December 18, 2025
Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Van Jefferson (back) practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday ahead of Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jefferson's status improved after he missed practice altogether on Wednesday. The veteran receiver played at least 73% of the snaps in every game from Week 6 through Week 14, but his snap share dropped to 58% when he injured his back in Week 15. In nine games since Week 6, Jefferson has 43 targets, 20 catches, 256 yards, and one touchdown. During that span, he ranks as the overall WR71 in PPR leagues. Even if he manages to suit up this week, Jefferson won't be a worthwhile fantasy option while operating behind
Chimere Dike and
Elic Ayomanor in the Titans' struggling offense.
--Andersen PickardSource: Titans PR
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Tre' Harris (hip) remained limited during practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday. The rookie is coming off an impressive showing against the Kansas City Chiefs in which he played a career-high 85% of the snaps, leading to five targets, three catches, and 49 receiving yards. Harris' increased workload was the direct result of
Quentin Johnston (groin) being inactive, and he could see similar opportunities against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, depending on whether Johnston suits up. Johnston has mirrored Harris' availability so far this week, practicing in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday. Harris has long-term WR2 or WR3 upside in dynasty leagues, but he remains tougher to trust in Week 16 lineups if Johnston, Allen, and
Ladd McConkey are all active. On the other hand, if Johnston is inactive, Harris could be a WR3/flex in deeper leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 18, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Jalen Nailor (back) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday. Nailor picked up the injury during last Sunday's Week 15 win over the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, his status remains uncertain for the Vikings' upcoming contest against the New York Giants on Sunday in Week 16. The 26-year-old is having a solid season as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver, catching 26 passes for 395 yards and four touchdowns. He has 10 touchdowns over his last 31 games dating back to the 2024 campaign. As long as
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison are healthy, though, Nailor should not be viewed as a reliable fantasy starter. He ranks outside the top 50 fantasy receivers for Week 16, if he suits up.
--Andersen PickardSource: Minnesota Vikings
December 18, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (knee) practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday. This was the second day in a row that Waller logged a limited practice session. The veteran tight end picked up the injury during Monday's explosive performance in which he caught seven passes for 66 yards and two touchdowns. The lingering injury and change in quarterback from
Tua Tagovailoa to
Quinn Ewers could hinder his fantasy outlook for Week 16, but on the other hand, he should benefit from a favorable matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, and it's not particularly close. If Waller plays in Week 16, he'll be a low-end TE1 for fantasy football. Managers should get more info on his availability when the Dolphins publish their final injury report on Friday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jay Morrison
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (groin) was limited during Thursday's practice. He has now been a limited participant for two days in a row. At this point, it remains unclear whether Johnston will return from last week's absence and play in Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The TCU product was one of the biggest surprises at the start of the season, ranking as the overall WR4 in PPR leagues from Weeks 1 through 4. However, he has come back down to earth since then, catching three or fewer passes in four of his last six games. He continues to face competition for targets in a crowded wide receiver room that also includes
Ladd McConkey,
Keenan Allen, and
Tre' Harris (hip). He gets a favorable matchup this week against a Dallas secondary allowing the most fantasy points, the most touchdowns, and the third-most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Managers should get more clarity on his Week 16 availability when the Chargers publish their final injury report on Friday afternoon.
--Andersen PickardSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 18, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Tyler Lockett (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. The receiver saw his status get upgraded after practicing in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Barring a setback, Lockett should suit up during Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Houston Texans without any limitations. The veteran receiver handled a season-high 76% snap share last week, catching two of his four targets for 10 yards in the Raiders'
Kenny Pickett-led offense.
Geno Smith should return to the starting quarterback role in Week 16, offering a minor bump to Lockett's fantasy value. Still, he's a risky fantasy option as the Raiders' offense continues to struggle week in and week out. At best, he's a low-end WR3/flex in deep leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Las Vegas Raiders
December 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams (neck) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. The 25-year-old has been limited for two consecutive days, creating some uncertainty about his status ahead of Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams hasn't missed a game yet this season, but he's coming off a season-low 29% snap share as the neck injury limited his usage last weekend against the Minnesota Vikings. He touched the ball nearly every time he was on the field, amassing 15 carries for 91 rushing yards and a touchdown despite playing fewer than one-third of the snaps. Williams could see a similarly reduced workload in Week 16, if he does suit up. We should get more clarity on his status when the Cowboys post their final injury report with injury designations on Friday afternoon. If active, he'll remain a low-end RB1 against a Chargers defense surrendering the eighth-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: Nick Harris
December 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee) was added to the injury report after practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday. The "limited" tag could mean that Pitts simply took some reps off Thursday, or it could mean that he injured himself midway through and didn't return. Without any sort of official clarification from the team, managers will likely have to wait for the Falcons' injury report on Friday before getting any updates on his status. Atlanta will include injury designations on Friday's report, offering some more clarity on whether Pitts will be able to play in Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He's arguably the hottest player in fantasy football right now, coming off a career-best outing in which he caught 11 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Pitts is a strong mid-range TE1 option for this weekend, and he could jump to the high-end TE1 tier if
Drake London (knee) is ruled out and he operates as
Kirk Cousins' top target. Of course, Pitts now has his own injury to deal with, so managers should stay tuned for updates as kickoff gets closer.
