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Bears | JP Richardson back on practice squad Mon Dec 29, 05:34 PM
Chicago Bears WR JP Richardson reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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Cardinals | Steven Sims returns to practice squad Mon Dec 29, 05:29 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Steven Sims reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, after being on the active roster for Week 17.
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49ers | Kurtis Rourke to remain on NFI list Mon Dec 29, 05:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) had his 21-day practice window expire Monday, Dec. 29, and will remain on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to story Cardinals | Marvin Harrison may be available Mon Dec 29, 05:19 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game but will be active for the Week 18 game if he is medically cleared to play, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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Saints | Jack Stoll not expected to play Mon Dec 29, 04:54 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Jack Stoll (knee) is not expected to play in the Week 18 game because of the knee injury he suffered in Week 17, according to a source.
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Broncos | Lucas Krull may be on field soon Mon Dec 29, 04:48 PM
Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) hopes to be cleared to return to the field in one to two weeks, according to a source.
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Chargers | Justin Herbert will not be in Week 18 lineup Mon Dec 29, 04:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) will not start the Week 18 game, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: With the Chargers locked into a playoff spot and playing for nothing but seeding in their regular-season finale against the Broncos, Herbert will not take the field. His surgically-repaired left hand hasn't been a huge issue, but it's wise to give the QB a week off heading into the postseason. Trey Lance will get the start. It's also worth noting that Harbaugh said other starters with "the most bruises" and need "the most healing" won't play. We'll be watching for more on that, while reminding you that RB Kimani Vidal sat out last week with a neck injury. |
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Texans | Justin Watson activated Mon Dec 29, 04:30 PM
Houston Texans WR Justin Watson (calf) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Watson went on injured reserve Sept. 17 after injuring a calf muscle/Achilles' tendon in the Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He returned to practice Dec. 10. Watson, a former fifth-round pick of the Bucs, has three catches for 30 yards on four targets in two games. |
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Falcons | Chris Blair elevated Mon Dec 29, 04:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons practice squad WR Chris Blair was elevated to the active roster Monday, Dec. 29, and will be available for the Week 17 game.
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Commanders | Marcus Mariota unlikely for finale Mon Dec 29, 03:40 PM
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) seems like a long shot to play in Week 18 but has not been ruled out at this point, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
| Footballguys view: Josh Johnson, who started against the Cowboys, is likely to make another start against the Eagles this week. It's a tough matchup under normal circumstances, but the Eagles have yet to decide their approach with a playoff bye and homefield advantage no longer possible for them. The Eagles will be either the No. 2 seed or the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs. Their approach could make a difference for the Commanders' outlook in this one. We'll follow up on that -- and on Mariota -- as needed. |
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Buccaneers | Josh Williams let go Mon Dec 29, 03:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Josh Williams was waived Monday, Dec. 29.
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Cowboys | Jake Ferguson not ruled out Mon Dec 29, 03:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (calf) has not been ruled out of the Week 18 game at this time, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
| Footballguys view: To be clear, Schottenheimer said if players are healthy, they will play Sunday. It remains to be seen if Ferguson will be healthy enough to hit the field against the Giants. Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford are next men up at the position if Ferguson isn't available. We'll monitor this one throughout the week. |
Cowboys | Javonte Williams may be available Mon Dec 29, 03:13 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams (shoulder) has not been ruled out of the Week 18 game at this time, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
| Footballguys view: Williams was able to max out all of his contract incentives for the year in Week 17, but he couldn't finish the game due to his nagging shoulder injury. By keeping him sidelined for the Week 18 finale against the Giants, Williams will be a free agent after the season, so getting a longer look at Malik Davis, who recorded 103 yards on Christmas Day, might be wise, especially after rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah failed to make an impact. We'll be watching for more. |
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott set to play Mon Dec 29, 02:58 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will play in the Week 18 game, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys enter Week 18 with nothing to play for but pride and NFL draft position. Still, Prescott has been adamant that he wants to finish out the season on the field. On Monday, Schottenheimer made it clear that the plan for Prescott is unchanged. Although the coach did not completely close the door on backup quarterback Joe Milton III suiting up against the Giants, Prescott will get the start. Entering the finale, Prescott leads the league in passing and has an opportunity to finish as the league's passing yards leader for the first time in his professional career. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson uncertain for Week 18 Mon Dec 29, 02:55 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's (back) availability for Week 18 is uncertain at this point, but head coach John Harbaugh said the team will know more about his status in a few days.
