Tag: player injuries

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 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 may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 18 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Robby Anderson, RB Kareem Hunt, TE David Njoku, RB Aaron Jones, RB Josh Jacobs, TE Darren Waller, RB Mark Ingram, TE Kyle Pitts, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB James Conner, RB Derrick Henry

COVID-19 watch list: QB Justin Fields, RB D’Ernest Johnson

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee), WR Rondale Moore (ankle) and RB Chase Edmonds (ribs, toe) are out. RB James Conner (heel) was limited all week and is questionable. 

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Frank Darby (shoulder), RB Qadree Ollison (quadriceps) and TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) are questionable.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) has been ruled out. WR Devin Duvernay (ankle, knee) is questionable but got a full practice Friday. WR Marquise Brown (ankle) and QB Tyler Huntley (illness) are expected to play. 

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR Robby Anderson (quadriceps) is questionable after he didn’t practice all week.

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Jakeem Grant (ankle) landed on IR. QB Andy Dalton (groin) practiced Friday and is off the report. He will start with QB Justin Fields on the COVID list.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
RB Joe Mixon (COVID-19) is out. QB Joe Burrow (rest) is listed as questionable, but they have said he won’t play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) went on IR and will miss the final game. RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) and TE David Njoku (shoulder) are questionable after limited practices Friday. RB Nick Chubb (chest, ribs) and TE Austin Hooper (hand) are off the report. RB D’Ernest Johnson is on the COVID list.

DALLAS COWBOYS – Saturday night 
TE Blake Jarwin (hip) was designated to return from IR but will not play this week. RB Tony Pollard (foot) is also out. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced all week and will play.

DENVER BRONCOS – Saturday night
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) went on IR and will miss the finale. RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb), TE Noah Fant (quadriceps), RB Javonte Williams (knee) and QB Drew Lock (shoulder) practiced Thursday and are good to go.

DETROIT LIONS
QB Jared Goff (knee) and WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) are questionable after they were limited Friday.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR but could return for the postseason. RB Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable after he was limited all week. QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Chris Conley (knee) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. 

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee), TE Jack Doyle (knee) and WR Michael Pittman (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. TE James O’Shaughnessy (hip) is also out. RB Ryquell Armstead (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Saturday night
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) has been ruled out.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) will miss the rest of the season on IR. RB Josh Jacobs (ribs), TE Darren Waller (knee) are questionable after limited practices Friday. TE Foster Moreau (abdomen) practiced Friday and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Donald Parham (concussion) is on IR.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
RB Darrell Henderson (knee) will finish the regular season on IR. RB Cam Akers (Achilles’) got a full practice in Friday and is off the report.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
RB Phillip Lindsay (ankle) and WR Isaiah Ford (knee) practiced Friday and should be ready.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
WR Adam Thielen (ankle) is on IR.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and WR Jakobi Meyers (thigh) have the questionable tag as they were limited all week.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
RB Mark Ingram (knee) is questionable after not practicing all week. WR Ty Montgomery (back), QB Taysom Hill (finger) and WR Tre’Quan Smith (chest) missed some practice time but are off the report.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
QB Daniel Jones (neck) and WR Sterling Shepard (calf) are done for the season on IR. WR Kadarius Toney (shoulder), QB Mike Glennon (wrist) and WR John Ross (knee) are also out. WR Collin Johnson (hamstring) is questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were limited all week, but they’ll play.

NEW YORK JETS 
WR Corey Davis (abdomen) remains on IR. WR Braxton Berrios (quadriceps) is doubtful. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) and RB Michael Carter (concussion) are off the report.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Saturday night
RB Miles Sanders (hand) is out with a broken hand. QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) practiced Friday and is good to go. TE Dallas Goedert, RB Boston Scott and RB Jordan Howard were not activated Friday from the COVID list by the deadline.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) and QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play. WR Diontae Johnson was activated from COVID reserve.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR but was designated to return. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) is questionable after he was limited all week. RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) practiced Friday and is off the report.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Alex Collins (abdomen) went on IR and is out. WR DK Metcalf (foot) RB DeeJay Dallas (quadriceps) and WR Freddie Swain (ankle) are all good to go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) remains on IR. RB Ronald Jones (ankle) is also out. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn (ribs) practiced Friday and are off the report.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
RB Derrick Henry (foot) was designated to return from IR and could play. WR Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced Friday and is good to go.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM 
WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion) will be sidelined. TE Sammis Reyes (hamstring) didn’t practice Friday and is questionable. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) practiced Friday and will play.

