December 17, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) won't play on Thursday against Denver. The 24-year-old was injured during Saturday's NBA Cup loss to the New York Knicks. As of now, he's considered day-to-day. However, that doesn't mean he's projected to get back on the floor anytime soon, especially considering his injury history. With
Franz Wagner (ankle) also ruled out,
Anthony Black should remain in the starting lineup.
Tyus Jones, who has averaged only 2.4 points this season, is currently the favorite to take over at the one. Jones has historically played well as a starter throughout his career, so he'll have streaming value in all fantasy formats. He'll also draw attention from DFS managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. After starring in the 2025 NBA Cup final, Anunoby has landed on the injury report due to a left knee contusion.
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee),
Josh Hart (abdominal), and
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are also on the injury list as questionable, so the Knicks could have a very different look on Thursday night. Bench players such as
Jordan Clarkson,
Tyler Kolek, and
Guerschon Yabusele must be ready to take on larger workloads.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) may take a night off after winning the NBA Cup, as he has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The big man is on the injury report with a sore left knee.
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is also listed as questionable, meaning
Ariel Hukporti and
Guerschon Yabusele may have to carry the frontcourt in a favorable matchup. This is a pace-up spot for the Knicks against a weak defense. The Pacers have especially struggled to contain centers, giving up the eighth-most fantasy points to the position this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (toe) won't play on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He is traveling with the team but has been ruled out for a second straight game.
Simone Fontecchio started in Herro's place on Monday against the Toronto Raptors, though he had a poor outing with three points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block. This may prompt Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra to try a new lineup on Thursday. In Herro's absence,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Dru Smith are also candidates for additional playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play on Wednesday against Memphis. His next chance to suit up will be on Friday versus the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder. For now, he'll miss his third-straight game due to right foot "injury maintenance."
Mike Conley (Achilles) is also out, meaning
Bones Hyland remains in line to re-enter the starting lineup. The 25-year-old looked good in Sunday's win over the Sacramento Kings, finishing with 18 points, five assists, three boards, and one block in 36 minutes of work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) won't play on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team downgraded his status from questionable to out. This means Dosunmu won't be available for the fourth time in five games. He is dealing with injuries to both thumbs, but the team currently has him on the injury report with a right thumb sprain.
Kevin Huerter and
Tre Jones have extra fantasy value due to Dosunmu's absence, though their performances tend to fluctuate.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (calf) is listed as questionable for a matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. He came through a full practice session on Wednesday and hopes to return from a one-game absence.
Daniel Gafford was Dallas' starting center on Monday versus the Utah Jazz and will presumably return to the bench on Thursday if Davis is ready to return. Across five December appearances, Davis has averaged a double-double with 20.8 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. The Pistons will match up against Davis with
Jalen Duren and
Isaiah Stewart, making it a difficult game for the Mavericks star.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (calf) will come out of the lineup on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former MVP played through a calf issue and struggled on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, he is taking a full game off to get some additional recovery time.
Bogdan Bogdanovic appears to be the likeliest candidate to take Harden's spot in the first unit, while players like
Kris Dunn,
Kobe Sanders, and
Jordan Miller may also benefit from his absence. These players could have additional fantasy value for multiple games, as Harden is also considered uncertain for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been listed as doubtful to play on Thursday night against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 16, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Adams aggravated a hamstring issue he's been battling for weeks now in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions, and on a short week, he's unlikely to be able to go. The 32-year-old veteran wideout is a big loss for a high-scoring Rams offense and for fantasy managers, as he currently leads the league with 14 touchdown receptions in 14 games played. It will be Adams' first missed game of 2025, with his next chance to return coming in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football on Dec. 29. With Adams likely out on Thursday,
Tutu Atwell,
Jordan Whittington, and
Konata Mumpfield will look to soak up targets behind top wideout
Puka Nacua against a tough Seahawks defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
December 17, 2025
Charlotte Hornets point guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He is dealing with yet another ankle issue, sitting out three straight games.
