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Browns | Quinshon Judkins facing 4-5 month recovery time (2025-12-22 10:36:14) [jump to this story] Steelers | DK Metcalf facing discipline (2025-12-22 09:55:00) [jump to this story] Ravens | Harbaugh not sure about Lamar Jackson's Week 17 availability (2025-12-22 02:29:24) [jump to this story] |
Bengals | Drew Sample catches two passes Sun Dec 21, 04:35 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Drew Sample caught two passes for 31 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted two times during the game.
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers with one long catch Sun Dec 21, 04:31 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers posted a single 21-yard reception on two targets in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Bengals | Mike Gesicki reaches end zone Sun Dec 21, 04:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki caught three passes for 35 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted four times during the game.
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Bills | Jackson Hawes good for two receptions Sun Dec 21, 04:29 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Jackson Hawes registered two receptions for 26 yards on two targets in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Bills | Khalil Shakir best of lot in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 04:27 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir registered four receptions for a team-best 34 yards on five targets in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
Link to story Bengals | Tee Higgins catches TD pass Sun Dec 21, 04:24 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught three passes for 53 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted three times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Higgins had two catches including the touchdown on an early drive and then was barely heard from for the rest of the afternoon even though the Bengals put 45 points on the board against the hapless Dolphins defense. It was still good enough on a very unpredictable day of fantasy outcomes for teams that weren't even sure they would have Higgins this week after he suffered two concussions in a three-week span from Weeks 13-15. He'll be a high ceiling WR1 against the Cardinals next week. |
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Bills | Ray Davis records 92 kick return yards Sun Dec 21, 04:24 PM
Buffalo Bills RB/KR Ray Davis went for three carries and 14 yards in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding two receptions for 20 yards on two targets. He also added four kick returns for 92 yards.
Link to story Bills | Ty Johnson runs for score in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 04:21 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson rushed three times for 16 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
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Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase surpasses 100 receiving yards Sun Dec 21, 04:19 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught nine passes for 109 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted 11 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Chase has had many ups and downs this season, but even with the Bengals staying home for the playoffs, he helped many fantasy teams advance in the fantasy playoffs. In a season when many fantasy first round picks have disappointed, Chase is still producing big numbers when it matters most. |
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Bengals | Tahj Brooks not a big factor Sun Dec 21, 04:15 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Tahj Brooks rushed for seven yards on four carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16.
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Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine rushed for 25 yards and one touchdown on seven carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He also caught two passes for 16 yards during the game.
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Bills | James Cook has big afternoon in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 04:10 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook rushed 16 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding a 17-yard reception on two targets.
| Footballguys view: Cook was the strongest force in the Bills offense on another dominant day that likely helped many fantasy teams advance to the finals. He and Jonathan Taylor will duel for the NFL rushing title down the stretch, with the Eagles up next for the Bills. |
Bengals | Three touchdowns for Chase Brown Sun Dec 21, 04:06 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown rushed for 66 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He also caught four passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns during the game.
| Footballguys view: Brown was the fantasy star on a day when everything came easy for the Bengals offense. He'll be a strong RB1 play against the Cardinals next week in what should be one of the highest scoring games of the week most fantasy championships take place. |
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Bills | Josh Allen does very little in Cleveland Sun Dec 21, 04:06 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 12-of-19 passes for 130 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, while running seven times for just 17 yards.
| Footballguys view: All three Bills offensive touchdowns came via the ground by running backs in a bad break for Allen fantasy teams. Allen was one of the most valuable players in fantasy football all season, but this game likely eliminated a lot of teams that relied on him. Dawson Knox dropped a fourth down sure touchdown late in the game and Allen did get banged up enough on a first half sack to have his foot X-rayed at halftime. |
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins suffers broken leg Sun Dec 21, 04:01 PM
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Judkins suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula late in the first half of the contest. The injury will require surgery.
| Footballguys view: Judkins was selected at No. 36 overall in this year's draft. He entered the weekend having rushed for 805 yards with seven touchdowns in 13 games. He'd also caught 21 passes for 142 yards. His Sunday afternoon ended with him having rushed for 22 yards on eight carries. He caught five passes for 29 yards. Raheim Sanders replaced Judkins and could get a lot of work against the Steelers next week. |
Chiefs | Gardner Minshew likely suffers ACL Sun Dec 21, 03:52 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew (knee) suffered what is likely a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans, sources said Sunday, Dec. 21. He will have an MRI to confirm.