--Andersen PickardSource: Atlanta Falcons
December 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) was limited for a second consecutive day on Thursday. The superstar receiver's status remains uncertain heading into Sunday's Week 16 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. London is working his way back from a multi-game absence and hasn't played since Week 11. He's getting closer to returning, offering managers a boost as the fantasy playoffs continue. If he can suit up this week, he'll benefit from a favorable matchup against the Cardinals, who allowed 85 yards and two touchdowns to Houston's
Nico Collins last weekend. Managers should stay tuned to the Falcons' final injury report on Friday, which will provide more clarity on his status and a potential injury designation for Week 16. If he plays without any limitations, he'll be a high-end WR1.
--Andersen PickardSource: Atlanta Falcons
December 18, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulders) did not practice at all again this week and has been ruled out for Saturday's divisional game versus the Washington Commanders in Week 16, according to the team. Carter has not played for the Eagles since Week 13 after having surgery on both of his shoulders earlier this month. With the 24-year-old missing another game, Byron Young will continue to see more playing time on the interior of Philly's defensive line. Carter's absence is good news for the Commanders' ground game that should feature a split backfield on Saturday between
Chris Rodriguez Jr. and rookie
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. The Eagles' defense is more vulnerable on the ground without Carter on the field, but their defense/special teams unit should still be considered a strong fantasy option this weekend.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
December 18, 2025
Washington Commanders tight end
Ben Sinnott played a season high 58.6% of the snaps and ran 38.5% of the routes in the Week 15 win over the New York Giants, with
Zach Ertz (knee) now out for the season with a torn ACL. The second-year tight end caught his lone target for an explosive 36-yard gain on the team's second-to-last drive of the game. Sinnott ran a crisp route to create separation versus Giants safety Jevon Holland and hauled in the catch before picking up some yards after the catch. Sinnott was still behind
John Bates in both snaps (69%) and routes (50%), so the young tight end is still looking to earn the full-time role as the receiving tight end with Ertz sidelined. His usage should continue to tick up on Saturday against the Eagles, with Washington eliminated from playoff contention. With third-string TE
Colson Yankoff (ankle) ruled out, Sinnott could see more snaps with the Commanders thin at tight end, but he is a risky fantasy option in Week 16, profiling more as a desperation TE2 in deep leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 18, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract extension for wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers on Thursday that will tie him to the organization through the 2028 season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed. Meyers was scheduled to be a free agent after the 2025 season, but instead, the Jaguars will lock him up six weeks after acquiring him from the Las Vegas Raiders at the trade deadline. In the wake of rookie first-round two-way player
Travis Hunter's (knee) season-ending injury, the 29-year-old Meyers immediately came in and took Jacksonville's offense to a level it had been lacking in the first half of the season. Since arriving, the Jags have gone 5-1, while Meyers has caught 27 of his 38 targets for 355 yards and three touchdowns in six games. Meyers has become quarterback
Trevor Lawrence's top target, and together with
Brian Thomas Jr., they present a tough one-two WR punch for opposing defenses.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 18, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. has been productive in his first season with the team, averaging 5.0 receptions for 46.5 receiving yards on 6.6 targets per game to go with six total touchdowns across 13 contests. The veteran started off the season as the engine of Washington's offense, clearing 80 yards from scrimmage in three of the first five games of the season. In eight games since, Samuel has failed to reach that mark. The former San Francisco 49ers wideout has hauled in 12 of 18 targets for 134 yards in three games since the team's WR1,
Terry McLaurin, returned. He'll be looking for a vintage performance on Saturday against the Eagles, whom he's enjoyed facing in the past. Samuel totalled 138 yards and three touchdowns in his most recent game against Philadelphia in Week 13 of the 2023 season. He ranks as RotoBaller's WR34 in PPR leagues in Week 16.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) is officially inactive for the Thursday night divisional tilt against the hosting Seattle Seahawks, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. Adams aggravated a nagging hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions and wasn't able to practice on a short week. The 32-year-old was listed as doubtful on Wednesday's final injury report. L.A.'s offense still has enough firepower to sweep the Seahawks on the year on the road, but Adams' absence could be felt in the red zone on Thursday night. Adams has been a favorite of quarterback
Matthew Stafford's inside the 20s, and he currently leads all receivers with 14 touchdown receptions in 14 games. Star receiver
Puka Nacua should handle heavy volume in Seattle, with tight end
Colby Parkinson also having TE1 upside after his two-touchdown performance in Week 15. At receiver,
Konata Mumpfield,
Tutu Atwell, and
Jordan Whittington will be battling for Adams' vacated targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Lindsey Thiry
December 18, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie tight end
Gunnar Helm (toe) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week with a toe injury, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Helm could draw a questionable tag in Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs if he doesn't upgrade to a full practice on Friday. If the 23-year-old cannot gain clearance to play this weekend, it would set
Chig Okonkwo up for more targets in the passing game and make him a much more attractive TE2 streamer in fantasy football. Both Helm and Okonkwo have been low-upside TE2 streamers for most of 2025 in an inconsistent Titans offense, but Helm has had a bigger role of late. The fourth-rounder has had at least four catches in the last five games and caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and his second touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the 49ers.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
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