit had no answer for Uzomah in Week 7’s meeting. He scored twice and posted 91 yards on just three grabs. He has done effectively nothing since, highlighting just how volatile he is as a fantasy play. Low-volume, TD-centric upside is the only reason to play him, but there’s hope if the Bengals need to throw more after RB Joe Mixon suffered an ankle injury in Week 15. Only three clubs have given up more TE touchdowns in 2021.

Availability: 84%
FAAB: $1-2

PK Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: He has staying power after posting 12 or more fantasy points in four of five games since the Week 10 bye. In Week 7, the rookie was good for 13 fantasy points against the Ravens, and this matchup once again profiles as a favorable day for the young kicker. Ten of the 21 total three-point attempts vs. Baltimore have come in the last five games.

Availability: 75%
FAAB: $1-2

PK Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions: Winter weather won’t be a factor here, and Koo has seen a little bit of an uptick in fantasy rewards over the last two games, averaging 10 points in those contests. He faces the friendliest unit for allowing field goal tries, and the Lions have yielded three-plus attempts in half of their 2021 outings.

Availability: 57%
FAAB: $0-1

Philadelphia Eagles D/ST vs. New York Giants: Regardless of how Philly performs Tuesday night vs. Washington, this defense is a strong contender off the wire vs. Mike Glennon/Jake Fromm. The Eagles should be able to harass this backfield all day long as the Giants have turned it over seven times on the last three games while allowing a pair of sacks in that span.

Availability: 51%
FAAB: $2-3

Eligible-to-return tracker

The following fantasy-relevant players are eligible to return from the Reserve/Injured list and could be on waivers, but inclusion below doesn’t guarantee coming back in the upcoming week. The date when the player was placed on IR is in parentheses.

  • TE Dan Arnold, Jacksonville Jaguars (11/30)

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 17

The regular-season finale has plenty of key injuries to know before setting a fantasy football lineup.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Week 17 gameday inactives, weather and notes

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR DeVante Parker, QB Matthew Stafford
Afternoon games: RB Le’Veon Bell, WR Larry Fitzgerald, RB Cam Akers, RB Duke Johnson
Sunday night: RB Antonio Gibson, WR Terry McLaurin

Sunday, Jan. 3

Miami at Buffalo (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 34 degrees, light snow possible

Miami

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (illness) will not provide any “Fitz Magic” this week as he’ll miss the season finale on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. WR Jakeem Grant (hamstring) and WR DeVante Parker (hamstring) are questionable after they were limited all week. TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder) is off the report.

Buffalo

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Cole Beasley (knee) has been ruled out. WR John Brown (illness) is fresh off the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will play.

Baltimore at Cincinnati (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 39 degrees, overcast

Baltimore

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Gus Edwards (back), RB Mark Ingram (illness) and WR Willie Snead (ankle) are all questionable. Snead didn’t practice Friday. Edwards was limited, and Ingram was a full participant.

Cincinnati

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (foot) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Tyler Boyd (concussion) and WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) logged full practices Friday and are off the report.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 38 degrees, overcast

Pittsburgh

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury related) and PK Chris Boswell (groin) will sit out in Week 17. WR Diontae Johnson (illness) didn’t practice Friday but doesn’t have an injury designation. TE Eric Ebron will not play after being put on the COVID-19 list.

cleveland

Inactives: 

Lineup notes: WR Jarvis Landry (hip) practiced fully Friday and is off the report.

Minnesota at Detroit (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Minnesota

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Kyle Rudolph’s (foot) season ends on Injured Reserve with a foot injury. RB Dalvin Cook (personal) will also miss the finale due to a personal matter. PK Dan Bailey (back) is questionable after he was limited Friday. RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) was a full-go Friday and should see a ton of work in place of Cook.

Detroit

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Kenny Golladay (hip) will end his season in a familiar spot on the inactive list. QB Matthew Stafford (thumb, rib) is questionable after he was limited all week.