| Footballguys view: Jackson missed Saturday's game against the Packers, but Harbaugh said there were some signs last week that Jackson was starting to get better. FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer reported the same Sunday, suggesting the tightness in Jackson's bruised back loosened up over the weekend. Whatever the case, Harbaugh said that whether Jackson is ready to go will ultimately be decided not by him but by the team's medical staff. Stay tuned. The Ravens-Steelers winner on Sunday night will capture the AFC North title and secure a No. 4 seed in the playoffs. The loser heads home for the season. |
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Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown day-to-day Mon Dec 29, 02:44 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is considered day-to-day because of his knee injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: Campbell said the knee injury is only part of what St. Brown is dealing with, although it's not a long-term problem. If St. Brown can't play this week, it would be only the third game he's missed in his five seasons and the first since Week 5 of the 2023 season. But if he's healthy, Campbell's comments suggest he'll be on the field Sunday against Chicago, since the best players will play. Having St. Brown play gives Detroit its best chance to finish the season on a positive note, with four straight winning seasons, even though they missed the playoffs. |
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Raiders | Geno Smith may not be available Mon Dec 29, 02:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith (ankle) may have a hard time to recover from his injury before the Week 18 game, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: Carroll characterized the injury as a high-ankle sprain in his post-game press conference. That puts Kenny Pickett in line to start against the Chiefs, with the Raiders' first overall pick on the line, with Aidan O'Connell or rookie Cam Miller standing by behind him. Bigger picture, Smith, who has a $26.5 million cap hit in 2026, may have played his last snap in Vegas. Remember, the team can release him to save $8 million with an $18.5 million dead cap hit. Regardless, we'll be watching for more on that. |
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Colts | Seth Henigan joins practice squad Mon Dec 29, 01:10 PM
Free-agent QB Seth Henigan (Jaguars) was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Monday, Dec. 29.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow will play in finale Mon Dec 29, 11:29 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow will start in the Week 18 season finale against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed the news, telling reporters that Burrow gives the team the best chance to win. Burrow missed most of this season with a toe injury before returning to lead the team to a win on Thanksgiving. He played one of the worst games of his career two weeks later, but has rebounded with 614 yards and six touchdowns in back-to-back wins in the last two games to give the Bengals a chance to finish the season with a three-game win streak. It's not much, but it's a positive note to build on. |
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Giants | Jaxson Dart a franchise QB in team's eyes Mon Dec 29, 10:07 AM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart is no doubt a franchise quarterback, according to interim head coach Mike Kafka.
| Footballguys view: After the Giants defeated the Raiders 34-10 on Sunday, Dart was asked about a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that said the Giants would have been open to selecting a quarterback, most likely Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, if they lost to the Raiders and secured the first pick in the draft. Dart, who has completed 194 of 307 passes (63.2%) for 2,042 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions (he's also run for nine touchdowns), exceeded expectations. But it remains to be seen who'll be running the Giants in 2026 -- and how they view Dart. |
Bears | Luther Burden III injury not serious Mon Dec 29, 10:01 AM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (quadriceps) will undergo testing Monday, Dec. 29, but his quadriceps injury is not believed to be serious.
| Footballguys view: Burden will undergo additional testing today. But even assuming he has avoided a serious injury, the expectation is that the Bears will rest the rookie for their regular-season finale against the Lions, with the hopes of him returning in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The belief is that top wideout Rome Odunze, who's missed the last few games due to a foot injury, will also be ready in time for the postseason. |
Buccaneers | Two receptions for Tez Johnson Mon Dec 29, 01:24 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson caught two passes (on two targets) for 19 yards in a Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Link to story Bears | Caleb Williams tops 300 yards in loss Mon Dec 29, 01:19 AM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 25 of his 42 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 18 yards on five carries in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com suggested, the Bears were able to compete in a shootout because Williams delivered repeated big plays. He connected on massive throws from the pocket (Luther Burden III's 35-yard first-quarter TD), waited patiently to strike a deep-ball touchdown to Colston Loveland on a free play, and had the Bears in position to pull off another late-game comeback before his final pass fell short. Williams delivered a career high with four completions on passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield. His 23 fantasy points in this made him QB7 through Sunday's games. |
Bears | Two TDs for D'Andre Swift Mon Dec 29, 01:13 AM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift rushed nine times for 54 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 24 yards in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com notes, Swift made the most of his opportunities against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry while scoring multiple rushing touchdowns for the second time over his last three starts. Swift became the first Bear with 1,000 rushing yards in a season since David Montgomery in 2020 -- Swift's rookie season with Detroit, where Montgomery now plays. For the record, Swift continued to share backfield duties with Kyle Monangai (11 touches for 47 yards). Both are viable fantasy options against the Lions in Week 18. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey totals 181 yards, TD Mon Dec 29, 01:06 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 23 times for 140 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, while adding four receptions for 41 yards on six targets.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey continues to put together a season to remember as his 181 scrimmage yards and one TD Sunday pushed him into elite company. McCaffrey joined Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson as the only players in NFL history to have three seasons with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns. McCaffrey's 28.1 fantasy points made him RB3 through the Sunday night game. |
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49ers | Brock Purdy goes bonkers on Sunday night Mon Dec 29, 01:04 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 24-of-33 passes for 303 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, while running six times for 28 yards and a pair of scores.
