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Alvin Kamara unlikely to play Monday night
Saints thin at running back
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 19 2024, 3:54 pm
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Alvin Kamara’s injury is more significant than believed. He’s week to week and unlikely to play on Monday. He intends to try to get back before the season is over, I’m told. A lot of work to do but he’s aiming to make that happen. Hasn’t thrown in the towel on it even though there are only three games left. (Nick Underhill on X)
FFToday's Take: Kamara injured his groin last week and is not expected to play against the Packers on Monday Night Football. His absence will allow Kendre Miller to get the start with Jamaal Williams serving as the backup. The Packers are 13th in fantasy points allowed to the position making Miller a volume-based RB2 in Week 16.
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Isaac Guerendo unlikely to play in Week 16
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 19 2024, 12:05 pm
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After losing RBs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell to season-ending injuries, it now looks as if the 49ers will be without RB Isaac Guerendo for Sunday’s game vs. Miami. Guerendo is dealing with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to play, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The 49ers suffer yet another injury at the running back position. Patrick Taylor is next up on the depth chart and should get the bulk of work against the Dolphins. Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Israel Abanikanda are also on the roster but haven't been with the team for very long. Taylor is an acceptable Flex option in Week 16.
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Alvin Kamara a question mark for Week 16
Suffered groin injury in Week 15 and did not return
By: Doug Orth | Dec 17 2024, 11:55 pm
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Saints coach Darren Rizzi told reporters Monday that Alvin Kamara was dealing with a "groin adductor" type of injury, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Rizzi declined to elaborate on whether the injury was minor and told reporters more testing would be done on the running back. (USA TODAY)
FFToday's Take: Kamara's injury could not come at a worse time for his fantasy managers. While there has been no word yet as to whether he will sit or play in Week 16 versus the Packers, he was the Saints' last man standing in terms of key offensive pieces. If Kamara is limited or eventually ruled out, Kendre Miller will likely be thrust into a feature-back role while Jamaal Williams serves as his backup. Miller may not possess much upside with New Orleans' injury situation being what it is, but his talent and likely volume could make him worth using as a low-end RB2 in Week 16.
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Kirk Cousins benched for Michael Penix Jr.
Rookie named Atlanta's starting QB moving forward
By: Doug Orth | Dec 17 2024, 7:00 pm
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The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a 4-year, $180M contract this offseason with $90M fully guaranteed. He will head to the bench after starting just 14 games for Michael Penix Jr. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: While it was probably a move that should have been made a while ago, there is no question that it still comes as a shock given the money Cousins is still owed. Schefter notes that if Atlanta cuts Cousins before the start of the new league year, it will leave the Falcons with a dead-cap charge of $65 million. With regards to Penix, there will be expectations for him right out of the gate as the No. 8 overall pick coming into an offense with such a dynamic supporting cast. The left-hander will draw the Giants in his first career start, which gives him a chance to be viable in fantasy this week. While he is not the same kind of running threat he was before all of his college injuries, he is a very capable runner, which puts him in the mid-range QB2 conversation.
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Patrick Mahomes dealing with high-ankle sprain
Status for Week 16 unknown
By: Doug Orth | Dec 16 2024, 5:25 pm
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high ankle sprain that the Kansas City Chiefs "don't think [is] bad," a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
The diagnosis was revealed through testing done Monday. The Chiefs will evaluate Mahomes through the week to determine if he has a chance to play Saturday against the Houston Texans. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The always-popular "minor" high-ankle sprain. Fantasy managers have seen Mahomes play through this injury before, although it remains to be seen if the 13-1 Chiefs are willing to risk their quarterback making the injury worse just to ensure they can hold on to home-field advantage in the playoffs. Managers should prepare for him to miss at least one week and make sure they add a readily available option such as Aaron Rodgers or Bryce Young if they don't already have a serviceable backup on their fantasy team. Carson Wentz will get the nod if Mahomes cannot play.
