December 8, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker missed the first six weeks of the season due to an injury. Once he returned, Coker was quiet on the field during his first few games. The 24-year-old has picked up his play lately, which could make him an intriguing waiver-wire option coming out of Carolina's Week 14 bye week. Over the last three games, Coker has recorded 11 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown. Coker appears to be gaining more trust after seeing a season-high six targets in the Week 13 upset win over the Los Angeles Rams. He has put himself on the fantasy radar and could be worth snagging in deep leagues ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the division-rival New Orleans Saints.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
The New York Yankees are expecting right-hander
Gerrit Cole (elbow) to make his 2026 debut sometime in May or June, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. We already knew that Cole wasn't going to be ready for Opening Day after having Tommy John surgery with an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow back in March. The 35-year-old veteran missed the entire 2025 season. He threw off a bullpen mound at Yankee Stadium last month, but he still has a ways to go in his recovery. The Yankees are hoping that Cole will be able to face live hitters at some point in spring training. Cole is a six-time All-Star and former American League Cy Young winner, but it's fair to wonder how dominant he'll be when he returns next year following a lengthy absence, especially at his age. The Yankees have a clear need in their rotation with Cole, lefty
Carlos Rodon (elbow), and
Clarke Schmidt (elbow) all recovering from elbow procedures.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner has been pretty inconsistent this year, but that could change soon. Barner has been splitting up the tight end reps with rookie
Elijah Arroyo (knee), who went down during the Week 14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury that could cause him to miss time. Barner figures to see an expanded role if Arroyo is forced to miss additional time. The 23-year-old hasn't been an ideal fantasy option lately, with 35 receiving yards or fewer in each of his last three games. Barner could see a few more targets coming his way, assuming Arroyo is unable to play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. Barner is someone worth monitoring on the waiver wire in deep leagues this week and will have more TE2 streaming appeal if Arroyo is out.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
December 8, 2025
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) is dealing with a strained right-knee ligament and is "week-to-week," a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Colts are unsure if Leonard will be able to play in Seattle against the Seahawks in Week 15 on Sunday. Leonard was forced into action in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after starter
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. With
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) still on Injured Reserve and potentially unable to play the rest of the year, Indy would be down to
Brett Rypien at the QB position if Leonard is unable to play this weekend. The Colts reportedly will work out 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers, who last played in 2020, on Tuesday. Regardless of who is starting under center for the Colts the rest of the way, it's going to be a major fantasy downgrade for all of Indy's offensive skill players, namely star running back
Jonathan Taylor.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
The NFL announced on Monday that it will flex the New England Patriots versus Baltimore Ravens Week 16 contest to the Sunday night slot, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins were originally scheduled for the Sunday night primetime game in Week 16, but they will be replaced with both teams currently outside the playoff picture in the AFC. The Patriots are currently the No. 2 seed in the conference with an 11-2 record, while the Ravens are currently on the outside looking in with the No. 9 spot at 6-7 following their Week 14 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. New England is pretty much a lock to make the postseason at this point, but Baltimore will be fighting for its playoff life over the final four regular-season games in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) is officially active to take on the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. This will be Hampton's first game since fracturing his left ankle in Week 5. The 22-year-old should be L.A.'s lead back by season's end, but in his first game back on Monday in a poor matchup for fantasy purposes, the North Carolina product will be more of an RB3/flex for fantasy managers as he shares the backfield with
Kimani Vidal. Before his ankle injury, Hampton had taken over as the Chargers' lead back following
Najee Harris' (Achilles) season-ending injury early in the year. He had a healthy 4.8 yards per carry for 314 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 66 carries. Hampton should not be available on the waiver wire in any fantasy leagues now that he's back.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed turned in his first fantasy-relevant performance as a member of the Seahawks in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Shaheed did most of his damage on a punt return for a touchdown. However, it was his four receptions on five targets that were encouraging. Most importantly, Shaheed's targets were far more downfield than they have been since he joined the Seahawks. He recorded 67 receiving yards on his four catches. Fantasy managers will not be able to count on a weekly punt return for a touchdown from Shaheed, but if his targets and route participation can continue to improve, he could end up being a solid add for the fantasy football playoffs. Shaheed should not be started in Week 15; however, he should be rostered in case his involvement in the offense continues to improve. With the stretch run of the NFL season upon us, it would behoove the Seahawks to get Shaheed more involved.
