Dustin Hopkins A Low-End Option In Week 16

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins was given the week off to clear his head in a Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as the team tabbed Riley Patterson as their kicker for the game. Hopkins will now return to the field after a one-week absence to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the […]

Will Levis Questionable For Week 16

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) was benched in favor of Mason Rudolph for the Week 16 contest against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts, and now he's questionable to serve as the backup on Sunday after being limited in Friday's practice with a right-shoulder injury. It's unclear exactly how serious Levis' shoulder injury is, but if […]

Jayden Daniels A Locked-In QB1 Despite Tough Matchup

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a QB1 in Week 16 despite the tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend in their victory over the New Orleans Saints, Daniels went 25-for-31 for 226 yards and two passing scores. He added 66 yards on 11 rushing attempts. During Weeks 12 and […]

Juwan Johnson Limited Again On Friday

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) was limited in practice on Friday for the second straight day this week. Johnson was also on the injury report last week with the same injury, but he played through it in the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders and caught two of his three targets […]

Brock Purdy Faces Tough Defense In Miami

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is in Miami for a Week 16 contest against the Dolphins. In Week 15's Thursday night game with San Francisco clinging to playoff hopes against the Rams, Purdy did not play well, completing 14-of-31 passes for 142 yards, no touchdowns, an interception, and three yards rushing. The weather in […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Bub Means Miss Another Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness) and rookie Bub Means (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day this week on Friday. On top of a chest injury, Valdes-Scantling is now dealing with an illness, putting his status in question for the Monday night game at the Green Bay Packers in Week […]

Joel Embiid Ready To Go Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face) will play against Charlotte on Friday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available and will start alongside Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, and Kenyon Martin Jr. Health issues have limited Embiid to only 29.3 minutes per game across six appearances in 2024-25. However, he has still […]

Chris Olave Stays Limited On Friday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (head) was limited for the second straight day this week on Friday as he tries to work his way back from Injured Reserve. Olave had his 21-day practice window to return from IR opened on Thursday. The 24-year-old is making progress after suffering multiple concussions earlier this season, […]

Derek Carr Picks Up Another DNP On Friday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Friday for the second straight day this week. Carr has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol but he remains out of practice due to a left-hand fracture that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the New York […]

Khris Middleton Back In Bucks Lineup

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) will return to action on Friday versus Cleveland. He missed Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City due to an illness. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that Middleton will continue to come off the bench. Following offseason surgery on both ankles, Middleton has averaged 21.3 minutes in […]

Alvin Kamara Misses Another Practice On Friday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Friday. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said on Thursday that Kamara is unlikely to play on Monday night against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16, and with the Saints barely clinging to faint playoff hopes, there's […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is good to go for Friday's matchup against the league-leading Cavaliers. He's been inactive only twice all season despite being a mainstay on the injury report with a knee problem. Antetokounmpo is coming off a triple-double performance as he led the Bucks to the NBA Cup win on Tuesday […]

Vikings D/ST Primed For Another Strong Week

The Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams is yet again a top option among defensive units in Week 16's road meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings' defense has been a lock-down unit all season and gets another vulnerable matchup this Sunday in a Seahawks team letting up the sixth-most points per game to fantasy D/STs (10.9). […]

David Montgomery Yet To Go On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions are still deciding on whether to place running back David Montgomery (knee) on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. Head coach Dan Campbell said the team is "optimistic" about Montgomery's ability to return in the playoffs despite suffering an MCL injury in last week's loss to […]

Steelers Optimistic George Pickens Will Be Available On Christmas

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) didn't officially practice this week and was ruled out for Saturday's game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens for the third straight game, but he is running and did make an effort to be cleared this week. The Steelers are optimistic that Pickens will be ready to go next […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Friday Week 16 Updates for Alvin Kamara, Tyreek Hill, Tony Pollard, Marquise Brown, and More

