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.
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.
