December 14, 2025
Houston Texans rookie running back
Woody Marks (ankle) is questionable to return to his team's Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to an ankle injury. Marks recorded seven carries for 30 yards and one reception for eight yards before exiting the game. Houston entered the week already without veteran
Nick Chubb (ribs), so the team's running back depth is being challenged in Week 15. If Marks is unable to return,
Dare Ogunbowale and
Jawhar Jordan would likely see the majority of Houston's backfield snaps for the remainder of the game against Arizona. Ogunbowale and Jordan entered the week with just four combined carries on the season.
--Will BradySource: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
December 14, 2025
Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) is officially questionable to return to his team's Week 15 matchup against the New York Giants due to a shoulder injury. The 31-year-old has started all 14 of Washington's games to this point in 2025. Tunsil is generally considered one of the best left tackles in the NFL and is in the midst of another excellent season. Entering Week 15, Pro Football Focus graded Tunsil as the third-best pass-blocking tackle and eighth-best player overall at the position out of 81 qualified players. If he's unable to return, Brandon Coleman would likely handle left tackle duties for Washington for the remainder of Week 15.
--Will BradySource: Washington Commanders
December 14, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs said wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (head) is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The second-year receiver did not have a catch on one target at the time of his exit. Already on the verge of missing the playoffs, the defending AFC Champions likely will have to run the table to keep their slim odds alive. If Worthy were to miss time, the Chiefs likely would lean into a familiar cast of characters, including
JuJu Smith-Schuster,
Marquise Brown, and
Tyquan Thornton behind No. 1 receiver
Rashee Rice.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Kansas City Chiefs
December 14, 2025
The Washington Commanders deemed wide receiver
Noah Brown (back) questionable to return to their Week 15 game against the New York Giants. The 29-year-old receiver has been used sparingly this season, but did connect with backup quarterback
Marcus Mariota for a 28-yard gain on Sunday. Fellow receiver
Luke McCaffrey (collarbone) remains on injured reserve, opening the door for midseason addition
Treylon Burks to step into a larger role. For fantasy purposes, Brown is already in a depth role that doesn't warrant a roster spot in the majority of formats.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Washington Commanders
December 14, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals said running back
Bam Knight (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after departing due to an ankle injury. The fourth-year pro was carted off, just the latest in a brutal season for the Cardinals. Quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot), running back
James Conner (foot), and running back
Trey Benson (knee) are already out for the season, while 2024 first-round pick
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is out today for the fourth time in five weeks. If Knight is unable to return Sunday, the Cards likely will lean on the tandem of
Michael Carter and
Emari Demercado (ankle), the latter of whom was questionable for the game but is active.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Darren Urban
December 14, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta. Fantasy managers are used to seeing his name on the injury report. However, with
Tyrese Maxey (illness) doubtful, more attention is on Embiid's availability after he had 39 points in Friday's win over the Indiana Pacers. If he ends up getting ruled out (along with Maxey), that should mean extra scoring opportunities for
Paul George and
VJ Edgecombe, at the very least. As far as the middle is concerned,
Andre Drummond, averaging 10.1 points and 11.8 rebounds in 11 starts this season, remains the favorite to replace Embiid in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is expected to play in Sunday's meeting with the Hornets after missing the last six games. His return can't come soon enough, with
Evan Mobley (calf) anticipated to miss 2-4 weeks. While Allen hasn't been as productive on the scoring end, averaging 14.3 points, that may change with Mobley sidelined. Of course, that's assuming Allen is cleared to suit up. If he ends up suffering a setback,
Thomas Bryant should enter the starting lineup, which would likely result in a double-double upside.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
In a surprise development, Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns after originally being active, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The second-year receiver was given the all-clear to play on Sunday, but re-aggravated the injury before the game and won't play at all. It was an unfortunate development for any manager who started Odunze, as the news arrived just minutes before kickoff without hardly any notice to make a lineup change. Odunze came into Week 15 ranked as the No. 29 overall PPR receiver with 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns, but managers will have to hope for good news in the next couple of days about his status for Week 16 against Green Bay.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: NFL Network
