December 26, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins (abdomen) failed to practice again on Thursday as the team prepares to take on the hosting New York Jets in Week 17. Hollins had one of his better games of the campaign in New England's 28-24 victory over Baltimore last Sunday, reeling in 7-of-9 targets for 69 yards. However, he presumably picked up the issue in the win, despite leading the Pats' WR room in snaps. With teammate
Kayshon Boutte (concussion) following the same practice regimen as the veteran, and
DeMario Douglas (hamstring) limited with an injury of his own, New England is in danger of being down several critical offensive pieces. As it stands,
Stefon Diggs,
Kyle Williams, and
Efton Chism III are the only other active wideouts without a designation.
--Alex CiullaSource: New England Patriots
December 26, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Luther Burden III (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity for the second straight day ahead of Sunday night's matchup with the hosting San Francisco 49ers. The 22-year-old was deemed inactive for Week 16's win over the Packers after failing to practice at all leading up to the outing. However, Burden stringing together two limited sessions would seemingly put him on track to suit up on the road against San Francisco. If the rookie can get himself cleared to play in Sunday's game, he'd be in store for another significant workload, considering teammate
Rome Odunze (foot) is trending toward not playing. In the event that neither plays, fantasy managers can fire up
DJ Moore as a strong play against an exploitable 49ers' pass defense. Fellow wideouts
Olamide Zaccheaus and
Jahdae Walker would slot in behind him.
--Alex CiullaSource: FOX Sports
December 26, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) has yet to return to practice, listed as a non-participant for the second consecutive session as the team gears up for a divisional matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. The veteran has missed Cleveland's previous two games as he recovers from a knee injury sustained in Week 14's loss to the Tennessee Titans. That Njoku hasn't been able to practice in even a limited capacity since suffering the issue suggests he's trending toward missing his third straight appearance, paving the way for fellow TE
Harold Fannin Jr. to retain a featured role in the passing game in his stead. As it stands, if Njoku is inactive again, teammates
Blake Whiteheart and
Brenden Bates will continue working in behind the rookie.
--Alex CiullaSource: Cleveland Browns
December 26, 2025
Per the team, Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson (shoulder, illness) is officially questionable for the team's Week 17 clash with the visiting Baltimore Ravens. Watson has dealt with a shoulder injury for a few weeks now, but was able to participate fully for Green Bay's first two practices of the week. However, the 26-year-old was a late addition to the report, picking up an illness that led to his being listed as a non-participant on Thursday. Unfortunately, this puts his availability for the Pack's Saturday night matchup in doubt, making him a volatile WR3/flex if active. If Watson is unable to suit up, teammates
Matthew Golden and
Dontayvion Wicks would see an uptick in snaps behind
Jayden Reed and
Romeo Doubs in the passing game.
--Alex CiullaSource: Green Bay Packers
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) is off the injury report and is good to go on Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Jacobs was limited all three days of practice this week with a nagging knee injury he suffered in Week 11 against the New York Giants. He played just 40% of snaps in last week's stunning loss to the Chicago Bears, while Emmanuel Wilson played 47%. Jacobs faces a Baltimore Ravens defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to running backs this season. With the Packers firmly clinched in the postseason, there's a possibility Jacobs could be limited again in Week 17. However, fantasy managers can still trust him in starting lineups for fantasy championships this week.
--Nathan HarveySource: Rob Demovsky - ESPN
December 25, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) was an estimated non-participant in Thursday's practice as the Saints prepare to face the Tennessee Titans. Kamara suffered a knee injury and an ankle injury on an ugly hip-drop tackle in Week 12, which has caused him to miss the previous four games. With Kamara not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday, he seems unlikely to play in Week 17, and at this point, with the postseason out of play, he is unlikely to play in Week 18 as well. With
Kendre Miller (ACL) and
Devin Neal (hamstring) on the season-ending injured reserve list, the Saints will rely on
Audric Estime,
Evan Hull, and veteran tight end
Taysom Hill to carry the workload against the Titans. Last week, Hill led the team in carries with 12, and with Kamara trending toward another absence in Week 17, he should be a must-start TE against the Titans.
--Nathan HarveySource: New Orleans Saints
December 25, 2025
New England Patriots rookie running back
TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) was an estimated limited participant in Thursday's practice as the Patriots prepare to face the New York Jets. Henderson suffered a concussion early in the second quarter and was unable to return in the 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The second-round pick from Ohio State was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he will need a full session on Friday to clear concussion protocol and be able to play in Week 17. The Jets defense has given up the second-most fantasy points to running backs this season. If Henderson can clear protocol, he will be a high-upside RB3 for fantasy purposes, while Stevenson would be a risky FLEX option. If Henderson is ruled out, Stevenson is a sure-fire RB2 against the Jets.