New York Jets at New England (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 38 degrees, overcast

New York

Inactives:

Lineup notes:
RB Frank Gore‘s season ends on Injured Reserve with a lung contusion. RB Ty Johnson (hip) practiced fully Friday and should serve as the lead back after RB La’Mical Perine (illness) was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

New England

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Julian Edelman (knee) will end the season on Injured Reserve. RB Damien Harris (ankle) was ruled out, so expect to see more from RBs Sony Michel and J.J. Taylor.

Dallas at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, rain

Dallas

Inactives:

Lineup notes: No fantasy injuries of note.

new york

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Golden Tate (calf) didn’t practice all week, and he’s listed as doubtful. TE Evan Engram (calf) and WR Sterling Shepard (rib) were limited all week, but they, along with QB Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle) are off the report.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 66 degrees, overcast

Atlanta

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) will miss the season finale.

Tampa Bay

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Leonard Fournette (abdomen) and RB Ronald Jones (finger) practiced Friday as the Bucs enter Week 17 pretty healthy. Jones was activated from the COVID-19 list.

Green Bay at Chicago (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 31 degrees, mostly cloudy

Green Bay

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Allen Lazard (abdomen, wrist) was limited Friday, and RB Jamaal Williams (quadriceps) was a full-go. Both are off the report.

Chicago

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) is questionable but practiced fully Friday. WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) was limited Friday but doesn’t carry an injury designation.

Las Vegas at Denver (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degrees, partly cloudy

Las Vegas

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Hunter Renfrow (ankle) practiced Friday and is good to go.

Denver

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Phillip Lindsay (hip, knee) ends his injury-riddled season on IR. WR K.J. Hamler (concussion) will also have a seat on the sidelines.

Jacksonville at Indianapolis (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Jacksonville

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR D.J. Chark (shin), WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) and RB James Robinson (ankle) will all grab some pine this weekend.

Indianapolis

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Philip Rivers (toe) practiced Friday and will play in what could be his final NFL game. WR Michael Pittman (concussion) is questionable but practiced fully Friday.

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 37 degrees, foggy

Los Angeles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Hunter Henry (illness) and WR Keenan Allen (illness) are expected to miss the season finale on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Kansas City

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring) and WR Sammy Watkins (calf) will all sit out this week. RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) was limited all week, and he’s questionable.

Arizona at Los Angeles Rams (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 60 degrees, clear (open-air dome stadium)

Arizona

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Chase Edmonds (hip) and WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) are questionable for Week 17. Neither practiced Friday. QB Kyler Murray (leg) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (hip) practiced Friday and are good to go.

Los Angeles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Darrell Henderson (ankle) landed on IR with an ankle injury. QB Jared Goff (thumb) is out this week after thumb surgery. RB Cam Akers (ankle) is questionable. RB Malcolm Brown (shoulder) was limited earlier in the week, but he doesn’t have an injury designation.

Seattle at San Francisco* (4:25 p.m. EST *in Arizona)

Kickoff Weather: 62 degrees, partly cloudy (retractable-roof dome stadium)

Seattle

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Carlos Hyde (illness) and TE Greg Olsen (foot) are questionable. RB Chris Carson (foot) was limited in practice, as usual, but he’s off the report.

San Francisco

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve. QB Nick Mullens (elbow) and RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) joined him on IR last week. WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and WR Brandon Aiyuk (ankle) will also sit out.

New Orleans at Carolina (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, mostly cloudy

New Orleans

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (ankle) remains on IR. RB Alvin Kamara (illness) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will be out. RB Latavius Murray (quadriceps) got a full practice in Friday and is off the report. However, he was put on the COVID list as a close contact, and he will be joined by third-string RB Dwayne Washington. RB Ty Montgomery is expected to start.

Carolina

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Mike Davis (ankle) and RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) are both doubtful after neither practiced all week. WR Robby Anderson (groin) practiced fully and is off the report.

