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Bill give 4-year contract extension to WR Khalil Shakir
$32M guaranteed
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 25 2025, 12:45 pm
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The #Bills and WR Khalil Shakir agreed to terms on a 4-year contract extension worth up to $60.2M, including $32M guaranteed at signing, per me and @TomPelissero.
(Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Shakir posted a 76-821-4 line in 2024 becoming the most stable fantasy asset in the Bills receiving group. The offense worked without an alpha at receiver and we've it's unlikely Shakir's role will change much regardless of who is brought in this off-season at the position. Weekly WR3 value is the norm here.
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Dolphins moving on from RB Raheem Mostert
33-year-old RB looking for a new team in 2025
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 14 2025, 2:03 pm
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Looks like my client Raheem Mostert will be playing elsewhere next season. Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance to get younger and gives him a chance to pursue a ring elsewhere. (Brett Tessler on X)
FFToday's Take: Mostert's agent dropped the news that his client won't be back in Miami next season. Mostert played in 12 games in 2024 but his playing time was reduced towards the end of the season, failing to reach 10 carries in his last seven games. The Dolphins will move forward with De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and likely a third back to be determined. Mostert will turn 33 in April and doesn't figure to have a big role with any team he lands with in 2025.
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Jets moving on from Aaron Rodgers
Team will take $49 million dead money hit, likely spread over 2 years
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 13 2025, 11:13 am
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Jets announced that they “informed Aaron Rodgers that we will be moving in a different direction at quarterback.” The Jets will face $49M in dead money when they eventually release Aaron Rodgers. They can take the full hit this year or, more likely, designate him as a post-6/1 cut.
As a 6/1 cut, they’d carry his $23.5M cap hit until June 1, when it drops to $14M—saving $9.5M. However, they’d then absorb a $35M cap hit in 2025 (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Rodgers is now 41 years old and will have to decide if you wants to continue playing or call it a career. He finished as the QB24 in fantasy points per game this past season and won't have much fantasy value in 1QB leagues regardless of what team he lands with in 2025.
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Deebo looking to move on from San Francisco
49ers granted Deebo permission to find a trade partner
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 9 2025, 11:37 am
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The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season.
“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said today. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Deebo has only topped 1000 yards receiving once in his career but has been involved enough in the rushing game to make him a borderline WR1/2 over the last few years. However, 2024 was a supreme disappointment, ranking 48th in fantasy points per game (half-ppr) with just 51 receptions and 4 TDs. Deebo joins Cooper Kupp as veteran wide receivers on the trade market.
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Myles Garrett asks to be traded
Six-time Pro Bowler has made playoffs twice in eight NFL seasons
By: Doug Orth | Feb 4 2025, 7:15 pm
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Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and #Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Garrett's request comes days after GM Andrew Berry said that the Browns would not entertain any trades for the star defensive end. The 29-year-old is unlikely to be dealt considering how much draft capital the other team would likely have to give up, but his demand puts some more heat on the Browns to find some answers over the last two years of his contract. Cleveland's path to finding those answers might start with selecting Cam Ward or Shadeur Sanders in the draft at the end of April.
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Chip Kelly returning to the NFL as Raiders OC
Leaves Ohio State after serving as Buckeyes' OC for a season
By: Doug Orth | Feb 3 2025, 11:00 pm
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Back to the NFL: Former Eagles HC Chip Kelly is being hired as the Raiders offensive coordinator. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The Raiders left no doubt about how much they coveted Kelly, who will receive three times the salary in Vegas ($6 million) as he was about to receive from the Buckeyes. While there is reason to be skeptical about the hire based on how his stints as the head coach in Philadelphia and San Francisco ended, Las Vegas figures to be exciting on offense for the first time in a while. Kelly loves to play with tempo and run the ball, so fantasy managers should not be afraid to target whoever is the lead runner in Vegas next season.
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Rams looking to trade Cooper Kupp
$20 million salary in 2025
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 3 2025, 7:13 pm
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I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships. I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA. 2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys. (Cooper Kupp on X)
FFToday's Take: Cooper Kupp was drafted by the Rams in 2017 and it appears 2024 will be he last season with them. Kupp is currently due $20 million next season and roughly the same amount in 2026. The Rams were reportedly shopping Kupp during the trade deadline but never found a deal to their liking. Free agency kicks off next month.
