NFL Player News

Rotowire: Dec 17, 4:16p ET

News: The Lions placed Stafford (back/hip) on injured reserve Tuesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact: Stafford had been sidelined for each of the past six games with multiple fractures in his back in addition to a minor hip issue, but he maintained hope he would be able to make it back into action before the season ended. The typically durable veteran ultimately wasn't able to heal as quickly as he anticipated, prompting the Lions to shut him down for their final two games. With top understudy Jeff Driskel (hamstring) having previously moved to IR, the Lions will turn to David Blough and Kyle Sloter as their quarterbacks for the remainder of the season.

Evan Engram NYG - TE

Rotowire: Dec 17, 3:50p ET

News: The Giants placed Engram (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact: Though he appeared close to returning to game action on a couple occasions, Engram was never able to move past the left foot he first sprained in a Nov. 4 loss to the Cowboys. Engram will end up having played in only eight games, finishing his third NFL season with 44 catches for 467 yards and three touchdowns on 68 targets. Engram's absence for the Giants' final two games should allow rookie Kaden Smith to act as the Giants' top pass-catching tight end, while blocking specialist Rhett Ellison could also have a more pronounced role if he's able to clear the NFL's concussion protocol.

A.J. Green CIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 17, 3:18p ET

News: Green (ankle) said Tuesday that he doesn't anticipate playing in the Bengals' final two games of the season, though he expects to be at full strength for the start of the 2020 campaign, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports. "I feel good just getting confirmation from him," Green said about foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, who examined the receiver Monday. "Knowing there's no effect on my future. I never thought it would be that bad that I could never play at a high level. Just hearing him saying it made me feel a lot better."

Impact: Though Green hasn't played since injuring his left ankle less than an hour into the Bengals' first training camp session, Cincinnati has kept him on the 53-man roster all season in anticipation of his eventual return. Those hopes appear to have been dashed after Green suffered a setback in November, but the receiver is at least optimistic that the injury won't prevent his training efforts during the offseason. While the 31-year-old's health looks like it will be in a good spot heading into 2020, his future with the Bengals is uncertain, as he's set to become a free agent in March. The Bengals will have the option of keeping Green in the fold by placing their franchise tag on him, an arrangement he said he has "no problem with."

Drew Brees NO - QB

Rotowire: Dec 16, 11:26p ET

News: Brees completed 29 of 30 pass attempts for 307 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints' 34-7 win over the Colts on Monday.

Impact: Brees became the all-time passing touchdowns leader Monday, finishing the day with 541 scores to his credit -- two more than previous record-holder Peyton Manning. The historic 540th touchdown came on a five-yard strike to tight end Josh Hill midway through the third quarter. Brees also set the mark for completion percentage in a single game (96.7) on a healthy 30 attempts, adding another impressive note to his already prolific resume. The 40-year-old quarterback continues to dazzle with his accuracy and decision-making, and he sports a robust 21:4 TD:INT with a 75.8 percent completion rate in 2019. He'll face a tough test in Week 16 as the Saints travel to Tennessee to take on an upstart Titans defense.

T.Y. Hilton IND - WR

Rotowire: Dec 16, 6:47p ET

News: Hilton (calf) is active for Monday's game at New Orleans.

Impact: He followed an LP/LP/DNP practice regimen for Week 15, after which coach Frank Reich seemed skeptical of the Colts' No. 1 wide receiver's chances of suiting up. "We've kind of been down this road before and he wasn't (at 100 percent)," Reich told Jim Ayello of the Indianapolis Star on Saturday. "I know it's T.Y., but we just want to feel good about it, do the right thing and make sure that he feels right and that we feel like he's good." In essence, Hilton was a game-time decision, but almost exactly one hour before the Colts released their list of inactives, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the wideout was slated to return to action. In his previous appearance Week 12 in Houston, Hilton had limitations on his workload, but there won't be any this time, per Reich. Hilton will be looking to exploit a Saints defense that has allowed 179 receiving yards per game and 16 touchdowns to wideouts in 13 contests this season.

Josh Gordon SEA - WR

Rotowire: Dec 16, 4:16p ET

News: Gordon has been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances and substances of abuse, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

Impact: Considering Gordon's repeat offender status, he's likely done for the season. Gordon is coming off his best game with the Seahawks, hauling in a 58-yard pass in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Panthers. The 28-year-old receiver played six games for the Patriots and five for the Seahawks this season. The Seahawks likely will use a rotation to fill the No. 3 receiver role going forward, using Malik Turner, David Moore and Jaron Brown.

Julian Edelman NE - WR

Rotowire: Dec 16, 3:33p ET

News: Edelman played through damage to the tendon in his left knee in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Bengals, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

Impact: According to Giardi, Edelman suffered the injury a week earlier in New England's loss to Kansas City. Edelman proceeded to take a questionable designation into the matchup with the Bengals after the injury limited his participation in practice, and while he ultimately received clearance to play, he looked more hobbled than usual during his time on the field. The 33-year-old turned in his worst outing of the season, hauling in just two of his five targets for nine yards while playing only 40 of the Patriots' 65 offensive snaps (62 percent). The Patriots will face a quicker turnaround than usual Week 16 with a Saturday game against the Bills, making Edelman's practice activity worth monitoring Tuesday through Thursday.

George Kittle SF - TE

Rotowire: Dec 15, 8:13p ET

News: Kittle hauled in 13 of 17 targets for 134 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Falcons.

Impact: After managing just eight catches for 84 yards in outings against Baltimore and New Orleans the past two weeks, Kittle commanded more than half of San Francisco's targets versus Atlanta and accounted for over 65 percent of the 49ers' receiving production. During his dominant Week 15 effort, Kittle also surpassed Mike Ditka for the most receiving yards by a tight end across his first three NFL seasons, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. He remains an elite tight end play heading into a matchup against a Rams defense that surrendered six combined receptions, 76 yards and a touchdown to Dallas tight ends Sunday.

Julio Jones ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 15, 7:58p ET

News: Jones corralled 13 of 20 targets for 134 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 29-22 win against San Francisco.

Impact: The 30-year-old Jones put on a stellar performance against his former offensive coordinator, hauling in a Matt Ryan TD pass with two seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to edge Atlanta past Kyle Shanahan's 49ers. Jones entered Week 15 in the midst of a nine-game scoring drought, but he tallied a TD in both the second and fourth quarters while more than quadrupling the yardage output of the Falcons' No. 2 receiver. His ceiling remains about as high as any receiver in fantasy heading into a Week 16 matchup against a Jaguars defense that has conceded 255-plus passing yards in four straight outings.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 7:39p ET

News: Coach Mike Zimmer indicated in his post-game press conference after Sunday's victory over the Chargers that he isn't sure about the severity of Cook's shoulder injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact: Zimmer did say that this injury is unrelated to the chest injury Cook has been dealing with recently. Expect further clarification on Cook's status once the Vikings get into their week of practice.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 5:59p ET

News: Cook won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers in L.A. due to a shoulder injury.

