December 22, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Indiana after sitting out the previous contest. Brown has averaged 30.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 35.3 minutes over his last five, serving as a primary option in Boston's offense. The illness introduces availability risk without signaling a role change. If Brown sits again,
Sam Hauser and
Hugo Gonzalez would see increased wing minutes, while
Derrick White absorbs more scoring responsibility. Brown remains a firm hold in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
John FitzPatrick (Achilles) was helping to fill in for the injured
Tucker Kraft, but he suffered his own season-ending injury during Saturday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears. Tests confirmed that FitzPatrick suffered a torn Achilles, which will end his season after 12 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. Without FitzPatrick,
Luke Musgrave will continue to be the team's top tight end with
Josh Whyle as his primary backup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Adam Schefter
December 22, 2025
Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev produced two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. Sergachev's passing ability helped the Mammoth race to a 3-0 lead, but the team ultimately needed the fastest overtime goal in franchise history to secure two points. Clayton Keller ended the game just 13 seconds into the extra frame. On Sunday, Sergachev also made significant contributions on the defensive end, logging three blocks and one hit, while leading all skaters in ice time with 25:19. The Russian blue-liner is looking to post his season consecutive 50-point season. Currently, he is on 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) through 38 games, earning 10 points (two goals, eight assists) on the power play.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (back) is considered day-to-day after sustaining a back bruise in the second quarter of Sunday night's loss to the Patriots. He took a knee to the back from Craig Woodson on a run in the second quarter and was unable to return. He said he hopes to play on Saturday against the Packers, but his status is very uncertain after battling multiple injuries this season. Jackson and the Ravens are still chasing the Steelers for the top spot in the AFC North, but it isn't clear if they'll have Jackson or
Tyler Huntley under center when they take on the Packers on a short week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Ian Rapoport
December 22, 2025
Ottawa Senators winger Fabian Zetterlund tallied a season-high three points in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He potted a pair of power-play markers and set up Tim Stutzle for a goal. After a couple of poor months to start the season, Zetterlund has finally found some form on the offensive end in December. Nine of his 16 points have come this month. He has notched nine goals and seven assists in 35 games this season. Entering the new week, Zetterlund boasts a three-game point streak, his longest since January. While Zetterlund isn't a very reliable fantasy option, he currently looks like an appealing pickup as a member of Ottawa's first line and second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) is trending toward another absence Monday against Golden State, with the team listing him as doubtful on the front end of a back-to-back. Suggs has already missed two games, with Orlando prioritizing caution as he works through the hip contusion. In his most recent five appearances, Suggs produced 21.8 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals in 29.6 minutes, but those numbers come off the board if he sits again.
Anthony Black would continue handling more creation duties, while
Paolo Banchero and
Wendell Carter Jr. absorb extra offensive volume.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Pat Bryant was released from the hospital after suffering a scary injury when he took a massive hit over the middle in the final minute of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. He had to be stretchered off the field and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Although he was diagnosed with a concussion, he cleared the rest of the tests and seems to have avoided any more serious injury. Since the Broncos play the Chiefs on Christmas this Thursday, it seems unlikely that he'll be able to clear the protocol in time to play in that game. Without Bryant, more work would likely go to
Troy Franklin and
Marvin Mims Jr. behind
Courtland Sutton. Stay tuned for further updates this week, but it's great news that Bryant did not have any further injuries.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Zac Stevens
December 22, 2025
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (hip) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Portland. The fourth-year big man has averaged 14.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 29.0 minutes over his last five, continuing to anchor Detroit's interior. The hip contusion adds mild risk, but his role and workload remain intact.
Isaiah Stewart holds limited streaming appeal if Duren is capped, while
Cade Cunningham continues to benefit from Duren's screening and finishing. Duren remains a clear hold in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar recorded his third game of the season with at least three points on Sunday, picking up a goal and two assists in an impressive 5-1 road win against the Minnesota Wild. Two of Makar's points, including his goal, came on the power play. Colorado has four more games to go in 2025, and Makar is attempting to become only the second player over the last 25 years to lead defensemen in scoring for two straight calendar years. This season, Makar leads the pack with 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) in 35 games, putting him on track to join an exclusive list of defensemen with 100-point campaigns. Only six rearguards have achieved it, most recently Erik Karlsson in 2022-23.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus) will not play Monday against Memphis in the first leg of a back-to-back. Hartenstein had averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 24.3 minutes over his last five, providing steady boards and defensive value. His absence pushes
Branden Carlson into deeper-league streaming consideration and opens small-ball minutes for
Kenrich Williams. If
Chet Holmgren (back) is limited,
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and
Jalen Williams should absorb more rebounds. Hartenstein remains a hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl finished Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers with three points. He notched two points on the power play, including his goal. With Jack Eichel (lower body) out of the lineup, Hertl has recently had more responsibilities, coming alive offensively by posting a three-game point streak (one goal, four assists). The Czech veteran has had only two longer scoring streaks this season. Across the campaign, Hertl has registered 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 34 games. Before the holiday break, he will head out one more time, facing a meeting with his former team, the San Jose Sharks, who allow 3.36 goals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland on the front end of a back-to-back. The rookie has averaged 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 25.5 minutes over his last five, but the elbow issue adds short-term volatility. If he sits or is limited,
Moussa Diabate becomes a deeper-league streamer for rebounds and defensive stats.