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David Montgomery done for the year
Suffered knee injury in Week 15
By: Doug Orth | Dec 16 2024, 5:00 pm
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Dan Campbell says RB David Montgomery (knee) will have season-ending surgery. (The Athletic - Colton Pouncy)
FFToday's Take: The Lions suffered a number of season-ending injuries in their Week 15 loss versus the Bills. His absence opens the door for Jahmyr Gibbs to be the featured back in Detroit, making him an easy top-five running back for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs. Deep leaguers are encouraged to add Craig Reynolds and/or Sione Vaki this week, although Gibbs should be locked in for 20-plus touches now.
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Jaylen Waddle day-to-day
Suffered minor knee injury in Week 15 loss to Houston
By: Doug Orth | Dec 16 2024, 12:00 am
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Jaylen Waddle avoided major injury, day to day, not season ending. In question for this week. (Miami Herald - Barry Jackson)
FFToday's Take: It is debatable how important of an injury this is to managers right now, as most of the fantasy teams with Waddle on them likely failed to make the playoffs or survived his bagel in Week 15. With the Dolphins' playoff hopes on life support, it would not be a shocker if Waddle sits this week. If he does, it would give promising rookie Malik Washington a shot to be viable in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Nick Chubb suffers broken foot in Week 15
Out for the remainder of the season
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2024, 5:40 pm
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Nick Chubb hobbled out of Huntington Bank Field on crutches and in a left walking boot, and coach Kevin Stefanski announced in his postgame press conference shortly thereafter that Chubb had suffered a season-ending broken foot in the third quarter of Sunday’s 21-7 loss to the Chiefs. (Mary Kay Cabot)
FFToday's Take: Another bad injury for Chubb who will miss the remainder of the season with a broken foot. Expect Jerome Ford to take over lead back duties but D'Onta Foreman - who has been a healthy scratch the last few weeks - should be in the mix as well. The Browns should use both backs in a timeshare for the remaining few games.
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Bucky Irving expected to play in Week 15
Back, Hip injuries
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2024, 2:09 am
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Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, listed as questionable for Sunday due to back and hip injuries, is expected to play vs. the Chargers, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Bucky disappointed fantasy owners last week by playing just 10 snaps against the Raiders. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before getting in a limited session on Friday. Given the situation and capable running backs behind him, Bucky is a risky RB2 against the Chargers.
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Gametime decision for Ladd McConkey in Week 15
Chargers optimistic he will play
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 15 2024, 2:07 am
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#Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is listed as questionable and the plan is for him to work out pregame. But sources say the team is optimistic that he can go.
He'll have a real shot to return against the #Bucs. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: McConkey has been limited in practice all week, just like he was last week before ultimately being ruled out. If he plays, he should be in WR2 territory in a decent matchup against Tampa Bay who is giving up the 9th most fantasy points to wide receivers.
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Gametime decision for TE David Njoku
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 14 2024, 10:44 pm
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Browns TE David Njoku, listed as questionable with a hamstring, will work out pre-game to see if he is able to play vs. the Chiefs, per source. “A gametime decision,” one source said. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Njoku missed practice all week so it's not looking great for on the better fantasy tight ends in the league. If he sits, Jordan Akins will take his place in the lineup. Akins best game this season was a 3-22-1 line in Week 5 against the Commanders. He'll be a low-end TE2 option if he gets the start.
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Justin Herbert expected to play, Ladd McConkey Questionable
Herbert practiced in full on Friday
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 13 2024, 5:21 pm
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Justin Herbert (ankle/thigh) was a full participant in practice today and comes off the injury report. Ladd McConkey (shoulder/knee) and Denzel Perryman (groin) were limited today and are questionable. Will Dissly (shoulder) and Jalen Reagor (finger) have been ruled out. (Daniel Popper on X)
FFToday's Take: Herbert is dealing with thigh and ankle injuries this week but is off the injury and expected to play. He's not going to be close to 100 percent so expect his rushing to be limited. McConkey has been limited in practice all week and is listed as Questionable. We should get further clarification on his status later this weekend.
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Kenneth Walker listed as Doubtful for Week 15
Calf injury likely to keep him out against Green Bay
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 13 2024, 4:17 pm
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Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker is doubtful to play in Sunday night’s pivotal game against the Green Bay Packers. Here's what we know, via @bcondotta. (Bob Condotta on X)
FFToday's Take: Walker missed last week with a calf injury and is expected to miss Week 15's game against the Packers. In his absence we can expect a heavy dose of Zach Charbonnet who played 79.7% of the snaps and handled 29 touches last week against Arizona. Charbonnet is an easy RB2 with RB1 upside given his expected volume.