Tennessee at Houston (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 64 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome stadium)

Tennessee

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Adam Humphries (concussion) remains on Injured Reserve after an unsuccessful return from a concussion.

Houston

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Duke Johnson (neck) is questionable after he was limited Friday. WR Randall Cobb (toe) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Keke Coutee (foot) practiced Friday and is off the report.

Washington at Philadelphia (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, light rain

Washington

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Antonio Gibson (toe), WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) and QB Alex Smith (calf) are all questionable. Smith was limited Friday, but the other two didn’t practice all week.

Philadelphia

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (calf), WR DeSean Jackson (ankle), TE Richard Rodgers (ankle) and RB Miles Sanders (knee) will all be spectators this week.

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 16

Injuries, news, inactives and more to get you ready to win a title in Week 16.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Week 16 gameday inactives, weather and notes

TODAY’S KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Saturday: WR Larry Fitzgerald, RB Chase Edmonds, WR DeVante Parker, TE Mike Gesicki
Early games: RB James Robinson, WR Allen Robinson, QB Daniel Jones, WR Marquise Brown,
Afternoon games: QB Alex Smith, RB Antonio Gibson, RB Ezekiel Elliott
Sunday night: None
Monday night: RB Damien Harris

Saturday, Dec. 26

Tampa Bay at Detroit (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Tampa Bay

Inactives: WR Justin Watson, TE Antony Auclair, DT Khalil Davis, QB Ryan W. Griffin and CB Carlton Davis

Lineup notes: RB Ronald Jones (illness, finger) won’t play again this week.

Detroit

Inactives: LB Jamie Collins, WR Kenny Golladay, SS Jayron Kearse, C Frank Ragnow, OG Logan Stenberg, DT Frank Herron and OT Tyrell Crosby

Lineup notes: WR Kenny Golladay (hip) remains out this week. QB Matthew Stafford (thumb, rib) is questionable after he was limited all week. He’s ready to go.

San Francisco at Arizona (4:30 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 68 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

San Francisco

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve. TE George Kittle (foot) made a surprise return from Injured Reserve this week, and he will play. WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), QB Nick Mullens (elbow) and RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) have been ruled out.

Arizona

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Chase Edmonds (ankle, knee) and WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) are listed as questionable. Both were limited Thursday.

Miami at Las Vegas (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Miami

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder), WR Jakeem Grant (hamstring) and WR DeVante Parker (hamstring) are all questionable after they were limited Thursday.

Las Vegas

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Derek Carr (groin) is off the report and expected to play after what was once thought to be a multi-week injury. RB Josh Jacobs (knee) and WR Hunter Renfrow (concussion) practiced Thursday and is good to go.

Sunday, Dec. 27

Atlanta at Kansas City (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 48 degrees, mostly cloudy

Atlanta

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out again for Week 16. 

Kansas City

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is the first major Chief to be ruled out in a few weeks. WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring) is questionable after he was limited all week.

Cleveland at New York Jets (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, clear

Cleveland

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Jarvis Landry (hip) practiced fully Friday and is off the report.

New York

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Jamison Crowder (calf, thigh) and WR Denzel Mims (foot) practiced Friday and are off the report.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 35 degrees, mostly cloudy

Indianapolis

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Philip Rivers (toe) practiced Friday and doesn’t have an injury designation.

Pittsburgh

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB James Conner (quadriceps) practiced all week and is off the report. PK Chris Boswell (groin) is questionable. TE Eric Ebron (back) practiced Friday and is good to go.

Chicago at Jacksonville (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 54 degrees, clear

Chicago

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) has a questionable tag after he was limited Friday.

Jacksonville

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB James Robinson (knee) is questionable after he didn’t practice all week. WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out.

New York Giants at Baltimore (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 37 degrees, clear

New York

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Golden Tate (calf) has been ruled out. TE Evan Engram (calf) practiced Friday and is off the report. QB Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle) was limited Friday and questionable for Week 15.

