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Steelers \| DK Metcalf suspended for two games; WR will appeal (2025-12-22 17:30:16) [jump to this story] Ravens \| MRI confirms Lamar Jackson's injury is a contusion; QB day-to-day (2025-12-22 14:52:55) [jump to this story] Browns \| Quinshon Judkins facing 4-5 month recovery time (2025-12-22 10:36:14) [jump to this story]

Steelers | DK Metcalf could lose big-time money Tue Dec 23, 09:50 AM

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, who is appealing his two-game suspension, will forfeit $555,556 for the two games. The suspension would also void $45 million in future guaranteed money, according to his contract, which was reviewed by CBS Sports and ESPN.

Footballguys view: We'll watch for word on the appeal, but assuming Metcalf misses time, the Steelers will be without a clear No. 1 receiver in their final two regular-season games. The position group could be even more depleted after Calvin Austin III left the 29-24 victory against the Lions with a hamstring injury. While RB Kenneth Gainwell leads the Steelers with 62 receptions, Metcalf leads the team with 850 receiving yards on 59 catches. The Steelers added WR Adam Thielen to the active roster, and he fared well against Detroit. Again, the appeal is pending, but fantasy managers should make other plans.

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Colts | Camryn Bynum makes an impact Tue Dec 23, 02:33 AM

Indianapolis Colts CB Camryn Bynum posted a team-high seven tackles (five solo) and an interception versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

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Colts | Tyler Warren held to 30 yards in Week 16 Tue Dec 23, 02:11 AM

Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren had three receptions (on nine targets) for 30 yards versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

Colts | Josh Downs targeted nine times Tue Dec 23, 01:57 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs had five catches for 65 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Downs was targeted a game-high nine times.

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Colts | Big night for Alec Pierce Tue Dec 23, 01:45 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce tallied four receptions, 86 yards, and two touchdowns in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Footballguys view: Pierce's value is now at an all-time high, and with him set to hit free agency this offseason, the Colts will likely have competition to retain him. As A to Z Sports' Destin Adam suggested, Pierce has positioned himself well with the most receiving yards of his career (871) and four touchdowns. He'll also be somebody fantasy investors have great interest in next summer, regardless of landing spot.

Colts | Four receptions for Michael Pittman Tue Dec 23, 01:31 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught four of his five targeted passes for 32 yards in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts | Jonathan Taylor finds little room to operate Tue Dec 23, 01:15 AM

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 16 times for 46 yards and a touchdown versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Taylor also caught three passes for 33 yards.

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Colts | Philip Rivers turns back the clock on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:59 AM

Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 23 of 35 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. With the game out of hand late, Rivers was replaced by QB Riley Leonard on the final drive.

Footballguys view: After Rivers played it close to the vest against Seattle in Week 14 -- in his first game in five years -- he opened things up in a significant way Monday night, pushing the ball farther downfield after averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt in his previous game. Unfortunately, the Colts' defense had its most miserable performance of the season. After starting 2025 at 8-2 and in the conversation among title contenders, Indianapolis has now lost five straight and seems destined to miss the playoffs again. But they're not eliminated yet, so expect Rivers to make another start.

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49ers | Dee Winters records a pick-six Tue Dec 23, 12:53 AM

San Francisco 49ers LB Dee Winters had three tackles (one solo), two passes defensed, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.

49ers | Demarcus Robinson scores in Indy Tue Dec 23, 12:32 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson had two catches, 23 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.

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49ers | Kendrick Bourne finishes with 27 yards Tue Dec 23, 12:25 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne had three receptions (on five targets) for 27 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.

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49ers | Another week, another TD for Jauan Jennings Tue Dec 23, 12:10 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had five receptions, 71 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts. Jennings, who was targeted six times, has now scored in four consecutive games.

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49ers | George Kittle productive despite missing time with ankle injury Tue Dec 23, 12:04 AM

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) limped off the field in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury. He was deemed questionable to return, but he did not.