December 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams plan to prioritize a long-term extension for superstar wide receiver
Puka Nacua, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The Rams will reportedly try to make Nacua one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL during the upcoming offseason. The BYU product is in the middle of his third season and has been dominant every year, establishing himself as one of the best young receivers in football. As a non-first-round pick, Nacua is only under team control for four years after being drafted, which means his contract is currently set to expire after the 2026 campaign. An extension would give the Rams long-term stability at the wide receiver position with
Davante Adams, 32, more of a short-term option. Fantasy managers would appreciate the consistency, too, as Nacua was the WR4 in PPR leagues as a rookie and is the overall WR2 so far this year.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
December 14, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Harrison Bryant (neck, shoulder) was activated from Injured Reserve this week and is officially active for Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 15. Bryant will return after missing four games on IR with neck and shoulder injuries. The 27-year-old isn't a realistic fantasy option at the tight end position in his return as a backup behind
Dalton Schultz. Before getting hurt, Bryant had only two receptions on six targets for seven yards in his first eight games with the Texans in 2025. He will be battling for TE2 duties the rest of the season alongside
Cade Stover. If anything were to happen to Schultz, Bryant would be an option off the waiver wire as a TE2 streamer.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Texans
December 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Darnell Washington (concussion) has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol and has been upgraded to active for the Monday night contest against the visiting Miami Dolphins to close out Week 15 action, according to director of communications Burt Lauten. Washington was initially listed as questionable on the team's final injury report on Saturday, but he has since been cleared by an independent neurologist and will play against Miami. The 6-foot-7, 264-pounder should be treated as TE3 in fantasy despite his growing role in recent weeks. Washington has caught five of his seven targets for 79 yards in the last three games, but having to contend for targets with fellow TEs
Pat Freiermuth and
Jonnu Smith every week makes him too hard to trust as a starter in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Burt Lauten
December 14, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) is officially inactive on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Bateman was a mid-week addition to the Ravens' Week 15 injury report and will now sit out a crucial divisional clash this weekend. The 26-year-old had the best year of his NFL career in 2024, but he has not continued that momentum into 2025, as he's caught just 18 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets through 11 games this year. His absence against a porous Bengals defense will create more opportunities for veteran
DeAndre Hopkins, who won't be a terrible sleeper choice as a WR4/flex in Week 15. Bateman was limited in Thursday's practice before sitting out on Friday. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready to return in Week 16 against the New England Patriots. He is currently rostered in only 14% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
December 14, 2025
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (elbow) is officially inactive this Sunday for a divisional matchup against the hosting New England Patriots. Bernard was listed as questionable for this weekend, but he will end up missing a third straight game due to his elbow injury. The 26-year-old's next chance to return will come in Week 16 on the road in Cleveland versus the Browns. Against the 11-2 Patriots, the Bills' defense/special teams unit is one to fade in fantasy football lineups in Week 15. With Bernard on the sidelines again on Sunday, Shaq Thompson will draw another start for the Bills at linebacker. In terms of fantasy points per game in IDP formats, Bernard ranks as the LB46 with 56 tackles (40 solo), seven tackles for loss, one interception, three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries in 10 starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills
December 14, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
Collin Sexton (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland, marking his fourth-straight absence. With
LaMelo Ball (ankle) and
Tre Mann (knee) also on the shelf, there will be extra minutes up for grabs, which Sexton likely would have absorbed. However, with Sexton sidelined as well,
KJ Simpson may get another start. The 23-year-old has averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season. While that won't make him a practical option in some fantasy formats, he should draw more interest from DFS participants for value reasons despite a challenging game on tap.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against Indiana, marking his third-straight absence because of a right knee contusion. The 34-year-old is nowhere near as productive as he once was, averaging 10.4 points, the second-lowest mark of his career, adding 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. His next chance to get back on the floor will be Thursday versus the San Antonio Spurs, so perhaps the extra few days off will give him the time needed to recover.
