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Chargers | Justin Herbert throws for 300 yards and two scores Sun Dec 21, 05:34 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was 23 of 29 -- a season-high 79 percent -- for 300 yards and two touchdowns and added a running score and 42 yards on eight carries in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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Chiefs | Chris Oladokun finishes up Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 05:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Chris Oladokun completed 11-of-16 passes for 111 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans, coming on for the injured QB Gardner Minshew II (knee).
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders throws for 157 yards, TD Sun Dec 21, 04:53 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (finger) completed 20-of-29 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, and he rushed four times for a team-high 49 yards. He also left the game briefly due to a bloodied pinkie finger on his hand, but he was able to return and finish up.
| Footballguys view: Sanders was surprisingly spry as a scrambler and he was an efficient passer. One of his interceptions was off of a Quinshon Judkins drop and another was deflected at the line, so he wasn't as bad as his TD-INT ratio indicates. Sanders has done enough to deserve a chance to start for the Browns in Week 1 next season, but the team will be drafting early in the first round, so their quarterback decision in the offseason will be heavily analyzed. Sanders will have a tough matchup against the Steelers next week and is only a desperation play in 2QB/Superflex leagues. |
Dolphins | Quinn Ewers finishes with two INTs Sun Dec 21, 04:47 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers went 20-for-30 for 260 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. He also rushed for five yards on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: One of the interceptions was tipped by a defender and the other was a 50-50 ball for Jaylen Waddle. The Dolphins did score three touchdowns on offense, but all came on running plays. Ewers was better than some of the other unlikely Week 16 starting quarterbacks and will be a live desperation QB2/Superflex play against the Bucs in Week 17. |
Cowboys | Dak Prescott throws two touchdown passes Sun Dec 21, 04:36 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott completed 21-of-30 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-17 loss in Week 16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. He added 14 yards on two carries.
| Footballguys view: Both touchdowns came in the first half, and Prescott also threw a touchdown to Ryan Flournoy that was wiped off of the board by a holding penalty. The Cowboys offense fell apart in the second half, but Prescott still did enough to be a solid QB1 start against one of the hottest defenses in the league. He'll be a high ceiling QB1 on Christmas against the porous Washington defense. |
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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. |
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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Vikings | Week 16 Minnesota Vikings inactives Sun Dec 21, 11:50 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared DL Javon Hargrave, LB Austin Keys, OT Walter Rouse and QB John Wolford inactive for Week 16.
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Giants | Week 16 New York Giants inactives Sun Dec 21, 11:49 AM
The New York Giants have declared OT Jon Runyan Jr., QB Russell Wilson, WR Ryan Miller, WR Jalin Hyatt, S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, DL Caleb Murphy and DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches inactive for Week 16.
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Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa to be No. 3 QB Sun Dec 21, 11:46 AM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has been declared inactive for the Week 16 game but will serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback.
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Bengals | Week 16 Cincinnati Bengals inactives Sun Dec 21, 11:45 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals have declared QB Jake Browning, CB Bralyn Lux, TE Noah Fant, DT Jordan Jefferson, WR Charlie Jones, S PJ Jules and DE Joseph Ossai inactive for Week 16.
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Jets | Week 16 New York Jets inactives Sun Dec 21, 11:41 AM
The New York Jets have declared DE Eric Watts, LB Francisco Mauigoa, TE Mason Taylor, DT Mazi Smith, QB Justin Fields and DT Payton Page inactive for Week 16.
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Jets | Justin Fields to be emergency QB Sun Dec 21, 11:38 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields (knee) has been declared inactive for the Week 16 game but will serve as the emergency No. 3 quarterback.
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Jets | Tyrod Taylor active in Week 16 Sun Dec 21, 11:34 AM
New York Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (groin, knee) is officially active for the Week 16 game.
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Dolphins | Week 16 Miami Dolphins inactives Sun Dec 21, 11:32 AM
The Miami Dolphins have declared OL Kendall Lamm, WR Tahj Washington, QB Tua Tagovailoa, DT Matthew Butler, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and CB Isaiah Johnson inactive for Week 16.
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Vikings | Kevin O'Connell expected to return Sun Dec 21, 10:53 AM
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is expected to return for the 2026 season, despite the team's struggles this year, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. He had signed a multiyear contract extension in January 2025.
