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Steelers TE Darnell Washington (concussion) is questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Dolphins. He was limited in practice all week. We might not know Washington's status for this one until Monday. Avoid Pittsburgh TEs in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf (abdomen) practiced all week and is not listed on the final injury report for Monday night's game against the Dolphins. He should be ready for his usual role in that one and is safe to get into Week 15 fantasy lineups.

The 49ers officially put an end to WR Brandon Aiyuk's season on Saturday, placing him on the reserve/left squad list. Aiyuk has not played since suffering a multi-ligament knee injury in Week 7 of the 2024 season. It's unclear exactly where he's at in his rehab, but Aiyuk never seemed likely to play this year after we learned the team voided the more than $25 million guaranteed for 2026 in his contract. Aiyuk is expected to be released this offseason and figures to draw plenty of interest. He turns 28 in March and has averaged 62 receiving yards per game for his career.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) is "expected to be good to go" for tomorrow's game vs. the Titans, ESPN's Adam Scheft reports. Exhale! We'll look for further updates on McCaffrey's status, but he can stay penciled into Week 15 fantasy lineups for now.

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has been added to the injury report with a back issue and is now questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Titans. We don't have any other details at this point. McCaffrey has no noted history of back trouble. We'll of course keep you updated on his status. But RB Brian Robinson would turn into a strong fantasy play if McCaffrey misses tomorrow's game and needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues.

Packers RB Emanuel Wilson has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Broncos with an illness. RB Josh Jacobs is already questionable with his knee issue. We don't expect the illness to keep Wilson from playing tomorrow, but the Packers elevated RB Pierre Strong from the practice squad as insurance. Strong joins Wilson, Jacobs, and Chris Brooks on the active roster. We'll keep you updated on this backfield leading up to 4:25 pm ET kickoff tomorrow.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bears are "optimistic" that WR Rome Odunze (foot) will play vs. the Browns tomorrow. Odunze got in three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. He sat out last week, reportedly dealing with a stress fracture in his foot. It's fair to assume he's still not at 100%, leaving him as a risky Week 15 fantasy play. Odunze has finished outside the top 36 WRs in PPR points in four of his last five games.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter report that Colts QB Philip Rivers will start Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. It's been trending in this direction for the past few days. Rapoport adds that Rivers and QB Riley Leonard both got first-team reps in practice this week and both could play against Seattle. We imagine that'll only happen if Rivers struggles or gets hurt -- but either outcome is plenty possible. Rivers is 44 and hasn't played since 2020. Stay far away from this situation in Week 15 fantasy lineups. All of Indianapolis' skill-position players sit lower than usual in the Week 15 rankings.

Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder, back) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles. HC Pete Carroll said Friday that Smith has a good chance to return for Week 16. But QB Kenny Pickett makes his first start of the season on Sunday. He’s not even a recommended play in 2-QB leagues, although it’s tough to consider Pickett a downgrade considering how poorly Smith has played this season.