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 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 may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 16 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: QB Lamar Jackson, RB James Conner, QB Tyler Huntley, RB Damien Harris, RB David Johnson, WR Adam Thielen, RB Antonio Gibson, WR Curtis Samuel

COVID-19 Reserve (with a chance to play)

Saturday at 4 p.m. ET activation deadline: WR Brandin Cooks, WR Tyreek Hill, TE Travis Kelce, RB Austin Ekeler, WR Sammy Watkins, WR Kendrick Bourne, WR Allen Robinson, QB Jared Goff

Sunday at 4 p.m. ET activation deadline: TE Adam Trautman

ARIZONA CARDINALS – Saturday night
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is likely out for the rest of the regular season after knee surgery. RB James Conner (heel) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision. TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) was limited all week but is off the report.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Calvin Ridley (personal) remains out as he focuses on mental health. WR Tajae Sharpe (foot) is doubtful.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was out of practice all week and will be a game-time decision/questionable. WR Sammy Watkins (illness) is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and his status is unknown. QB Tyler Huntley (illness) missed practice Friday and is questionable. 

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Gabriel Davis (illness) and WR Cole Beasley (illness) are out for Week 16 on the COVID list. QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced Friday and is good to go. WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) is expected back this week.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) is expected to return to the field in a rotation with QB Cam Newton. WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited Friday and is questionable.

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Allen Robinson (COVID-19) is unlikely to play but still could be activated, and WR Jakeem Grant (concussion) is out for Week 16. WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) practiced Friday but is still questionable. QB Justin Fields (ankle) didn’t practice Thursday and Friday and is questionable, but he will be the emergency quarterback behind Nick Foles.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
RB Joe Mixon (ankle) and QB Joe Burrow (finger) practiced Friday and are good to go.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Saturday night
RB Kareem Hunt (ankle, COVID-19) is out again. WR Jarvis Landry and QB Baker Mayfield came off the COVID list Friday and are expected to play. DE Myles Garrett (groin) is questionable. TE Austin Hooper was activated from the COVID reserve, and TE David Njoku (knee) was limited but doesn’t have an injury tag.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
TE Blake Jarwin (hip) remains on IR. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) and RB Tony Pollard (foot) had full practices and are good to go.

DENVER BRONCOS 
QB Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) is out. RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb), WR Courtland Sutton (wrist) and RB Javonte Williams (knee) are off the report after practicing Friday.

DETROIT LIONS
QB Jared Goff (COVID-19) likely is out. RB Jamaal Williams (illness) came off the COVID list and should be ready to go. WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) are questionable and were limited all week.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Saturday night
WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling did not clear the COVID protocols. RB Aaron Jones (knee) and QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Danny Amendola (knee) was placed on IR after knee surgery. WR Brandin Cooks (illness) is iffy this weekend on the COVID list. RB David Johnson (quadriceps) didn’t practice all week and is questionable. WR Chris Conley (knee) is good to go.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Saturday night
No injuries of note.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) will miss the rest of the season on IR. WR Laviska Shenault went on the COVID list Friday and is likely out. TE Dan Arnold (knee) was designated to return and could be back this week. RB James Robinson (knee) is good to go.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Tyreek Hill (illness) and TE Travis Kelce (illness) are on the COVID list, and their statuses will be known by 4 p.m. ET Saturday.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 
RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) will likely miss the rest of the season on IR. TE Darren Waller (knee, back) is doubtful for Week 16. WR Zay Jones (toe) was limited this week, but he’s off the report. RB Josh Jacobs (illness) is good to go as well.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
TE Donald Parham (concussion) is out. RB Austin Ekeler (illness) is unlikely to play due to COVID-19 but has until 4 p.m. ET Saturday to clear. S Derwin James (hamstring) is questionable.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
TE Tyler Higbee came off the COVID list Friday and appears ready to go.