Impact: Early in the third quarter, Cook seemed to land hard on the right shoulder injury that has afflicted him since a Week 11 hit against the Broncos. After being tended to on the turf, he proceeded to the sideline medical tent and was ruled out shortly thereafter. With his usual backup Alexander Mattison (ankle) sidelined Sunday, the Vikings' backfield has been whittled down to Mike Boone, Ameer Abdullah and fullback C.J. Ham.

Chris Godwin TB - WR

Rotowire: Dec 15, 5:14p ET

News: Coach Bruce Arians called Godwin's hamstring injury "not good" following Sunday's 38-17 win at Detroit, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact: Just one game removed from fellow wideout Mike Evans suffering a serious hamstring injury, the same fate befell Godwin. Prior to Godwin's departure in the third quarter, he racked up what ended up being a team-best 121 yards on his five catches (seven targets). If Godwin and Evans are out of the lineup Saturday against the Texans, their combined 17.6 targets per game on the campaign will be available for the likes of Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson and Ishmael Hyman to take on. Meanwhile, Scott Miller might not join that trio due to the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday.

Adrian Peterson WAS - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 4:28p ET

News: Peterson rushed 16 times for 66 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for another 25 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Eagles.

Impact: Peterson worked as the lead back in this one, with Josh Ferguson siphoning off only three carries for nine yards. The future Hall of Famer tied Walter Payton for fourth all-time with his 110th career rushing touchdown, reversing field after his initial lane was blocked off to find the end zone from 10 yards out. With Derrius Guice (knee) on IR, Peterson should continue to carry the mail in a favorable Week 16 home matchup against the NFC East rival Giants.

Saquon Barkley NYG - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 4:19p ET

News: Barkley rushed 24 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns while adding four catches for 31 yards on five targets in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Dolphins.

Impact: Barkley doubled his season rushing touchdown total, converting from one yard out in the third quarter and adding a 10-yard score six seconds into the fourth. He also topped 100 yards on the ground for the first time since Week 2. Barkley hasn't lived up to his billing as an early first-round pick in most fantasy drafts, but all will be forgiven if he continues to shine when it matters most in the fantasy playoffs. He had a potential third rushing score vultured by Javorius Allen with the game out of hand late, but Barkley nonetheless delivered his best performance of the season. The second-year running back will look to build on this effort when the Giants visit Washington in Week 16.

Chris Godwin TB - WR

Rotowire: Dec 15, 3:25p ET

News: Godwin (hamstring) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game in Detroit and won't return, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Buccaneers wide receivers are dropping like flies. First, Mike Evans sustained a serious hamstring injury Week 14 and didn't take the field Sunday. Then, second-year slot receiver Scotty Miller was ruled out of this contest with a hamstring concern of his own. Godwin himself suffered a hamstring issue, leaving Tampa Bay with just Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson and Ishmael Hyman at the position.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 11:30a ET

News: Henry (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact: Though Henry failed to practice in any capacity this week, all reports heading into Sunday suggested he would be ready to play once game day arrived. Henry's active status confirms as much, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed earlier Sunday that the running back isn't expected to have a "pitch count" in the crucial divisional matchup. Assuming Henry's workload isn't restricted, he should once again make for an elite fantasy option coming off four straight games of more than 100 rushing yards.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 8:27a ET

News: Henry (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, is on track to play and isn't expected to have a planned "pitch count" for his snaps, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact: The fact that Henry didn't practice in any fashion this week is somewhat unsettling, but Pelissero notes that the running back's lack of activity was mostly maintenance-related. The Titans will check on Henry early Sunday just to make sure his hamstring isn't an issue, but if he gets the green light from trainers, it looks like he'll enter Week 15 without any limitations. Henry has surpassed 100 yards on the ground in each of the past four games, totaling seven touchdowns over that span.

Damien Williams KC - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 8:20a ET

News: Williams (rib/illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, is expected to be inactive for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Official word on Williams' status will come around 11:30 a.m. ET, when the Chiefs release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. After missing the Chiefs' previous two games with sore ribs, Williams appeared to put himself on track to return this weekend after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday, but his hopes of playing took a hit when an illness prevented him from practicing Friday. With Williams likely to be sidelined for another game, the Chiefs will lean on a committee of LeSean McCoy, Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson to handle the backfield snaps.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 15, 12:01a ET

News: Henry (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact: The 25-year-old received the questionable tag after sitting out practice all week, but the hamstring issue never appeared to truly put his status in doubt for Week 15. Henry has received 18-plus carries in all three games since the Titans' Week 11 bye, and he figures to see a heavy workload again Sunday.

DeVante Parker MIA - WR

Rotowire: Dec 14, 5:48p ET

News: Parker is no longer in the NFL's concussion protocol and has been removed from the Dolphins' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact: After he suffered a concussion in the Week 14 loss to the Jets, Parker's status looked uncertain heading into the current week, but he progressed quickly through the NFL's five-step protocol. After closing the practice week by taking full contact Friday, Parker apparently received clearance from an independent neurologist Saturday, allowing him to exit the protocol. Before being forced out early in Week 14, Parker had recorded at least 50 receiving yards in seven straight games, a string of performances that netted the wideout a four-year contract extension Friday.

Damien Williams KC - RB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 5:11p ET

News: Williams (rib), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, missed practice Friday due to an illness, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact: Williams had been a limited participant in practices Wednesday and Thursday, so his downgrade in activity therefore can't be attributed to a setback with his rib issue, which cost him the previous two games. Even if Williams does suit up this weekend, it'll be difficult to predict what his Week 15 workload might look like with LeSean McCoy, Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson also in the team's backfield mix. Added clarity on Williams' Week 15 status should arrive no later than Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET, when the Chiefs release their inactive list 90 minutes ahead of kickoff.

Jameis Winston TB - QB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 4:31p ET

News: Winston (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, though coach Bruce Arians said the quarterback will play, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Held out of practice Wednesday and limited to throwing tennis balls during Thursday's session, Winston closed out the week as a full participant Friday. He's on track to get the Week 15 start against a lousy Detroit defense, but he'll be playing with a small fracture in his right thumb and no Mike Evans (hamstring) at his disposal. Even so, Winston offers no shortage of appeal for fantasy purposes, having averaged 39.4 pass attempts, 316.5 yards and 2.0 touchdowns per game. His turnover issues hurt the Bucs more than they hurt fantasy managers.

Damien Williams KC - RB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 4:13p ET

News: Williams (rib) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos after not practicing Friday.

