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Cowboys | Phil Mafah activated from IR Sat Jan 3, 04:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Phil Mafah (shoulder) was activated from the Reserve/Injured Designated to Return list on Saturday, Jan. 3. He is expected to join RB Jaydon Blue in the backfield for the Week 18 game against the New York Giants with RBs Javonte Williams and Malik Davis out for the finale.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is expected to start in Week 18 against the New York Giants. He last appeared in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos, and he has posted 65 rushing yards on 22 carries, or 3.0 yards per carry, with no touchdowns through four games.
| Footballguys view: Malik Davis and Javonte Williams have been ruled out, so Blue is in line for a big workload in Week 18. He's been limited this year with Williams having a breakout season and Davis performing well as a reserve. We'll see if Blue can be a reliable option on Sunday against the Giants. |
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams (neck, shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Saturday, Jan. 3.
| Footballguys view: It's been a good year for Williams. He finished the season with a career highs of 1,201 rushing yards, 4.8 rushing yards per carry and 11 touchdowns across 16 games. Williams is set to hit free agency, and the Cowboys would like him back if they can afford his services. He'll be one of the hottest backs on the open market later this spring. |
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Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams (ankle) is expected to play in Week 18's game versus the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: The Rams aren't going to rest starters, according to HC Sean McVay. Williams should be in line for his lead-back workload. However, there's a chance guys like Ronnie Rivers or Jarquez Hunter could get more involved with the Rams pretty much locked into the no.6 seed. |
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson needs 142 yards in Week 18 to become the first New England rookie to reach 1,000 rushing yards since Robert Edwards in 1998.
| Footballguys view: Henderson has been an amazing player for the Patriots this year. It took some time for him to get going, but Henderson has been a big part of their offense since his breakout in Week 8. Against the Dolphins on Sunday, Henderson should be considered an RB2 with upside. There's a chance he gets to that 1,000-yard mark. |
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (back) is not on the injury report, and ready for the Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks. However, there is some wet weather in the Bay Area, but it is not expected to impact how McCaffrey is used in the NFC West title game. There is a 45 percent chance of rain showers, so it could be a slippery track.
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Dallas Cowboys OG T.J. Bass (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 3, along with RB Malik Davis (calf, eye). The team also activated CB Josh Butler (knee) from the Reserve/Injured Designated to Return list. LB Justin Barron was signed from the practice squad, while OL Nick Leverett was elevated from the practice squad.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and CB Josh Wallace (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. S Quentin Lake (elbow) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. WR Davante Adams (hamstring), RB Blake Corum (ankle), OT Alaric Jackson (knee), LB Omar Speights (ankle) and RB Kyren Williams (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. LB Byron Young (non-injury) did not practice but is not on the injury report. DE Braden Fiske (ankle), S Jaylen McCollough (hip) and WR Xavier Smith (chest) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (illness) and CB Marlon Humphrey (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and are listed as questionable for Week 18. DT Taven Bryan (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. WR DeAndre Hopkins (non-injury), QB Lamar Jackson (back), TE Charlie Kolar (nose), FB Patrick Ricard (ankle), LB Roquan Smith (hamstring), LB Kyle Van Noy (quadriceps) and OG Andrew Vorhees (foot) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Las Vegas Raiders DL Adam Butler (biceps), G Dylan Parham (illness), and QB Geno Smith (ankle) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Kansas City Chiefs. RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. WR Jack Bech (back) and WR Tyler Lockett (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) and CB Nikko Reed (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Denver Broncos. OL Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) and CB Elijah Molden (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been listed as doubtful. C Bradley Bozeman (concussion), RB Hassan Haskins (concussion), S R.J. Mickens (shoulder), CB Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), and RB Kimani Vidal (neck) practiced in full on Friday and are listed as questionable. QB Justin Herbert (hand, rest) and LB Khalil Mack (rest) did not practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Tuli Tuipulotu (rest) and S Derwin James Jr. (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. WR Keenan Allen (rest) and WR Derius Davis (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Jacksonville Jaguars OG Patrick Mekari (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 18. LB Jalen McLeod (ankle) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. OG Ezra Cleveland (shoulder), CB Montaric Brown (neck) and CB Greg Newsome (shoulder) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger), OT Anton Harrison (illness), C Robert Hainsey (groin), DT Arik Armstead (hand), DE Danny Striggow (ankle) and LB Yasir Abdullah (back) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18 against the New England Patriots. RB De'Von Achane (shoulder) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. LB Quinton Bell (illness) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. LB