Footballguys view: Before exiting, Kittle caught seven of eight targets for 115 yards and a touchdown. Since returning from an early-season injury, Kittle has been a key part of this Niners offense throughout the tumult that was the middle portion of the campaign. Now that San Francisco is closer to full strength than it has been at any other point in 2025, he's poised to have more outings like the one he had Monday night. That said, we'll need to monitor the ankle heading into a Week 17 tilt with the Bears.

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49ers | Christian McCaffrey scores twice on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:03 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey had 21 carries for 117 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. He added six receptions for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Footballguys view: The 49ers' run game has struggled to gain traction all season, and Monday didn't seem the most likely time for that to change against a Colts defense that entered tied for second in yards per carry allowed (3.8). But San Francisco's offensive line was up to the task with McCaffrey enjoying his second-best rushing effort of the season. McCaffrey surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, the fifth time he has done it in his career. He'll go up against the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17.

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49ers | Brock Purdy throws five TD passes Tue Dec 23, 12:02 AM

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Purdy also ran the ball twice for 11 yards in the win.

Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner suggested, "Monday Night Football" hadn't been kind to Purdy, as he had thrown five touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his five appearances entering this game. But Purdy shrugged those woes off against a depleted Colts secondary, posting his first career five-touchdown game. He's the first Niners quarterback to throw for five scores on MNF and the team's first signal-caller to throw for five or more touchdowns in a regular-season or playoff game since Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the Chargers. The Niners play the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17.

49ers | Five carries for Brian Robinson Jr. Tue Dec 23, 12:01 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball five times for 20 yards in a Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He was targeted once as a receiver but did not have a catch.

49ers | Tatum Bethune nursing ankle injury Mon Dec 22, 10:56 PM

San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle) left the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half due to an ankle injury. He is considered questionable to return.

Colts | Dalton Tucker bangs up shoulder on MNF Mon Dec 22, 10:54 PM

Indianapolis Colts OG Dalton Tucker (shoulder) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a shoulder injury, and he is questionable to return.

Colts | JT Tuimoloau downgraded to out Mon Dec 22, 10:36 PM

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts | Drew Ogletree leaves with neck injury Mon Dec 22, 10:35 PM

Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree (neck) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half due to a neck injury.

Broncos | Luke Wattenberg plays every snap Mon Dec 22, 10:16 PM

Denver Broncos C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) did not miss a snap in the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite suffering a shoulder injury. In fact, he has played every offensive snap this season.

Broncos | Justin Strnad could play Thursday Mon Dec 22, 10:12 PM

Denver Broncos LB Justin Strnad (leg) might be able to return for the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Dec. 25, and that would be welcome news with LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) pulling up late in the Week 16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Broncos | Marcedes Lewis could be promoted in Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 10:10 PM

Denver Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis might be promoted to the 53-player roster ahead of Week 17 if TE Nate Adkins (knee) cannot go. Lewis has reached his limit of three practice-squad elevations.

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Colts | JT Tuimoloau questionable to return Mon Dec 22, 09:29 PM

Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half due to an oblique injury, and he is listed as questionable to return.

Dolphins | Dee Eskridge battling toe injury Mon Dec 22, 09:07 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Dee Eskridge (toe) left the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a toe injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel said he still needed more information on Eskridge's prognosis, so his status for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains unclear.

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Dolphins | James Daniels unlikely for final two Mon Dec 22, 09:05 PM

Miami Dolphins OG James Daniels (pectoral) is unlikely to play in the final two games of the regular season, head coach Mike McDaniel indicated Monday, Dec. 22. He suffered a pectoral injury in Week 1, and he has been on the Reserve/Injured list ever since.

Dolphins | Minkah Fitzpatrick still week-to-week Mon Dec 22, 09:02 PM

Miami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) is still considered week-to-week ahead of the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, Dec. 22. While the coach isn't optimistic about Fitzpatrick playing Sunday, he said 'there's a reason why we haven't shut him down.'

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Colts | Tanor Bortolini will not return to MNF Mon Dec 22, 08:50 PM

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers after leaving with a concussion in the first quarter.