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Keon Coleman in, Dalton Kincaid Questionable for Week 15
Bills getting help at receiver
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 13 2024, 12:45 pm
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Bills TE Dalton Kincaid is questionable vs. the Lions.
WR Keon Coleman is off the injury report and will not have a designation for the game. (Joe Buscaglia on X)
FFToday's Take: Coleman last played in Week 9, missing the last few weeks with a wrist injury. He returns to the best game environment of the weekend in a matchup with Detroit with a 54.5 total. The Bills receiver room is crowded however, making Coleman a weak Flex option for Week 15. Kincaid has been listed as full participant in practice this week, however the Bills skipped practice on Thursday due to weather.
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Evan Engram will undergo season-ending surgery
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 13 2024, 10:37 am
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Jaguars HC Doug Pederson announced that TE Evan Engram will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Engram missed the first two practices of the week and now will miss the remainder of the season. This puts and end to a disappointing 2024 campaign for Engram who finished as the TE6 last season, leading the position with 114 receptions. Brenton Strange will likely take on a larger role at TE for the Jaguars over final weeks but won't be a recommended fantasy option.
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Evan Engram misses practice Thursday
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 12 2024, 4:02 pm
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Jaguars TE Evan Engram (shoulder) DNP for second consecutive day, raising doubts about availability for Sunday's game vs. Jets. HC Doug Pederson said Wednesday he anticipated Engram playing this week. LG Ezra Cleveland (knee), RG Brandon Scherff (knee/shoulder) were limited. (Michael DiRocco on X)
FFToday's Take: Engram missed practice on Wednesday as well. He's been a fantasy disappointment this season as has most of the Jaguars skill players. Engram has just 1 TD on the season and currently sits as the TE17 in half-PPR scoring.
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Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night
Questionable with foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 12 2024, 7:03 am
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With the fantasy football playoffs starting tonight:
49ers rookie RB Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night vs. the Rams despite his sprained foot that has left him being listed as questionable, per sources. Guerendo insists he “feels good.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: It sounds like Guerendo is going to play in Week 15 against the Rams but how much he plays is a different question. The 49ers typically ride one running back, so if he's available he's likely to get plenty of work. Patrick Taylor is the next man up if Guerendo is Inactive for some reason or reaggravates his foot injury.
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Isaac Guerendo limited in practice Wednesday, Questionable
Foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 11 2024, 4:21 pm
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49ers ruled out LT Trent Williams (ankle) and S Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder) for Thursday night’s game vs. the Rams.
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) and LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) are listed as questionable. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Guerendo got in a limited practice Wednesday and is listed as Questionable for Thursday night against the Rams. If he lands on the inactive list, Patrick Taylor would slide into the starting running back role for the 49ers and see the bulk of work making him a solid RB2 play in Week 15.
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Tommy DeVito will start at QB for the Giants
Drew Lock in a walking boot
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 11 2024, 12:33 pm
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Giants will start Tommy DeVito this week vs. Ravens, per coach Brian Daboll. Drew Lock is in a boot with a heel injury. Will not practice on Wednesday. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: The Giants have bad and worse options at quarterback right now. DeVito got the start in Week 12 and finished with a 189-0-0, 7-32-0 line against the Ravens. Despite the positive matchup against the Ravens who have allowed the 5th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, it's hard to get behind DeVito as anything more than a low-end QB2.
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No practice for Isaac Guerendo on Tuesday
Exited Week 14 with a foot injury
By: Doug Orth | Dec 10 2024, 11:40 pm
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Isaac Guerendo (foot) had his jersey on at practice and was walking around without a limp. But he was not taking part. 49ers will see how much progress he makes over the next two days. (The athletic - Matt Barrows)
FFToday's Take: Yet another instance in which a Thursday Night Football may not allow a player enough time to heal up. It is impossible to say with any certainty which way this will go, although Guerendo told reporters at some point after the game that he felt "great." San Francisco's practice schedule also tells us nothing because teams rarely do much more than a walk-through for a TNF game following a Sunday contest. Guerendo (or Patrick Taylor if the rookie sits) should be considered a serviceable RB2 against a Rams defense that just bottled up James Cook and held the 49ers' running game in check back in Week 3.
