December 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Jalen McMillan (neck) will make his 2025 season debut in Week 15 on Thursday Night Football versus the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. McMillan was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but was listed as questionable to play this week. The 24-year-old second-year wideout suffered multiple fractures and ligament damage in his neck in a preseason game in August, but he's finally ready to contribute down the stretch for Tampa. With veteran
Mike Evans (collarbone) also back for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 7, the Bucs' receiving corps is finally back to full strength for the first time this year. McMillan had a pretty big role in the offense to close out his rookie campaign with
Chris Godwin Jr. on the shelf, and he finished with a 37-461-8 line in 13 games. However, in a crowded WR room this year and with limited snaps likely coming in his first game back, McMillan won't be a recommended fantasy play against Atlanta.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 11, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks guard
AJ Green (shoulder) will sit out Thursday's tilt against the Boston Celtics, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after Green missed his first game of the season last Saturday against the Detroit Pistons.
Kyle Kuzma moved to the starting unit against Detroit, while
Gary Trent Jr.'s fantasy stock also receives a boost from Green's absence. Green will get his next chance to return on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
December 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton (knee), who was listed as doubtful for Week 15, has officially been ruled out for Thursday night's contest against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Otton suffered a knee injury in the Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints and will miss this week's game on a short week after missing practice Monday through Wednesday. The 26-year-old's next opportunity to play will come in Week 16 versus the division-rival Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 21. With Otton sidelined on Thursday night,
Payne Durham and
Devin Culp figure to share snaps at the TE position for the Bucs. Fantasy managers should be looking to avoid the Bucs' TE situation with Otton out this week. Otton has recorded 46 receptions for 430 yards and no touchdowns on 66 targets through 14 weeks in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 11, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. (knee), who was listed as questionable, is officially active for the Thursday night divisional game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. Pitts was expected to play all along in this one, but it's now official. The 25-year-old will have more upside for fantasy managers for at least another week, too, with receiver
Drake London (knee) set to miss a fourth straight game. In the last two weeks with London sidelined with a PCL sprain in his knee, Pitts has drawn 18 targets, catching 13 of them for 172 yards. He has only one touchdown on the year, which came way back on Sept. 28, but Pitts should be one of quarterback
Kirk Cousins' top targets against a Tampa defense that has allowed the 12th-most half-PPR points to TEs in the last five weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
December 11, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Poole (quadriceps) has received the green light to play on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has upgraded Poole's status from questionable to available. The savvy scorer has been out since early November, making only seven appearances this season. Due to his long layoff, Poole may only see limited action on Thursday. However, once he is back in shape, Poole could be set for a huge stretch, with
Zion Williamson (adductor) on the shelf. Before straining his left quadriceps, Poole posted 17.3 points and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: New Orleans Pelicans
December 11, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. Morant has missed 10 games due to a right calf strain, but he has been nearing a comeback and went through full practice on Thursday. This is a good sign that he will be able to return to the lineup. However, considering he has been out for nearly a month, Morant is unlikely to have a full workload against the Jazz.
Vince Williams Jr. has been starting during Morant's absence and will be bumped back to the second unit on Friday if Memphis' star man makes a comeback.
Cam Spencer also loses fantasy value with Morant's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
As expected, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (collarbone) is active for the Thursday night game against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. It's excellent news for a Buccaneers team desperate for a win as they look to keep their lead in the NFC South division over the Carolina Panthers. The 32-year-old Evans has played in only four games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury and a broken collarbone. The future Hall of Famer had 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons coming into this season, but he'll be extremely volatile for fantasy managers in his first game back following a long layoff. Evans will be on the field on Thursday, but he's expected to be on a snap count, which will make him extremely risky in starting fantasy lineups in what is the first week of the playoffs in most leagues. Keep in mind that Evans wasn't cleared to take contact in any of the practices he was involved in after rejoining the team last week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 11, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Ian Begley of SYN reports. McBride injured his left ankle in a contest against the Orlando Magic last Sunday. He has already missed one game and won't be able to help his team in the NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Magic this weekend and a potential final on Tuesday.
Jordan Clarkson will play a more active role in the rotation until McBride returns. The veteran guard put up 12 points and had three rebounds in 26 minutes when New York defeated the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ian Begley
December 11, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd (calf) was listed as a limited participant for the second straight day at Thursday's practice, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Lloyd's 21-day practice window was opened last week, and he was a limited participant all week, but he wasn't quite ready to return for the Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears. The 2024 third-round pick has yet to play in a game this season, but he could be ready to make his season debut in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos. With
Josh Jacobs (knee) missing consecutive practices and trending in the wrong direction to play, Lloyd could end up having a role in Green Bay's backfield alongside
Emanuel Wilson and
Chris Brooks if he is activated from IR for Sunday's game.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Rob Demovsky
December 11, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers centers
Robert Williams III (illness) and
Yang Hansen (face) have been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Both players were listed as questionable on the initial injury report.
