A.J. Brown Misses Practice After Having Wisdom Teeth Pulled

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (teeth) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice after getting his wisdom teeth pulled, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's not what fantasy managers want to see heading into championship week in most leagues, but we expect Brown to be ready to roll by Sunday on […]

Alvin Kamara Misses Another Practice on Wednesday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) is missing yet another practice on Wednesday, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Kamara has not been active for the Saints since suffering an MCL sprain in Week 12, and the 30-year-old veteran figures to sit out the final two games of the year with nothing […]

George Kittle "has a Chance" to Play in Week 17 Despite Missed Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) "has a chance" to play on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears in Week 17, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Kittle is not taking part in Wednesday's practice, but the team will see how he does in the next few days. The 32-year-old Pro Bowl tight […]

David Montgomery Questionable to Play With Illness

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (illness) is considered questionable to play in Thursday's Christmas Day game versus the division-rival Minnesota Vikings due to an illness, according to the team's official website. Montgomery was added to the Week 17 injury report after not practicing on Tuesday while feeling under the weather. The 28-year-old returned to […]

Luther Burden III Puts in Limited Practice on Wednesday

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (ankle) was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to Bears Communications. Burden injured his ankle in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns and was forced to sit out of Saturday's win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. […]

Rome Odunze Not Practicing on Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, according to Bears Communications. Odunze is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot and hasn't practiced since Dec. 12. The 23-year-old is on track to miss a fourth straight game this weekend on Sunday Night Football when the team […]

Javonte Williams Cleared to Play in Week 17

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (neck) was upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday and has been removed from the team's final Week 17 injury report, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Williams will be active for the Christmas Day divisional matchup on Thursday against the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old suffered a neck […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable, Expected to Play on Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's divisional clash against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, although he is expected to play, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. In a must-win game for Detroit, it looks like St. Brown will tough it out and play […]

Chiefs Put Tyquan Thornton on Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Both Thornton and fellow wideout Rashee Rice (concussion) will miss the final two games of the regular season due to head injuries. The 25-year-old Thornton had some fantasy relevance earlier this season […]

Chiefs Place Rashee Rice on Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, ending his 2025 season, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Fellow wideout Tyquan Thornton (concussion) also landed on IR. Both receivers will miss the final two games of the regular season with the Chiefs already eliminated from postseason […]

Jordan Mason Won't Play on Christmas Day

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) has been ruled out for the Christmas Day game on Thursday versus the division-rival Detroit Lions after missing practice from Monday through Wednesday, per the team. Mason was always viewed as a long shot to play on a short week after injuring his ankle in the Week 16 […]

T.J. Hockenson Ruled Out for Week 17

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Christmas Day game on Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Lions after missing practice all week with a shoulder injury, according to the team. The Vikings' offense will be a shell of itself against Detroit on Thursday, with Hockenson and quarterback J.J. McCarthy […]

Ravens Losing Patience With Lamar Jackson?

The Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston writes that "it's clear that head coach John Harbaugh has become tired" of quarterback Lamar Jackson (back), "even though he builds him up after every game. He has to, or Jackson will go into his own self-exile." Preston suggests that the Ravens should look into trading Jackson as a way […]

TreVeyon Henderson Practicing on Wednesday

Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) was seen in a helmet and in a non-contact jersey on Wednesday as he headed to practice. Henderson is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 16 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday […]

Lamar Jackson Not Practicing on Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) is not practicing on Wednesday due to a back contusion, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. If Jackson cannot play on Saturday against the Green Bay Packers, Tyler Huntley would start under center for the Ravens. Jackson injured his back in the second quarter of Sunday night's loss to […]

Malik Willis Under the Weather on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis (illness, shoulder) didn't practice on Wednesday due to an illness, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today Sports. Willis did not have a setback with his shoulder in Tuesday's practice (he was limited). The 26-year-old backup was forced into action in Saturday night's loss to the Chicago Bears when […]

Pete Fairbanks, Marlins Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins agreed on a one-year, $13 million contract on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Fairbanks landed on the open market this offseason after the Tampa Bay Rays turned down an $11 million option for the 32-year-old closer. His deal with Miami also includes a $1 […]

Budda Baker in the Concussion Protocol

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Wednesday that safety Budda Baker (concussion) came in this week with concussion symptoms and is now in the league's concussion protocol, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Baker played 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but the 29-year-old suffered a head injury and […]

Jeremy Chinn Heading to Injured Reserve With Back Injury

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (back) is headed to season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders also placed star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) on IR. Chinn hasn't missed any games with a nagging back injury, but the Raiders have decided to shut the […]

Bhayshul Tuten Back at Practice on Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (finger) was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey during the portion of practice on Wednesday that was open to the media, according to Demetrius Harvey of Jaguars.com. Tuten will likely be listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, the first of Week 17. The 23-year-old change-of-pace back missed the […]

Marcus Mariota Ruled Out for Week 17

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 divisional game on Christmas Day on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Tashan Reed of The Washington Post. Mariota injured his hand and quad in Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It's unclear if Mariota will be cleared […]

Josh Johnson to Start at QB on Thursday Against Dallas

Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson will make the start on Christmas Day on Thursday versus the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, according to The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala. Jeff Driskel will serve as the backup with Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) unable to play following his injury on Saturday night in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Normal starter […]

Falcons Non-Committal on QB Situation Beyond This Season

When asked whether quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s (knee) injury timeline impacts decisions on Kirk Cousins going forward, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Wednesday, "Anything can happen. We will for sure discuss all of the options when the end is near." Penix needed full reconstructive surgery to fix a partially torn ACL in […]

Drake London to Practice With Some "Modifications"

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Wednesday that wide receiver Drake London (knee) will practice this week, but still with "some type of modifications," according to Terrin Waack of AtlantaFalcons.com. "He's Drake. He's productive. I look forward to him getting better this week," Morris said. After a four-game absence due to a PCL […]

Jordan Love to Practice Again on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (concussion) will practice again on Wednesday but remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Love was listed as limited on the team's first injury report of the week on Tuesday after he was forced from Saturday night's loss to the Chicago Bears with a […]

Davante Adams Could Sit Out Final Two Regular-Season Games

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Los Angeles Rams "very well could shut down" wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) for the final two regular-season games. Head coach Sean McVay already said that Adams is doubtful to play on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17, and a team source told Fowler that "it […]

Trevor Lawrence Becoming Comfortable in Liam Coen's Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has completed 60.8% of his passes for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdown passes while adding 112 yards and a couple of scores on the ground in the hottest four-game stretch of his career. Lawrence also hasn't turned the ball over in a career-best four straight games, which have all been […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown has "a Little Irritation," Returns to Practice

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) still has "a little irritation" in his knee, but the news was positive on his injury as it relates to him playing on Christmas Day against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Tuesday's Practice With Back Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, according to Josh Tolentino of The Baltimore Sun. Jackson bruised his back in Sunday night's loss to the New England Patriots in the second quarter and never returned. As of right now, the two-time MVP is being considered day-to-day heading […]

Justin Fields' Season is Over After Going on Injured Reserve

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Tuesday that quarterback Justin Fields (knee) will be placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2025 season. Fields will be shut down for the final two games of the season after already missing each of the last three contests due to a knee injury. Before the 26-year-old […]