Impact: Though soreness on the left side of his rib cage prevented Williams from playing in the past two games and limited his participation in practices Wednesday and Thursday, it was an illness that kept him off the field Friday, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. The missed opportunity to upgrade his activity level in practice will result in Williams carrying a designation into the weekend, making it difficult to project if he'll be ready to go once Sunday arrives. If Williams ends up sitting out or has his workload limited, LeSean McCoy, Spencer Ware and Darwin Thompson would form a three-headed backfield committee for Kansas City.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 4:00p ET

News: Jacobs (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, indicated Friday that he plans to play, though he wouldn't guarantee that outcome, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact: Additionally, Jacobs noted that he won't need offseason surgery on his fractured right shoulder plate, but he'll likely require about a month and a half of rest and rehab to make a full recovery. As for Sunday's contest, Jacobs seems prepared to tough it out, but he should still be treated as a game-time decision ahead of the Raiders' 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. In the event that he ends up scratched or limited at all, DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard would be in line for added touches out of the team's backfield. Washington played 63 percent of offensive snaps in last week's 42-21 loss to the Titans, piling up 96 total yards on 14 carries and seven targets.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 3:08p ET

News: Henry (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans after not practicing in any capacity this week, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

Impact: Normally a full week with no practice would set the stage for an inactive status on game day. However, Henry who has been getting conditioning work on the treadmill, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, noted Thursday that he'll be ready to go "when Sunday comes," per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. While the running back's comments in recent days suggest that he plans to tough things out against Houston, those considering Henry in Week 15 fantasy lineups are strongly urged to verify his status in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 13, 1:44p ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact: Thielen was a limited practice participant throughout the week, but multiple reports -- including one from ESPN's Adam Schefter -- suggested the Vikings were always expecting the wide receiver to play. Thielen is now set to make his first appearance since Week 9, when he aggravated his hamstring injury and was pulled from the game after seven snaps. His return should translate to a reduced role for fellow wide receiver Bisi Johnson, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a quad injury. Tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. may also lose some targets if Thielen is able to stay on the field this time around.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 1:24p ET

News: Henry (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the open portion of Friday's practice, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

Impact: Henry didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so his continued absence Friday is notable. There's a pretty good chance he'll be listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET contest against the Texans, though the running back previously stated that he plans to play through his hamstring issue, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site.

Daniel Jones NYG - QB

Rotowire: Dec 13, 12:07p ET

News: Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact: Jones returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he never seemed to have much chance at avoiding a second straight absence. Eli Manning will draw another start, while Jones will aim to return to action Week 16 at Washington.

Evan Engram NYG - TE

Rotowire: Dec 13, 9:44a ET

News: Engram (foot) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact: The 2017 first-round pick has worked as a limited practice participant this week and hasn't appeared to suffer a setback, but he apparently hasn't progressed enough from the left foot sprain to make returning from the four-game absence worth the risk. Engram's availability will receive further clarity when the Giants release their final injury report later Friday, but at this point, his status is trending in the wrong direction.

JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT - WR

Rotowire: Dec 13, 9:15a ET

News: Smith-Schuster aggravated his left knee injury at Thursday's practice and isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact: The 23-year-old appeared on track to return from the three-game absence after practicing as a full participant Wednesday, but he was downgraded to limited participation Thursday after suffering the setback. Smith-Schuster's status will receive additional clarity when the Steelers release their final injury report of Week 15 on Friday. James Washington and Diontae Johnson would be in store for boosts in targets in the event the team's top wideout remains out.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 12, 11:51p ET

News: Jackson (quadriceps) completed 15 of 23 passes for 212 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in the Ravens' 42-21 win over the Jets on Thursday. He also rushed eight times for 86 yards -- breaking Michael Vick's single-season rushing record for a quarterback in the process -- and committed a fumble but recovered.

Impact: Jackson couldn't have drawn up a better script for his milestone night, as he also tied his career high with his five touchdown tosses in addition to surpassing Vick for the rushing mark. Just as impressive was the fact all five of Jackson's scoring throws went to different pass catchers -- Miles Boykin (five yards), Mark Andrews (one yard), Marquise Brown (24 yards), Seth Roberts (33 yards) and Mark Ingram (10 yards). Jackson has now thrown five touchdown passes on three separate occasions in what has been a stellar sophomore campaign, while his rushing tally Thursday pushed his season total to an eye-popping 1,103 yards on the ground. Jackson lines up for another start a week from Sunday in a Week 16 divisional matchup versus the Browns, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Thursday that Robert Griffin III, who saw action late against the Jets, is expected to start Week 17 versus the Steelers if Baltimore has locked up its playoff seeding by that point.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 12, 6:57p ET

News: Jackson (quadriceps) is listed as active Thursday against the Jets.

Impact: The Ravens listed Jackson as a limited practice participant Monday and Tuesday before upgrading him to full participation Wednesday. The quarterback was never in danger of missing Thursday's game, but it's possible his quad injury inspires a game plan with fewer designed runs for the quarterback. Even so, Jackson is well positioned for another productive outing with the Ravens heavily favored to win.

JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT - WR

Rotowire: Dec 11, 4:21p ET

News: Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.

Impact: Smith-Schuster's ability to take every rep in the Steelers' first practice of Week 15 sets the stage for him to play Sunday against the Bills after missing the previous three games. The wideout's status will continue to be worth tracking as the week rolls along just to ensure he practice activity doesn't take a step back, but he's currently in line to enter the weekend minus an injury designation.

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Rotowire: Dec 11, 4:07p ET

News: Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that the Buccaneers have no plans to place Evans (hamstring) on injured reserve, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: The results of the MRI that Evans underwent earlier this week haven't been disclosed, but Arians confirmed Wednesday that the star wideout is dealing with a hamstring strain. Though prior reports indicated that Evans' injury would sideline him for the remainder of 2019, the Buccaneers are holding out hope that the 26-year-old can progress quickly and return to the lineup for the final two games of the season. In any case, Evans looks likely to miss at least Sunday's game against the Lions, leaving Chris Godwin as the clear No. 1 option in Tampa Bay's aerial attack. Meanwhile, depth wideouts Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson and Scott Miller (hamstring) could all play expanded roles while Evans is out.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 11, 3:22p ET

News: Jackson (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for the Thursday's game against the Jets, indicated earlier this week that he'll be able to play, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Players' comments about their own injuries should normally be taken with a grain of salt, but in Jackson's case, his optimism seems warranted. Not only was Jackson able to turn in a full practice Wednesday, but Mike Garafolo of NFL Network suggests that the quarterback is only carrying the questionable tag into the Week 15 contest because the NFL no longer authorizes a "probable" listing. Official confirmation of Jackson's availability will arrive upon the release of the Ravens' inactives in advance of Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 11, 2:33p ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) is on track to play Sunday against the Chargers for the first time since Week 9, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact: Thielen made an appearance on the practice field Wednesday, his first activity since Nov. 30. As mentioned by Schefter, the Vikings expect to have Thielen back in the lineup Week 15, so long as he avoids a setback with his right hamstring. The Vikings will indicate whether Thielen was a limited or full participant in Wednesday's practice when they release their first report of Week 15 later in the day.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 11, 2:11p ET

News: Jackson (quadriceps) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Jets, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact: The quick turnaround for the Week 15 game hasn't given Jackson much time to move past the quad injury he picked up in Sunday's win over the Bills, but the star signal-caller appears to be trending toward playing Thursday, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. As evidence, Jackson was a full participant in the Ravens' practice Wednesday, a step forward after he began the week with back-to-back limited showings. Given the nature of the injury as well as the weakness of the opponent, the Ravens could look to scale back Jackson's involvement as a runner more than usual if he does end up getting the green light to play.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 11, 12:25p ET

News: Jacobs (shoulder) received favorable results from his MRI earlier this week and is expected to return to action Sunday against the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Jacobs sat out the Raiders' Week 14 loss to the Titans due to a fractured shoulder plate, an injury he had previously been playing through since the Oct. 20 game against the Packers. The week off coupled with the encouraging test results seemingly put the standout rookie on track for only a brief absence, though the Raiders will see how he fares during practices Wednesday through Friday before ruling on his status for Week 15. DeAndre Washington (19 touches for 106 yards and a touchdown) worked as the Raiders' primary back in Week 14, but he would presumably slide back into a lower-usage role if Jacobs gets the green light for the matchup with Jacksonville.