--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: Brady Henderson
December 8, 2025
We now have confirmation on which players will be invited to the Downtown Athletic Club on Saturday night in New York City for the Heisman Trophy presentation. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love are the four Heisman finalists for 2025. Mendoza led Indiana to its first conference championship in 58 years. He had 3,220 total yards with 39 total touchdowns to six interceptions. Sayin led FBS with a 78.4% completion percentage. He accounted for 3,321 yards and 31 touchdowns to six interceptions. Pavia scored 36 total touchdowns with 4,018 total yards and eight interceptions. Love finished fourth in FBS with 1,372 rushing yards. His 18 rushing touchdowns were third in FBS. The 2025 Heisman winner will be crowned at 8 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, December 13.
--Mike Marteny - RotoBallerSource: Pete Thamel on X
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) is officially active for Monday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. Herbert was listed as questionable after breaking his left (non-throwing) hand in last Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 27-year-old signal-caller had surgery last Monday and will wear a protective glove on his surgically repaired left hand while likely taking the majority of the snaps against Philly out of the shotgun formation. Herbert has been a top-10 QB in fantasy points per game (22.3) this year, but he has a porous offensive line in front of him that could get exposed in primetime against a stout Eagles defensive line. The Eagles have allowed the fewest passing touchdowns to opposing QBs this year, too, making this a pretty difficult matchup for Herbert in his first game following hand surgery.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
December 8, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame quarterback Philip Rivers in on Tuesday to work him out to see if he will join their practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Starting quarterback
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie
Riley Leonard was forced into action with Jones out, but he also suffered a knee injury that will put him in danger of missing the Week 15 contest against the Seahawks in Seattle. Former first-rounder
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is still on Injured Reserve and may not even be an option to play again in 2025. Currently,
Brett Rypien is the only other QB on the Colts' roster, so they are desperately searching for other options in case Leonard is unable to play this weekend. Rivers is 44 and last played in 2020 with the Colts, completing 68% of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 TDs, and 11 interceptions in 16 games. If Rivers signs this week, it's unclear if he'd be a realistic option to start for Indy in Seattle.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
December 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) could miss the Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday after injuring his knee in Sunday's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. "This week's probably in jeopardy for him," head coach Mike Macdonald said. The 22-year-old second-rounder out of Miami was unable to haul in his only target against Atlanta before leaving the game. Arroyo has pretty much only been stash-worthy in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues this year, as he has only 15 catches for 179 yards and one touchdown on 26 targets in his first 13 NFL games. If Arroyo cannot play in a solid matchup against Indy this weekend, fellow TE
AJ Barner will have more streaming value as Seattle's top pass-catching tight end in Week 15.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
December 8, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul to their practice squad on Monday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Pierre-Paul last played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints in 2023, recording only two tackles (one solo) in three games. The three-time Pro Bowler was the 15th overall pick by the New York Giants in 2010 out of South Florida. The 36-year-old spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the G-Men before playing with the Buccaneers from 2018-21. JPP has 94.5 career sacks and 631 tackles (456 solo) in his 14 NFL seasons. If Pierre-Paul makes it up to Tampa's 53-man active roster for the remainder of the 2025 season, he'll almost certainly be in a rotational role for the Bucs' defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said that he didn't have an update on Monday on quarterback
Geno Smith's right-shoulder injury that he suffered in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. "I won't know for a couple of days," Carroll said. Smith injured his fingers and shoulder in Week 14, but it was his right-shoulder injury that knocked him out of the game in the second half, and he never returned. The 35-year-old apparently avoided serious damage to his throwing shoulder, but the lack of an update suggests Smith's availability for Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles is up in the air. At this point, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the struggling Raiders give backup
Kenny Pickett his first start of the year against his former team. Smith has been a bust in his first year in Vegas, completing 67% of his passes for 2,648 yards and 16 touchdowns. He leads the league in interceptions (16) and sacks taken (49).