Jordyn Brooks (hamstring), OL Austin Jackson (back, groin), DE Chop Robinson (concussion), K Jason Sanders (hip), and WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. OL Aaron Brewer (neck) practiced in full on Friday and is listed as questionable. LB K.J. Britt (groin) practiced in full all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), TE David Njoku (knee, personal) and LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle, quadriceps) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. LB Winston Reid (back) was limited during practice but has been ruled out. C Kingsley Eguakun (knee, shoulder), CB Myles Harden (shoulder) and OG Teven Jenkins (concussion) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. S Grant Delpit (Achilles), DE Myles Garrett (hip), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee) and DT Shelby Harris (toe) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE Brenden Bates (shoulder), OG Joel Bitonio (wrist), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib), OT KT Leveston (shoulder), RB Dylan Sampson (hand) and QB Shedeur Sanders (back, finger) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: Sampson should operate as the team's top running back with both Quinshon Judkins and Jerome Ford on IR. Expect a dose of Raheim Sanders, but Sampson is the guy to start in fantasy this week. He's a back-end RB2. |
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quad) and OT Laremy Tunsil (oblique) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles. QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. OL Brandon Coleman (knee) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. LB Nick Bellore (concussion), WR Treylon Burks (illness), RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness), OT George Fant (knee), DL Daron Payne (back), and LB Bobby Wagner (knee) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: This backfield is challenging to get a read on. When he starts, Croskey-Merritt looks solid. But a rotation with him, Chris Rodriguez Jr., and Jeremy McNichols is frustratingly mercurial. We have a slight lean towards Croskey-Merritt this week, but they're all outside of our top 40 running backs. |
Kansas City Chiefs OG Trey Smith (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 18. TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. WR Xavier Worthy (illness) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. DT Jerry Tillery (non-injury) did not practice and is listed as questionable. DE George Karlaftis (non-injury), RB Isiah Pacheco (non-injury) and OT Jaylon Moore (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. RB Kareem Hunt (illness), CB Kristian Fulton (knee, wrist), LS James Winchester (illness) and DT Derrick Nnadi (illness) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (non-injury) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs are just trying to get through Week 18 so they can turn the page to 2026. Pacheco, even if active, is a shaky RB4. If he can't go, Kareem Hunt will move up into RB2 territory. |
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip), and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers. TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) practiced in full all week and has been ruled out. CB Dwight McGlothern (hip) was limited in practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable. DL Jonathan Allen (rest), DL Javon Hargrave (rest), and S Harrison Smith (rest) were limited in practice on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), and DL Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Green Bay Packers OL Donovan Jennings (throat) and WR Savion Williams (foot, illness) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys. LB Nick Niemann (pectoral) and G John Williams (back) were limited on Friday and have been ruled out. OT Zach Tom (back, knee) and QB Malik Willis (shoulder) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. G Aaron Banks (illness, ankle) and DE Lukas Van Ness (illness, foot) were limited in practice and no longer appear on the injury report. LB Edgerrin Cooper (shoulder), RB Josh Jacobs (knee, ankle), and WR Jayden Reed (illness) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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New York Jets DE Micheal Clemons (ankle), RB Isaiah Davis (concussion), OG Xavier Newman (knee), CB Qwan'tez Stiggers (knee), TE Mason Taylor (neck) and TE Jelani Woods (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. CB Brandon Stephens (neck) did not practice and is listed as questionable. RB Breece Hall (knee) and QB Tyrod Taylor (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. C Joe Tippmann (hip) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. LB Cam Jones (heel), DT Harrison Phillips (knee) and RB Kene Nwangwu (quadriceps) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Aaron Jones is managing a hip injury that will keep him out this week. That puts Mason atop the depth chart. His production in starts has been hit-or-miss this year, but he should see enough volume to be started as a back-end RB2 this week. |
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee, ankle) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs has played through this injury for the past few weeks, but it has impacted his workload and efficiency. He can still be started in fantasy, but there's obvious risk. Emanuel Wilson has looked solid in relief and could see extra work against the Vikings. |
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Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams (neck, shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: No Williams and no Malik Davis means rookie Jaydon Blue should get his chance to shine. While reports about Blue this year have been primarily negative, he's got great speed and big-play upside. The Cowboys should serve him a decent workload, and he can make his week with one big play. He's a viable streamer for desperate managers. |