Derrius Guice WAS - RB

Rotowire: Dec 10, 5:12p ET

News: Guice (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Washington won't press its luck with a player that has already suffered severe knee injuries in both of his first two pro campaigns. Guice thus won't suit up again in 2019 after spraining the MCL in his left knee this past Sunday at Green Bay. In five appearances this season, he averaged 5.8 YPC and scored two touchdowns on his 42 rushes while tallying seven catches (on nine targets) for 79 yards and another TD. Expect Adrian Peterson to lead Washington's backfield the rest of the way, with Chris Thompson, Wendell Smallwood and Josh Ferguson in reserve roles.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 10, 4:57p ET

News: Jackson (quadriceps) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact: Jackson has been tabbed with the same listing on back-to-back estimated injury reports to start Week 15 prep. The Ravens are taking a "wait-and-see" approach with his quad injury, which he sustained on a low hit during this past Sunday's win in Buffalo. While he told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic that he'll "be out there Thursday night" against the Jets, Jackson's status nonetheless will receive some clarity upon the release of Wednesday's practice report.

Calvin Ridley ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 10, 4:44p ET

News: Ridley (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact: Ridley was knocked out of the Falcons' Week 14 win over the Panthers due to a lower abdominal injury, which is accompanied by a 3-to-4-week recovery timetable. With just three games left on the schedule, the team's hand has been forced, ending his second campaign. Despite playing three fewer games than his rookie season, Ridley posted a career-best 866 yards to go with seven touchdowns on 63 catches and 93 targets.

Alshon Jeffery PHI - WR

Rotowire: Dec 10, 4:16p ET

News: Jeffery (foot) is expected to miss the rest of the season, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Jeffery appeared to suffer a non-contact injury to his foot Monday against the Giants, which forced him to limp off the field in the middle of the play and eventually require a cart to go to the locker room. The Eagles don't have a specific diagnosis just yet but are preparing to be without him for the stretch run of the campaign.

Marvin Jones Jr. DET - WR

Rotowire: Dec 10, 4:13p ET

News: Jones (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Coach Matt Patricia told Rothstein that Jones injured his ankle on the final possession of the Lions' Week 14 loss at Minnesota. Apparently, the issue is severe enough to keep Jones sidelined for the remainder of the season, which is a fate that has befallen him for the second straight year. Overall, he hauled in 62 of 91 targets for 779 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games in 2019. In Jones' absence, Kenny Golladay figures to be even more prominent in the passing attack, while Danny Amendola and (to a lesser extent) Chris Lacy experience elevated roles.

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Rotowire: Dec 10, 10:27a ET

News: Evans (hamstring) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: It was reported Monday that Evans was 'very doubtful' heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Lions, but now it appears that the star receiver likely won't be back at all in 2019. Fowler notes that it would take an 'unexpected improvement' for Evans to make a return this season. He'll undergo an MRI on Tuesday, per Greg Auman of The Athletic. With Evans sidelined, Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson could see increased roles while Chris Godwin takes over as the unquestioned No. 1 WR in the Tampa Bay offense.

Alshon Jeffery PHI - WR

Rotowire: Dec 09, 10:08p ET

News: Jeffery (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact: Jeffery's injury looked serious from the get-go, so it's no surprise to see him ruled out after being carted off the field earlier in the game. The exact nature of the veteran receiver's injury should be cleared up in the near future, but the Eagles are down to J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward at receiver in the meantime.

Lamar Jackson BAL - QB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 6:18p ET

News: Jackson hurt his quadriceps on a low hit Sunday at Buffalo, and the Ravens will take a "wait-and-see" approach with the injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Impact: The Ravens have a quick turnaround with a game Thursday against the Jets, so the team merely held a walk-through Monday. Jackson himself took the field late during the portion of the session open to the media, which was enough for him to be listed as limited on the practice estimate, per Clifton Brown of the team's official site. The quarterback will have two more chances this week to elevate to full participation, but ultimately his listing on Wednesday's injury report will be telling for his Week 15 availability.

Rashaad Penny SEA - RB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 5:10p ET

News: An MRI confirmed that Penny tore his ACL during Sunday night's loss to the Rams, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: The report adds Penny has additional damage to his knee and that the 2018 first-rounder will be sidelined until training camp. With the promising back unavailable down the stretch, Chris Carson is slated to head the Seattle ground game going forward, with C.J. Prosise and rookie Travis Homer in line to work in complementary roles.

Derrius Guice WAS - RB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 3:07p ET

News: Interim coach Bill Callahan said Monday that Guice (knee) has been ruled out for the Redskins' Week 15 matchup with the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: The results of the MRI that Guice underwent earlier Monday aren't yet available, but the Redskins apparently aren't willing to take any chances with the running back after he injured his left knee in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Packers. That knee is the same one in which Guice tore his ACL in the 2018 preseason, wiping out his entire rookie campaign. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed shortly after the contest that the Redskins believe Guice may have suffered an MCL sprain, and if the MRI confirms that diagnosis, the 22-year-old could end up missing the remainder of the season. Guice's absence for at least Week 15 clears the way for Adrian Peterson to operate as the Redskins' undisputed No. 1 option on the ground.

Calvin Ridley ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 09, 1:56p ET

News: Ridley (abdomen) indicated Monday that he's out for the season, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: With Ridley out of the mix, Julio Jones and Russell Gage will head the Falcons' receiving corps down the stretch, with Olamide Zaccheaus, Christian Blake and Justin Hardy all candidates to see added looks in the team's passing attack.

Unknown Unknown FA - -

Rotowire: Dec 09, 12:22p ET

News: Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Evans (hamstring) is "very doubtful" for the Buccaneers' Week 15 game in Detroit, though the wideout hasn't been ruled out for the season, Scott Smith of Tampa Bay's official site reports.

Impact: Evans was sent in for an MRI after a hamstring injury caused him to pull up lame on a 61-yard touchdown reception in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Panthers. Arians' postgame comments intimated the Buccaneers were bracing for bad news from the tests, but the coach relayed Monday that Evans has been diagnosed with a pulled hamstring -- an encouraging outcome, all things considered. While Evans likely won't make it back for next weekend, the Buccaneers could welcome him back to the lineup for the final two games if he progresses quickly from the injury, just as he did previously when he dealt with the issue in June. Assuming Evans sits out against Detroit, Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson and Scott Miller (hamstring) could all be in line for enhanced roles behind No. 1 receiver Chris Godwin.