| Footballguys view: Sunday's game was Minshew's first start of the season. It came after Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during last week's loss to the Chargers, which eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention. Chris Oladokun, the Chiefs' third-string quarterback, will take over as the starter for Thursday night's Week 17 game against the Broncos. |
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Chargers | Kimani Vidal leaves game Sun Dec 21, 03:51 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) suffered a neck injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Omarion Hampton ran with great burst and strength in the second half and looked fresh after missing almost half of the season with a fractured ankle. We'll be watching Vidal's status, but if he's out against the Texans in Week 17, Hampton becomes a strong RB2 play at worst. |
Chargers | Donte Jackson ruled out Sun Dec 21, 03:48 PM
Los Angeles Chargers CB Donte Jackson (groin) suffered a groin injury during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
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Chargers | Benjamin St-Juste suffers injury Sun Dec 21, 03:42 PM
Los Angeles Chargers CB Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Bengals | DJ Turner leaves early Sun Dec 21, 03:40 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB DJ Turner II (illness) left the Week 16 game early because of an illness and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Bengals | Cam Grandy injured Sun Dec 21, 03:35 PM
Cincinnati Bengals TE Cam Grandy (collarbone) suffered a collarbone injury during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota listed as day to day Sun Dec 21, 03:35 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (quadriceps, hand) is considered day-to-day, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday, Dec. 21. Quinn said Mariota is nursing a quadriceps injury, in addition to a hand ailment.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders play on Christmas day against the Cowboys, so we should consider Mariota questionable at best. Even with the very attractive Cowboys matchup, Mariota isn't an automatic play in 2QB/Superflex if active because of these injuries. Josh Johnson would start if Mariota can't go and be on the upside desperation play list for 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Bengals | Great day ends early for Joe Burrow Sun Dec 21, 03:32 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 25-of-32 passes for 309 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins, while running for six yards. He was pulled early in the fourth quarter with the Bengals well ahead, giving QB Joe Flacco a chance to mop up.
| Footballguys view: Anyone who played Burrow last week and lost because he was shut out by the Ravens will get no solace from this result. The Bengals offense did not let up even though their season is over, so Burrow is a very strong Week 17 play against Arizona. The Tampa offense will have a get right game against the Dolphins next week. |
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Dolphins | Dee Eskridge out of game Sun Dec 21, 03:28 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Dee Eskridge (toe) suffered a toe injury during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
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Titans | Marcus Harris injures knee Sun Dec 21, 03:27 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Marcus A. Harris (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
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Texans | Christian Kirk will be available Sun Dec 21, 03:08 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (illness) is officially active for the Week 16 game.
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Texans | Nick Chubb active for matchup against Vegas Sun Dec 21, 03:07 PM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb (ribs) is active for the Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Texans | Woody Marks inactive for Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 03:05 PM
Houston Texans WR Woody Marks (ankle) is inactive for the Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Steelers | Week 16 Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Sun Dec 21, 03:04 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Nick Herbig, RB Kaleb Johnson, OG Isaac Seumalo, WR Roman Wilson, LB T.J. Watt, CB James Pierre and QB Will Howard inactive for Week 16.
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Texans | Week 16 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 21, 03:01 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Ameer Speed, DE Solomon Byrd, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, WR Braxton Berrios, OT Jarrett Kingston, RB Woody Marks and QB Graham Mertz inactive for Week 16.
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Lions | Week 16 Detroit Lions inactives Sun Dec 21, 03:00 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared CB Jalen Mills, WR Dominic Lovett, DT Mekhi Wingo, C Trystan Colon, OG Graham Glasgow, OG Kayode Awosika and DE Tyler Lacy inactive for Week 16.
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Cowboys | Ryan Flournoy leaves game Sun Dec 21, 02:57 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Ryan Flournoy (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Flournoy scored earlier in game and had a second touchdown wiped off of the board by a holding penalty. He was injured on a play that drew a personal foul on helmet-to-helmet contact when he was sitting on the turf after a catch. He's still a great dynasty offseason stash as the #3 receiver in a great pass offense who made great strides in his second season. Dak Prescott's targets should be even more concentrated on George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb now. |
Raiders | Week 16 Las Vegas Raiders inactives Sun Dec 21, 02:57 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders have declared QB Aidan O'Connell, TE Ian Thomas, CB Darnay Holmes, DL Brodric Martin and RB Zamir White inactive for Week 16.