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Jets | Justin Fields not expected to be available Sun Dec 21, 09:16 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields (knee) is not expected to be available for Week 16's game versus the New Orleans Saints. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited participant in all three of New York's practice sessions held during the week.
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Jets | Tyrod Taylor expected to serve as QB2 Sun Dec 21, 09:08 AM
New York Jets QB Tyrod Taylor (groin, knee) is expected to be active for Week 16's game versus the New Orleans Saints and is slated to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind QB Brady Cook, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week.
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Bears | Caleb Williams tosses a pair of TDs Sun Dec 21, 12:31 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 19 of his 34 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns and rushed three times for 30 yards in a 22-16 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16.
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Packers | Malik Willis solid in relief Sat Dec 20, 11:06 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis replaced QB Jordan Love (concussion) and completed nine of his 11 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown in a 22-16 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 16.
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Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion) will not return to the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears after exiting with a concussion.
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Packers | Jordan Love heads to locker room Sat Dec 20, 09:28 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love (head) went to the locker room during the Week 16 game against the Chicago Bears. He is being evaluated for a concussion and his return is questionable. Love had completed eight of 13 passes for 77 yards before exiting.
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Commanders | Josh Johnson forced into action Sat Dec 20, 08:34 PM
Washington Commanders QB Josh Johnson replaced QB Marcus Mariota (hand, head) during the Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He completed five of his nine passes for 43 yards and an interception
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Eagles | Jalen Hurts tosses two TDs in win Sat Dec 20, 08:06 PM
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts completed 22 of his 30 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns and rushed seven times for 40 yards in a 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 16.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota out of game Sat Dec 20, 07:08 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, head) suffered a hand injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return. He was also evaluated for a concussion but cleared the protocol.
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Bears | Week 16 Chicago Bears inactives Sat Dec 20, 07:04 PM
The Chicago Bears have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, DT Jonathan Ford, QB Case Keenum, WR Rome Odunze, LB Ruben Hyppolite II and WR Luther Burden III inactive for Week 16.
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49ers | Week 16 injury report for 49ers Sat Dec 20, 05:36 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 16. CB Renardo Green (neck) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (ankle, knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Broncos | Sam Ehlinger elevated for Week 16 Sat Dec 20, 05:29 PM
Denver Broncos practice squad QB Sam Ehlinger was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Dec. 20, and will be available for the Week 16 game.
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Colts | Week 16 injury report for Colts Sat Dec 20, 04:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) and WR Anthony Gould (foot) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 20, and have been ruled out for Week 16. QB Anthony Richardson (eye) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. S Daniel Scott (knee) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DT DeForest Buckner (neck) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Zaire Franklin (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. DE Samson Ebukam (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. RB Ameer Abdullah (knee), WR Josh Downs (non-injury), DT Johnathan Edwards (illness), DE Tyquan Lewis (chest), OG Quenton Nelson (wrist), WR Alec Pierce (Achilles), LB Germaine Pratt (non-injury) and DT Grover Stewart (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Commanders | Week 16 Washington Commanders inactives Sat Dec 20, 03:43 PM
The Washington Commanders have declared QB Jayden Daniels, DL Eddie Goldman, RB Chase Edmonds, OT George Fant, TE Colson Yankoff and OT Laremy Tunsil inactive for Week 16.
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Eagles | Week 16 Philadelphia Eagles inactives Sat Dec 20, 03:41 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have declared QB Sam Howell, RB AJ Dillon, OT Lane Johnson, CB Mac McWilliams, DL Jalen Carter, LB Josh Uche and TE Cameron Latu inactive for Week 16.