Baltimore

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Marquise Brown (knee) and WR Dez Bryant (thigh) both draw questionable tags despite full practices Friday.

Cincinnati at Houston (1:00 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 69 degrees, partly cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Cincinnati

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Joe Mixon (foot) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Tyler Boyd (concussion) is out as well. QB Brandon Allen (knee) is off the report after full practices Thursday and Friday.

Houston

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Duke Johnson (neck) has been ruled out for Week 16. WR Randall Cobb (toe) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Keke Coutee (foot) practiced Friday and is off the report.

Denver at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 63 degrees, mostly cloudy (open-air dome)

Denver

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Phillip Lindsay (hip, knee) has been ruled out. 

los angeles

Inactives:

Lineup notes: TE Hunter Henry (illness) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss the Week 16 game. WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) draws a questionable tag again, but he gutted it out last week with the injury.

Carolina at Washington (4:05 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 40 degrees, partly cloudy

Carolina

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) has been deemed doubtful once again this week. WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) is off the report after a full practice Friday.

Washington

Inactives:

Lineup notes: QB Alex Smith (calf) and RB Antonio Gibson (toe) are listed as questionable. Smith was able to practice fully Friday, but Gibson was limited. WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) has been deemed doubtful after idling all week.

Philadelphia at Dallas (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Philadelphia

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR DeSean Jackson (ankle) was activated from IR and will be available vs. the Cowboys. WR Jalen Reagor (ankle) is off the report.

Dallas

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) was limited all week and is questionable again.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle (4:25 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 48 degrees, mostly cloudy

Dallas

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Cam Akers (ankle) was ruled out this week.

seattle

Inactives:

Lineup notes: RB Chris Carson (foot) is not on the injury report.

Tennessee at Green Bay (8:20 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 27 degrees, foggy

Tennessee

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Adam Humphries (concussion) remains on Injured Reserve after an unsuccessful return from a concussion. WR A.J. Brown (ankle) and TE Jonnu Smith (knee) practiced Friday and are off the report.

Green Bay

Inactives:

Lineup notes: WR Allen Lazard (abdomen, wrist) and RB Aaron Jones (toe) were limited all week, but they’re off the report. RB Jamaal Williams (quadriceps) is doubtful.

Monday, Dec. 28

Buffalo at New England (8:15 p.m. EST)

Kickoff Weather: 38 degrees, partly cloudy

Buffalo

Lineup notes: QB Josh Allen (knee, ankle) and WR Stefon Diggs (foot) logged full practices Friday and should be good for Monday night. They’ll receive official updates after Saturday’s practice. WR John Brown (ankle) was designated to return from Injured Reserve but has not officially been activated as of yet. The expectation is he will be made available at any moment.

New England

Lineup notes: WR Julian Edelman (knee) came back to practice but remains on Injured Reserve. With the team out of playoff consideration, it doesn’t seem like he’ll be back. RB Damien Harris (ankle) and PK Nick Folk (back) were “limited” and will receive status updates after Saturday’s practice.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 16 Friday walkthrough

Keep up with all of the notable fantasy football injuries heading into Week 16.

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 (Saturday night)
RB Chase Edmonds (ankle, knee) and WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) are listed as questionable. Both were limited Thursday.

ATLANTA FALCONS
WR Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out again for Week 16. 

BALTIMORE RAVENS
WR Marquise Brown (knee) and WR Dez Bryant (thigh) both draw questionable tags despite full practices Friday.

BUFFALO BILLS (Monday night)
QB Josh Allen (knee, ankle) and WR Stefon Diggs (foot) logged full practices Friday and should be good for Monday night. They’ll receive official updates after Saturday’s practice.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) has been deemed doubtful once again this week. WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) is off the report after a full practice Friday.

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CHICAGO BEARS
WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) has a questionable tag after he was limited Friday.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
RB Joe Mixon (foot) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Tyler Boyd (concussion) is out as well. QB Brandon Allen (knee) is off the report after full practices Thursday and Friday.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
WR Jarvis Landry (hip) practiced fully Friday and is off the report.