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller would also absorb steadier frontcourt usage, while Kalkbrenner profiles as a cautious hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid stretched his point streak to 10 games on Sunday, bagging an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Oilers captain recorded his 18th career point streak of at least 10 games, ranking behind only Wayne Gretzky (31) in NHL history. He has been incredible over the last three weeks, amassing 12 goals and 14 assists during his scoring streak. It has put McDavid in the race for his sixth Art Ross Trophy as the league's top scorer. As the new week starts, McDavid leads the standings, with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon trailing by just one point. McDavid has totaled 62 points (23 goals, 39 assists) in 37 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (wrist) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against Cleveland on the front end of a back-to-back. Ball has averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 26.1 minutes over his last five, shooting 42.7 percent from the field. The wrist issue adds mild risk, but his usage and playmaking remain intact.
Brandon Miller and rookie shooter
Kon Knueppel continue to benefit as secondary scorers, while
Collin Sexton's (quadriceps) doubtful tag keeps Ball's floor stable in all formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
December 22, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby set the franchise's scoring record in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins captain entered the contest one point behind Mario Lemieux. He had a goal and an assist against Montreal, reaching 1,724 points (645 goals, 1,079 assists) in his 1,387th career game. Crosby also moved past Lemieux to eighth on the NHL's all-time scoring list. The top pick of the 2005 draft has aged like fine wine and continues to average over a point per game even during his 21st NHL season. He has notched 20 goals and 17 assists in 35 appearances, giving Crosby a realistic opportunity to post his second 50-goal season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) will be sidelined for a couple of weeks, head coach Kris Knoblauch said on Sunday. Edmonton's new No. 1 suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Boston Bruins and has missed two games. Calvin Pickard and Connor Ingram will work between the pipes until Jarry returns. Ingram made his Oilers debut on Sunday night, recording a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights with 25 saves. Pickard had a rough weekend, suffering a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. Neither goalie looks like a great fantasy option and must rely on Edmonton's offense to get wins.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 22, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Jawhar Jordan broke through with a huge NFL debut last week, and he built on that performance in Week 16 against the Raiders. Jordan was the primary back for Houston with
Woody Marks (ankle) out, getting 20 touches compared to just seven for veteran
Nick Chubb. Jordan racked up 53 rushing yards on 15 carries and 17 receiving yards by turning all five of his targets into receptions. After two solid performances, Jordan could remain involved in the backfield again next week as the Texans take on the Chargers, but his role will depend on Marks' recovery. If Marks does return, Jordan could still get work, but his role would likely be dramatically reduced. He's worth watching, though, since he has been more effective than Chubb and could remain the team's secondary running back after a pair of promising performances.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins only had four catches for 59 yards on Sunday against the Raiders, but his team did just enough to still pull out a 23-21 win to extend their winning streak to seven games. Collins was targeted a team-high nine times by
C.J. Stroud and drew two key pass interference calls late while also catching a 24-yard pass at the two-minute warning that iced the game. He remains the Texans' go-to option and should be poised to bounce back with better totals next week when Houston's offense will have to be more aggressive against the Chargers.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (ribs) was able to play through his questionable tag on Sunday, but his fellow running back
Woody Marks (ankle) was ruled out. Even without Marks, though, Chubb's workload was limited as
Jawhar Jordan led the way with 15 carries for 53 yards, while Chubb had six carries for 33 yards and one catch for nine more yards. He remains involved as an early-down option and could get work around the goal line, but he doesn't seem likely to be the featured running back at this point in his career. If Marks is ready to return next week against the Chargers, Chubb could get even less work with Jordan and Marks each looking more effective and explosive than the veteran.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz caught all five of his targets on Sunday against the Raiders, racking up 35 yards and a touchdown in his team's narrow, 23-21 victory. Schultz's touchdown came on a one-yard pass from
C.J. Stroud midway through the fourth quarter and was the only offensive score of the day from the Texans, who struggled to get much going on offense, settling for three long
Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks and a defensive score before Schultz got to paydirt. Schultz continues to be a PPR producer as one of the top targets in the Texans' passing game. He doesn't typically get a ton of yards, but his catches and targets are consistent enough to give him a high floor and decent ceiling.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright scored his second touchdown of the season in the last five minutes of the team's 42-21 loss to the Bengals. After breaking out with a monster game in Week 14 against the Jets, he only had one carry and one target last week against the Steelers, but he was more involved on Sunday against Cincy. He finished with nine carries for 35 yards and one catch for 18 yards to go with his touchdown, while fellow backup
Ollie Gordon II only had one carry for -1 yards. Wright seems to be the better option behind
De'Von Achane at this point, but Achane will likely handle most of the work next week against the Bucs, with Wright mixing in a few times as a change-of-pace option.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller didn't find the end zone in Week 16 against the Bengals, but he did still haul in three catches for 40 yards and rank second on the team in targets with five passes thrown his way. Rookie QB
Quinn Ewers started and threw for 260 yards and no touchdowns in the team's loss, but he likely showed enough potential to earn another start next week against Tampa Bay. Waller will likely remain the second option in the passing game behind
