December 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Darnell Washington (concussion) has been cleared from the league's concussion protocol and has been upgraded to active for the Monday night contest against the visiting Miami Dolphins to close out Week 15 action, according to director of communications Burt Lauten. Washington was initially listed as questionable on the team's final injury report on Saturday, but he has since been cleared by an independent neurologist and will play against Miami. The 6-foot-7, 264-pounder should be treated as TE3 in fantasy despite his growing role in recent weeks. Washington has caught five of his seven targets for 79 yards in the last three games, but having to contend for targets with fellow TEs
Pat Freiermuth and
Jonnu Smith every week makes him too hard to trust as a starter in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Burt Lauten
December 14, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) is officially inactive on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Bateman was a mid-week addition to the Ravens' Week 15 injury report and will now sit out a crucial divisional clash this weekend. The 26-year-old had the best year of his NFL career in 2024, but he has not continued that momentum into 2025, as he's caught just 18 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets through 11 games this year. His absence against a porous Bengals defense will create more opportunities for veteran
DeAndre Hopkins, who won't be a terrible sleeper choice as a WR4/flex in Week 15. Bateman was limited in Thursday's practice before sitting out on Friday. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready to return in Week 16 against the New England Patriots. He is currently rostered in only 14% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
December 14, 2025
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (elbow) is officially inactive this Sunday for a divisional matchup against the hosting New England Patriots. Bernard was listed as questionable for this weekend, but he will end up missing a third straight game due to his elbow injury. The 26-year-old's next chance to return will come in Week 16 on the road in Cleveland versus the Browns. Against the 11-2 Patriots, the Bills' defense/special teams unit is one to fade in fantasy football lineups in Week 15. With Bernard on the sidelines again on Sunday, Shaq Thompson will draw another start for the Bills at linebacker. In terms of fantasy points per game in IDP formats, Bernard ranks as the LB46 with 56 tackles (40 solo), seven tackles for loss, one interception, three pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries in 10 starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills
December 14, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Joshua Palmer (ankle) is officially active for the Week 15 game on Sunday in New England against the division-rival Patriots. With Palmer returning to action,
Gabe Davis will be a healthy scratch for Buffalo. The 26-year-old Palmer will return to the WR rotation after missing the team's last two games. He'll provide a deep threat for quarterback
Josh Allen, but fantasy managers should be looking elsewhere for a flex play this weekend. Palmer is unlikely to see much playing time behind
Khalil Shakir,
Keon Coleman,
Tyrell Shavers, and
Brandin Cooks. Tight ends
Dalton Kincaid and
Dawson Knox will probably be more involved as well against a very capable Patriots defense. Palmer just hasn't made much noise at all in his first year in Buffalo in 2025, catching 18 of his 29 targets for 272 yards and zero touchdowns.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills
December 14, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion, ribs) is officially active on Sunday to face the hosting Chicago Bears in Week 15. Tillman managed to clear the league's concussion protocol despite not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday. The 25-year-old is also battling through a rib injury as well and might not be 100% for this weekend's game in the Windy City. Tillman could have a bigger role in Cleveland's passing attack with tight end
David Njoku (knee) out, but he's still a pretty hard receiver to trust as a WR4/flex in starting fantasy lineups, even in deeper leagues. In the three games that rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders has started, Tillman has only two catches for 28 yards. Tillman scored in the first two weeks of the season but hasn't found the end zone since, and he only has 18 receptions on the year for 197 yards on 35 targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cleveland Browns
December 14, 2025
As expected, Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (ribs) will not play on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 due to a rib injury. Chubb injured his ribs in the Sunday night win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 and did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. The 29-year-old returned to a limited practice on Friday, but it wasn't enough to clear him to play this weekend against Arizona. Even before his injury, Chubb had become a lackluster, low-upside RB3/flex option for fantasy managers as the No. 2 in Houston's backfield behind rookie
Woody Marks. In his first year in Houston, the four-time Pro Bowler is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for 472 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 115 carries. Marks had a season-high 26 carries last week in KC and should be guaranteed another heavy workload in a great matchup against the Cardinals.
Dare Ogunbowale figures to work as the RB2 behind Marks with Chubb out.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Texans
December 14, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. The 26-year-old is returning from a three-game absence and will likely join a three-man backfield rotation that also features
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight. Carter is the early favorite to lead Arizona's backfield on Sunday, as he's played more than half of the team's offensive snaps over the last four weeks. He also has a total of 15 catches during those four games, establishing himself as a reliable option in PPR leagues. Demercado, on the other hand, will need to earn his way back into a consistent role after missing time. He's not a dependable fantasy option at the moment.
