Chiefs DT Chris Jones is inactive for today's game against the Steelers because of a calf injury. That leaves K.C. without it's top D-lineman, which can only be good news for the Pittsburgh offense. We're not making significant upgrades to their projections, but you can feel a little better about Najee Harris and/or Russell Wilson if you're using them.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game vs. the Texans. He got in a limited practice on Tuesday, which should have him on track to play on the short week. We'll look for further updates on Flowers' status and get Baltimore's inactives around 3 pm ET
Ravens RB Justice Hill (concussion) is out for Wednesday's game vs. the Texans. He leads Baltimore RBs with a 48% route rate and 12% target share this season. Hill's absence should mean more passing-down work for RB Derrick Henry. You were starting him in season-long leagues anyway, but this gives him a little more value in DFS contests.
Chiefs DT Chris Jones is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Steelers. He missed practice Monday with a calf issue but returned for limited status Tuesday. I'd guess he'll play, but we'll confirm his status ahead of the game.
Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) is not listed on the final injury report for Wednesday's game vs. the Chiefs. He was a full participant in practice on Monday and Tuesday. It all suggests that Pickens is ready for a full workload tomorrow, although there's always some risk of a setback with hamstrings. Pickens has averaged 7.7 targets, 4.8 catches, 81 yards, and 0.5 TDs in six games with QB Russell Wilson this season.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur said Tuesday morning that the team got "good news" on WR Christian Watson's knee injury. “It’s more just a bruise," LaFleur said, adding that Watson has a chance to play in this weekend's showdown vs. the Vikings. We'll keep you posted on Watson's status throughout the week.
The Buccaneers have designated S Jordan Whitehead to return from IR. That opens a three-week window for deciding whether to return Whitehead to the active roster. We'll see whether he's ready to play Sunday against the Panthers.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is "uncertain" for Sunday's game vs. the Bills due to a knee injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We'll look for more details on the injury and track Rodgers' status throughout the week. His absence would put QB Tyrod Taylor under center for New York. He's a capable backup but would be a downgrade for WRs Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson. Rodgers has played well lately, completing 64% of his passes and 8.0 yards per attempt with five TDs over his last three games.
Giants HC Brian Daboll said Monday that RB Tyrone Tracy aggravated his ankle injury in the loss to the Falcons, according to Matt Citak of the team website.
Niners LB Dre Greenlaw appears likely to miss the final two games of the season with soreness in his calf. That's, of course, a more significant issue for Greenlaw than it might be for others because he's coming off an Achilles' tear from last year's Super Bowl. Greenlaw returned to play 30 snaps in Week 15, his first action since the injury. But he made it through just 4 snaps in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler managed just 15-of-30 passing for 153 yards (5.1 per attempt), 0 TDs, and 1 INT in Monday night's shutout loss to the Packers. He also took 3 sacks and lost a fumble.
The Saints managed just 67 yards on 20 carries in Monday night's loss to the Packers. RB Kendre Miller drew a team-high 8 carries but turned them into just 15 yards (1.9 per rush). Most of that came on a single 10-yard run. QB Spencer Rattler easily led the team in rushing with 28 yards on 5 carries.
Packers RB Emanuel Wilson racked up 11 carries for 52 yards and a TD in Monday night's win over the Saints. He loaded up on second-half work after Green Bay pulled Josh Jacobs early in the third quarter. It was Wilson's most carries since Week 3, second-most yards of the season, and third TD of the year.
Packers QB Jordan Love threw for 182 yards and a TD before getting pulled from Monday night's lopsided win over the Saints. He found WR Dontayvion Wicks for the game's first TD but then watched his team score two more times on the ground before departing.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs got his final carry early in third quarter of Monday night's win over the Saints. He didn't get hurt. Green Bay simply didn't need him beyond that. Jacobs carried 13 times for 69 yards and a TD, adding 4 receptions for 38 yards on 4 targets before he left. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks added rushing TDs as well.
Packers WR Christian Watson injured his right knee in Monday night's game against the Saints and is questionable to return. He sustained the injury on a second-quarter run, seemingly taking a shot to it by a stumbling defender after going down out of bounds. Watson initially returned to the game but then left again. We'll watch for more on his status, but Watson hasn't delivered much fantasy relevance. His absence would help Dontayvion Wicks' playing time.
Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) was a full participant in Monday's practice. He's on track to return for Wednesday's game vs. the Chiefs. The hamstring injury adds risk to Pickens' Week 17 outlook, but the full practice suggests he'll be ready for his usual workload. Pickens gets a Chiefs pass defense that hasn't been great lately. They rank 23rd in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs over the last five weeks.
Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness) is inactive for tonight's game vs. the Packers. That leaves New Orleans with WRs Kevin Austin, Cedrick Wilson, Dante Pettis, and Mason Tipton. Hopefully you're not messing with the situation in fantasy lineups.
The Texans have claimed WR Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Ravens, according to multiple reports. That marks his fourth team since the end of last season.
Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been designated to return from IR. He'll practice this week and is eligible to play vs. the Patriots on Saturday. Dobbins said a couple of weeks ago that he was on track to be ready for Week 17. We'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days. He'd settle in as a risk/reward RB3 if he ends up playing against New England -- and take RBs Gus Edwards and Kimani Vidal out of lineup consideration.
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