Sion James and
KJ Simpson have received opportunities in the first unit during Ball's absence. James started the most recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers but had a tough time. He shot only 3-for-9 from the field to finish with nine points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block in 37 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (knee) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. He has been out of action since Oct. 29 due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. Young recently logged some practice time with the Hawks' G League affiliate and looks set to rejoin the lineup this week.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has had a much larger role with Young sidelined, while his return will also impact
Dyson Daniels and
Jalen Johnson, who have run the offense during his absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams (neck) was listed as a limited participant due to a neck injury on Wednesday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Williams suffered a neck/shoulder injury in the Sunday night loss to the Minnesota Vikings shortly after a touchdown plunge on the team's first drive of the game in the first quarter. The 25-year-old sat out the rest of the first half, but he eventually returned in the second half and finished with 15 carries for 91 yards and the one touchdown while playing only 28% of the snaps. Williams should be able to play this weekend against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, but fantasy managers will want to continue monitoring his status leading up to Sunday's game. If Williams is limited at all or out,
Malik Davis, who had 10 touches for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 15, would become Dallas' lead back.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
December 17, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (ankle) is likely to sit out Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team has downgraded him to doubtful on the injury report. Morant was spotted in street clothes and using crutches at shootaround, which is a very bad sign regarding his availability. The Grizzlies star only recently returned from a calf injury, making only two appearances.
Cam Spencer (personal) has already been ruled out for Wednesday, meaning players like
Vince Williams Jr.,
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,
Cedric Coward, and
Jaylen Wells can expect to have larger roles.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
December 17, 2025
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver
Pat Bryant (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. A hamstring issue kept Bryant from playing in the Week 15 win over the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Sean Payton said the 23-year-old could have played if it were a playoff game. Now that Bryant is back to practicing in full, he should be active this Sunday versus the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, barring a setback in the next two days. Bryant's impending return is bad news for second-year wideout
Troy Franklin, who caught all six of his targets for 85 yards and a touchdown against Green Bay. Before his hamstring injury, Bryant was seeing more involvement in Denver's passing attack, catching 12 of 17 targets for 156 yards in Weeks 11, 13, and 14. If he's back this weekend, Bryant profiles as a WR4/flex option in deeper fantasy formats. He has just one trip to the end zone in his first 13 NFL contests.
--Keith HernandezSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
December 17, 2025
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) is nearing his season debut, but he may not be ready at the start of 2026. "I don't know," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday when asked whether Tkachuk would be available for this season's Winter Classic on Jan. 2 against the New York Rangers. Before the season started, Zito said Tkachuk was expected to be out until "December-ish." Tkachuk's return would be huge for a Panthers team that has lost Aleksander Barkov (knee) for the season and has taken several injury blows throughout the campaign. The back-to-back champions are currently just outside the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (personal) was not present at the team's practice on Wednesday due to a personal matter, according to the team's official website. Reed should be back at practice on Thursday and play on Saturday against the division-rival Chicago Bears in Week 16. The 25-year-old has played in just four games in 2025 due to a fractured foot and broken collarbone. Since returning in Week 14, Reed has nine catches on 10 targets for 86 yards while also having two rushing attempts for 22 yards. Quarterback
Jordan Love continues to spread the ball around to Green Bay's many receiving options, but Reed will remain an integral part of the offense in the final three weeks of the season. It looks like fellow wideout
Christian Watson (chest) will play on Saturday, but Reed will still have high-end WR3/flex value for fantasy managers against the Bears.