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Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis (calf, eye) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys will be down Davis and Javonte Williams in this matchup. If this game had any importance, they would probably lean on Hunter Luepke, a fullback with a pass-catching skill set. However, since the Cowboys are out of playoff contention, they may look to see what they have in rookie Jaydon Blue, making him an appealing streamer in deep leagues. |
New Orleans Saints DT Bryan Bresee (knee), RB Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee), WR Chris Olave (illness) and DT Nathan Shepherd (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. QB Spencer Rattler (finger) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Demario Davis (calf) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OG Dillon Radunz (knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. OG Cesar Ruiz (ankle), QB Tyler Shough (hip) and DT Davon Godchaux (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cincinnati Bengals WR Charlie Jones (ankle), CB Josh Newton (hamstring) and DE Joseph Ossai (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. C Matt Lee (knee) fully participated in practice but has been ruled out. DT B.J. Hill (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. TE Cam Grandy (chest) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. RB Chase Brown (illness) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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Dallas Cowboys G T.J. Bass (knee), RB Malik Davis (calf, eye), LB DeMarvion Overshown (concussion), CB Shavon Revel (concussion, neck), and RB Javonte Williams (shoulder, neck) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the New York Giants. CB Josh Butler (knee), RB Phil Mafah (shoulder), and DE Payton Turner (ribs) practiced in full on Friday and are listed as questionable. G Tyler Booker (ankle), Caelen Carson (hamstring), DL Kenny Clark (hand), TE Jake Ferguson (calf), WR Ryan Flournoy (knee), G Tyler Smith (knee), WR KaVontae Turpin (shoulder, foot), DL Quinnen Williams (neck), S Donovan Wilson (hip), and DL Perrion Winfrey (personal) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buffalo Bills LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DT DaQuan Jones (calf) and S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. DT Jordan Phillips (ankle) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. DT Deone Walker (illness) did not practice but is not on the injury report. QB Josh Allen (foot) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. RB James Cook (non-injury), DE A.J. Epenesa (illness), FB Reggie Gilliam (illness), OT Tylan Grable (non-injury), TE Dawson Knox (knee), CB Cam Lewis (hamstring), PK Matt Prater (quadriceps) and CB Tre'Davious White (illness) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Buffalo Bills RB James Cook (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Link to storyNew York Jets RB Isaiah Davis (concussion) will not play in the Week 18 game, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will not play in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Washington Commanders practice squad RB Donovan Edwards was signed to the Miami Dolphins 53-man roster Friday, Jan. 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyCincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (illness) will play in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: After a bumpy start to the season, Brown has returned to the role of the workhorse RB1 he was last year. He'll split touches with Samaje Perine, but he can be relied on in fantasy as a plug-and-play RB1. |
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New York Jets RB Breece Hall (knee) will be limited in practice Friday, Jan. 2.
| Footballguys view: Hall had 129 scrimmage yards and a score last week, proving he won't phone it in even with the Jets' season over. Hall's rookie contract comes to an end after this season, and the Jets will have to choose whether to offer him a new deal, let him walk, or place a franchise tag on him. There's little upside in playing him this week, but the Jets have proven to fight hard even in a lost season. |
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (shoulder) didn't practice Friday, Jan. 2.
| Footballguys view: With the Dolphins' season mathematically over after this game, Achane's likelihood of suiting up on Sunday is bleak. If he doesn't play, expect Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon to shoulder the backfield workload. Mike McDaniel said, "guys who don't practice on Friday typically don't play," so we'd be shocked to see him out there. |
New England Patriots tight ends coach and passing game coordinator Thomas X. Brown is expected to receive 'a bunch' of interviews for head coaching vacancies, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand, non-injury), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), CB Nikko Reed (hamstring) and OG Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. S Derwin James (non-injury), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury), CB Elijah Molden (hamstring), C Bradley Bozeman (concussion), WR Derius Davis (ankle), RB Hassan Haskins (concussion), S R.J. Mickens (shoulder), CB Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder) and LB Tuli Tuipulotu (non-injury) were limited participants, and RB Kimani Vidal (neck) and WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) were full participants.
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Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (non-injury) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle), OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and CB Josh Wallace (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. WR Davante Adams (hamstring), DE Braden Fiske (ankle), OT Alaric Jackson (knee), S Jaylen McCollough (hip), LB Omar Speights (ankle) and RB Kyren Williams (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Xavier Smith (chest), TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) and S Quentin Lake (elbow) fully participated in practice.
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