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
December 8, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (rib) could be in danger of missing the team's Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals after he suffered a rib injury in Sunday night's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. "
Woody Marks has done a nice job. He's handled himself very well, taking care of his body. It's hard being an RB in this league. We'll see where Chubb (rib) ends up this week and if he can get back out there for us," head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday. Chubb injured his rib in the second quarter and never returned. The rookie Marks has already taken over Houston's backfield, and he had a career-high 26 rushing attempts in the 20-10 win in KC, going for 68 yards while adding two catches for eight yards and a touchdown. Marks should see another heavy RB1-type workload against Arizona on Sunday, regardless of whether Chubb is active. Chubb hasn't had double-digit carries in a game since Nov. 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
December 8, 2025
Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He will miss a second straight game on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Cooley leads Utah with 14 goals and has amassed 23 points in 29 games. Barrett Hayton will have a chance to secure a regular top-six role until Cooley returns. So far this season, Hayton has struggled to perform, even spending some time as a healthy scratch recently. He has registered three goals and two assists in 25 appearances. Monday's game presents a challenging matchup for Utah's offense, as the Kings are allowing the third-fewest goals in the league this season (2.50).
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) and Brayden Point (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kucherov is available after a one-game absence, while Point has sat out seven games. Both players will slot back into the top six and the first power play unit. Nicholas Paul, who has been filling in for Point as the second-line center, will also remain part of the top-six group. Meanwhile, Tampa's frontline will be without the services of Dominic James (undisclosed) and Curtis Douglas (undisclosed). Kucherov has been red-hot in recent weeks, recording six multi-point games in seven appearances. In contrast, Point has struggled this season, managing only three goals and eight assists in 21 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 8, 2025
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is foregoing his final season of collegiate eligibility and entering the 2026 NFL Draft, the 20-year-old announced on X. Hill has been a steady presence at linebacker for the Longhorns since joining the program in 2023, compiling 249 tackles (136 solo), 31.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, three interceptions, four pass deflections, eight forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 40 career games. Hill earned freshman All-American honors in 2023 before a First-Team All-American campaign in 2024. This was an expected move for the junior, who is viewed by most as a top-40 prospect in next April's draft.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Hill Jr. on X
December 8, 2025
According to On3Sports' Chris Low, Washington's defensive coordinator is a name to "keep an eye on" for Tennessee's newly vacant defensive coordinator job. Head coach Josh Heupel fired Tim Banks on Monday after five seasons as the Volunteers' defensive play-caller, and the search is on to replace him. Walters was on staff with Heupel at Missouri from 2016 to 2017 before a stint as Illinois' defensive coordinator and Purdue's head coach. The 39-year-old had a strong first season with the Huskies in 2025, leading Washington to the No. 5 total defense (311.3), No. 4 rushing defense (103.5), and No. 6 scoring defense (19.4) in the Big Ten.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Nakos - On3Sports
December 8, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson will undergo core-muscle surgery this week that is expected to keep him out for around six weeks, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hendrickson initially was injured in the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers and then aggravated his injury two weeks later against the New York Jets. The 31-year-old All-Pro has been out ever since and will now miss the remainder of the 2025 regular season. His injury was not improving despite rest and rehab. Hendrickson was a massive disappointment for fantasy managers who selected him in IDP leagues. The four-time Pro Bowler will finish with only four sacks, 16 tackles (11 solo), and a forced fumble in seven games this year after back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons for the Bengals in 2023 and 2024. Cincy will be hoping Hendrickson can return to his pre-injury form in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 8, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that running back
Keaton Mitchell (knee) is considered day-to-day following his knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harbaugh called it good news on Mitchell, but his status for a crucial Week 15 divisional contest against the Cincinnati Bengals probably won't be determined until later this week. Before the injury, the 23-year-old carried the ball six times on Sunday for a season-high 76 yards. He was not targeted in the passing game. Mitchell has seen his opportunities increase in recent weeks with
Justice Hill (neck) on Injured Reserve, but he continues to share change-of-pace duties with
Rasheen Ali behind starter
Derrick Henry. If Mitchell isn't cleared to play in Week 15, Ali will get additional snaps to spell Henry in a plus matchup against Cincinnati.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
December 8, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday that quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) will not be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Richardson's status is suddenly worth watching now that starter
Daniel Jones is out for the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie
Riley Leonard (knee) replaced Jones in Week 14, but now he's up in the air to play in Week 15 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks due to a knee injury. Indy is hoping that Leonard can play, but if he can't,
Brett Rypien would be forced into making his first NFL start since 2023 with the Los Angeles Rams. Richardson underwent orbital surgery after a resistance band snapped and hit him in the face before a game back in mid-October. He's in danger of missing the rest of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: 107.5 The Fan - Kevin Bowen
December 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers officially activated running backs
Omarion Hampton (ankle) and
Hassan Haskins (hamstring) from Injured Reserve and onto the 53-man active roster for Monday night's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. Hampton was considered questionable to return from IR. The 22-year-old first-rounder will be active for the first time since fracturing his left ankle back in Week 5. Before getting hurt, Hampton had 66 rushing attempts for 314 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns in his first five NFL games, adding 20 receptions for 136 yards. The North Carolina alum should eventually be the Bolts' lead back, but after his long layoff, the Chargers are expected to go with more of a timeshare between Hampton and
Kimani Vidal on Monday night. Hampton will be more of a shaky RB3/flex in fantasy football against a tough Eagles defense in his return to the gridiron.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 8, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that the team needs to get veteran wide receiver
DeAndre Hopkins more involved on offense, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. In a tough 27-22 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers to give up a share of first place in the AFC North division, Hopkins was unable to catch his only target on Sunday. The 13 snaps that the 33-year-old veteran played in Week 14 were his lowest snap total since Week 10. Instead, the Ravens leaned more on receivers
Zay Flowers and
Rashod Bateman, and tight ends
Isaiah Likely and
Mark Andrews. It will be hard to trust Harbaugh's word going into Baltimore's Week 15 divisional clash against the Cincinnati Bengals, even though the matchup is a juicy one. Hopkins hasn't had more than four targets in a game in 2025 and hasn't found the end zone since Week 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
RADIO