Unknown Unknown FA - -

Rotowire: Dec 09, 11:27a ET

News: Evans is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday as the Buccaneers look to determine the severity of the right hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: The Buccaneers seem to be bracing for bad news on Evans' tests, as coach Bruce Arians said after Sunday's game that he would be "shocked" if the wideout is ready to play before Week 17, per Laine. Evans at least made an impact for fantasy managers before departing in the first quarter with the hamstring injury, which he tweaked while outrunning Colts cornerback Pierre Desir on a 61-yard touchdown reception. Second-year receiver Justin Watson stepped up the most following Evans' exit, finishing with five grabs on eight targets for 59 yards and his first career touchdown.

Daniel Jones NYG - QB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 8:59a ET

News: Jones' high-ankle sprain is expected to keep him sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

Impact: The injury Jones suffered in the Week 13 loss to the Packers recently confined him to a walking boot and prevented him from practicing Thursday through Saturday, prompting the Giants to rule him out in advance of Monday's game in Philadelphia. Based on the latest report, Jones looks bound to miss at least another game beyond Monday, with no assurances of a return before the end of the season. Eli Manning will get the start Monday and should remain under center for the duration of Jones' absence.

Patrick Mahomes II KC - QB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 8:15a ET

News: Mahomes will undergo testing Monday after he injured his right hand in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: The Chiefs are optimistic Mahomes will be ready for Week 15 against Denver, with initial X-rays taken Sunday evening believed to have come back negative. He played the entirety of Sunday's game, completing 26 of 40 passes for 283 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. The Chiefs have a lot to play for even after clinching the AFC West, as they're just one game behind New England for the No. 2 seed (and now own the tiebreaker).

Tyler Higbee LAR - TE

Rotowire: Dec 09, 1:45a ET

News: Higbee had seven catches (11 targets) for 116 yards in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Seahawks.

Impact: Gerald Everett (knee) was held out of action yet again, which opened the door for Higbee to go off for 100-plus yards for the second consecutive game. All it took for the Rams' tight end position to go from a black hole to a fantasy gold mine was for one of the two co-starters to be removed from the picture. There was nothing in Higbee's prior career numbers to suggest that he could be such an offensive force, but with two weeks of proof in front of us, the tight end is a must-add and a likely TE1 against Dallas if Everett remains on the shelf.

Todd Gurley II LAR - RB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 12:35a ET

News: Gurley rushed 23 times for 79 yards and a touchdown, adding 34 receiving yards on four receptions in Sunday's 28-12 win over Seattle.

Impact: The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Gurley would finally have the reigns taken off and be treated like the "bell cow that he is" prior to Sunday's contest, and the Rams held up their end of the bargain by giving their best offensive weapon 27 touches. It was just the second time this season that the 25-year-old received at least 20 carries and just the third time he touched the ball a minimum of 20 times in a single game. The reduced workload appeared to be premeditated after the superstar broke down -- along with the Rams' Super Bowl hopes -- toward the end of the 2018 campaign. The team is sitting at 8-5 -- behind San Francisco and Seattle -- in the toughest division in football, so coach Sean McVay is backed into a corner and will have to rely on Gurley if he wants to return to the playoffs for the third time in his tenure as head coach. Next week's opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, are more vulnerable to opposing rushing attacks, so Gurley could be in store for a big fantasy day if his heavy workload sticks going forward.

Rashaad Penny SEA - RB

Rotowire: Dec 09, 12:05a ET

News: Coach Pete Carroll described Penny's injury as a significant ACL sprain in his post-game interview after Sunday's loss to the Rams, Aaron J. Fentress of The Athletic reports.

Impact: While Penny will likely require additional tests to determine just how significant this injury is, it sounds like he's staring at a multi-week absence. Chris Carson should recapture most of the touches vacated by Penny's absence, with C.J. Prosise and Travis Homer providing backfield depth.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 8:56p ET

News: Henry ran the ball 18 times for 103 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 14 win over the Raiders. He also added one reception for six yards.

Impact: Henry put together another impressive performance, finding the end zone for the fifth consecutive game and surpassing 100 yards on the ground for the fourth time in as many games. He scored on carries of 12 and 10 yards, though his longest rush of the day was a 24-yard effort that came late in third quarter. Henry has now surpassed 1,000 yards for the second season in a row and should be in position to produce again as the Titans take on the Texans in Week 15.

Emmanuel Sanders SF - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 5:57p ET

News: Sanders (ribs) had seven catches (nine targets) for 157 yards and a touchdown, also adding a 35-yard touchdown throw in Sunday's 48-46 win over the Saints.

Impact: Sanders not only turned in his best receiving performance as a member of the 49ers this season, but he also threw for his second career touchdown pass on a trick play in the second quarter. The veteran is the team's top option at wide receiver, so it was a bit surprising to see the Saints line up No. 2 corner, Eli Apple, against him while leaving the superior Marshon Lattimore on rookie Deebo Samuel in most passing situations Sunday. Jimmy Garoppolo and Sanders took full advantage of this defensive mismatch, resulting in monstrous fantasy lines for both players in a crucial NFC showdown. Big games like Sunday's have been few and far between, as Sanders' last four games resulted in a 28.3 receiving yard average. The 32-year-old also was dealing with banged up ribs during that span, and he appeared to be back at full strength Sunday. Barring an unforeseen setback, Sanders should be a full go against the Falcons in Week 15.

Julio Jones ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 5:05p ET

News: Jones hauled in five of eight targets for 66 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-20 win against the Panthers.

Impact: With a solid outing against Carolina in Week 14, Jones hit the 1,000-yard receiving threshold for the sixth consecutive season. Still having three games remaining in 2019, he also finds himself on pace to exceed 1,350 receiving yards for the sixth straight year, but touchdowns continue to elude the two-time All-Pro. Since scoring four times between Weeks 1 and 3, Jones has gone nine straight games without reaching the end zone. The upcoming matchup against San Francisco is prohibitive, with the 49ers coming into the weekend as a top-4 defense in both passing touchdowns and passing yardage allowed per game, before Drew Brees and the Saints racked up 349 passing yards and six total touchdowns against them Sunday.

Unknown Unknown FA - -

Rotowire: Dec 08, 5:01p ET

News: The hamstring injury Evans suffered in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts could be of the season-ending variety, Roy Cummings of WFLA NewsChannel 8 reports.

Impact: Evans pulled up lame after taking his only reception 61 yards for a touchdown in the first half against the Colts. Coach Bruce Arians sounded a highly pessimistic tone about Evans' status in his postgame press conference, saying the word on the Pro-Bowl receiver was "not good". More updates are certain to come over the next 24-to-48 hours, with an MRI almost assuredly on tap. In the interim, with what appears to be at least a one-game absence in Evans' immediate future, Chris Godwin and Breshad Perriman could be the primary beneficiaries.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 4:54p ET

News: Cook carried the ball 18 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 14 win over the Lions. He also added two receptions for 13 yards.

Impact: For the third consecutive game, Cook failed to record a run of greater than nine yards. However, he ultimately came through with a decent statistical performance due to a three-yard touchdown run just prior to halftime. Though there was some concern over the Cook's health throughout the week, his 20 total touches suggest that he was feeling good enough to remain a focal point of the team's game plan. Unless there is a setback, that should remain the case for Week 15 against the Chargers.

