Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. It’s the same spot he was in last week before missing the Chiefs game. We’re more optimistic about McConkey’s chances of playing in this one, but we’ll look for further updates on his status. We won’t get the Chargers’ inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle, thigh) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He went from no practice on Wednesday to limited participation on Thursday to full participation on Friday. There’s still a chance that Herbert’s mobility is limited, but he’s a fine QB1 play against Tampa Bay’s 32nd-ranked QB defense.
Chargers TE Will Dissly (shoulder) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. That leaves Stone Smartt as Los Angeles’ likely lead TE. He caught all three of his targets for 54 yards in the second half of last week’s loss to the Chiefs. You should be able to do better in season-long leagues, but Smartt is in play as a DFS salary saver.
Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. A low-end PPR option to begin with, Shepard’s foot issue means you should probably look elsewhere for Week 15 fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (back, hip) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. He got in a limited practice on Friday after missing the previous two days. Irving’s availability will hinge on how that back feels on Sunday. We’ll keep you updated on his status. The rookie will be a risk/reward fantasy start if he ends up playing.
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is not listed on the final Week 15 injury report. He only got in a limited practice on Friday but is evidently in no danger of missing this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. We’ll keep an eye out for any additional reports on Evans’ hamstring, but he can stay in fantasy lineups for now.
The Packers left LB Edgerrin Cooper off the week's final injury report, indicating he's ready to return from his three-game hamstring injury.
The Bills will miss CB Rasul Douglas for Sunday's game against the Lions. He has been ruled out. They might also miss both starting safeties. Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin are both questionable. Both safeties practiced in non-contact jerseys Friday and were officially limited. It was the first practice for Rapp this week. Hamlin missed Thursday's workout before going limited Friday. We'll check their statuses ahead of the game. The late-afternoon kickoff means you probably shouldn't count on either for your IDP lineup if you can help it.
Texans S Jalen Pitre will have surgery to repair a partial pectoral tear and miss the rest of the season, according to multiple reports.
The Panthers list LB Josey Jewell as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. But Jewell played through the same hamstring injury last week and appears to be in better shape than he was then. Jewell finished this week with a full Friday practice. Week 14 watched him go limited, no practice, limited before playing every snap against the Eagles -- despite a "questionable" designation.
The Giants have ruled LB Bobby Okereke out for the second straight week with a back injury. Okereke remained out of practice all week, so we'll see about his status for Week 16 (and beyond). His absence once again elevates Micah McFadden and Darius Muasau to the top and second LB spots, respectively, for Sunday's game against the Ravens. McFadden presents more value if your league scores tackles for loss. He racked up 5 of them last week and now has 8 for the year. McFadden has also reached 11 total tackles in three of his past five games.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday night’s game vs. the Packers. HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that the calf injury isn’t long term, so we’ll see if Walker can make it back for Week 16. His absence again leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a feature role. He’s coming off a huge Week 15 and has averaged 18.0 carries, 5.3 targets, and 123 total yards in three games without Walker this season. Charbonnet checks in 11th in the Week 15 RB Rankings.
Titans LBs Kenneth Murray and Jerome Baker carry no game designation on the week's final injury report and appear set to return for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Colts WR Josh Downs (shoulder) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Broncos. He practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday, so we’re expecting Downs to play. But with QB Anthony Richardson under center and a tough matchup, Downs is no better than a WR4 in fantasy lineups.
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Lions. He was a full participant in practice all week, so we’re expecting him to play. But the questionable listing suggests that Kincaid still isn’t back to 100%. We’d try to keep Kincaid on fantasy benches this week.
Titans RB Tony Pollard (ankle) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bengals. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. Pollard has been playing through injuries for much of the season, and we’re tentatively expecting him to play against Cincinnati. But the ankle issue adds risk to his fantasy profile. If Pollard ends up sitting, RB Tyjae Spears would control backfield work and be a viable fantasy start.
Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Eagles. He didn’t practice all week. Reportedly dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, Pickens is not a lock to make it back for Week 16. Pittsburgh’s WRs are hands-off in fantasy football against a stout Philadelphia secondary. TE Pat Freiermuth gets a boost with Pickens out.
Chiefs K Harrison Butker (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Browns. We’re not expecting Butker to make it back for this one but will keep you posted on his status. Matthew Wright will kick again for Kansas City if Butker doesn’t.
Browns TE David Njoku (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. He didn’t practice all week, but both HC Kevin Stefanski and Njoku said Friday that he still has a chance to play. We’ll look for further updates on Njoku’s status and get Cleveland’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. He’ll obviously carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he plays. If not, Jordan Akins would step in as the Browns’ lead TE and be a desperation fantasy option.
Giants QB Drew Lock (heel, elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Ravens. QB Tommy DeVito will make his second start of the season in that one. He sits 30th in the Week 15 QB Rankings.
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