MIAMI DOLPHINS – Monday night
RB Phillip Lindsay (ankle) practiced Friday and should be ready.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
RB Dalvin Cook (illness) is out for Week 16 on the COVID list. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited all week and is questionable. QB Kirk Cousins (ribs) practiced Friday and is good to go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
RB Rhamondre Stevenson (COVID-19) and WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) are out for Week 16. RB Damien Harris (hamstring) and RB Brandon Bolden (knee) have the typical “limited all week” and “questionable” tag. Harris is a true game-time decision.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS – Monday night
QB Taysom Hill (illness) and QB Trevor Siemian (illness) will likely miss the Week 16 game on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but they have until 4 p.m. ET Sunday before it’s official.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
QB Daniel Jones (neck) and WR Sterling Shepard (calf) are done for the season on IR. WR Kadarius Toney (oblique) was limited Friday and is questionable RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) and TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were limited all week, but they’ll play.

NEW YORK JETS 
WR Corey Davis (abdomen) and WR Elijah Moore (quadriceps) are on IR. WR Jamison Crowder (calf) is doubtful.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
RB Jordan Howard (knee) and QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) practiced Friday and are good to go. RB Miles Sanders (quadriceps) didn’t practice Friday, but he doesn’t have an injury designation. Still, keep an eye on him.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) also is out. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Played Thursday
RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR but was designated to return. 

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
RB Alex Collins (abdomen) and QB Russell Wilson (ankle) are nicked up a bit, but they’re off the report. WR Tyler Lockett was activated from the COVID list and will play.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
RB Giovani Bernard (hip) and WR Chris Godwin (knee) will spend the rest of the season on IR. RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) went on IR but could return for the playoffs. WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out. WR Antonio Brown (ankle) was limited all week, but he’ll play.

TENNESSEE TITANS – Played Thursday
RB Derrick Henry (foot) remains on IR but could return for Week 18.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM 
TE Logan Thomas (knee) and RB J.D. McKissic (neck) will miss the rest of the season on IR. QB Taylor Heinicke came off the COVID list and will go. RB Antonio Gibson (toe) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) are questionable.

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 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 may not be included in the initial publication.

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Allen Robinson, WR Jarvis Landry, RB Darrell Henderson, WR Odell Beckham Jr., WR Tyler Lockett, WR Elijah Moore, WR Sterling Shepard, RB Chase Edmonds, RB James Conner, TE Zach Ertz, QB Lamar Jackson, WR D.J. Moore, RB Tony Pollard, RB Jamaal Williams, RB Javonte Williams, RB Leonard Fournette, RB J.D. McKissic, WR Terry McLaurin

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) is likely out for the rest of the regular season after knee surgery. RB Chase Edmonds (ankle) is expected to return from IR this week. RB James Conner (ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable but expected to play. TE Zach Ertz (hamstring) was limited Friday and is questionable for Week 15. 

ATLANTA FALCONS 
WR Calvin Ridley (personal) remains out as he focuses on mental health. TE Hayden Hurst (illness) missed some practice time this week, but he’s good to go.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) was out of practice all week and will be a game-time decision/questionable. WR Marquise Brown (illness) is questionable. WR Miles Boykin (finger) and WR Sammy Watkins (knee) practiced Friday and are off the report.

BUFFALO BILLS 
QB Josh Allen (foot) practiced Friday and is good to go. WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) didn’t practice all week and is doubtful.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) will miss the rest of the season as he was placed on IR. QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) was designated to return from IR, but he’s not expected to play. WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited all week and is questionable.

CHICAGO BEARS – Monday night
WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) hasn’t practiced yet this week. RB David Montgomery (illness), WR Jakeem Grant (illness) and TE Cole Kmet (illness) made it back to practice Thursday. and QB Justin Fields (ribs) practiced Thursday and Friday. WR Allen Robinson is on the COVID list.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
WR Tee Higgins (ankle) and QB Joe Burrow (finger) practiced Friday and are good to go.