Justin Champagnie, amassing 8.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in six starts this season, should continue to fill the void in the rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Joshua Palmer (ankle) is officially active for the Week 15 game on Sunday in New England against the division-rival Patriots. With Palmer returning to action,
Gabe Davis will be a healthy scratch for Buffalo. The 26-year-old Palmer will return to the WR rotation after missing the team's last two games. He'll provide a deep threat for quarterback
Josh Allen, but fantasy managers should be looking elsewhere for a flex play this weekend. Palmer is unlikely to see much playing time behind
Khalil Shakir,
Keon Coleman,
Tyrell Shavers, and
Brandin Cooks. Tight ends
Dalton Kincaid and
Dawson Knox will probably be more involved as well against a very capable Patriots defense. Palmer just hasn't made much noise at all in his first year in Buffalo in 2025, catching 18 of his 29 targets for 272 yards and zero touchdowns.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills
December 14, 2025
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (adductor) is out for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. It's unknown how much longer the 20-year-old will be sidelined by the right adductor strain. However, while Sarr remains on the shelf,
Marvin Bagley III should continue to take his place in the rotation. The former Duke Blue Devil has made the most of his six appearances in the starting lineup throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 50.0% from behind the arc, giving him more than enough upside for fantasy managers looking to fill the void caused by Sarr's absence. Bagley's ceiling will be even higher on Sunday against a Pacers team that has struggled defending opposing bigs this season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 14, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) is officially active on Sunday to face the hosting Chicago Bears in Week 15. Tillman managed to clear the league's concussion protocol despite not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday. The 25-year-old is also battling through a rib injury as well and might not be 100% for this weekend's game in the Windy City. Tillman could have a bigger role in Cleveland's passing attack with tight end
David Njoku (knee) out, but he's still a pretty hard receiver to trust as a WR4/flex in starting fantasy lineups, even in deeper leagues. In the three games that rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders has started, Tillman has only two catches for 28 yards. Tillman scored in the first two weeks of the season but hasn't found the end zone since, and he only has 18 receptions on the year for 197 yards on 35 targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cleveland Browns
December 14, 2025
As expected, Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (ribs) will not play on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 due to a rib injury. Chubb injured his ribs in the Sunday night win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 and did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. The 29-year-old returned to a limited practice on Friday, but it wasn't enough to clear him to play this weekend against Arizona. Even before his injury, Chubb had become a lackluster, low-upside RB3/flex option for fantasy managers as the No. 2 in Houston's backfield behind rookie
Woody Marks. In his first year in Houston, the four-time Pro Bowler is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for 472 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 115 carries. Marks had a season-high 26 carries last week in KC and should be guaranteed another heavy workload in a great matchup against the Cardinals.
Dare Ogunbowale figures to work as the RB2 behind Marks with Chubb out.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Texans
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. The 26-year-old is returning from a three-game absence and will likely join a three-man backfield rotation that also features
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight. Carter is the early favorite to lead Arizona's backfield on Sunday, as he's played more than half of the team's offensive snaps over the last four weeks. He also has a total of 15 catches during those four games, establishing himself as a reliable option in PPR leagues. Demercado, on the other hand, will need to earn his way back into a consistent role after missing time. He's not a dependable fantasy option at the moment.
--Andersen PickardSource: Bo Brack
December 14, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Gunner Olszewski (concussion) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Washington Commanders. He had been listed as questionable and won't suit up despite logging a full practice on Friday. Olszewski has primarily played on special teams lately, so his absence won't have a major impact on the Giants' offense or fantasy football. Look for
Devin Singletary to step up as New York's primary kick returner this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: Evan Barnes
December 14, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington (hip), who was listed as questionable for Week 15, is officially active on Sunday to face the visiting New York Jets. Washington injured his hip in Week 13 and did not play in last weekend's big win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 23-year-old is back for a juicy matchup against the Jets, but fantasy managers should be cautious when considering him as a WR4/flex in his return. Rookie first-round wideout
Travis Hunter (knee) is done for the year, but Washington might be quarterback
Trevor Lawrence's fourth read in the passing game now behind receivers
Jakobi Meyers and
Brian Thomas Jr., and tight end
