Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is active for today's game against the Steelers. He picked up a foot injury during the practice week that limited him Wednesday and then kept him out Thursday. But NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported this morning that the team was optimistic. Bateman might be limited vs. his usual role and certainly carries some risk of leaving early. Keep that in mind as you consider whether to use him. Check your Team Intel page to see if Bateman makes sense for your lineup.
Browns WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game vs. the Bengals. He was limited in practice all week but still hasn't cleared protocol. Tillman's absence helps the target projections on WRs Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore, but they remain shaky fantasy plays with QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson taking over for QB Jameis Winston.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before a $10 million roster bonus is due on March 17, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Cousins' contract includes a no-trade clause, and he'd reportedly wield it after Atlanta surprised Cousins by using the eighth overall pick of the draft on QB Michael Penix after signing Cousins to a big deal. Cousins played like a 36-year-old coming off an Achilles injury for much of this season, tossing a career-high 16 INTs. That said, there will be plenty of teams looking to upgrade at QB this offseason, and the rookie class is relatively weak. That gives Cousins a reasonable chance to open the 2025 season with a starting job. He's worth keeping stashed in 2-QB and Superflex dynasty leagues.
The Ravens waived WR Diontae Johnson. This has been heading for a split for a few weeks now. Johnson wound up playing just 39 snaps and catching one pass for the Ravens. We'll see if he's claimed off waivers on Monday or hits the open market. He obviously won't be a fantasy factor the rest of this season. Johnson will be a free agent in March.
Jets RB Braelon Allen (back) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Rams. He put in a full practice on Friday, so he should play. RB Breece Hall was never listed on this week’s injury report, though, suggesting that he’s ready for a bigger workload. Allen isn’t a fantasy option.
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He’s just a low-end QB2 in fantasy lineups, but O’Connell’s return is good news for WR Jakobi Meyers and TE Brock Bowers.
Seahawks QB Geno Smith (knee) put in a full week of practice and is not listed on the final injury report. He’ll start Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings, and it doesn’t look like the knee will be a major factor. Smith still sits well outside QB1 territory in the Week 16 Rankings. He's finished outside the top 18 QBs in fantasy points in five straight.
Seahawks RBs Ken Walker (calf) and Zach Charbonnet (oblique) are off the final Week 16 injury report. Both guys put in full practices on Friday. Walker should return to his role as lead back, but there’s some chance that Charbonnet earned more work with his play over the last two weeks. It’s also a tough matchup against the Vikings’ third-ranked RB defense. It has Walker sitting a bit lower than usual in the Week 16 RB Rankings.
49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) did not practice all week and is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. It sounds like it’s the hamstring that’s sidelining him. Guerendo’s absence leaves San Francisco down to RBs Patrick Taylor, Ke’Shawn Vaughn, and Israel Abanikanda. Taylor is the favorite for work, but it’s unclear exactly what this backfield will look like. It’s also a tough matchup against a Dolphins defense that’s limited opposing RBs to 2.8 yards per carry over the last five weeks. See where Taylor sits in the Week 16 RB Rankings.
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist, personal) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the 49ers. He did not practice on Wednesday, was a full-go on Thursday, and limited on Friday. It's unclear if it's the wrist or a personal issue that has him listed as questionable, but we haven't heard any real concern about his availability for this one. We'll look for further updates on Hill's status, but he can stay penciled into Week 16 fantasy lineups for now.
Colts LB E.J. Speed will miss Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury.
Lions S Brian Branch is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears with a calf injury. He put in limited practices Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's workout. We'll check his status ahead of the game Sunday.
Giants LB Bobby Okereke will miss his third straight game Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury. Okereke has yet to even practice over that span, which doesn't bode well for his chances of returning for Week 17.
Cowboys LB Eric Kendricks is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a calf issue. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited Friday workout.
Cowboys Edge Micah Parsons missed Friday's practice with an illness and is officially questionable for Sunday night's game against the Buccaneers. But The Athletic's Jon Machota reports that Parsons is expected to play.
Commanders TE Zach Ertz (concussion, shoulder) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Eagles. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday but still has work to do to clear protocol. We should get an update on Ertz’s progress on Saturday and will get Washington’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.
Colts K Matt Gay (neck) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Titans. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice, so we’re expecting him to play. But you’d be better off going with a healthier kicker in Week 16 fantasy lineups.
Titans K Nick Folk (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. Look elsewhere for a Week 16 fantasy kicker.
Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) did not practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. He’s been playing through injuries for much of the season, but this is seemingly the worst shape he’s been in. Pollard will be a risky fantasy play if he ends up active. If not, RB Tyjae Spears figures to handle most of the backfield work and would be a viable fantasy start.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (knee) is not listed on the final Week 16 injury report. He was held out on Wednesday but put in full practices on Thursday and Friday. The knee shouldn’t be an issue in Sunday night’s game vs. the Cowboys.
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