Donovan Clingan (leg) also won't play against New Orleans, leaving
Duop Reath as the only natural center in the Trail Blazers lineup.
Kris Murray will probably also handle some of the minutes at the five position. Reath has had a very limited role with Portland this season, but he did post 12 points in 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
December 11, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver
Matthew Golden (wrist) was a limited participant again in Thursday's practice session, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Golden has been held back by a nagging wrist injury for a few weeks now, and it contributed to him barely playing on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The rookie first-rounder played just 9.4% of the offensive snaps and saw one target. It was by far his lowest snap share of the season, with his previous low being the last game he played in Week 11 against the New York Giants. It's difficult to see Golden's role ticking back up with
Jayden Reed returning from injury in Week 14, and the Texas product can't be trusted by fantasy managers in a tough Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos on the road.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Rob Demovsky
December 11, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (illness) is set to return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after the team removed him from the injury report. The Finnish star couldn't play in Sunday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to illness, resulting in
Kyle Filipowski getting his seventh start of the campaign. Filipowski will probably head back to the bench for Friday's action, but he has performed well recently and should maintain fantasy value. Markkanen has been inconsistent lately, but he could do plenty of damage against a Grizzlies team that allows the fifth-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Jazz
December 11, 2025
Charlotte Hornets guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is out for Friday's clash with the Chicago Bulls. Ball will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle bruise. His next chance to return will come on Sunday versus the Cavs. Fantasy managers should expect that he will likely carry a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's contest. Across 16 games this season, the 24-year-old is averaging 19.4 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 28.9 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. He has landed on the injury report with an illness; however, the probable designation suggests that Maxey is expected to be in the lineup. Maxey had led the Sixers' offense all season, averaging 31.5 points and 7.2 assists. Philadelphia faces a pace-up spot on Friday against a defensively-challenged team, putting Maxey in a great position to stuff the stat sheet.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports. Reed returned in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears after missing 10 games due to a broken collarbone and a fracture in his foot. The dynamic wideout hauled in all four of his targets for 31 yards while adding two carries for 22 yards as a runner. The 25-year-old only played 49% of the snaps, but that should be expected in his first game back after missing a significant chunk of time. The Packers' passing attack remained very spread out with 10 different players earning at least one target against the Bears, with Reed tying
Christian Watson and
Luke Musgrave for the most targets at four. Assuming he plays, Reed's snaps and usage should continue to trend up in the Week 15 matchup with the Denver Broncos, where he'll rank as a boom-or-bust WR3/flex in fantasy in a difficult road matchup.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Rob Demovsky
December 11, 2025
Sacramento Kings shooting guard
Nique Clifford will move to the starting unit on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets, Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer reports. He will take
Zach LaVine's (thumb) spot. Clifford has previously started two games during his rookie season, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in those contests. It's a big opportunity for Clifford to impress, and considering how badly the Kings are doing, we may start seeing the 23-year-old among the starters regularly at some point.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Haynes
December 11, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Porzingis will miss his second consecutive contest due to illness. Ahead of Friday's tilt, the Latvian big man has struggled staying healthy, sitting out nine of the last 13 Hawks games. When Porzingis has been able to suit up, he's still a valuable fantasy asset, averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks across 25.9 minutes per contest in 13 appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Atlanta Hawks
December 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell (knee) was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice session after being limited on Wednesday. Mitchell is coming off his most efficient performance of the season on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, rushing for 76 yards on six carries. The speedy running back exited early in the game due to a knee injury, but it's been considered minor after the MRI results came back clean. Mitchell's full participation on Thursday is a good sign that he should be good to go for the Week 15 divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mitchell's role has been limited in Baltimore's offense, even with
Justice Hill (neck) on Injured Reserve, but he still holds value as a high-upside handcuff to
Derrick Henry.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Baltimore Ravens
December 11, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) was added to the Week 15 injury report and was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury. Bateman has had an underwhelming season and hasn't been very involved in Baltimore's offense lately. The 26-year-old wideout has just one game with more than two receptions this season, which came back in Week 3 versus the Detroit Lions, when he hauled in five of seven targets for 63 yards and one of his two touchdowns on the year. Bateman appeared on the injury report last week with an ankle issue as well, but he registered two full practices and played on Sunday against the Steelers. Bateman will profile as a low-upside, deep-league flex option if he's active in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals, who he went catchless against two weeks ago on Thanksgiving night.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Baltimore Ravens