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Bengals' TE Erick All expected to miss 2025 season
Complications from ACL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 28 2025, 12:53 pm
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#Bengals' rookie TE Erick All Jr. is expected to miss the 2025 season due to his ACL injury suffered Nov. 3.
All's injury exposed a complicated fix from a previous ACL tear and requires two surgeries. (Paul Dehner Jr. on X)
FFToday's Take: All suffered a torn ACL on November 3rd and needs two surgeries to correctly heal his knee. He's already had one surgery and will have another in a few months. The Bengals like his blocking ability in the run game but it remains to be seen how much he'll be involved as a receiver. Either way, we're going to have to wait until the 2026 season to find out. Mike Gesicki was used this season as the receiving tight end but will be a free agent this off-season.
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Pete Carroll back in the league: Raiders new HC
Three-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 24 2025, 10:31 am
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Just in: Pete Carroll and the Raiders now have reached agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option, sources tell ESPN.
Another veteran legendary coach has returned. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: At age 73, Carroll is back in the league ready to lead the Raiders in a tough AFC West division. Las Vegas is coming off a 4-13 season under Antonio Pierce who was let go earlier this month. The biggest task for Carroll and the Raiders is to find a young quarterback in the next two years. They have the 6th pick in the upcoming draft but there's already rumors that Russell Wilson could be a bridge option in 2025 if a young QB is out of reach.
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Jaguars land Liam Coen as new HC
Former Bucs OC headed ot Jacksonville
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 24 2025, 7:35 am
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has informed the team of his intention to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars after a surprising twist that included him initially backing out of the interview pool, but then reconsidering the job after general manager Trent Baalke's exit. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: This will be the Jaguars fourth head coach in the last six years. It seems the firing of Baalke as GM was enough to convince Coen to take the job. He'll have a tough task attempting to turnaround a Jaguars team that finished 4-13 this season and he needs to get QB Trevor Lawrence headed in the right direction. Jacksonville has the 5th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Anthony Richardson lays out offseason plans
QB expects to work with same expert that helped Josh Allen
By: Doug Orth | Jan 22 2025, 11:40 pm
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When Anthony Richardson returns to his offseason training in Florida, he'll be working on very specific areas of improvement with his team of coaches and trainers. Among them: refining his throws on short and intermediate routes and throwing with more touch. He'll be focusing on overall technique as well, such as his sometimes-sloppy footwork. He also has plans to work with biometric expert Chris Hess, who counts Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen among his clients whose throwing motions he has helped refine. During a recent NFL Films segment, Allen called Hess "the most influential person in my mechanical career." Allen credits Hess with helping him dramatically increase his completion rate from 52.8% as a rookie to 69.2% by his third season. (ESPN.com - Stephen Holder)
FFToday's Take: Allen noted that Hess helped him realize that his hip was too often out in front of his arm when throwing, which largely contributed to how often he was inaccurate in his early years with the Bills. It should come as no surprise if Hess reaches a similar conclusion about Richardson, who is a massively talented player with relatively little football experience and poor fundamentals. The good thing about Richardson in fantasy this upcoming season is that his cost will be low enough to draft as a QB2, which should be enough to make him a huge bargain if Hess can work his magic on him.
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Cooper Kupp confirms he will play in 2025
WR coming off third straight injury-plagued season
By: Doug Orth | Jan 21 2025, 11:30 pm
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Cooper Kupp said Monday there is "no doubt" in his mind that he wants to play football next season and that while he "would love to be in L.A.," he has no control over what will happen this offseason.
"I feel like I've got a lot of good football left in me," Kupp said in the Rams' final open locker room session of the season. "I'll be playing football next year. That much I know."
Kupp has two years left on the contract extension he signed in 2022, with $5 million guaranteed in 2025. If the Rams cut Kupp this offseason, they will save $15 million in cash and $7.52 million against the salary cap. If the Rams release him without a post-June 1 designation, they will absorb $22.2 million in dead money due to the remaining prorated portions of his signing bonus and $5 million of his roster bonus. (ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop)
FFToday's Take: The aforementioned contract particulars suggest that if Kupp is cut, it will be as a post-June 1 designation. Another factor in the Rams' offseason decision-making with Kupp may be whether Matthew Stafford wants to keep playing. Either way, it appears Kupp is nearing the end of his time with the Rams, which likely means Los Angeles will begin prepping Jordan Whittington for a bigger role. If Kupp is cut this offseason, Whittington should be considered a major sleeper in 2025 drafts.