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George Pickens not looking good for Week 15
Missed Week 14 with hamstring issue
By: Doug Orth | Dec 10 2024, 11:30 pm
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George Pickens (hamstring) is considered doubtful but has an outside chance to play Sunday against the Eagles, head coach Mike Tomlin said. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: The Steelers were able to survive against the Browns without Pickens in Week 14, but the thought of Mike Williams, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin trying to separate from Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Darius Slay is not an appealing one. Pat Freiermuth and the running backs figure to carry the day for Pittsburgh, at least as long as the Steelers' defense can hold the Eagles' offense in check. Expect Philadelphia's DST to have a good day.
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Bucky Irving in some doubt for Week 15
Back injury limited him to five touches in Week 14
By: Doug Orth | Dec 9 2024, 3:40 pm
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Todd Bowles says rookie RB Bucky Irving’s back has tightened up. His availability against the Chargers will depend on if they can get the back to loosen up. (Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith)
FFToday's Take: Back injuries are unpredictable, so fantasy managers have little choice but to wait on this week's practice reports before figuring out if they need to make other plans. Even though Rachaad White has picked up his play in recent weeks, the Bucs have leaned more heavily on Irving during their playoff push. Perhaps this injury will force the coaching staff to split their touches evenly from now on, but it would be surprising if Irving did not get the money touches more often. Tampa Bay will not catch much of a break in Week 15, however, as they face a Chargers defense that has yielded only four TDs to the running back position this season. Sean Tucker will be worth a waiver claim if the early news on Irving's Week 15 availability is not good.
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Jonathon Brooks tears right ACL again
Second ACL tear in just over a year
By: Doug Orth | Dec 9 2024, 3:20 pm
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#Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks re-tore his right ACL on Sunday, coach Dave Canales said. (NFL Network - Tom Pelissero)
FFToday's Take: Absolutely brutal news for the rookie, who was brought along slowly from the knee injury he suffered in November of 2023 while at the University of Texas. It is anyone's guess at this point what kind of rehab schedule he will follow now or if he will even be worth drafting in fantasy in 2025. Much like he did for the first half of the season, Chuba Hubbard will operate as the featured back on an improving Carolina offense. He should be viewed as a low-end RB1 during the fantasy playoffs, especially with a good schedule that features the Cowboys, Cardinals and Bucs.
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Ladd McConkey a gametime decision for Week 14
Shoulder, knee injuries for Chargers top wideout
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 8 2024, 2:05 am
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#Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, dealing with an AC joint injury in his shoulder and a sprained knee, is a true game-time decision, sources say. He's listed as questionable and the team hopes to give him right up to 90 minutes before kickoff. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Sounds like the Chargers will take it right up to gametime on McConkey who was limited in practice all week. He's likely on the positive side of Questionable but McConkey owners will want to have Plan B in place as the Chargers and Chiefs play Sunday night.
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Malik Nabers limited in Week 14?
Hip, Groin injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 8 2024, 1:00 am
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Giants WR Malik Nabers, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hip flexor injury and a lingering groin issue, will try to play vs. the Saints but the team wants to see how he feels in pre-game warmups and, as one source said, it “would be more of a limited role.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Nabers popped up on the injury report this week with a hip issue and missed practice Friday. He's also been dealing with a groin injury. It sounds like if Nabers does play, he's going to be limited in some fashion. This obviously is a blow to his fantasy value, making him more of a low-end WR2 or WR3 in Week 14 against the Saints.
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George Pickens expected to play in Week 14
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 8 2024, 12:31 am
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Steelers WR George Pickens, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a hamstring injury, is expected to play vs. the Browns but the team wants to test him pre-game to make sure he’s good to go considering he hurt it late in the week, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Late-week additions to the injury report are never a good sign but it sounds like Pickens has a good chance to suit up against the Browns. We'll know for sure 90 minutes before 1pm Eastern kickoffs. Pickens posted a 4-48-0 line on 7 targets against the Browns in Week 12.