December 11, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is considered probable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers due to left knee injury management. Despite another addition to the Sixers' injury report, the big man will likely suit up Friday for the second game in a row. Embiid finished with 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in his last appearance during a 112-108 loss to the Lakers on Sunday. When the 31-year-old is actually available to take the floor, he is still a fantasy force and is a must-start across all formats.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (shoulder) will be sidelined for 3-4 weeks. He will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old rookie suffered a shoulder injury last week in a contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Leonard is fourth in scoring among first-year players with 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 29 outings. Sonny Milano has replaced Leonard in the lineup. Milano has tallied six points (four goals, two assists) in 18 appearances this season and should not draw fantasy attention. He typically logs very little ice time, averaging less than 10 minutes per game for the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 11, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week with a hamstring injury that he picked up in the Week 14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Zaccheaus' status is worth monitoring this week because of the fact that
Rome Odunze (foot) is dealing with a stress fracture in his foot that caused him to miss last week's game. With Odunze out, the 28-year-old Zaccheaus played 79% of the snaps and caught two passes on three targets for seven yards and his second touchdown of the year. Even if Odunze misses another game, Zaccheaus will be more of a touchdown-dependent WR5/flex in deeper fantasy leagues. He has 37 receptions on the year for 280 yards in 13 games. Fantasy managers are better off rolling with rookie receiver
Luther Burden III as a flex play if Odunze sits out again this weekend against the Browns.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bears Communications
December 11, 2025
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He was hurt in Monday's win over the Seattle Kraken and won't be available for a few games at least. Zuccarello has made only 15 appearances this season, registering two goals and 10 assists. On Thursday against the Dallas Stars, Vladimir Tarasenko is set to skate in Zuccarello's spot on the first line, giving him extra fantasy value. Minnesota also placed defenseman Jacob Middleton (upper body) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. In corresponding moves, forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel and defenseman Matt Kiersted were recalled from the minors.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 11, 2025
New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier (personal) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has taken a leave of absence to attend to a personal matter. The Swiss star may miss multiple games, as New Jersey has a back-to-back scheduled for the weekend. Meier has been the third-highest scoring Devil this season, posting 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 30 games. He is tied with Jesper Bratt for the most power-play points on the team (9). Paul Cotter will join the top-six group for Thursday's game. Cotter has not been a useful fantasy option in 2025-26, notching only seven points (three goals, four assists) in 30 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 11, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (personal) will be out of action for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 35-year-old had an excused absence from Thursday's practice and will miss at least one game due to personal reasons. A foot injury recently kept Green out two straight games, and it is unknown if he is still dealing with lingering pain. With
Al Horford also sidelined,
Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) and
Quinten Post will receive a bump in minutes to help out a depleted Warriors' frontcourt on Friday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 11, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington (hip) was listed as limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Washington suffered a hip injury in Week 13 and did not play in last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The 23-year-old will probably need to upgrade to a full practice on Friday to avoid either a questionable tag or being ruled out entirely for the second straight week when the team faces the visiting New York Jets this Sunday. Now that
Brian Thomas Jr. is back from a sprained ankle, Washington profiles as Jacksonville's WR3. When he returns, he'll also have to contend with tight end
Brenton Strange, who has been a big part of the passing attack since coming off Injured Reserve. If Washington is back in Week 15, fantasy managers should have better WR4/flex options. Competition for targets will be stiff for Washington, and they are in a matchup that probably won't force them to throw the ball all that often.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 11, 2025
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will make his first appearance since Nov. 11 in Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. He has been out for 12 games due to a lower-body injury. Unfortunately, it has been another injury-disrupted campaign for Demko, who has made only 10 starts so far in 2025-26. He enters Thursday's clash with a 5-4-0 record, a 2.80 goals-against average, and a .903 save percentage. It is likely to be a busy night for Demko, as the Sabres average 3.00 goals and 29.0 shots per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 11, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Jordan Addison (Achilles) stayed limited in practice on Thursday. It's the second straight day this week that Addison has had his reps capped due to an Achilles injury, so the 23-year-old might need a full practice on Friday to avoid a questionable designation going into the Sunday night showdown against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. The former 23rd overall pick in 2023 out of USC went over 50 receiving yards in last week's blowout win over the Washington Commanders for the first time since Oct. 19, catching four of his seven targets for 62 yards. Addison has been highly inconsistent with a low floor in a Vikings offense that has really struggled this year under second-year quarterback
J.J. McCarthy. However, he has some upside potential as a WR3/flex in Week 15 (if he plays) against a Cowboys defense allowing a league-high 255.2 passing yards per game.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minnesota Vikings
December 11, 2025
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (illness) will sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been dealing with an illness and soreness this week. Health issues have limited Norris to only five appearances in 2025-26. The 26-year-old has been very productive when on the ice, producing two goals and five assists. Buffalo's frontline also lost Jason Zucker (lower body) this week, giving Peyton Krebs an opportunity to skate on the first line. Krebs is also part of the second power-play unit. Buffalo's forwards could have a field day on Thursday night, as Vancouver is ranked 26th in save percentage and has the third-worst penalty kill in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 11, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. He has been out of commission for 14 games due to an upper-body injury. The Blue Jackets captain will join Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli on the second line. Jenner has notched 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 16 outings this season. He also adds a lot of physicality to the team, having averaged 2.2 hits for his career. It's a good matchup for Columbus' frontline on Thursday night, as Ottawa has the third-lowest save percentage in the NHL (.877).
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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