Jaylen Waddle, and he has shown enough upside this season to be a fringe starting option in standard leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington was only targeted once in the Dolphins' loss to the Bengals on Sunday, but he had a decent fantasy day since he caught that target for 23 yards and added a nine-yard touchdown play in the first half. The second-year receiver out of Virginia has only had a single target in back-to-back weeks and doesn't seem to have an especially strong connection with new starter
Quinn Ewers. He has play-making upside when he gets involved, as he showed with his touchdown run, but his involvement has been very limited, leaving him as a risky fantasy option the rest of the season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 22, 2025
Miami Dolphins quarterback
Quinn Ewers finished with 260 passing yards, two interceptions, and no touchdowns in his first NFL start on Sunday against the Bengals. The seventh-round pick out of Texas started strong, completing 10 of 12 passes in the first half and leading two scoring drives in the first half. In the second half, though, the Dolphins fell apart and allowed 28 unanswered points, while Ewers threw a pair of interceptions. He is still in search of his first NFL touchdown, but he's expected to get another start in Week 17 when the Dolphins host the Buccaneers. The Dolphins seem ready to move on from
Tua Tagovailoa, so Ewers will likely get an extended audition the rest of the season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
December 21, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Trevor Lawrence posted another huge performance in his team's Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos, completing 23 of 36 pass attempts for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The 26-year-old also recorded 20 rushing yards and a touchdown on six attempts. Lawrence has arguably played the best football of his career in recent weeks. Over his last four games, he's thrown for 1,096 yards, 12 touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Lawrence has also rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on 18 attempts over that same four-game stretch. With the way he's currently playing, Lawrence looks like one of the NFL's best dual-threat quarterbacks. He profiles as a solid fantasy QB1 heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
December 21, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (back) is questionable to return to his team's Week 16 matchup against the New England Patriots due to a back injury, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson completed seven of 10 pass attempts for 101 yards before exiting the game late in the first half. If Jackson is unable to return,
Tyler Huntley would likely finish Week 16 at quarterback for Baltimore. Across three games (one start) this season entering Week 16, Huntley has completed 27 of 37 pass attempts for 254 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He's also rushed for 89 yards on 14 attempts. The severity of Jackson's injury is currently unclear, but his absence is obviously a massive blow for the Ravens' offense.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 21, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson dominated the Arizona Cardinals in his team's 26-19 Week 16 win. The 23-year-old recorded 16 carries for 76 yards and hauled in seven receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets. Across 15 games this season, Robinson has now recorded 2,026 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 321 touches. Robinson has racked up at least 107 scrimmage yards in five out of his last six games and has logged at least 88 scrimmage yards in every game but one in 2025. He may be the NFL's premier all-around back and is currently on pace to finish the season with just a shade under 2,300 yards from scrimmage. Robinson profiles as a must-start fantasy back heading into the team's Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
December 21, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans hauled in five catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in his team's Week 16 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Evans has now hauled in 11 receptions for 163 yards across two games since returning from a collarbone injury that sidelined him from Week 8 through Week 14. While injuries have held down the 32-year-old's season-long numbers in 2025, he remains an effective player when he's on the field. Across six games this season, Evans has recorded 25 catches for 303 yards and two touchdowns on 53 targets. He looks like the clear-cut number one option in the passing game for Tampa Bay down the stretch of the season, as Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield has targeted Evans on 35% of his pass attempts for the last two weeks. Tampa Bay will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins in Week 17.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
December 21, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said quarterback
Malik Willis (shoulder) is "pretty sore" as a result of the shoulder injury he suffered during Green Bay's Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night. Willis replaced Packers QB1
Jordan Love (concussion) after Love suffered a concussion that knocked him out of the game in the second quarter. Willis was able to finish the game, but it appears he's battling an injury that may put his status for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in doubt. Across 10 games (two starts) with the Packers since the start of the 2024 season, Willis has completed 76.5% of his pass attempts for 684 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He's also rushed for 201 yards and a score on 33 attempts. If neither Willis nor Love can play in Week 17, the Packers would likely be forced to elevate quarterback
Clayton Tune from the practice squad to make the start against Baltimore.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Rob Demovsky
December 21, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said quarterback
Jordan Love (concussion) is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, which is a "process that takes multiple days to get through." Love was forced to exit early from Green Bay's Week 16 loss to the Chicago Bears after suffering a concussion, and his availability for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens will remain up in the air until he can clear the protocol. Across 15 games this season, the 27-year-old has completed 66.3% of his pass attempts for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Love was replaced in Week 16 by quarterback
Malik Willis (shoulder), who is dealing with a shoulder injury of his own. If neither Love nor Willis is available for Week 17, Green Bay would likely elevate quarterback
Clayton Tune from the practice squad to the active roster.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Rob Demovsky
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