Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 17 Updates For Zay Flowers, George Pickens, Drake London, Xavier Legette, Christian Watson

December 25, 2024

Fantasy football WR injury updates and reports for Week 17 (2024), as of 12/25. Includes updates on Zay Flowers, George Pickens, Drake London, Christian Watson.

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Let's look at the updates for some wide receivers and see whether they may play in Week 17.

Zay Flowers (BAL) Injury Update

Zay Flowers is fighting a shoulder injury during Baltimore's short week. The Ravens last played on Saturday and will turn around and hit the field on Christmas. The team practiced twice (Monday and Tuesday). Flowers did not practice Monday but returned for a limited session on Tuesday.

Ravens ruled out RB Justice Hill and are listing WR Zay Flowers as questionable for Christmas Day vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/Z6BQy3RkXq

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 24, 2024

The Baltimore-Houston game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. EST. After all the presents have been opened, check Baltimore's inactive list to see if Flowers is playing. He's a low-end WR2 if active. Fellow wide receiver Nelson Agholor (concussion) is out.

Xavier Legette (CAR) Injury Update

Last week, head coach Dave Canales noted that rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette would be week to week for the remainder of the regular season. He's managing a hip injury and did not play against the Arizona Cardinals.

This week, the first-round pick is on the practice field, although Canales admitted the Panthers were not running full speed.

Canales said today was a "half-speed day," and with Xavier Legette on the field, there was a chance he could get back on the field this week.

— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) December 24, 2024

Legette is also reportedly undergoing surgery to repair wrist ligaments following the season.

Drake London (ATL) Injury Update

Atlanta's top wideout departed the team's win over the Giants in the fourth quarter with a hamstring issue. The Falcons were ahead by more than 20 points when Drake London left the field. Head coach Raheem Morris believed London could have returned if the game was closer.

Raheem Morris said he does believe that Drake London could have gone back into the game following the hamstring injury.

— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) December 22, 2024

Hamstring issues can still be tricky, even if publicly downplayed. The Falcons play on Sunday night in Week 17 (plus games on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday), so fantasy managers hope for a clear indication of London's availability early in the week.

George Pickens (PIT) Injury Update

George Pickens is back! For the first time since Week 13, Pickens will be active on game day. He was removed from the final injury report and doesn't carry a designation into Week 17.

For the #Steelers, WR George Pickens is off the injury report and good to go after being out with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, QB Justin Fields (abdominal) is questionable.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 24, 2024

The Steelers play on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs. In his absence, the Pittsburgh passing game floundered. He's ranked as a WR2 in a game where the Steelers could struggle to run the ball.

Christian Watson (GB) Injury Update

Christian Watson departed Monday night's game favoring his knee. Given Watson's lengthy injury history, there was widespread concern, but the Green Bay coaching staff isn't too worried about this injury.

Matt LaFleur says the Packers got good news on Christian Watson. Just a knee bruise. Could potentially play Sunday in Minnesota.

— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 24, 2024

The Packers were ahead several scores and ended up shutting out New Orleans. If the game had been closer, we might have even seen Watson return to the game. Keep an eye on his status as the practice reports are released this week.

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