49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) got in a limited practice on Thursday. He seemingly has a chance to return for Monday night's game vs. the Lions. We'll keep you posted on his status over the next few days. Guerendo would be in the RB2 mix if he suits up against Detroit.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday -- his first since going down in Week 15. That gives Waddle a chance to play against the Browns this weekend. We'll see what he does in Friday's practice and how he's listed on the final injury report.
Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He's looking unlikely to play vs. the Panthers this weekend. Payne Durham stepped in as Tampa Bay's lead TE with Otton out last week, catching five of seven targets on an 88% route rate. You should be able to do better in season-long lineups, but Durham will be in play as a cheap DFS option.
Panthers WR Adam Thielen was added to the injury report with a hamstring and limited in practice on Thursday. That likely means Thielen hurt the hamstring today, which would put his availability for Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers in question. Check back tomorrow for an update on Thielen's status for that one.
Jets WR Davante Adams (hip) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. We haven't heard any concern about his availability for this weekend's game vs. the Bills, but his status is worth checking back on when we get New York's final injury report on Friday afternoon.
Cardinals RBs James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson (ankle) are listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. the Rams. Both guys were limited in practice all week. HC Jonathan Gannon said Conner has progressed well throughout the week, so it sounds like he has a legitimate chance to play. We'll look for further updates on Conner and Benson and get Arizona's inactives a little after 6:30 pm ET on Saturday. If both guys are out, Michael Carter would be the favorite for touches in the Cardinals backfield.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. the Broncos. He was limited in practice all week. HC Zac Taylor reportedly wasn't asked about Higgins' status on Thursday, so we don't have any other info right now. We'll look for further updates and get Cincinnati's inactives around 3 pm ET on Saturday.
Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quad) is not listed on the final injury report and will be back for Saturday's game vs. the Bengals. Denver figures to deploy at least a three-RB committee with McLaughlin, Javonte Williams, and Audric Estime in that one. We'll see if RB Blake Watson stays involved. And WR Marvin Mims has also been getting backfield work lately. It's a RB group to try to avoid in Week 17 fantasy lineups.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He's now a major longshot to be cleared in time for Sunday's game vs. the Cowboys. QB Kenny Pickett is on the injury report with a rib issue but got in a limited practice on Thursday. He's in line to start against Dallas.
The Seahawks placed RB Ken Walker (ankle) on IR. That knocks him out for the final two games of the regular season -- and Seattle's first two playoff games if they advance. We'll look for more info on Walker's injury and whether it'll impact his 2025 offseason. His absence leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a workhorse role.
Update: GM John Schneider said Walker has a high-ankle sprain. That figures to sideline him for a month or two but shouldn't impact his preparation for the 2025 season.
The Cowboys announced Thursday that WR CeeDee Lamb will miss the final two games of the season with his shoulder injury.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back, foot) was not on the field for the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media. But ESPN's Stephen Holder hears that the team is "optimistic" Richardson will be ready for this weekend's game vs. the Giants. "He has made consistent progress and is responding to treatment," Holder writes. "But the source said Richardson's performance in Friday's practice would be critical." We'll update Richardson's status again on Friday afternoon. His absence would leave QB Joe Flacco under center, which would be a big boost for WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.
Chargers TE Will Dissly (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. the Patriots. He was a full participant in Thursday's practice, though, which should have him on track to play. Dissly has been out since Week 14. He had emerged as the Chargers' lead TE before the shoulder injury, averaging 5.4 targets, 4.0 catches, and 39 yards over his last eight healthy games. Dissly figures to resume lead duties against New England but would be tough to trust as a TE1 in fantasy lineups.
Ravens RB Gus Edwards (ankle) is out for Saturday's game vs. the Patriots. RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) is listed as questionable. He was designated to return from IR earlier this week, put in limited practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, but did not practice on Thursday. We'll look for further updates on Dobbins' availability for this one. His absence would leave the Chargers down to RBs Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) will miss practice again on Thursday, HC Brian Daboll said. “See where we’re at (Friday),” Daboll added. Nabers seems to be in real danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Colts -- and will carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he does suit up. We'll update his status again tomorrow.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely caught just one pass in Wednesday's win over the Texans, but that belied season-high usage. He led the skill-position players by playing 16 of 19 passing downs and running a team-high 15 routes. His 76% snap share marked a season high. Likely's lone catch did go for a 9-yard TD, his second straight game and third among the past four with a score.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud wrapped up an alarming fantasy season with a bad outing in the lopsided Week 17 loss to Baltimore. Stroud threw for just 185 yards, 0 TDs, and 1 INT on 17-of-31 passing (5.97 yards per attempt). Barring a monumental QB collapse through the rest of Week 17, it'll mark Stroud's ninth weekly fantasy finish of 18th or lower this season. He sits outside the top 24 in fantasy points per game for the season.
Texans WR Tank Dell tore his ACL, MCL, and LCL and sustained damage to the meniscus in his left knee in the Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, according to insider Aaron Wilson. Dell will need multiple surgeries and might miss the entire 2025 season, Wilson adds.
Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He's listed with a knee, rather than the previously reported hamstring. Regardless, the limited practice early in the week puts him on track to play vs. the Commanders on Sunday night. We'll keep you posted on London's status over the next few days.
Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He reportedly dodged a serious knee injury in Monday night's win over the Saints, but he's uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Vikings. We'll update Watson's status again tomorrow.
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