--Keith HernandezSource: Packers.com
December 17, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (arm) was ruled out for five months on Wednesday. He had surgery on his arm on Monday, effectively ending his 2025-26 campaign. Initially, Foerster was ruled out for 2-3 months with an upper-body injury when he was hurt at the start of December. Foerster needs the Flyers to make the playoffs to have a chance of playing again this season. Before he exited the lineup, the 23-year-old winger contributed 10 goals and three assists in 21 outings. Foerster is still Philadelphia's second-highest goal-scorer this season, as the team has had a balanced offense. Eight forwards have reached 15 points, with Trevor Zegras at the top of the pile with 33 points (14 goals, 19 assists) through 32 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) was listed as a non-participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to the team's official website. Kamara still has not practiced since spraining his MCL in Week 12. Additionally, rookie
Devin Neal injured his hamstring in the Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers and has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting New York Jets. It means that if Kamara doesn't make rapid progress over the next two days,
Audric Estime and
Evan Hull figure to split backfield duties for the Saints in Week 16. The fact that the Saints ruled Neal out so early in the week could be a sign that Kamara is nearing a return, but he will need to return to practice in the next few days. Estime handled 36% of the snaps to Hull's 32% last week and had three carries for 11 yards and three catches for 39 yards. Estime is the better waiver-wire pickup with Neal injured, but at best, he'll profile as a low-upside RB3/flex in fantasy this weekend if Kamara misses another game.
--Keith HernandezSource: NewOrleansSaints.com
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. Due to illness, Byfield was unavailable for the first time this season when the Kings faced the Dallas Stars on Monday. Byfield is the third-highest scoring King this season, totaling 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in 31 appearances. Yet, he has been ice-cold this month, finishing all six December outings pointless. This is Byfield's worst point drought since April 2024. He will look to end it on Wednesday night as a member of the Kings' second line and first power-play unit. Alex Turcotte will drop down in the lineup, though he should continue to see additional ice time due to Phillip Danault's (illness) continued absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback
Lamar Jackson (illness) was kept at home on Wednesday due to flu-like symptoms, according to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan. Jackson has been a regular DNP in Wednesday practices this year, but mainly due to nagging lower-body injuries. This week, he's under the weather. The 28-year-old two-time MVP has been held out of practice early in the week in recent weeks with an ankle injury, but he said last week that he has been improving. He should be ready to go by Sunday night for a showdown against the New England Patriots, where he'll be more of a low-end QB1 in fantasy football. Jackson looked a little more like himself in last week's shutout win over the Bengals, but he completed only eight passes and ran the ball twice. He hasn't thrown for over 300 yards at all in 2025 and has had more than one touchdown pass just once in his last six contests. On top of that, Jackson only has two rushing touchdowns this season.
--Keith HernandezSource: 105.7 The Fan - Cordell Woodland
December 17, 2025
Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (undisclosed) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, exiting the contest in the third period. Fortunately for Florida, Forsling won't have to miss additional time. The Swedish blue-liner has played in all 32 games this season, logging 14 points (one goal, 13 assists), 39 shots, 37 blocks, and 26 hits. He has been a great asset for the Panthers, though Forsling's contributions on the attacking end have been lacking recently. He has not scored any points in four straight games, appearing on the score sheet just twice in 10 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Initially, his status was uncertain for the game after Dorofeyev left Sunday's win over Columbus early due to an unspecified injury. In Wednesday's contest, the Russian winger has a chance to tie his longest point streak of the season. He has made it on the score sheet in three consecutive games, posting two goals and one assist. Overall, Dorofeyev has managed 13 goals and 21 points in 31 outings. He is tied for third in the league with eight power-play goals and has notched 12 power-play points in total. New Jersey has a 75.8 percent penalty kill, making this a great matchup for Dorofeyev.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (illness) was under the weather on Wednesday and did not practice, according to Clarence Hill Jr. of All City Dallas. Lamb isn't feeling well to begin the practice week, but he should be just fine for Sunday's Week 16 game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, where he'll remain a must-start fantasy football receiver. The 26-year-old four-time Pro Bowler hasn't been quite as good as teammate
George Pickens in 2025, but he's been a top-10 fantasy wideout in terms of half-PPR points per game (14.7). In his 10 games played, Lamb has 63 receptions on 99 targets for 976 yards and three touchdowns. He's had over 100 receiving yards in each of the last three games and should reach the 1,000-yard mark for the fifth straight season.
--Keith HernandezSource: All City DLLS - Clarence Hill Jr.