Brenton Strange. The return of Thomas from an ankle sprain recently has definitely lowered the fantasy ceiling for Washington going forward, and it remains to be seen how much the Jags will actually need to throw the football in Week 15.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 14, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable and was believed to be a true game-time decision. After Rodriguez tested his injury in pregame workouts, the team decided he wasn't healthy enough to suit up. The 26-year-old had been leading Washington's backfield lately with 37 touches and 4.8 yards per carry over his last three games.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and
Jeremy McNichols should split touches in his absence, with McNichols likely getting more involved on passing downs. Neither back is a surefire top-36 fantasy option for Week 15, despite a favorable matchup against New York's bottom-tier run defense.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ben Standig
December 14, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Johnston was a late addition to the injury report on Friday this week with a groin injury and will now sit out this weekend. The 24-year-old will try to get right for the team's Week 16 matchup against the Cowboys in Dallas next Sunday. With Johnston sidelined, there will be more targets to go around for
Ladd McConkey and
Keenan Allen, and rookie
Oronde Gadsden. Rookie receiver
Tre' Harris will also have an expanded role in the Chargers' passing game as the WR3 against a tough Chiefs defense. Johnston got off to a roaring start in 2025 with four touchdowns in the first four games, but he has only scored twice since Nov. 2 and has gone over 50 receiving yards just once since Sept. 28.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 14, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice. Samuel has played in 12 games this year, amassing 62 catches, 561 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. He filled in admirably as one of Washington's top targets with
Terry McLaurin sidelined. Although McLaurin is back, the Commanders lost
Zach Ertz (knee) to a season-ending ACL tear last week, which means Samuel should earn more targets where he excels most: in the short to intermediate passing game. The 29-year-old ranks as a low-end fantasy WR2 and should remain involved while catching passes from
Marcus Mariota on Sunday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ben Standig
December 14, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to return to action after missing just one game. He ranks as the overall WR29 in PPR leagues with 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns so far. The Browns have been stingy against wide receivers this year, allowing the 12th-fewest fantasy points to the position. Chicago will likely run the ball a lot this week, but Odunze has the advantage of being
Caleb Williams' favorite target when he does look to pass the ball. Odunze is a high-end WR3/flex with a low floor and high ceiling.
--Andersen PickardSource: Stacey Dales
December 14, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane (ribs) practiced in full on Saturday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Achane is the overall RB5 in PPR leagues so far, and he has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games. Pittsburgh's defense has been tough against running backs this year, allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to the position, but they'll be at a major disadvantage without T.J. Watt (lung) on Monday night. Even with
Jaylen Wright handling more volume lately, Achane should continue to be viewed as a high-end RB1 in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Darnell Washington (concussion) logged a limited practice session on Saturday. He is officially listed as questionable to play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins. Washington has taken on a larger role lately, commanding at least four targets in three of his last six games. He ranks as the overall TE25 in PPR leagues during that span, which is one spot lower than teammate
Pat Freiermuth and 26 spots higher than
Jonnu Smith. The Dolphins have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, but with Washington and Freiermuth competing for opportunities, it's tough to trust any Pittsburgh tight end heading into the fantasy playoffs.
--Andersen PickardSource: Pittsburgh Steelers
December 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (calf) practiced in full on Saturday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old is the No. 2 receiver on the depth chart, but he has been held to two or fewer targets in four of his last five games. During those five weeks, he's averaging just 1.6 catches, 17.2 yards, and zero touchdowns per game. Pittsburgh could go run-heavy this week because Miami's defense has allowed the 10th-most rushing yards to opposing running backs in 2025. The Dolphins have also allowed the third-fewest receiving yards to opposing wide receivers. All signs point to Austin having another dud week despite being cleared to suit up. He should be avoided in fantasy football on Monday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Pittsburgh Steelers
December 14, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. ranks as the overall TE7 in PPR leagues this season and is coming off the best game of his rookie campaign. He has found the end zone in two consecutive games and has a favorable matchup against a Chicago Bears defense that has allowed the ninth-most receptions to opposing tight ends in 2025. Last week, Fannin had 25.4 fantasy points in PPR leagues, and he led all NFL tight ends with 24 yards after contact. He also ranked second among tight ends with 54 yards after contact and 74 air yards.
Shedeur Sanders will be throwing a lot this week, as the Browns are 7.5-point underdogs on the road, and he should consistently look Fannin's way with
David Njoku (knee) sidelined. The rookie is expected to earn high-value targets early and often, keeping him in the mid-to-high TE1 tier for Week 15 fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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