| Footballguys view: Purdy followed his career-high five TD-pass performance last week against Indianapolis by throwing for three scores and running for two to become the sixth player since the AFL-NFL merger with back-to-back games with at least five touchdowns. His 36.9 fantasy points made him QB1 on the week through Sunday. Purdy has averaged 33.9 points per game over the last two outings. |
Bears | Luther Burden III carted off Mon Dec 29, 12:58 AM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (hamstring) was carted off after suffering a left hamstring injury on the final play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Burden had eight catches for 138 yards and a touchdown in the 42-38 loss.
| Footballguys view: Burden tried to walk off the field but fell to the ground. After attempting to walk off the field with trainers, Burden was carted to the locker room. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Burden was seen grabbing his left hamstring, making his way in for an X-ray after the game at Levi's Stadium. We'll be watching for more. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond finishes with one catch Mon Dec 29, 12:40 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond had a 16-yard reception on his only target versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17.
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Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore caught one of his four targets for seven yards in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
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Bears | Jahdae Walker logs two catches Mon Dec 29, 12:04 AM
Chicago Bears WR Jahdae Walker finished with two catches for 30 yards in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
Link to story Bears | Colston Loveland shines in loss Sun Dec 28, 11:54 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught six of his 10 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
Link to story 49ers | Kyle Juszczyk has TD reception Sun Dec 28, 11:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk did not have a carry in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, while he had two receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown on two targets.
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49ers | Kendrick Bourne limited to one catch Sun Dec 28, 11:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne ended up with a single 25-yard reception on his only target in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears.
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49ers | Demarcus Robinson tallies two grabs Sun Dec 28, 11:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson ended up with two receptions for 30 yards on two targets in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears.
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Bears | Quiet night for Cole Kmet Sun Dec 28, 11:49 PM
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
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49ers | Jauan Jennings TD streak at five games Sun Dec 28, 11:48 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings ended up with two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears.
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49ers | Jake Tonges steps up as super sub Sun Dec 28, 11:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE Jake Tonges registered seven receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, stepping in for the inactive TE George Kittle (ankle).
Link to story Bears | Kyle Monangai logs 11 touches Sun Dec 28, 11:44 PM
Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai rushed eight times for 38 yards and caught three passes for nine yards in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
Link to story 49ers | Ricky Pearsall totals eight targets Sun Dec 28, 11:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall posted five receptions for 85 yards on eight targets in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears.
Link to story 49ers | Brian Robinson Jr. totals five touches Sun Dec 28, 11:41 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. rushed four times for 22 yards in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, while posting a 6-yard reception on his lone target.
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Bills | Khalil Shakir busy in loss Sun Dec 28, 11:02 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir finished with a team-high six receptions on seven targets for 35 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Buffalo Bills WR Brandin Cooks caught four of his six targets for a team-high 101 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Bills | Dawson Knox snags five passes Sun Dec 28, 10:55 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox caught all five of his targets for 30 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Raiders | Tyler Lockett records TD in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 10:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tyler Lockett posted two receptions for nine yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 17 against the New York Giants.
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers finishes with 36 receiving yards Sun Dec 28, 10:52 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers caught two passes for 36 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
Link to story Raiders | Dont'e Thornton targeted four times Sun Dec 28, 10:50 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. posted two receptions for 12 yards on four targets in Week 17 against the New York Giants.
Link to story Bills | One catch for Joshua Palmer Sun Dec 28, 10:49 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer caught one of his two targets for 12 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Raiders | Shedrick Jackson with pair of catches Sun Dec 28, 10:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Shedrick Jackson ended up with two receptions for 20 yards on three targets in Week 17 against the New York Giants.
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Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson rushed five times for 15 yards and caught three passes for 33 yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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Bills | James Cook churns out 74 rushing yards Sun Dec 28, 10:42 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook rushed 20 times for 74 yards and caught one pass for three yards in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.
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