December 12, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulders) could not practice at all this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. Carter will miss his second straight game after having operations on both of his shoulders recently. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old former ninth overall pick out of Georgia in 2023 will be able to return for the Eagles in Week 16 against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Carter's absence on the interior of Philly's defensive line is a downgrade for sure, but they shouldn't have much of a problem handling a bad Raiders offense that will be turning to backup quarterback
Kenny Pickett this weekend with
Geno Smith (shoulder, back) injured. With Carter out again for the Eagles, Byron Young will see more playing time. Philly's defense/special teams unit is a must-start in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philadelphia Eagles
December 12, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback
Riley Leonard (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Leonard was able to practice in full all week despite suffering a low-grade PCL sprain during last week's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was forced into action after
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. Leonard completed 18 of 29 passing attempts for 145 yards with an interception in relief of Jones and also rushed the ball twice for five yards and a touchdown on the ground. With Jones out for the year and Leonard hurt, the Colts went out and signed 44-year-old
Philip Rivers this week. The Colts haven't revealed whether they'll go with Rivers or Leonard against Seattle. Given his ability to move the ball with his legs, Leonard is probably more appealing from a fantasy perspective. However, all signs are pointing to Rivers making his first NFL start since 2020 in Week 15 on the road in Seattle.
--Andy WebbSource: Indianapolis Colts
December 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver
Tory Horton (shin) is eligible to come off Injured Reserve for the team's crucial Week 16 divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams next Thursday night, but head coach Mike Macdonald made it sound like Horton could need more time. "It's still a process right now. We got some tests going on, not as we speak, but in the last day or two, and that'll be indicative of how fast we can accelerate everything," Macdonald said. The 23-year-old fifth-rounder out of Colorado State caught all four of his targets for 28 yards and two touchdowns in his last game on Nov. 2 against the Washington Commanders, which might end up being the last game that Horton plays in the regular season in his first NFL season. Any chances of Horton being a fantasy asset to close out the year also likely went out the window when Seattle acquired deep threat
Rashid Shaheed from the Saints at the trade deadline.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
December 12, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans. Demercado is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 11. He has managed to get in limited practice sessions, but we'll see if that's enough to clear him for this game. If he sits out,
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter should continue splitting up the reps in the backfield in a bad matchup against the top defense in the NFL. Between the two, Knight is the better streaming choice for Week 15. Knight has scored a touchdown in three of his last four games, and his dual-threat ability should give him flex value for this weekend, assuming Demercado remains sidelined. If Demercado is active, he'll likely play a limited role as a pass-catcher for Arizona.
--Andy WebbSource: Tyler Drake
December 12, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) has been ruled out for the upcoming Week 15 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Arroyo suffered a knee injury during last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Mike Macdonald has been referring to Arroyo as week-to-week, which doesn't bode well for his chances of returning anytime soon. In his absence,
AJ Barner will have more opportunities to do damage in the passing game against a banged-up Colts team. Barner will be a more intriguing TE2 streamer in fantasy football with an expanded role this weekend. He's worth snagging off the waiver wire for fantasy managers seeking help at tight end in Week 15.
--Andy WebbSource: Mike Dugar
December 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (calf) was added to the Week 15 injury report and was listed as limited in Friday's practice, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com. Austin's status for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins is now in question, but we'll have a better idea of his availability after Pittsburgh's final practice of the week on Saturday. It's unclear if the 26-year-old sustained a calf injury during Friday's practice. Austin hasn't been a major contributor for the Steelers or fantasy managers in his third NFL season, catching 27 of 46 targets for 309 yards and only two touchdowns in 11 games. He has not found the end zone since Sept. 21 and has not cleared 50 receiving yards since Nov. 2 against the Colts. There is nobody for fantasy managers to trust in starting lineups in Pittsburgh's WR corps beyond
DK Metcalf. If Austin cannot play against Miami, veteran
Adam Thielen could have a bigger role in his second game with the team.
--Keith HernandezSource: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley
December 12, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 15 after being a non-participant during Friday's practice session. Bateman popped up with an ankle injury on Thursday's injury report. It appears to be serious enough to put his status in danger for the upcoming rematch against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Bateman has been a non-factor in fantasy formats for most of the season in a Ravens offense that has been a shell of its explosive 2024 self. If he sits out,
DeAndre Hopkins and
Devontez Walker would likely see expanded roles behind
Zay Flowers. Neither wideout can be trusted as a starting option in 12-team fantasy formats for Week 15. The 26-year-old Bateman has only 18 receptions in 11 games in 2025 for 217 yards and two touchdowns.