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
December 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (hand) is expected to start on Monday night against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium, a source told Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. Herbert, who had been listed as questionable after breaking his left hand last Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is wearing a padded glove on his surgically repaired non-throwing hand. The 27-year-old will be active on Monday night, but he might take most, if not all, of the snaps out of the shotgun formation to protect his hand. While his surgically repaired hand won't be a factor in Herbert throwing the football, this is a matchup for fantasy managers to shy away from this week in single-QB leagues. Philly's defense could get plenty of pressure on Herbert, even without star defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulder), and they've allowed the fewest passing TDs (12) to QBs this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Omar Ruiz
December 8, 2025
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that activating running back
Trey Benson (knee) off Injured Reserve and giving him another week on the shelf "is an option" if he can't check all the appropriate health boxes by Wednesday, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Benson has not played since suffering a knee injury in Week 4 that required surgery. It's possible that the 23-year-old second-year RB from Florida State needs another week, and it's also possible that he's held out for the remainder of the season with the Cardinals out of the playoff hunt. Benson was cleared to return to practice two weeks ago. He initially was limited in practice before sitting out all of last week, suggesting he may have suffered a setback.
Emari Demercado (ankle) has also missed the last few games, leaving
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter to share backfield duties. Knight could be in line for lead-back work again in Week 15 versus the Houston Texans.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
December 8, 2025
According to James Ham of ESPN 1320, Sacramento Kings forward
Keegan Murray (back/shoulder) will play against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. The 25-year-old sharpshooter has been dealing with right trapezius soreness, but the injury won't keep him out of action during tonight's tilt. Murray is averaging 16.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 threes per game since returning from a thumb injury. Fantasy managers should still expect Murray to play a prominent role in the Kings' frontcourt this evening despite the setback.
--Andrew LennoxSource: James Ham
December 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin Jr. (leg) remains on the injury report and was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. The Bucs continue to limit Godwin's practice availability early in the week since his return from a fractured fibula in Week 12. The 29-year-old played only 36% of the snaps in Week 12, catching two of four targets for nine yards. Godwin has seen more of the field the last two weeks, though, playing at least 66% of the snaps and combining for eight catches and 133 yards on 13 targets. He had a season-high five receptions on eight targets for 55 yards in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Godwin should be fine to play on Thursday night against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, but the potential return of receivers
Mike Evans (collarbone) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) will cut into Godwin's target share going forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
December 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton (knee) was listed as a non-participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Monday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Otton didn't appear to get hurt in Sunday's upset loss to the New Orleans Saints, but his Week 15 status is worth watching over the next two days before a Thursday night showdown against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Otton caught three of his four targets for 19 yards on Sunday. The 26-year-old hasn't gone over 30 receiving yards in a game since a season-high 82-yard performance in the loss to the New England Patriots on Nov. 9. He also has yet to score in 2025. Otton has two more chances to return to practice, but even if he's active, he'll be more of a TE2 option for fantasy managers against Atlanta, especially if receivers
Mike Evans (collarbone) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) are able to return.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
December 8, 2025
Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports that Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (illness) will play against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Edwards was considered questionable ahead of Monday's matchup due to an illness. However, the 24-year-old star guard is feeling well enough to take the court this evening. Edwards has logged just 26 points in his last two contests after finishing with 44 points across 47 minutes in a 149-142 win over the Pelicans on December 2.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Duane Rankin
December 8, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee) is on the team's Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited for Monday's estimated practice, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Pitts looked fine in the team's Week 14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, catching six of his 10 targets for a season-high 90 yards while playing 92% of the offensive snaps. The Falcons are likely just giving the 25-year-old a little rest going into Thursday's divisional clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pitts' 10 targets on Sunday matched a season high, and he's had 13 catches on 18 targets for 172 yards the last two weeks with top wideout
Drake London (knee) sidelined with a PCL sprain. If London misses a third straight game this week, Pitts will once again have more upside as a TE1 for fantasy managers. In the Week 1 loss to Tampa, Pitts had seven catches on eight targets for 59 yards.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
December 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Jalen McMillan (neck) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. McMillan is trying to make his way back from multiple fractures in his neck and ligament damage that he suffered in a preseason game in August. The 24-year-old second-year pass-catcher has a chance to play for the first time this year in Week 15 against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Veteran
Mike Evans (collarbone) could play on Thursday, too. McMillan, a third-rounder in 2024 out of Washington, had a solid 37-461-8 line in 13 games in his rookie campaign. He was in line for a significant role alongside Evans and
Chris Godwin Jr. before his preseason injury. McMillan is still a big part of Tampa's future, but he may struggle for consistent playing time in a now-crowded Tampa receiving room that also features productive rookies
Emeka Egbuka and
Tez Johnson.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
December 8, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for a couple of more weeks. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday that Roslovic is anticipated to return around Christmas. Roslovic has enjoyed his time with the Oilers this season, scoring 10 goals and 18 points in 23 games. He ranks fifth in scoring on the team, and only superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have netted more goals for Edmonton in 2025-26. Winger Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) is also expected to remain out until around Christmas. Matt Savoie has seen regular top-six action due to Edmonton's injury situation, scoring three goals over the past two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 8, 2025
James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports that Sacramento Kings guard
Dennis Schroder (hip) will miss his sixth consecutive contest on Monday against the Indiana Pacers due to a right hip flexor strain. Schroder carried a questionable tag earlier, but he has since been downgraded to unavailable for this evening's matchup.