Christian McCaffrey CAR - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 4:51p ET

News: McCaffrey ran for 53 yards on 11 carries and caught 11 of 12 targets for 82 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-20 loss to Atlanta.

Impact: Over the past month, McCaffrey has been even more dominant than usual in terms of his contributions as a pass catcher, hauling in seven or more passes in each of his past four outings, while exceeding 65 receiving yards in three of those four appearances. As a rusher, too, he was able to have an effective afternoon against the Falcons' front seven, averaging better than 4.8 yards per carry after being held to a collective 3.0 yards per rush against New Orleans and Washington the past two weeks. A far more challenging matchup awaits Week 15, with McCaffrey and Carolina's ground attack facing off against Seattle's top-10 rush defense.

DeAndre Hopkins HOU - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 4:37p ET

News: Hopkins caught seven of 13 targets for 120 yards and a touchdown while adding a 12-yard carry in Sunday's 38-24 loss to Denver.

Impact: Hopkins scored a 43-yard touchdown in the third quarter with his team trailing 38-3. He also made a 19-yard catch on fourth-and-18 in the fourth quarter, leaving his imprint on the game even in a blowout loss. Hopkins' 120 receiving yards were a season high, and fantasy owners won't care that most of his production came in garbage time. He'll remain a must-start WR1 against the Titans in Week 15.

Marlon Mack IND - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 4:27p ET

News: Mack (hand) rushed 13 times for 38 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact: Mack wasn't effective on a per-carry basis against the stingy Tampa Bay front in his return from a hand injury, but he found the end zone from two yards out in the second quarter. That was his fifth touchdown of the season, and it salvaged an otherwise forgettable performance. Mack has now reached the 900-yard mark on the ground in consecutive seasons, and he'll serve as the Colts' featured back when the team visits New Orleans in Week 15.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 3:00p ET

News: Jacobs (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's Week 14 tilt against the Titans.

Impact: This announcement makes official what had been increasingly expected throughout the day, with Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reporting Jacobs is dealing with a fracture of his shoulder plate and has an MRI scheduled for this coming week. In his absence, change-of-pace options Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington will be tasked with filling Jacobs' shoes and likely will operate in tandem to soak up the significant workload the latter had been enjoying.

Unknown Unknown FA - -

Rotowire: Dec 08, 1:58p ET

News: Evans won't return to Sunday's game versus the Colts due to a hamstring injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact: Jameis Winston hit Evans in stride for a 61-yard TD near the end of the first quarter, but the wide receiver pulled up at the end of the play and seemed to be favoring his right hamstring. Evans has no chance to return Sunday. His status will be monitored closely to get a sense of the injury.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 11:32a ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Lions.

Impact: Such was the expectation when the Vikings marked Thielen as doubtful for this contest, resulting in his fifth absence in the last six games. He even failed to practice this week, an unexpected downturn after he logged limited work in prior weeks. On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relayed Thielen is attempting "to get scar tissue out of his (right) leg," but he's hopeful to make a return to action Week 15 on the road against the Chargers. While Thielen embarks on what is potentially the end of the road in his recovery, Minnesota's receiving corps will be led by Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph, Bisi Johnson and Irv Smith Jr. yet again.

Will Fuller V HOU - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 8:27a ET

News: Fuller (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, is expected to be inactive for the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Fuller was a limited participant in each of the Texans' practices this week due to the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined between Weeks 8 and 11, but the prevailing thought was that he would be good to go Sunday after suiting up in both of the team's past two contests. Apparently, Fuller was more banged up coming out of the Week 13 win over the Patriots than anticipated, so Houston seems inclined to take a cautious approach with him and keep him inactive for the fourth time this season. Official confirmation on Fuller's status will come 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but fantasy managers should prepare to have an alternative option on hand for lineups.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 08, 8:22a ET

News: The Raiders are viewing Jacobs (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt with the Titans, as a true game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Jacobs revealed earlier this week through social media that he's been battling a fractured plate in his right shoulder since the Oct. 20 game against Green Bay. While the rookie has been plenty effective over the Raiders' subsequent six games (566 total yards, three touchdowns), the injury has limited his practice time and looks like it's becoming more difficult for him to manage. He sat out the Raiders' first two practices of Week 14 before returning in a limited capacity for Friday's walk-through session, rendering him more of a tossup to suit up Sunday than compared to previous weeks. The Raiders will presumably put Jacobs through a pregame workout before revealing whether he'll be active or inactive 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Odell Beckham Jr. CLE - WR

Rotowire: Dec 08, 8:15a ET

News: Beckham has been playing through a painful sports hernia injury that will necessitate offseason surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Though Beckham hasn't missed a game this season, he's been listed on the injury report ahead of all 13 of the Browns' games to date, though he won't carry a designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals. For the first six weeks, Beckham was listed with a hip injury, and he's been practicing mostly on a limited basis since Week 8 due to a groin issue. Both hip and groin injuries are commonly associated with sports hernias, supporting the notion that he'll need an offseason procedure to address the matter once and for all. For now, Beckham appears poised to tough it out and play in the Browns' final four games of 2019, though it's possible the team exercises more caution with the wideout once it's officially eliminated from playoff contention. Heading into Sunday's game, Beckham has totaled 57 catches for 805 yards and two touchdowns.

Le'Veon Bell NYJ - RB

Rotowire: Dec 07, 5:02p ET

News: Bell (illness) was downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact: After Bell was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, it became apparent he was in serious jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. The Jets took the drama out of the decision early, ruling Bell out for Week 14 after re-evaluating him Saturday. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Bilal Powell and Ty Montgomery are the top candidates to shoulder the load while Bell is out, with the former likely representing the better option for fantasy purposes. Powell has carried the ball just 32 times for 125 yards to go along with four catches for 14 receiving yards this season, but he's out-snapped Montgomery each of the last six weeks, albeit by a marginal amount.

David Njoku CLE - TE

Rotowire: Dec 07, 12:51p ET

News: Njoku (wrist) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact: Njoku's return from injured reserve couldn't have come at a better time, as the Browns face both the Bengals and Cardinals --- the latter of which could go down as one of the historically worst teams at covering tight ends --- in consecutive weeks. The 23-year-old isn't expected to be limited either, as Njoku was reportedly doing well in terms of conditioning weeks before Saturday's roster decision. It's pretty clear the third-year pro will immediately jump to the top of the depth chart, with Demetrius Harris (shoulder) and Ricky Seals-Jones expected to see a drastic step back in terms of playing time.

Evan Engram NYG - TE

Rotowire: Dec 07, 12:26p ET

News: Engram (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: The outcome is a disappointing one for Engram, as coach Pat Shurmur had previously expressed optimism that the tight end would be ready to return from a four-week absence to play Monday night. With Engram's strained left foot still troubling him, however, rookie Kaden Smith should be in line to act as the Giants' top pass-catching tight end for another week. Engram's top backup, Rhett Ellison (concussion), has also been ruled out for Week 14.