CLEVELAND BROWNS – Monday night
RB Kareem Hunt (ankle, COVID) and WR Anthony Schwartz (concussion) remain out in Week 15. TE Harrison Bryant (ankle) has been limited in practice and ruled questionable. WR Jarvis Landry, QB Baker Mayfield, QB Case Keenum and TE Austin Hooper are on the COVID list.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
TE Blake Jarwin (hip) remains on IR. RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced all week and is good to go. RB Tony Pollard (foot) was limited most of the week and is questionable.

DENVER BRONCOS 
RB Melvin Gordon (hip, thumb) and RB Javonte Williams (knee) are both questionable. They were limited all week. WR Tim Patrick (hand) practiced all week and is off the report.

DETROIT LIONS
RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out again. RB Jamaal Williams (illness) was out while on the COVID-19 list last week, and there hasn’t been any update to his status. WR Josh Reynolds (thigh) was limited all week and is questionable.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Randall Cobb (abdomen) is on IR. RB Aaron Jones (knee, illness) and QB Aaron Rodgers (toe) missed some practice time, but they’ll play. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (back) was limited all week and is questionable.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR Danny Amendola (knee) was placed on IR after knee surgery. RB Rex Burkhead (hip, quadriceps) was limited Friday and is questionable.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – Saturday night
TE Jack Doyle (ankle) made it back to a full practice Friday, and he’s good to go.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
TE Dan Arnold (knee) went on IR and could miss the rest of the season. RB Carlos Hyde (concussion) is out as well RB James Robinson (heel, knee) made it back to a full practice Friday and is off the report.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Played Thursday
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS – Monday night
RB Kenyan Drake (ankle) landed on IR and will likely miss the rest of the season. TE Darren Waller (knee, back) is also out.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Played Thursday
No noteworthy injuries for fantasy.

LOS ANGELES RAMS – Tuesday night
RB Darrell Henderson, WR Odell Beckham Jr. and CB Jalen Ramsey are on the COVID list.

MIAMI DOLPHINS
WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Phillip Lindsay are on the COVID list. RB Myles Gaskin and RB Salvon Ahmed just came off Friday and are in line to play.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS – Monday night
RB Alexander Mattison and WR Dede Westbrook are on the COVID list. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) has yet to practice and is in danger of missing the game. RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has fully practiced so far and should play.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – Saturday night
RB Damien Harris (hamstring) has been limited all week but is off the report. RB Brandon Bolden (knee) has been, too, and he is questionable.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
QB Taysom Hill (finger) practiced all week and will play.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
QB Daniel Jones (neck) is out once again. WR Kadarius Toney and WR John Ross are on the COVID list. WR Sterling Shepard (calf) was limited Friday and is questionable. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) was limited all week, but he’ll play.

NEW YORK JETS 
RB Michael Carter (ankle) remains on IR. WR Corey Davis (abdomen) was placed on IR and will miss the rest of the season after surgery on a core muscle. WR Elijah Moore is on the COVID list.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Tuesday night
RB Jordan Howard (knee), QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) and RB Miles Sanders (ankle) practiced Friday.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
TE Eric Ebron (knee) remains on IR. QB Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) practiced Friday and will play.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
RB Trey Sermon (ankle) is on IR. RB Elijah Mitchell (concussion, knee) is also out. TE George Kittle (knee) made it back for a full practice Friday and is good to go.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – Tuesday night
RB Alex Collins and WR Tyler Lockett are on the COVID list. RB Travis Homer (hamstring) and WR DK Metcalf (foot, back) practiced Friday.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Antonio Brown (ankle) is suspended one more game and will spend it rehabbing his ankle. RB Giovani Bernard (hip) will spend the rest of the season on IR. RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable. He’s expected to play.

TENNESSEE TITANS
RB Derrick Henry (foot) and WR A.J. Brown (chest) remain on IR.

WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – Tuesday night
TE Logan Thomas (knee) will miss the rest of the season on IR. QB Taylor Heinicke, QB Kyle Allen and WR Cam Sims are on the COVID list. RB J.D. McKissic (concussion) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) haven’t practiced yet. WR Terry McLaurin (concussion) was limited Friday.