Cowboys QB Trey Lance is expected to get "significant reps" in Sunday's game vs. the Commanders, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Lance has thrown just seven passes this season and is scheduled to hit free agency in March. Avoid both Lance and QB Cooper Rush in Week 18 fantasy lineups.
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) put in a full week of practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Cowboys. Out since Week 12, Ekeler could play limited snaps even if he’s active this weekend. Try to avoid him in Week 18 fantasy lineups.
49ers WR Deebo Samuel (rib, wrist) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals. Although he's had a disappointing season, Samuel has averaged 5.0 targets and 3.0 carries over the last five games. So his absence leaves extra opportunity for WRs Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall and RB Isaac Guerendo.
49ers TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. With the ‘Niners having nothing to play for, Kittle could sit this one out. We’ll look for further updates on his status but won’t get San Francisco’s inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday.
The Chiefs have listed these defensive starters as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos: DT Chris Jones, CB Trent McDuffie, LB Nick Bolton, Edge George Karlaftis, S Justin Reid, and LB Drue Tranquill. Jones and McDuffie are listed with injuries, but they're likely sitting out for the same reason as the others: because K.C. doesn't need this game. It's tough to know what the snap shares will look like for other defenders.
The Packers have ruled LB Quay Walker (ankle) out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bears. It'll be the third straight game he's missed with the injury, locking in Eric Wilson and Edgerrin Cooper as the lead LBs in playing time for the game. Both have moved up our Week 18 rankings, with Cooper a particularly high-upside option. Green Bay has also ruled out CB Jaire Alexander (knee), S Evan Williams (quad), and S Zayne Anderson (concussion). Those absences should boost playing times for DB Javon Bullard, CB Carrington Valentine, and CB Eric Stokes. The Packers defense doesn't take a meaningful fantasy hit from these absences.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (toe) is not listed on the final injury report after putting in a full practice on Friday. The toe isn’t a concern. The Chargers will have nothing to gain in Sunday’s game against the Raiders if the Steelers win on Saturday, though. We’ll wait on the result of that game and see what it might mean for McConkey’s playing time. WR Josh Palmer (foot) is out for Week 18.
Chargers RB Gus Edwards (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Raiders. That could have RB J.K. Dobbins in for a significant workload. But if the Steelers beat the Bengals on Saturday, the Chargers’ game will be meaningless – which could obviously impact Dobbins’ workload. We’ll keep an eye on the situation.
Packers WR Christian Watson (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bears. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. If Watson plays, we’d be surprised if it was a full workload with the Packers having already clinched a playoff spot.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Giants. He should be cleared in time to play in next week's Wild Card game. RB Saquon Barkley and WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are listed as doubtful. They won't play in this meaningless game. TE Dallas Goedert (knee) is not listed on the final injury report and could get a few snaps in this one to knock off some rust. We'd still avoid him in Week 18 fantasy lineups. QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) is listed as questionable but didn't practice all week. We're expecting QB Tanner McKee to get the start. RB Will Shipley (concussion) is listed as questionable but was a full-go in the final two practices of the week. He should be cleared for this one and figures to operate as Philadelphia's lead back.
The Eagles on Friday announced these defensive starters as doubtful for "coach's decision": LB Zack Baun, DT Jalen Carter, LB Nakobe Dean, and CB Darius Slay. That's an obvious signal those players won't play at all Sunday against the Giants. We likely won't know about the rest of the starters until Sunday. Avoiding Philly defenders in your Week 18 IDP lineups as much as possible seems like a good idea.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) has been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Broncos. He's expected to be ready for the team's playoff opener in a couple of weeks. QB Patrick Mahomes, RB Kareem Hunt, and TE Travis Kelce are listed as doubtful and won't play in this meaningless game. Don't expect WRs Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins, or Marquise Brown to play much, if at all.
Jets TE Tyler Conklin (calf) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Dolphins. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. Try to avoid Conklin in Week 18 fantasy lineups.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Jets. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so he should play. But Waddle is a shaky WR3 with QB Tyler Huntley under center.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Jets. QB Tyler Huntley is expected to make his second straight start. He played well last week, completing 22 of 26 passes (85%) for 225 yards (8.7 YPA) and one TD, adding another 52 yards and a score on the ground. Huntley is in play in superflex leagues and DFS tournaments.
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist, illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Jets. He's been playing through the wrist injury for much of the season and should suit up this weekend. QB Tua Tagovailoa's absence dings Hill's fantasy value, but he can still be played as a WR2 in fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Saints. We’ll see if he can make it back for this one after missing Week 17, but Shepard would be a desperation fantasy play.
Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Saints. TEs Payne Durham and Devin Culp split playing time last week, so neither is a bankable Week 18 fantasy start.
Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He was a full-go in practice for the third straight week. We’ll see if Olave suits up for the finale, but he’d be a shaky fantasy play with his snaps potentially limited in this Spencer Rattler-led offense.
Saints TE Juwan Johnson (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Bucs. We’ll get New Orleans’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.
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