Malik Monk and
Nique Clifford will continue to receive extra minutes coming off the bench with Schroder sidelined. Monk is averaging 13.3 points, 2.4 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 threes per contest while Clifford registers 4.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
--Andrew LennoxSource: James Ham
December 8, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) is set to miss at least two more weeks of action. Per Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Walman will remain out this week and is unlikely to return next week. Initially, Walman was on track to return to the lineup last week, but his injury is worse than expected. He has already missed six games. During Walman's absence, Ty Emberson has secured a regular role in the Oilers defense, posting three assists over the last six games. He will continue to carry additional fantasy value until Walman can make it back.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (collarbone) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Evans resumed practicing last week for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 7, but he was held out of the upset loss on Sunday to the New Orleans Saints. Even with a short week upcoming on Thursday night versus the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, Evans has a real chance to come off Injured Reserve to make his return in Week 15. Fellow wideout
Jalen McMillan (neck) is also in play to make his 2025 debut this week, so the Bucs could be getting some key pass-catchers back as they try to win the NFC South division in the final four weeks of the season. The 32-year-old Evans is a future Hall of Famer, but he'll be very risky as a starter in fantasy lineups this week if he's active with the Bucs potentially looking to limit his snaps following a lengthy absence.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
December 8, 2025
Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton (upper body) won't play in Monday's contest against the Minnesota Wild and is out week-to-week. The 19-year-old rookie was hurt in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Catton has yet to score with 17 shots on goal, but he has registered five assists during his maiden campaign. Jani Nyman will replace Catton on the third line. The Finnish forward has four goals in 14 games with 20 shots but no assists. Minnesota has recorded a league-high six shutouts this season, allowing 2.72 goals per game, making this a tough matchup for Seattle's frontline.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 8, 2025
On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) could be out of action 2-to-4 weeks due to a high left ankle sprain. However, an MRI showed no structural damage on the 24-year-old's left leg, according to Charania. Wagner's injury occurred during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks. With Wagner on the shelf, fantasy managers should expect forwards
Jett Howard and
Tristan da Silva to take on extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
December 8, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated injury report on Monday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. London hasn't practiced or played since spraining the PCL in his knee in Week 11, and although he's been listed as day-to-day this week, it's bad news that the 24-year-old is a DNP on Monday with the team's next game coming on Thursday night versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. London is going to need to get back on the practice field on Tuesday or Wednesday to have a shot at returning in Week 15. When active, London is a must-start for fantasy purposes, even with quarterback
Kirk Cousins running the offense for the rest of the year. If London misses a third straight game, tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. should be the Falcons' leading receiver again.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
December 8, 2025
Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (lower body) will make his season debut on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. He started the campaign on long-term Injured Reserve due to a lower-body injury. A season ago, Hoglander contributed eight goals and 17 assists in 72 appearances, averaging around one hit per game. Vancouver will ease Hoglander back into action as a fourth-liner. He is also expected to see time on the second power play unit. With Elias Pettersson (upper body), Filip Chytil (concussion protocol), and Teddy Blueger (lower body) sidelined, Hoglander could quickly move up in the lineup if he plays well.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 8, 2025
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) will remain on the shelf for a second straight game on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings. He was a late scratch on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild and is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Pettersson is Vancouver's highest-scoring forward, boasting 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) through 28 outings. David Kampf has joined the top six as Pettersson's replacement. A move to a scoring line boosts Kampf's fantasy value, but he has finished scoreless in nine appearances this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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