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Bills | Josh Allen undergoes X-rays Sun Dec 21, 02:52 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 16 game but was cleared to return to the game after undergoing X-rays on the foot.
| Footballguys view: Allen retreated into a 23-yard sack late in the first half of Sunday's 23-20 win over the Browns. He injured himself on the play. "Just tweaked my foot a little bit," Allen told reporters after the game. He was asked whether the foot affected him in the final two quarters. "No, I don't think so," he said. The delivery wasn't entirely convincing, so it makes sense to watch the injury report this week, as the Bills prepare for a Week 17 visit from the Eagles. |
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Chiefs | Gardner Minshew ruled out for second half Sun Dec 21, 02:50 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew (knee) left the Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans due to a knee injury, and he has been ruled out. QB Chris Oladokun is in under center. Minshew finished 3-of-8 for just 15 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions with an 8-yard run before departing.
| Footballguys view: Chris Olakodun replaced Minshew and could be in line to start the final two games of the season. The Chiefs offense is cratering and might not have a suitable fantasy play for Week 17 on Christmas night against the Broncos. |
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Vikings | JJ McCarthy ruled out for second half Sun Dec 21, 02:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) left the Week 16 game against the New York Giants due to a hand injury. He was hurt near the end of the second quarter, going to the locker room for treatment. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game, as QB Max Brosmer will finish up. McCarthy finished 9-of-14 for 108 yards, no touchdowns and one interception before departing.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy had actually been playing well the last few weeks, but he appeared to be in pain when the training staff was examining his hand/wrist after a Brian Burns sack turned into a Giants defensive touchdown right before the half. The Vikings will play the Lions next week and Packers in Week 18 and might have to play their undrafted rookie quarterback Brosmer, which would make it tougher to trust Justin Jefferson in fantasy lineups after the star receiver was finally clicking with McCarthy against the Giants. |
Vikings | Ryan Kelly ruled out with concussion Sun Dec 21, 02:44 PM
Minnesota Vikings C Ryan Kelly (concussion) left the Week 16 game against the New York Giants due to concussion, and he has been ruled out for the second half.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins will not return Sun Dec 21, 02:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (leg) will not return to the Week 16 game because of a leg injury he suffered.
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Falcons | Week 16 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Dec 21, 02:39 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared LB JD Bertrand, WR Malik Heath, WR Casey Washington, DT Elijah Garcia, CB Mike Hughes, OT Mike Jerrell and RB Nate Carter inactive for Week 16.
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. active for Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 02:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is active for the Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Falcons | Drake London ready to play Sun Dec 21, 02:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is officially active for the Week 16 game.
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Jets | Foot issue for Jay Tufele Sun Dec 21, 02:38 PM
New York Jets DT Jay Tufele (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Cardinals | Week 16 Arizona Cardinals inactives Sun Dec 21, 02:38 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have declared CB Darren Hall, S Jalen Thompson, CB Max Melton, CB Elijah Jones, C Evan Brown and OT Paris Johnson Jr. inactive for Week 16.
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Jaguars | Week 16 Jacksonville Jaguars inactives Sun Dec 21, 02:35 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have declared OT Chuma Edoga, TE Hunter Long, DT Maason Smith, DE Danny Striggow and RB Bhayshul Tuten inactive for Week 16.
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Broncos | Week 16 Denver Broncos inactives Sun Dec 21, 02:34 PM
The Denver Broncos have declared S Reese Taylor, DT Jordan Jackson, OT Geron Christian, DE Sai'vion Jones, LB Justin Strnad, QB Sam Ehlinger and RB Cody Schrader inactive for Week 16.
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Chiefs | Gardner Minshew suffers injury Sun Dec 21, 02:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins carted off Sun Dec 21, 02:14 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering a leg injury during the Week 16 game.
| Footballguys view: Judkins was pounding the field and appeared to be in great pain after the injury. The early report is a broken fibula and dislocated ankle. It's not yet known if it could affect Judkins' availability for the beginning of next season, but we shouldn't assume that he'll be ready for Week 1. 2025 UDFA Raheim Sanders replaced Judkins on early downs and could get a lot of work against the Steelers next week. |
Vikings | Aaron Jones back on field Sun Dec 21, 02:06 PM
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was able to return to the Week 16 game after missing some time because of an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones played through an ankle injury. His 2025 season has already been limited by injury. Jones missed an entire month due to a hamstring injury. The veteran Pro Bowler entered this week with 410 rushing yards and just one touchdown on the ground. Still, with Jordan Mason suffering what appears to be a more severe injury, Jones could be asked to carry a heavy load against the Lions this week -- if he's available for a Thursday night game. Zavier Scott is also in the mix at RB here. |
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Cowboys | DeMarvion Overshown ruled out Sun Dec 21, 02:03 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Week 16 game and has been ruled out.
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Falcons | Malik Heath to miss Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 01:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Malik Heath (non-injury) will not play in the Week 16 game because of a personal matter.
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