--Andersen PickardSource: Bo Brack
December 14, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Gunner Olszewski (concussion) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Washington Commanders. He had been listed as questionable and won't suit up despite logging a full practice on Friday. Olszewski has primarily played on special teams lately, so his absence won't have a major impact on the Giants' offense or fantasy football. Look for
Devin Singletary to step up as New York's primary kick returner this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: Evan Barnes
December 14, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington (hip), who was listed as questionable for Week 15, is officially active on Sunday to face the visiting New York Jets. Washington injured his hip in Week 13 and did not play in last weekend's big win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 23-year-old is back for a juicy matchup against the Jets, but fantasy managers should be cautious when considering him as a WR4/flex in his return. Rookie first-round wideout
Travis Hunter (knee) is done for the year, but Washington might be quarterback
Trevor Lawrence's fourth read in the passing game now behind receivers
Jakobi Meyers and
Brian Thomas Jr., and tight end
Brenton Strange. The return of Thomas from an ankle sprain recently has definitely lowered the fantasy ceiling for Washington going forward, and it remains to be seen how much the Jags will actually need to throw the football in Week 15.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 14, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) is inactive for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable and was believed to be a true game-time decision. After Rodriguez tested his injury in pregame workouts, the team decided he wasn't healthy enough to suit up. The 26-year-old had been leading Washington's backfield lately with 37 touches and 4.8 yards per carry over his last three games.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and
Jeremy McNichols should split touches in his absence, with McNichols likely getting more involved on passing downs. Neither back is a surefire top-36 fantasy option for Week 15, despite a favorable matchup against New York's bottom-tier run defense.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ben Standig
December 14, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Johnston was a late addition to the injury report on Friday this week with a groin injury and will now sit out this weekend. The 24-year-old will try to get right for the team's Week 16 matchup against the Cowboys in Dallas next Sunday. With Johnston sidelined, there will be more targets to go around for
Ladd McConkey and
Keenan Allen, and rookie
Oronde Gadsden. Rookie receiver
Tre' Harris will also have an expanded role in the Chargers' passing game as the WR3 against a tough Chiefs defense. Johnston got off to a roaring start in 2025 with four touchdowns in the first four games, but he has only scored twice since Nov. 2 and has gone over 50 receiving yards just once since Sept. 28.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 14, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after missing Friday's practice. Samuel has played in 12 games this year, amassing 62 catches, 561 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. He filled in admirably as one of Washington's top targets with
Terry McLaurin sidelined. Although McLaurin is back, the Commanders lost
Zach Ertz (knee) to a season-ending ACL tear last week, which means Samuel should earn more targets where he excels most: in the short to intermediate passing game. The 29-year-old ranks as a low-end fantasy WR2 and should remain involved while catching passes from
Marcus Mariota on Sunday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ben Standig
December 14, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) is officially active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Cleveland Browns. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to return to action after missing just one game. He ranks as the overall WR29 in PPR leagues with 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns so far. The Browns have been stingy against wide receivers this year, allowing the 12th-fewest fantasy points to the position. Chicago will likely run the ball a lot this week, but Odunze has the advantage of being
Caleb Williams' favorite target when he does look to pass the ball. Odunze is a high-end WR3/flex with a low floor and high ceiling.
--Andersen PickardSource: Stacey Dales
December 14, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane (ribs) practiced in full on Saturday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Achane is the overall RB5 in PPR leagues so far, and he has scored a touchdown in back-to-back games. Pittsburgh's defense has been tough against running backs this year, allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to the position, but they'll be at a major disadvantage without T.J. Watt (lung) on Monday night. Even with
Jaylen Wright handling more volume lately, Achane should continue to be viewed as a high-end RB1 in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
December 14, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Darnell Washington (concussion) logged a limited practice session on Saturday. He is officially listed as questionable to play in Monday's Week 15 contest against the Miami Dolphins. Washington has taken on a larger role lately, commanding at least four targets in three of his last six games. He ranks as the overall TE25 in PPR leagues during that span, which is one spot lower than teammate
Pat Freiermuth and 26 spots higher than
Jonnu Smith. The Dolphins have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025, but with Washington and Freiermuth competing for opportunities, it's tough to trust any Pittsburgh tight end heading into the fantasy playoffs.
--Andersen PickardSource: Pittsburgh Steelers
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