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Seahawks downgrade Kenneth Walker to Out
Zach Charbonnet expected to start
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 7 2024, 3:51 pm
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Seahawks now have downgraded RB Kenneth Walker III to out for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Walker is dealing with an ankle and calf injuries that caused him to miss practice on Thursday and Friday. It's wheels up for Zach Charbonnet who's been in a workhorse role in games where Walker has missed. Back in Week 2, Charbonnet played 95.7% of the snaps and handled 19 touches. In Week 3, he played 84.4% of the snaps and handled 21 touches. The Cardinals are middle of the pack (16th) against running backs.
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Kenneth Walker misses practice Friday, Questionable
Ankle, Calf injuries
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 6 2024, 3:49 pm
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Seahawks with a short game status report for the Arizona game. OL Stone Forsythe (hand) is out and punter Michael Dickson (back) and RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf) are questionable. Everyone else is good to go. But obviously, Dickson and Walker are two big names to watch. (Bob Codotta on X)
FFToday's Take: Walker missed practice on Thursday and Friday leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. If he misses, Zach Charbonnet will be high-end running back play given his expected volume of touches. We should get more info on Walker over the weekend.
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D'Andre Swift and D.J. Moore, listed as Questionable
Both dealing with quad injuries
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 6 2024, 2:35 pm
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Thomas Brown: D'Andre Swift and D.J. Moore "ran around pretty good. We'll see how the next couple of days go." (Scott Bair on X)
FFToday's Take: Both Swift and Moore and dealing with quad injuries that kept them out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday. They were both limited on Friday. RB Roschon Johnson will miss Week 14 with a concussion. That should allow Travis Homer to work as the backup to Swift, assuming Swift plays.
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Breece Hall Doubtful for Week 14, knee injury
Jets expected to be without their top running back
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 6 2024, 1:48 pm
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Jeff Ulbrich says CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) and RB Breece Hall (knee) are doubtful to play against the Dolphins "barring something magical happening" the next couple of days.
LB C.J. Mosley will be placed on IR with the herniated disk in his neck. #Jets (Dennis Waszak Jr. on X)
FFToday's Take: Breece missed practice all week with a knee injury and seems unlikely to play this week against the Dolphins. In his absence we should expect Braelon Allen and Isiah Davis to get the majority of running back work. Allen will be the preferred fantasy play and figures to be an RB2 wiht low-end RB1 upside.
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Packers rule out WR Romeo Doubs for TNF
Missed Week 13 with a concussion
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 4 2024, 4:13 pm
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Packers ruled out CB Jaire Alexander (knee), WR Romeo Doubs (concussion), LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and CB Corey Ballentine (knee) for Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Doubs missed Week 13 with a concussion and will sit again this week against the Lions on Thursday night. With Doubs out last week, the Packers used Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks and Jayden on the majority of snaps. All three are viable fantasy options this week against the Lions who have given up the 3rd most fantasy points to the position.
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Trevor Lawrence lands on Injured Reserve
Concussion suffered in Week 13
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 4 2024, 4:00 pm
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Jaguars placed QB Trevor Lawrence on injured reserve. His season looks to be done. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Lawrence suffered a concussion in Week 13 and with the Jaguars season going nowhere, the team has decided to place him on IR. Mac Jones will be the starter moving forward and represent low-end TE2 value.
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Dallas Goedert likely out for multiple weeks
Knee injury
By: Doug Orth | Dec 2 2024, 11:20 pm
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After an MRI, #Eagles TE Dallas Goedert’s knee injury will likely sideline him on a week-to-week basis, an NFL source said.
Goedert could be a candidate for short-term IR based on his recovery, but the injury isn’t season ending. (Philly Inquirer - Jeff McLane)
FFToday's Take: Goedert has long been a very good tight end, but he hasn't come close to playing a full season in four of the last five seasons. Although the Eagles have become about as run-heavy as any team in the league, Goedert's absence should pave the way for DeVonta Smith to return to relevance after a down stretch for him (prior to his hamstring injury). Grant Calcaterra should be expected to take over for Goedert again, but he is unlikely to be worth starting in most fantasy leagues.