DALLAS COWBOYS
RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) was limited all week and is questionable again.

DENVER BRONCOS
RB Phillip Lindsay (hip, knee) has been ruled out. 

DETROIT LIONS (Saturday game)
WR Kenny Golladay (hip) remains out this week. QB Matthew Stafford (thumb, rib) is questionable after he was limited all week. He’s expected to go.

GREEN BAY PACKERS
WR Allen Lazard (abdomen, wrist) and RB Aaron Jones (toe) were limited all week, but they’re off the report. RB Jamaal Williams (quadriceps) is doubtful.

HOUSTON TEXANS
RB Duke Johnson (neck) has been ruled out for Week 16. WR Randall Cobb (toe) remains on Injured Reserve. WR Keke Coutee (foot) practiced Friday and is off the report.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
QB Philip Rivers (toe) practiced Friday and doesn’t have an injury designation. TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee) didn’t practice Friday, but he’s off the report as well.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
RB James Robinson (knee) is questionable after he didn’t practice all week. WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is the first major Chief to be ruled out in a few weeks. WR Tyreek Hill (hamstring) is questionable after he was limited all week.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (Saturday night)
QB Derek Carr (groin) is off the report and expected to play after what was once thought to be a season-risking injury. RB Josh Jacobs (knee) and WR Hunter Renfrow (concussion) practiced Thursday and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Hunter Henry (illness) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss the Week 16 game. WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) draws a questionable tag again, but he gutted it out last week with the injury.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
RB Cam Akers (ankle) was ruled out this week. 

MIAMI DOLPHINS (Saturday night)
TE Mike Gesicki (shoulder), WR Jakeem Grant (hamstring) and WR DeVante Parker (hamstring) are all questionable after they were limited Thursday.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (Friday night)
No fantasy injuries of note.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (Monday night)
WR Julian Edelman (knee) came back to practice but remains on Injured Reserve. With the team out of playoff consideration, it doesn’t seem like he’ll be back. RB Damien Harris (ankle) and PK Nick Folk (back) were “limited” and will receive status updates after Saturday’s practice.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (Friday night)
WR Michael Thomas (ankle) went on IR before last week’s game and will have to miss the rest of the regular season.

NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Golden Tate (calf) has been ruled out. TE Evan Engram (calf) practiced Friday and is off the report. QB Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle) was limited Friday and questionable for Week 15.

NEW YORK JETS
WR Jamison Crowder (calf, thigh) and WR Denzel Mims (foot) practiced Friday and are off the report.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
WR DeSean Jackson (ankle) remains out of action after being put on Injured Reserve in late October. TE Richard Rodgers (ankle) is also out. WR Jalen Reagor (ankle) is off the report.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS
RB James Conner (quadriceps) practiced all week and is off the report. PK Chris Boswell (groin) is questionable. TE Eric Ebron (back) practiced Friday and is good to go.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (Saturday night)
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve. TE George Kittle (foot) made a surprise return from Injured Reserve this week, and he will play. WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), QB Nick Mullens (elbow) and RB Raheem Mostert (ankle) have been ruled out.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Chris Carson (foot) logged a full practice Thursday, and Friday’s wasn’t complete at press time. He shouldn’t be in danger of missing the game.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (Saturday game)
RB Ronald Jones (illness, finger) won’t play again this week.

TENNESSEE TITANS
WR Adam Humphries (concussion) remains on Injured Reserve after an unsuccessful return from a concussion. WR A.J. Brown (ankle) and TE Jonnu Smith (knee) practiced Friday and are off the report.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
QB Alex Smith (calf) and RB Antonio Gibson (toe) are listed as questionable. Smith was able to practice fully Friday, but Gibson was limited. WR Terry McLaurin (ankle) has been deemed doubtful after idling all week.