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Raiders | Geno Smith will start Week 16's game Sat Dec 20, 02:44 PM
Confirming a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder, back) will start Week 16's game versus the Houston Texans, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: Smith is back in action, so there's a boost for the Raiders' passing attack. However, a matchup against the Texans' swarming defense means Smith should have a long day. Backup quarterbacks like Marcus Mariota, Brady Cook, and Gardner Minshew (who are all starting this week) should be better fantasy plays than Smith. |
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Chiefs | Kansas City adds three to 53-man roster Sat Dec 20, 02:29 PM
Kansas City Chiefs practice squad OT Chukwuebuka Godrick, QB Chris Oladokun and RB Dameon Pierce were signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Dec. 20. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Pierce is the player to watch here. He's been a productive back earlier in his career with the Texans, and if Pierce gets a look, he might impress again. The Chiefs are likely to be evaluating players here with their season going nowhere. |
Browns | Deshaun Watson may be activated from PUP list soon Sat Dec 20, 02:19 PM
A decision regarding whether Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) will be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list will be made next week, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: It seems like this will be much ado about nothing. With nothing to play for, there's no need for the Browns to throw Watson out there for a few meaningless games. Instead, they should keep him shut down and then get ready for a quarterback competition in 2026. Watson has a cap hit of $80.7 million with $131 million left in dead money. He's unlikely to be anywhere but Cleveland next season, and perhaps Shedeur Sanders will compete with Watson for the starting job. |
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NFL | USC's Jayden Maiava elects to stay in school Sat Dec 20, 02:16 PM
USC QB Jayden Maiava has decided to return to school for the 2026 season, rather than forgoing his eligibility to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Maiava completed 66.2% of his passes for 3,431 yards, 23 TDs and 8 INTs in 2025, his second with USC. He also had 3,085 passing yards in his freshman campaign of 2023 at UNLV.
| Footballguys view: Maiava is staying in school, but he is set to be a top prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft. He's a big, strong-armed quarterback with skill as a passer and a runner. To improve is already high draft stock, Maiava needs to be more consistent and make fewer mistakes in high-leverage situations. |
NFL | Darian Mensah will return to Duke for 2026 season Sat Dec 20, 02:16 PM
Duke University QB Darian Mensah announced that he will return to school for the 2026 season, his redshirt junior year, rather than forgoing his eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. He led the ACC in passing yards in 2025, competing 67.9% of his passes for 3,646 yards, 30 TDs and 5 INTs, while running for one more score.
| Footballguys view: Mensah was considered by some in the scouting community as a potential top-5 player at his position. Now, he stays with Duke to elevate his draft stock for the 2027 NFL Draft. He had a breakout first season with Duke in 2024 with over 3,600 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Mensah has arm talent, and he processes the read quickly. Let's see if he can improve his deep-ball accuracy in the 2026 season. |
NFL | LaNorris Sellers staying at South Carolina for 2026 Sat Dec 20, 02:16 PM
University of South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers has finalized a deal to stay in school for the 2026 season, rather than forgoing his eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. 'We've had great conversations,' head coach Shane Beamer said. 'I think there are some details that need to be worked out and things like that. Let's face it. Nowadays, these guys have agents and whatnot. So, there are a lot of different aspects of every player on our team and that's different than before.'
| Footballguys view: Sellers was considered a first-round pick for the 2026 NFL Draft, but he's going to stay in college for one more year. Some in the scouting community have compared his skill set (because he's large with a big arm) to Cam Newton. Sellers is an elite dual-threat quarterback with toughness and presence in the pocket. He needs to get better with anticipation as a thrower to cement himself as potentially a top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. |
49ers | Friday practice report for 49ers Fri Dec 19, 06:37 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Nick Martin (concussion) and WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 19. LB Tatum Bethune (ankle), OG Spencer Burford (ankle, knee), DT Jordan Elliott (knee), CB Renardo Green (neck), DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) were limited during practice. RB Christian McCaffrey (non-injury), QB Kurtis Rourke (knee), OT Trent Williams (non-injury) and LB Dee Winters (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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Raiders | Week 16 injury report for Las Vegas Fri Dec 19, 06:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Kolton Miller (ankle) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Houston Texans. OL Jordan Meredith (ankle) practiced in full all week and has been listed as questionable. WR Alex Bachman (thumb), S Jeremy Chinn (back), DE Maxx Crosby (knee), WR Tyler Lockett (knee), QB Geno Smith (shoulder, back), and TE Ian Thomas (calf) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 19, and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Raiders | Geno Smith cleared to start Fri Dec 19, 05:49 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder, back) practiced in full all week and no longer appears on the injury report for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: Smith was dealing with injuries in the games leading up to Week 16. He is listed with shoulder and back issues, but knee and ankle problems also appeared to affect him. A week of rest should benefit the 35-year-old quarterback. He faces a tough matchup this week against the Texans and is ranked as our lowest starting quarterback. The silver lining, if there is one, is that fantasy managers can have more confidence in starting Brock Bowers again. |
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