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Tank Dell's outlook for 2025 season in doubt
Suffered serious knee injury in Week 16 loss to KC
By: Doug Orth | Jan 20 2025, 5:20 pm
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DeMeco Ryans says it's too early to put a timeline on whether Tank Dell will play in 2025.
He didn't want to speculate on whether they'd need to find receiver because of that. But added they'd look to improve their team in all areas. (Jonathan Alexander on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: At the very least, Dell should not be expected to play for the first half of next season. Perhaps he can play a bit role late in the season - not unlike what Tyler Higbee did for the Rams this season - but even that seems unlikely given how serious Dell's injury was. Houston will likely try hard to re-sign Stefon Diggs (ACL) and could even invest a Day 2 or early Day 3 draft pick into the position after John Metchie, Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson failed to distinguish themselves.
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Ben Johnson set to become Bears HC
Oversaw top-five offense in his three years as Detroit OC
By: Doug Orth | Jan 20 2025, 5:00 pm
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Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The Bears have only had two offensive-minded head coaches since Mike Ditka was fired following the 1992 season and both of those hires - Marc Trestman and Matt Nagy - worked out poorly. It is hard to imagine Johnson going down that same road. Not only has he established himself as one of the most creative offensive minds in the league, but he will begin his Chicago tenure with a blue-chip quarterback prospect (Caleb Williams) and at least two stud receivers (D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze). Williams, in particular, should enjoy the creativity and consistency Johnson will bring to the team. Do not be surprised if Williams is a low-end fantasy QB1 as soon as next year.
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Zay Flowers misses practice Thursday
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 16 2025, 2:10 pm
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Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers is the only Ravens player not practicing Thursday.
Flowers hasn’t practiced since injuring his knee in the regular season finale 12 days ago.
Ravens play at Bills in a divisional round game Sunday. (Jamison Hensley on X)
FFToday's Take: Flowers missed the Ravens Wildcard game and is in danger of missing their Divisional Round matchup against the Bills. The Ravens used a run-heavy gameplan against the Steelers and could do the same this weekend if Flowers sits. We'll have another update on Flowers after practice on Friday.
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Diontae Johnson gets the ax
WR lasts three weeks with Houston
By: Doug Orth | Jan 14 2025, 11:55 pm
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The #Texans have waived WR Diontae Johnson. (Jonathan Alexander on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Johnson was seen pouting - presumably about lack of involvement - in the team's Wild Card Round win over the Chargers. As a result, he is moving on from his fourth team in less than a year. The timing is still surprising considering the Texans need help at receiver with Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell both out for the season. After getting traded twice and waived twice in 10 months, Johnson may have no choice but to settle for a third receiver job at his next NFL stop.
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Jayden Reed not seriously hurt in Wild Card Round
WR will not need surgery on his injured shoulder
By: Doug Orth | Jan 13 2025, 4:20 pm
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Jayden Reed says he won’t need surgery on his shoulder. “Thank God for that.” (Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz fun)
FFToday's Take: Reed figures to be a polarizing player in upcoming fantasy drafts. His star quickly ascended after going 64-793-8 as a rookie, but his usage dipped in a big way over the second half of this season as Green Bay became more of a run-heavy team. The primary reason why he could be a polarizing figure is because Christian Watson's knee injury will likely sideline him for most of the 2025 season, which should allow Reed more opportunities. Watson's absence alone may be enough to get Reed back into the high-end WR3 conversation.
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Cade Otton listed as Questionable
Two full practices to end the week
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 10 2025, 4:14 pm
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S Antoine Winfield Jr., CB Jamel Dean, TE Cade Otton and S Mike Edwards all had full participation Friday but are questionable for Sunday’s game. DL Logan Hall was limited but also questionable. It’s about as healthy as the Bucs have been all season. (Rick Stroud on X)
FFToday's Take: HC Todd Bowles said Otton was "trending in the right direction" for Sunday. The Bucs tight end suffered a knee injury in Week 15 and hasn't played since but did get in two full practices to end the week. He'll be a risky option this if week if he's able to suit up against the Commanders.
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Zay Flowers out for Wildcard Weekend
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 9 2025, 1:02 pm
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WR Zay Flowers (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Steelers, coach John Harbaugh said. (Jamison Hensley on X)
FFToday's Take: This is a big loss for the Ravens as Flowers led the team in receptions (74) and receiving yards (1059) during the season. Rashod Bateman becomes the de facto No.1 receiver for Lamar Jackson but expect to see a lot of two tight ends on the field with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely. Harbaugh also stated that RB Justice Hill will be back for this game.