December 17, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (knee) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice session, according to the team. Kincaid played in each of the past two games after dealing with knee and hamstring injuries in prior weeks, but he will begin this week with a DNP. The Bills could be managing his workload during the practice week to ensure he is ready to go on gameday. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his status in practice on Thursday and Friday in case he suffered a setback that would cause him to miss some time. Injuries seem to be a lingering issue for the 26-year-old tight end, as he played only 36% of the snaps in the Week 15 win against the New England Patriots, catching three of four targets for 34 yards. If Kincaid is unable to play on Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns,
Dawson Knox would be in line for an expanded receiving role and could continue his recent stretch of production.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Buffalo Bills PR
December 17, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He will sit out his first game of the season due to an upper-body injury. Theodore will be missed on both ends of the ice, as he is Vegas' top-scoring defenseman with 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) and ranks third on the team with 48 blocks in 31 games. Jeremy Lauzon (undisclosed) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and will enter the lineup as Theodore's replacement. However, he has a much more limited skill set than Theodore and should not be expected to make a big difference in fantasy hockey.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (illness) won't play on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. He has been ruled out due to illness, missing his first game of the season. Eichel left Tuesday's practice early and wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's morning skate. The four-time All-Star is considered day-to-day and could rejoin the lineup for this weekend's back-to-back against Calgary and Edmonton. Brett Howden will take over as the top-line center against New Jersey, giving him additional fantasy value. Meanwhile, Reilly Smith is projected to re-enter the lineup on the fourth line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
Denver Broncos rookie running back
R.J. Harvey (ribs) is participating in practice on Wednesday, according to Romi Bean of CBS Colorado. Harvey picked up a rib injury late in Denver's Week 15 win over the Green Bay Packers, but he seems to have avoided a major injury that would cost him any time. Head coach Sean Payton wasn't concerned with the injury, saying that "he's doing good" and should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Payton noted to himself after the Packers game to get
Jaleel McLaughlin more touches to manage Harvey's workload, but it's promising news that the rookie won't miss any time. He's been one of the best running backs in fantasy football since taking over lead duties with
J.K. Dobbins (foot) out for the year, ranking as the RB6 in PPR points per game over the past four games. Harvey will project favorably again in Week 16 versus the Jaguars.
UPDATE: Harvey was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.--Kyle McCarthySource: Romi Bean
December 17, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 31-year-old has been out of action since late October due to an upper-body injury. Before suffering the injury, Pesce made nine appearances at the start of the season, recording three assists, eight shots, and 24 blocks with a plus-three rating. He makes a welcome return for a Devils team that has slipped to fifth in the Metropolitan Division. Pesce is set to link up with Luke Hughes on the second defensive pairing, bumping Dennis Cholowski out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 17, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they have opened the 21-day practice window for rookie running back
Phil Mafah (shoulder). Mafah has missed his entire first season in the NFL so far due to a shoulder injury that landed him on Injured Reserve in August. The 23-year-old will return to practice this week, though, and he could be in play to join the Cowboys offense in the final three weeks of the season. The Clemson product would provide insurance in Dallas' backfield, but he probably wouldn't be anything more than the RB3 behind
Javonte Williams and
Malik Davis if he plays to close out the 2025 campaign. The Cowboys must officially activate Mafah from IR if they want him active this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mafah had 1,115 rushing yards, 103 receiving yards, and eight total touchdowns in his final year in college in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: Dallas Cowboys Public Relations
December 17, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Devaughn Vele (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, Sara Palczewski of Louisiana First News reports. Vele has been considered week-to-week after suffering a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of last week's win over the Carolina Panthers. He caught five of six targets for 69 yards up until that point. The 28-year-old reportedly avoided a major injury, but he could still end up missing the rest of the regular season with only three games remaining. Vele had been establishing a solid connection with rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough, recording 16 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown over the past three games. His absence will lead to more opportunities for top wideout
Chris Olave, in addition to
Kevin Austin Jr. and
Mason Tipton against the Jets in Week 16.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Sara Palczewski
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