The 2024 NFL season is nearing its end, which means the fantasy playoffs have begun. The semifinals have arrived, meaning the ultimate goal of winning a championship is within reach. Now is not the time to get complacent and miss out on injury news for key players on your team. In what is the second […]

Max Strus Set For Season Debut Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (ankle) will take the court for the first time this season on Friday versus Milwaukee. Per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Strus is ready to go after missing the first 27 contests of the campaign with a right ankle sprain. Strus had a career year last season in […]

Will Reichard In A Tough Spot Vs. Seattle

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard is a fringe top option in Week 16 when his team lines up against the Seattle Seahawks on the road. The rookie was excellent in last weekend's 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears, knocking in all six of his kicks (three extra points), including his first field goals since returning […]

Chiefs Officially Activate Marquise Brown From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs officially activated wide receiver Marquise Brown (shoulder) from Injured Reserve on Friday ahead of his regular-season debut for the team in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. Hollywood practiced in full this week and was removed from the final injury report on Thursday, ensuring that he will be active for the […]

T.J. Hockenson A Solid Week 16 Option

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson gets an exploitable matchup this Sunday in a meeting with the Seattle Seahawks. The 27-year-old has been fine – albeit unspectacular – over the last few weeks as he rounds into form. Hockenson has had a few nice performances but has mostly been a third option in the Vikes' […]

Mason Marchment A Game-Time Decision Versus Rangers

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday versus the Rangers. He made an early exit from Wednesday's contest against Toronto, but Marchment has escaped serious injury, as X-rays on his ailment have come back negative. Marchment provides both grit and skill for the Stars, having produced 27 points […]

Mo Alie-Cox, Ashton Dulin Questionable To Face Titans

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (hip) and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) are both considered questionable to play on Sunday in Week 16 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. Alie-Cox didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday but was a full-go in practice on Friday. The 31-year-old is mostly a blocker for the Colts and has […]

Elijah Moore Not A Strong Fantasy Option In Week 16

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore struggled in a Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, losing one yard on two catches. He will look to bounce back on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. The Bengals have been a good matchup for receivers in fantasy this season as they are […]

Buccaneers D/ST A Playable Option In Week 16

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has offered fantasy managers fairly decent value over the last month or so. The expectation was that this unit would struggle last week, but they held the Los Angeles Chargers offense to 17 points. They also sacked quarterback Justin Herbert three times while recovering a fumble and snagging an interception […]

Sam Bennett In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (illness) might be absent for a second consecutive game on Friday versus St. Louis. "We will make a decision on Sam Bennett's energy level when he gets to the rink,'' Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said Friday morning. Bennett played through an illness on Monday against Edmonton but exited the […]

Matt Gay Questionable To Kick In Week 16

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (neck) is listed as questionable to kick for the Colts in a Week 16 divisional matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Gay did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday but returned to a full practice on Friday, giving him a shot to be available this weekend in a must-win game for […]

Chase McLaughlin On Streaming Radar For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin turned in a great performance for fantasy managers during last week's game. McLaughlin connected on all eight of his kicks in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The 28-year-old made four field goals and four extra point attempts in what was a busy day for him. The expectation […]

Jerry Jeudy Tough To Trust With New QB Under Center

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been a second-half MVP in fantasy leagues. He caught 11 passes for 108 yards in his most recent game, a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Jeudy and the Browns now draw an excellent matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 16. […]

Cam Akers To Be Safely Avoided For Fantasy Semi-Finals

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers remains strictly a handcuff option for this Sunday's road clash with the Seattle Seahawks. Akers scored a touchdown on ten carries (his most in a game since Week 11), rushing for 24 yards in last weekend's 30-12 rout of the Bears. Still, he picked up most of his work […]

Payne Durham Avoidable For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham could have an expanded role during the Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old hasn't done much this season, but he could be asked to start this weekend with fellow tight end Cade Otton (knee) listed as doubtful for Sunday. Durham has hauled in both his […]