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Ladd McConkey in limbo for Week 14
Knee injury
By: Doug Orth | Dec 2 2024, 9:00 pm
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Jim Harbaugh said that Ladd McConkey (knee) is “working through a couple things” and that the team will evaluate where he’s at as the week progresses.
When asked about the possibility of McConkey practicing this week Harbaugh said, “We’ll see.” (ESPN.com - Kris Rhim)
FFToday's Take: Oh boy. It is rarely ever a good thing for a coach to respond "we'll see" to a question about the likelihood of a player practicing. McConkey did not leave the Chargers' Week 13 win over the Falcons, but it was obvious he was playing in pain at some point. Fantasy managers should prepare to be without McConkey for at least this week. Quentin Johnston and Will Dissly will likely step up into bigger roles if McConkey sits out.
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CMC, Jordan Mason land on injured reserve
49ers top two backs likely out for the season
By: Doug Orth | Dec 2 2024, 8:00 pm
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Kyle Shanahan said that Christian McCaffrey did injure his PCL and it is a 6-week recovery. His season now looks like it’s over.
49ers RB Jordan Mason suffered an ankle injury and also is being placed on injured reserve. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The news on McCaffrey was somewhat expected given how he fell on his final carry in Week 13. The news on Mason was a shocker since it was assumed he was pulled late due to the uncompetitive nature of the game. This leaves Isaac Guerendo as the next man up for the 49ers. While fantasy managers are certain to go head over heels for the rookie on waivers this week, it is important to note it has been a couple of months since a San Francisco running back has topped 20 PPR points. Guerendo should be considered a regular fantasy starter moving forward, but it might be a bit much to place the potential "league-winner" title on him - especially if LT Trent Williams (ankle) continues to miss time.
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Taysom Hill out for the year with knee injury
ACL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 2 2024, 12:28 pm
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Tests today confirmed that Saints TE Taysom Hill is out for the year with the knee injury he suffered Sunday, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Hill was becoming a critical piece to a Saints offense that has lost numerous players already this season. He had 10 touches in this game before leaving in the 4th quarter. TE Juwan Johnson should have a bigger receiving role moving forward and the Saints are going to need one of their backup running backs to get more involved over the final weeks of the regular season.
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Season-ending knee injury feared for Christian McCaffrey
PCL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 1 2024, 11:34 pm
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey suffered a potentially season-ending PCL injury, Kyle Shanahan announced in the team's postgame presser. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It's been a rough season on the injury front for McCaffrey and the 49ers as a team. We'll have to wait for more news, but the expectation is that this will put an end to McCaffrey's season. If so, expect San Francisco to move forward with Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo at running back. Mason will be a weekly RB2 and should be owned in every league.
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Breece Hall expected to play against Seattle
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 1 2024, 5:16 am
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Jets expect RB Breece Hall, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury, to play Sunday vs. the Seahawks. Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich said Hall is “trending in the right direction” and Hall said Friday that he “felt good”. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Hall missed practice Wednesday, was limited on Thursday then got in a full practice on Friday before being listed as Questionable. He should be good to go against a Seahawks defense that's middle of the pack (16th) against RBs.
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Cedric Tillman Out for Week 13, concussion
Missed practice all week
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 30 2024, 5:03 pm
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Browns ruled out WR Cedric Tillman for Monday night’s game at Denver due to his concussion. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Tillman missed practice all week, indicating he wasn't close to being active against the Broncos. We may see more of Jamari Thrash in Tillman's absence but he won't be fantasy worthy. Most of the passing volume should flow throw Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and TE David Njoku.
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Austin Ekeler placed on IR, concussion
Out 4 games
By: Mike Krueger | Nov 30 2024, 4:00 pm
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The #Commanders are placing RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) on injured reserve. He’s out four games. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Ekeler was already ruled out for Week 13 but this isn't great news for his long-term health. The earliest he could return would be Week 18 given the Commanders have a bye next week. In other words, he's safe to drop from your roster. Brian Robinson Jr. is expected to play this week against the Titans and we should also see Jeremy McNichols in a backup role.
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