--Andy WebbSource: Baltimore Ravens
December 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd (calf) will not be activated from Injured Reserve to make his 2025 debut in Week 15 on Sunday against the hosting Denver Broncos, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. Lloyd has been limited in practices since having his 21-day window opened on Dec. 1. The 24-year-old was held out of practice on Friday. The Packers have been optimistic about Lloyd's chances of returning this year, but he's running out of time, with his next opportunity to play coming in Week 16 in another big divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears. The former third-rounder has been on IR all season and has only played in one regular-season game since entering the league in 2024. If starter
Josh Jacobs (knee) is unable to play this weekend in the Mile High City,
Emanuel Wilson will probably be Green Bay's lead back, with
Chris Brooks serving as the backup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz
December 12, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington (hip) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the New York Jets. Washington was limited in practice during the first two sessions but was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. Washington appears to be trending in the right direction to make his return this weekend after sitting out last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. If active, Washington will likely take a back seat as the WR3 for the Jags with
Brian Thomas Jr. healthy now.
Jakobi Meyers has been seeing more involvement with six targets or more in four straight games since being acquired from the Raiders at the trade deadline. Washington should be viewed as a low-end WR4/flex option for this weekend (if he plays) in a game in which the Jags probably won't have to throw the ball all that much. If he's out again,
Tim Patrick will see WR3 duties for the second straight week.
--Andy WebbSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
December 12, 2025
Houston Texans running back
Nick Chubb (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Chubb missed back-to-back practices to begin the week before getting in a limited session on Friday. The 29-year-old back suffered a rib injury during last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. If he misses Sunday's contest, rookie
Woody Marks should have an even bigger workload as Houston's lead back. Marks rushed a season-high 26 times for 68 yards while scoring a touchdown through the air during last week's victory. The absence of Chubb would make Marks a more appealing upside RB2 option. If active, Chubb is best left on the bench in 12-team formats given his struggles for most of the year.
Dare Ogunbowale, who scored a goal-line TD on his only touch in Week 14, will be in line for change-of-pace duties behind Marks if Chubb is inactive.
--Andy WebbSource: Houston Texans PR
December 12, 2025
Dallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson (calf) returned to a limited practice on Friday and is considered questionable for the Sunday night game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15, according to Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio. Ferguson was limited in Wednesday's practice before being downgraded to a DNP on Thursday, raising concerns about his status for this weekend. Executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Friday that the Cowboys fully expect the 26-year-old tight end to be available on Sunday night, so fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups. Dallas is expected to have receiver
CeeDee Lamb (concussion) available in Week 15 as well. Ferguson has been a must-start fantasy TE in 2025, with 75 catches on 90 targets for 554 yards and seven touchdowns in his 13 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sirius XM NFL - Adam Caplan
December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Geno Smith (shoulder, back) was unable to practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 15 contest this Sunday in Philadelphia against the Eagles, according to the team's website.
Kenny Pickett will draw his first start with the Raiders against his old team in potentially snowy conditions, making him a desperation QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues. Smith injured his right throwing shoulder in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos, although it's not considered a serious injury, and he could make it back next week against the Houston Texans. However, if Pickett plays well this weekend, the Raiders could bench the struggling Smith for the final three games of the year. The 35-year-old Smith hasn't had much help from his offensive line, but he's been one of the worst starting QBs in the NFL this year, completing 67% of his passes for 2,648 yards, 16 touchdowns, and a league-high 14 interceptions while taking a league-high 49 sacks.
--Keith HernandezSource: Raiders.com
December 12, 2025
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit have their work cut out for them in Week 15 as the Packers travel to Denver to take on the Broncos. Over the past two weeks, the Packers have averaged two sacks per game against the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. They'll face the Broncos in Week 15, and Denver has the eighth-fewest giveaways in the league, while the Packers have the fourth-fewest takeaways through 13 games. The Packers have been one of the most underwhelming fantasy defenses because they rely so much on their pass rush, with 33 sacks, the 11th-highest total in the league. Green Bay is a middling D/ST this week for fantasy purposes.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus hasn't missed a kick in three weeks, but hasn't been too fantasy relevant in recent weeks. He'll look to turn it around in Denver against the Broncos in Week 15. In the last three weeks, McManus has averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game and has made all four field goals and each of his 10 point-after attempts. That said, the Packers have been excellent in the last couple of weeks in converting their drives into touchdowns, so McManus has been kicking many more extra points (eight) than field goals (one) in their last two contests against the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. In Week 15, McManus heads to Denver, where he spent the majority of his NFL career. For the Packers' game against the Broncos, McManus is a low-end fantasy kicker for that matchup.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Matthew Golden (wrist) put in a full practice on Friday after two limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, and Golden will be good to go when the Packers head to Denver to face the Broncos. Returning to game action in Week 14, Golden earned just a single target from quarterback
Jordan Love on four pass routes. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated Golden would be limited to "pass situations only" when talking about Golden's role in Week 14, so clearly, that limited his fantasy points potential. With all of the pass-catching options for the Packers healthier heading into Week 15, Golden may have trouble getting on the field with players like
Christian Watson,
Jayden Reed,
Romeo Doubs, and others ahead of him. Golden is a very risky bet for fantasy success in Week 15 against a stout Denver defense.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
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