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David Montgomery should be ready for Divisional Round
RB making solid progress in recovery from MCL injury
By: Doug Orth | Jan 7 2025, 11:30 pm
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Tuesday that he expects David Montgomery to be ready to play when top-seeded Detroit hosts its Divisional Round playoff opener in two weeks.
"I do," Campbell said quite simply and confidently when asked if he thought Montgomery would be available. (NFL.com)
FFToday's Take: Montgomery brings a level of power running not many in the league provide, but the Lions' offense should be in good shape regardless of whether he can play next week. The bigger question is if Montgomery will be fully recovered just over a month after suffering the injury. If not, he could play more of a complementary role to Jahmyr Gibbs, who once again proved he is more than capable of being a featured back during Montgomery's absence.
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Isaac Guerendo avoids major injury
MCL and ankle sprains
By: Doug Orth | Jan 6 2025, 11:30 pm
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RB Isaac Guerendo’s MRI this morning showed an MCL sprain and ankle sprain, source said. No ACL damage. (The Athletic - Matt Barrows)
FFToday's Take: Guerendo entered Week 18 with foot and hamstring issues. He failed to make it through the first drive in Week 18, ultimately leaving the game for good after two carries. The fourth-rounder's rookie season ends with 84 carries for 420 yards and four touchdowns and 15 catches for 152 yards. Guerendo will likely begin the 2025 season as the No. 3 back again behind Christian McCaffrey and impending restricted free agent Jordan Mason, but he showed enough this season to move ahead of Mason with a strong training camp.
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Zay Flowers unlikely to play in Wild Card Round
WR will be "challenged" to play vs. PIT
By: Doug Orth | Jan 6 2025, 3:20 pm
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Ravens coach John Harbaugh calls WR Zay Flowers "day-to-day" and clarifies that the injury is not season-ending. Sounds like it will be a challenge this week. But after that... possible. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Early speculation suggests Flowers could be dealing with a Grade 1 LCL sprain, which comes with a recovery timetable of 2-4 weeks. With how poorly the Steelers finished the season, the Ravens should be able to advance without Flowers, but it might be a challenge to keep winning after that without him. Expect Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman to see more work in his absence this weekend.
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Likely torn ACL for Christian Watson
Readiness for 2025 season in doubt after Week 18 injury
By: Doug Orth | Jan 6 2025, 3:00 pm
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Sources: #Packers standout WR Christian Watson is believed to have torn his ACL and suffered additional damage, ending his season and putting the beginning of 2025 in jeopardy. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Watson seemingly figured out the source of his persistent hamstring issues this offseason, but he will go into this offseason trying to recover from something much more serious. An ACL tear this late in the season means Watson will be lucky to be ready to play before midseason next year and it is likely he will not recapture his previous form until 2026. The Packers cannot replace Watson's field-stretch abilities, but they are deep at receiver and figure to move forward into next season relying on Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks.
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Broken right forearm for Blake Corum, out for the playoffs
Rams lose their No.2 RB
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 5 2025, 7:53 pm
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#Rams coach Sean McVay told reporters that RB Blake Corum broke his right forearm and is out for the playoffs. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Corum was set to get substantial playing time in Week 18 but finished with just 3 touches for 22 yards. Ronnie Rivers handled 16 touches and figures to be the backup behind Kyren Williams when the Rams face the Vikings or Lions, pending the outcome of the Sunday night game in Week 18.
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Darnell Mooney Out for Week 18
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 5 2025, 11:30 am
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Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is inactive today. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Mooney will miss Week 18 with a shoulder injury, leaving the Falcons with Drake London and Ray-Ray McCloud as their top two widouts. KhaDarel Hodge should get some increased playing time as well but won't be a fantasy recommendation.
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Tony Pollard expected to play in Week 18
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 4 2025, 11:16 pm
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Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Texans, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Pollard has been dealing with an ankle injury the last few weeks causing him to miss Week 17 against the Jaguars. He got in two limited practices this week before sitting out Friday's session. With Tyjae Spears (concussion) out, Pollard could see a big workload with a little Julius Chestnut sprinkled in.