Colts | Tanor Bortolini evaluated for concussion Mon Dec 22, 08:28 PM

Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers to be evaluated for concussion.

Cardinals | Two defenders going on IR Mon Dec 22, 07:40 PM

Arizona Cardinals DT Walter Nolen (knee) and CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering injuries during the Week 16 game, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.

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Raiders | Jordan Meredith placed on IR Mon Dec 22, 07:38 PM

Las Vegas Raiders OG Jordan Meredith (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 22.

Commanders | Washington returns Lawrence Cager to PS Mon Dec 22, 07:28 PM

Washington Commanders TE Lawrence Cager reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

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Eagles | E.J. Jenkins back on practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:27 PM

Philadelphia Eagles TE E.J. Jenkins reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

Saints | Moliki Matavao returns to practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:22 PM

New Orleans Saints TE Moliki Matavao reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

Dolphins | Miami returns Theo Wease to PS Mon Dec 22, 07:20 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Theo Wease reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

Lions | Giovanni Ricci back on practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:18 PM

Detroit Lions TE Giovanni Ricci reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

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Broncos | Sam Ehlinger returns to practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:17 PM

Denver Broncos QB Sam Ehlinger reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

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Bears | Chicago returns Maurice Alexander to PS Mon Dec 22, 07:14 PM

Chicago Bears WR Maurice Alexander reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

Falcons | Chris Blair back on practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:12 PM

Atlanta Falcons WR Chris Blair reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

Cardinals | Steven Sims returns to practice squad Mon Dec 22, 07:11 PM

Arizona Cardinals WR Steven Sims reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 22, after being on the active roster for the Week 16 game.

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Colts | Week 16 Indianapolis Colts inactives Mon Dec 22, 07:02 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared LB Jaylon Carlies, WR Anthony Gould, OT Bernhard Raimann, RB DJ Giddens, S Reuben Lowery III, TE Will Mallory and CB Sauce Gardner inactive for Week 16.

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49ers | Week 16 San Francisco 49ers inactives Mon Dec 22, 07:01 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Curtis Robinson, WR Ricky Pearsall, DT Kevin Givens, DL Robert Beal Jr., CB Chase Lucas, RB Isaac Guerendo and CB Renardo Green inactive for Week 16.

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Broncos | Monday practice report for Broncos Mon Dec 22, 06:46 PM

Denver Broncos TE Nate Adkins (knee), WR Pat Bryant (concussion), LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) and C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. CB Riley Moss (ankle), OG Ben Powers (biceps), LB Karene Reid (hamstring) and LB Justin Strnad (foot) fully participated in practice. The Broncos did not hold a practice Monday, so the report is an estimation.

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Broncos | Pat Bryant misses practice Mon Dec 22, 06:44 PM

Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Broncos did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.

Chiefs | Monday practice report for Chiefs Mon Dec 22, 06:29 PM

Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie (knee), WR Rashee Rice (concussion), WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion) and CB Jaylen Watson (groin) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. OT Jaylon Moore (knee) and DT Derrick Nnadi (illness) were limited during practice. TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring), S Mike Edwards (shoulder), CB Kristian Fulton (knee, wrist), TE Noah Gray (shoulder), CB Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), OT Esa Pole (knee), WR Nikko Remigio (knee) and OG Trey Smith (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Chiefs did not hold a practice Monday, so the report is an estimation.

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Chiefs | Rashee Rice sits out Mon Dec 22, 06:15 PM

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Chiefs did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.

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Vikings | Monday practice report for Vikings Mon Dec 22, 06:12 PM

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) and OT Brian O'Neill (heel) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. RB Aaron Jones (ankle), DT Javon Hargrave (thigh) and LB Eric Wilson (thumb) were limited during practice. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back), RB Ty Chandler (knee) and LB Austin Keys (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so the report is an estimation.

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Vikings | Aaron Jones listed as limited Mon Dec 22, 06:07 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.

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Vikings | No practice for J.J. McCarthy Mon Dec 22, 06:04 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.

Vikings | Jordan Mason misses practice Mon Dec 22, 06:00 PM

Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 22. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.