Le'Veon Bell NYJ - RB

Rotowire: Dec 06, 4:12p ET

News: Bell (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: An ailment kept Bell from practicing Thursday and Friday, leaving his status uncertain heading into the weekend. Per Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, coach Adam Gase suggested the Jets would have more information on Bell's condition Saturday, so another update on the running back should be available well before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Fortunately for fantasy managers, the Jets' inclusion in the early slate of games should present the opportunity to pivot to healthier options at running back or in a flex spot in the event Bell is forced to sit out Week 14. Bilal Powell and Ty Montgomery are the Jets' next men up on the depth chart at running back.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 06, 3:24p ET

News: Jacobs (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact: After missing the Raiders' first two practices of the week with the fractured right shoulder he's been playing through for the past month and a half, Jacobs only put in limited work during Friday's walk-through session. The rookie's status thus appears to be on shakier ground than it has in recent weeks, and the fact that the Raiders kick off among the late wave of games Sunday (at 4:25 p.m ET) provides an added wrinkle that his fantasy managers will have to take into account. In the event the shoulder issue sidelines Jacobs for the first time all season, coach Jon Gruden said that reserve backs Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington and even fullback Alec Ingold are capable of picking up the slack.

T.Y. Hilton IND - WR

Rotowire: Dec 06, 1:50p ET

News: Hilton (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact: Though Hilton won't return, the Colts will add rookie Parris Campbell (hand) back to their wideout mix in Week 14. Hilton hasn't ruled out the possibility that he might have to miss the rest of the season if his injury doesn't improve, though the Colts appear set to take a week-to-week approach with him for now.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 06, 1:48p ET

News: Cook (chest) isn't listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Lions, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Cook never returned after his early exit from Monday's 37-30 loss to Seattle, but the Vikings maintained all along that he'd be fine for Week 14. Coach Mike Zimmer didn't sound concerned when he spoke to the media after Friday's practice, noting that the chest injury won't impact Cook's ability to grip the football, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. Even so, it isn't out of the question for Alexander Mattison to see a bit more work than usual, especially if the Vikings are nursing a large lead.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 06, 1:45p ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact: Thielen seems to have taken a step back from last week, when he was listed as questionable (but later ruled out ahead of a loss to Seattle) after logging a trio of limited practices. He hasn't practiced in any capacity for Week 14, and there hasn't been any indication he has a real shot to play. The Vikings will turn to Bisi Johnson as their No. 2 receiver for yet another week, with the offense largely relying on that involved a fullback and/or multiple tight ends. Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. both have seen more passing-game usage during Thielen's prolonged absence.

Austin Hooper ATL - TE

Rotowire: Dec 06, 12:42p ET

News: Coach Dan Quinn said Hooper (knee) will return to action Sunday against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Hooper missed the past three games while recovering from an MCL sprain. He resumed practicing at the beginning of this week, so it's possible he's ready to take back a full workload. It isn't clear if the Falcons will list the tight end with a designation on their final Week 14 injury report.

Julio Jones ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 06, 12:36p ET

News: Coach Dan Quinn said Jones (shoulder) will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Jones was a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, setting the table for a return after he missed last week's loss to the Saints. It remains to be seen if the Falcons give him an injury designation on their final Week 14 report, which will be issued later Friday.

Julio Jones ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 06, 11:40a ET

News: Jones (shoulder) took part in Friday's practice, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Impact: Jones was unable to play in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Saints, but he has practiced in some capacity each day this week. That bodes well for his chances of returning to action Week 14 versus the Panthers.

Le'Veon Bell NYJ - RB

Rotowire: Dec 06, 10:38a ET

News: Bell (illness) won't practice Friday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact: Bell's illness will prevent him from taking the practice field for a second day in a row. While illnesses aren't generally as much of a concern as structural injuries, Bell's ailment may be a bit more serious than usual, as head coach Adam Gase said he was unsure of the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The Jets will provide another update on Bell's status at some point Friday, but based on Gase's comments, a final call on his Week 14 availability may not come until game day. Fortunately for fantasy managers relying on Bell, the Jets kick off among the early wave of games Sunday.

Josh Jacobs OAK - RB

Rotowire: Dec 05, 2:29p ET

News: Jacobs (shoulder) wasn't spotted at the portion of Thursday's practice that was open to the media, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Jacobs is slated to go down as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day, a development that creates more concern about his status for Sunday's game against the Titans than compared to previous weeks. The rookie admitted earlier this week that he's been playing through a fractured right shoulder since the Raiders' Oct. 20 loss to the Packers, but the injury didn't seem to hamper his effectiveness in the following six games, as he racked up 507 yards (4.7 per carry) and three touchdowns over that stretch. The Raiders will presumably see what Jacobs is able to do during their final practice session of the week Friday before commenting on his availability for the game with Tennessee.

James Conner PIT - RB

Rotowire: Dec 05, 2:08p ET

News: Conner (shoulder) said Thursday that he won't play Sunday against the Cardinals, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact: Per the report, Conner, who last suited up Week 11, has been taking scout team reps this week and will thus look toward a possible return to action Week 15 against the Bills. The running back approached Week 13 action with an official doubtful tag, so it's possible that could be the case again this week, but he can safely be removed from Week 14 fantasy consideration. In his anticipated ongoing absence, Benny Snell is in line to continue to head the Steelers' backfield Sunday, while added touches will also be available for Jaylen Samuels and Kerrith Whyte, to a lesser degree.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 05, 12:29p ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Given that Thielen wasn't even on the field for Wednesday's light walk-through session, it comes as little surprise that he was confined to working out on a side field during a more intense practice Thursday. The Vikings haven't officially ruled Thielen out for Sunday's game against the Lions, but his inability to practice on even a limited basis at this stage of the week suggests he's likely in line to miss a fourth consecutive contest.

Daniel Jones NYG - QB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 6:32p ET

News: Coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday that the Giants will take a "week-to-week" approach with Jones' recovery from a "moderate" right high-ankle sprain, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact: What was termed a sore ankle prior to the MRI he underwent earlier this week now threatens Jones' ability to suit up Monday at Philadelphia and potentially beyond that point. While the rookie signal-caller hasn't been ruled out yet for Week 14, Shurmur is preparing as if Eli Manning will be the starter. Shurmur noted Jones' sprain isn't as severe as the one suffered by Saquon Barkley earlier this season, which caused the star running back to sit out three games. Still, Jones' return to action will be determined by his rehabilitation, and when healthy, he'll resume his role as the Giants' No. 1 quarterback.

Derrick Henry TEN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 5:17p ET

News: Henry (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact: At this point, it's unclear if the Titans are simply managing Henry's practice reps or if the hamstring issue that limited him in two practices last week is something that might impact his status for Sunday's game in Oakland. A return to practice Thursday -- in any capacity -- would no doubt ease the concerns of fantasy managers who have been relying on Tennessee's top back, who has been on a tear of late.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 4:49p ET

News: Cook was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.