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49ers rule Out Deebo Samuel for Week 18
Rib injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 3 2025, 4:44 pm
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#49ers injury report for Sunday:
Out: QB Brock Purdy (elbow), WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, wrist), OL Spencer Burford (calf), CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), DE Robert Beal Jr. (ankle)
Doubtful: LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf)
Questionable: TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring), CB Isaac Yiadom (pelvis), OT Colton McKivitz (knee), S Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle) (Nick Wagoner on X)
FFToday's Take: Deebo is listed with rib and wrist injuries this week and will take a seat in the season finale. His absence will push Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) into the receiving spotlight for the 49ers against the Cardinals. Joshua Dobbs will be starting at quarterback which may dampen the enthusiasm for the San Francisco pass catchers.
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Joe Flacco will start for Indianapolis in Week 18
Anthony Richardson ruled Out with back injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 3 2025, 1:08 pm
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Colts ruled out QB Anthony Richardson for Sunday’s regular-season finale vs. the Jaguars due to his back injury. One final start this season for Colts QB Joe Flacco. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Flacco will once again give some fantasy life to wide receivers Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. Last week, Pittman finished with a 9-109-1 line on 10 targets against the Giants. The Jaguars have given up the 4th most fantasy points to QBs, and the 7th most fantasy points to wide receivers in half-PPR leagues.
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Bengals list Chase Brown, Tee Higgins as Questionable
Brown missed practice all week
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 2 2025, 2:12 pm
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#Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle), WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee) and OL Amarius Mims (ankle/hand) are all listed as questionable for Saturday night vs. Pittsburgh. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Brown missed practice all week with a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 17. Even if he does suit up, it's hard to imagine him being close to 100 percent. We're likely to see a good dose of Khalil Herbert against the Steelers. Higgins was limited in practice all week but seems likely to play.
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Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts will sit in Week 18
No decision yet on who the starting QB will be
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 1 2025, 12:41 pm
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#Eagles HC Nick Sirianni: "We're gonna rest some guys" on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley will be one. QB Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol, per Nick Sirianni. A decision hasn’t been made on who will start at QB on Sunday in light of Kenny Pickett’s rib injury. Could be Tanner McKee. (Jeff McLane on X)
FFToday's Take: Eric Dickerson's rushing record is safe. Barkley will finish the year as the No.1 fantasy running back with 2005 rushing yards, 15 TDs and 5.8 yards per carry. For Week 18, we could see a mixture of Kenneth Gainwell, Will Shipley and Tyrion Davis-Price at running back for the Eagles. Shipley was Inactive in Week 17.
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Brock Purdy doing OK after injury scare
Suffered elbow injury during MNF loss to Lions
By: Doug Orth | Dec 31 2024, 8:45 pm
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QB Brock Purdy sustained right elbow contusion with nerve inflammation, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said on conference call. He will miss this game but no long-term implications. (Matt Maiocco on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It would be a shock if Purdy plays in a meaningless Week 18 game against the Cardinals this weekend. Shanahan has obviously not announced a starter yet in the likely scenario that Purdy is held out, although Joshua Dobbs will probably get the nod over Brandon Allen given the state of the 49ers' offensive line. The injury should not have any bearing on his upcoming contract extension talks with the team.
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Aaron Jones likely to play in season finale
Suffered quad contusion in third quarter of Week 17
By: Doug Orth | Dec 30 2024, 7:50 pm
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RB Aaron Jones is doing well after a quad contusion and should play on Sunday. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: More than a few over/under bettors and Jones' fantasy managers were not happy that Jones was pulled from the game with 47 yards rushing through almost three quarters. Cam Akers scored a touchdown on the play after Jones left and Jones did not see the field after that. The Vikings' conservative management of Jones this season has likely contributed to his ability to play as many games as he has and it should serve them well again in next week's showdown with the Lions for the NFC North crown and the overall No. 1 seed in the NFC.
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Jaylen Waddle trending in right direction for Week 18
WR has been sidelined by knee injury for two weeks
By: Doug Orth | Dec 30 2024, 7:40 pm
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Mike McDaniel optimistic on Jaylen Waddle for Sunday. (Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad)
FFToday's Take: Waddle's importance in the offense has been minimalized this season by the arrival of Jonnu Smith and emergence of De'Von Achane, at least when Tua Tagovailoa is playing. Tagovailoa (hip) may not be able to play for a second straight week in a must-win game for the Dolphins in Week 18 versus the Jets, leaving Tyler Huntley as the starter. As fantasy managers were reminded in Week 17, Huntley cannot replace Tagovailoa's quick decision-making in this offense, leaving Waddle as more of a flex play. Malik Washington will draw another start if Waddle cannot go.
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Cincy "hopeful" Chase Brown can play in Week 18
Injured ankle late in Week 17 win
By: Doug Orth | Dec 30 2024, 7:30 pm
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Bengals running back Chase Brown sprained an ankle late in Saturday’s overtime win over the Broncos. He has played 686 offensive snaps this season, which is 65 percent of the team’s offensive snaps.
If Brown can’t play, the Bengals insist they have confidence in Khalil Herbert, who the team acquired in a trade with the Bengals at the deadline. Herbert has nine touches for 52 yards for the Bengals, but four carries for 23 yards came on the game-winning drive last week.
(PFT - Charean Williams)
FFToday's Take: Brown has been a workhorse for the Bengals ever since they lost Zack Moss in Week 8. Trayveon Williams is the only other back on the roster besides Herbert, so the ex-Bear would almost certainly handle a Brown-like workload in a must-win game for Cincinnati if Brown is ruled out. Similarly, Brown would likely be in line for 20-plus touches against the Steelers if he can go.
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Christian Watson unlikely to play in Week 17
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 29 2024, 4:01 am
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#Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) is unlikely to play today against the #Vikings, per source. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Watson missed practice all week and is listed as Questionable on the injury report. He was always a longshot to play and it appears he will be on the inactive list later today. The Packers target tree will condense to Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and TE Tucker Kraft. Wicks is shaping up to be a bargain DFS option this week.
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Isaac Guerendo expected to play Monday night
limited in practice
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 28 2024, 2:53 pm
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49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, who has been limited in practice this week due to hamstring and foot injuries, is expected to play Monday night against the Lions, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Patrick Taylor (8-24-0, 1-1-0) turned in a dud last week against the Dolphins with Guerendo on the sidelines. Expect Guerendo to be back in the lead back role against the Lions on Monday night. He'll be a mid-range RB2 value for Week 17. The Lions have been stingy against RBs, giving up the 4th fewest fantasy points to the position.
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Titans downgrade Tony Pollard to Out for Week 17
Illness
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 28 2024, 2:36 pm
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The #Titans downgraded RB Tony Pollard to out for Sunday vs. Jacksonville. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Pollard has been playing through an ankle injury the last couple of week which has allowed Tyjae Spears to get more playing time. Pollard didn't travel with the team this week due to an illness. Spears will now take over the lead back role in Week 17 in a prime matchup against the Jaguars.
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Tua Tagovailoa dowgraded to Doubtful for Week 17
Hip injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 28 2024, 1:25 pm
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Dolphins are downgrading Tua Tagovailoa to doubtful for Sunday’s game at Cleveland due to a hip injury, per sources. Tagovailoa still is pushing to play Sunday, but if he can’t, Tyler Huntley would be in line to replace him. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Tua was limited all week in practice before being labeled as Questionable. With Huntley likely to start, the passing game in Miami is going to take a hit. Huntley hasn't thrown for over 200 yards in a game since Wildcard Weekend of 2022. The total for this game between the Dolphins and Browns is currently at 35.
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Panthers place Chuba Hubbard on IR
Carolina searching for answers at RB
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 28 2024, 10:00 am
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Sources: After rushing for 1,195 yards this season, Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard is being placed on injured reserve today due to a calf and knee injury. His impressive season now has come to an end. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Whoa. This is somewhat of a surprise given HC Daven Canales said after practice on Friday that he expected Chuba to play. This will leave fantasy owners scrambling in their Championship trying to fill a running back or Flex spot. Next up on the Carolina depth chart is Mike Boone and Raheem Blackshear. Boone is the most likely to provide the most fantasy points but his upside is more of a low-end RB2.
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James Conner expected to play in Week 17
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Dec 28 2024, 2:06 am
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#AZCardinals star RB James Conner, who is questionable with a knee injury, is expected to play against the #Rams, source said.
No hope for the playoffs, extension already signed, and Conner is slated to play at less than 100% for his team. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Conner suffered a knee injury last week against the Panthers as he rumbled for 117 yards and 1 TD. He was limited in practice all week and is listed as Questionable. It's safe to wonder if he'll have his typical workload making him a risky high-end RB against the Rams on Saturday evening. His backup Trey Benson is also listed as Questionable with a knee injury.
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