Impact: Cook was forced out of Monday's loss to the Seahawks in the third quarter due to what was initially believed to be a right shoulder injury, but follow-up reports have clarified that he's dealing with a chest issue. The star running back said prior to practice Wednesday that he's confident he'll be ready to play Sunday against the Lions, with his ability to play through the injury likely coming down to a matter of pain tolerance. The early optimism surrounding Cook's situation is encouraging, but if he were ultimately limited or forced to miss any time, rookie third-round pick Alexander Mattison would be in store for an expanded role in the Vikings' backfield.

Adam Thielen MIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 04, 4:43p ET

News: Thielen (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact: Thielen wasn't able to handle any reps Wednesday, despite the Vikings holding a walk-through practice without pads. The star wideout was held out of Monday's loss to the Seahawks, and he's not trending in the right direction for Sunday's divisional contest against the Lions. Thielen will have two more chances to up his level of activity before the Vikings make a decision on his Week 14 availability. If Thielen were to miss any more time, Stefon Diggs, Bisi Johnson, Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith would once again will head Minnesota's pass-catching corps.

T.Y. Hilton IND - WR

Rotowire: Dec 04, 4:19p ET

News: Hilton (calf) indicated Wednesday that he's unsure about his status for this weekend's game against the Buccaneers, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports. "I don't know yet," the wideout said, when asked about his chances of playing Sunday. "Still taking it day by day. The decision is up to the coach and trainers. But I'm still in the process of getting better."

Impact: While that comment offers a glimmer of hope that Hilton might play in Week 14, the wideout didn't completely rule out the possibility that he might have to consider shutting himself down if things don't go as hoped. Hilton failed to practice Wednesday while he continued to tend to the calf injury he aggravated in his return from a three-game absence in Week 12.

Cam Newton CAR - QB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 3:11p ET

News: Interim coach Perry Fewell confirmed Wednesday that Newton will undergo surgery next week to address the Lisfranc injury in his left foot, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact: A procedure has been hinted at since early November, so it seemed to be a matter of time before Newton went under the knife. According to Rodrigue, the surgery is "relatively simple," namely a "tightening of the Lisfranc area." Newton's recovery timeline is to be determined, but it could be as few as 8-to-10 weeks and as long as 6-to-9 months. Depending on how the rehab process treats Newton, he may be able to pass a physical when the new league year kicks off in early March. Notably, the Panthers can save $19.1 million in salary cap if they opt to trade or release Newton, who has one year remaining on his current contract.

JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT - WR

Rotowire: Dec 04, 2:26p ET

News: Smith-Schuster called himself week-to-week Wednesday and ran for the first time since suffering his knee injury Nov. 14 against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact: Smith-Schuster only ran in a straight line Wednesday, but he's making clear progress in his recovery and appears to be close to making cuts again. The third-year wideout hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but he'll need to take some significant steps forward in his recovery over the next two days of practice to gain clearance. James Washington, Diontae Johnson and Tevin Jones would likely handle the majority of the snaps in three-receiver formations if Smith-Schuster can't go in Week 14.

A.J. Green CIN - WR

Rotowire: Dec 04, 1:07p ET

News: Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Green (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact: While Green's absence will linger for another week, Taylor noted that the Bengals remain confident the wideout will play at some point this season, per Jay Morrison of The Athletic. For the time being, Cincinnati's receiver corps will at least benefit from the return of John Ross (shoulder), who activated from injured reserve Tuesday.

Marlon Mack IND - RB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 12:52p ET

News: Coach Frank Reich said that Mack (hand) will practice Wednesday and has "a chance" to return Week 14 against the Buccaneers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact: Mack sat out the Colts' last two games while recovering from a broken right hand, but he looks like he'll be at least a limited participant in Wednesday's session, setting him up for a potential return to action over the weekend. The third-year pro will have two more chances to increase his level of activity in practice before the Colts render an official verdict on his status for the game in Tampa Bay. Jonathan Williams filled the lead role out of the backfield Week 12 versus the Texans, but those duties primarily fell to Jordan Wilkins (11 carries for 47 yards, two catches for nine yards) in the Week 13 loss to the Titans.

Julio Jones ATL - WR

Rotowire: Dec 04, 12:42p ET

News: Coach Dan Quinn said that Jones (shoulder) will be limited in practice Wednesday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact: Jones only took part in a limited walk-through session last week before being ruled out for the Falcons' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Saints, so it's encouraging to see him handling some reps in a more traditional practice to begin Week 14. Per Jason Butt of The Athletic, Quinn expressed optimism Monday that the star wideout will be available for this weekend's tilt with the Panthers, but Jones may need to increase his activity level the next two days for that to become a reality.

Kerryon Johnson DET - RB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 12:34p ET

News: Johnson (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact: Johnson was placed on injured reserve Oct. 22 after requiring a procedure on his right knee, but his return to practice opens up a 21-day window in which the second-year running back can return to the 53-man roster. Since he'll still have to spend at least eight weeks on IR, his first chance won't come until the Week 16 matchup with the Broncos on Dec. 22. For the time being, Bo Scarbrough will continue to lead Detroit's ground game, while J.D. McKissic and Ty Johnson represent the team's main pass-catching threats out of the backfield.

Daniel Jones NYG - QB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 10:59a ET

News: Jones isn't expected to play in Monday's game against the Eagles, as he's dealing with a high-ankle sprain of moderate severity, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Impact: Jones continued playing after he suffered the injury during the second quarter of Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Packers, finishing with 240 passing yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. He's wearing a protective boot over the injured foot Wednesday, suggesting he's in line to miss at least one game. Eli Manning is on tap to receive his first start since Week 2 on Monday.

Cam Newton CAR - QB

Rotowire: Dec 04, 9:18a ET

News: Newton plans to have surgery to address the Lisfranc injury to his left foot, Tiffany Blackmon of NFL Network reports.

Impact: Newton hasn't played since Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve Nov. 5. He should have time to recover from surgery before training camp next year, but his future with the Panthers remains uncertain, as 2020 marks the final season of his current contract. Newton will turn 31 in May, and the team can save $19.1 million in cap space if he's traded or released during the offseason, per OverTheCap.com. Of course, the Panthers might also have interest in a contract extension, especially if the early stages of Newton's rehab process go well.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 03, 12:17a ET

News: Cook, who left Monday's loss to Seattle after taking a hit to the chest/shoulder area in the third quarter, said he sat out the remainder of the game for precautionary reasons, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Cook added he'd be ready to play next week.

Impact: The running back indicated the blow landed on the same spot he'd sustained an injury to back in Week 11 against the Broncos, although the prior issue didn't force him off the field. Alexander Mattison took over and ended up with four carries for 22 yards, while Cook had nine carries for 29 yards and a touchdown before departing. He also added three receptions for 35 yards. While Cook is optimistic about his injury, check to see how he fares in practice this week.

Dalvin Cook MIN - RB

Rotowire: Dec 03, 12:14a ET

News: Cook's shoulder injury is not considered serious, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact: Cook finished the game with nine carries for 29 yards and a touchdown and three receptions (on four targets) for 35 additional yards before being sidelined in the third quarter. The third-year back will have a short week to fully recover before a Week 14 divisional battle against the Lions next Sunday.

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