--Nathan HarveySource: New England Patriots
December 25, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown (teeth) was estimated to miss Thursday's practice as the Eagles prepare to face the Buffalo Bills. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Brown had his wisdom teeth removed, causing him to miss practice on both Wednesday and Thursday. While missing practice on the first two days of the week could be a concern, given the severity of the issue, it seems likely that Brown will return for Friday's practice and be able to play in Week 17. The star receiver started the season slowly but has turned it on in recent weeks, totaling 35 receptions on 49 targets for 478 yards and four touchdowns. Brown is currently the WR10 in PPR scoring this season and the WR3 over the past five games. While the Buffalo secondary has been strong against wide receivers this season, Brown is a must-start WR assuming he's good to go in Week 17.
--Nathan HarveySource: Philadelphia Eagles
December 25, 2025
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit have been a disappointing unit most of the season, and they'll host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Against the Bears in Week 16, Green Bay did not tally a sack or a turnover in its second game since losing star pass rusher Micah Parsons for the season. Since losing Parsons, the Packers have not sacked the quarterback once in two games. They've only forced one turnover in that span as well, so fantasy managers have likely moved on from the Packers D/ST in terms of fantasy options. Even with the potential of
Tyler Huntley under center for the Ravens in Week 17, the Packers may not be good enough as a unit to take advantage of that matchup. Green Bay is a high-risk fantasy option in Week 17.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus has been a major roll over the past month or so, and he'll look to continue that hot stretch when the Packers host the Ravens in Week 17. McManus hasn't missed a kick in the five games he's been back since suffering a quad injury earlier this season. He's nailed his last 11 field goals and 13 extra points, which has led to double-digit fantasy performances in three of his last five weeks. No matter if the quarterback for the Packers is
Jordan Love or
Malik Willis, Green Bay should be able to find opportunities for McManus in the kicking game. That bodes well for fantasy managers looking to start him, and they should as a solid top-12 option this week against the Ravens.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Luke Musgrave could see a further uptick in his workload for the Packers in Week 17 as Green Bay takes on Baltimore on Saturday at Lambeau Field. Musgrave saw his highest percentage of routes per dropback this season in Week 16, running a route on 84% of dropbacks. That was primarily due to
John FitzPatrick (Achilles) leaving the game because of his injury, and Musgrave seeing that time on the field with Green Bay's TE3
Josh Whyle inactive. Musgrave should see the bulk of the snaps and routes for the tight end position in Week 17, but the murky quarterback situation with
Jordan Love (shoulder/concussion) and
Malik Willis (shoulder/illness), both questionable, makes it difficult to recommend Musgrave. Consider Musgrave a very risky play for fantasy managers in Week 17.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed remains decently involved in the Packers' passing attack, but will need more involvement to be a locked-in fantasy starter when the Packers host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Since returning in Week 14 from injury, Reed hasn't crested double-digit fantasy points in any of his three games. Averaging four targets, four receptions, and 40 receiving yards per game since returning, Reed needs to get more involved in Green Bay's offensive production. He's still being used primarily in the slot with little utilization out wide, which limits his fantasy production. With the quarterback situation up in the air for the Packers with
Jordan Love (shoulder/concussion) and
Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) both questionable for Week 17, consider Reed a low-end flex for Saturday's game against Baltimore.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs had a nice week in Week 16 and looks to parlay that into a second consecutive nice game as the Packers will host the Baltimore Ravens in a pivotal Week 17 showdown. In Week 16 against the Bears, Doubs put up a 5-82-1 line on six targets, leading the Packers in all receiving categories as
Jordan Love (shoulder/concussion) left the game and
Malik Willis came in. Both quarterbacks are questionable for Saturday's Week 17 tilt, leaving some doubt about how much the Packers will pass the ball. With
Christian Watson (shoulder/illness) questionable for Saturday's game, Doubs could see more targets directed his way if Watson doesn't play. However, with Green Bay's willingness to run the ball, passing volume is an issue for any Green Bay pass-catcher. Consider Doubs a low-end flex play for Week 17's matchup against Baltimore, which allows the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson was solidly effective in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, and looks to keep his run going as he and the Packers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday in Week 17. Wilson led the running attack for the Packers even with starting running back
Josh Jacobs active. Jacobs had 12 carries for just 36 yards in the Packers' Week 16 defeat, but Wilson averaged almost 6.0 yards per carry with 82 yards on 14 rushing attempts. With Jacobs off the injury report for Week 17, it seems that Jacobs is going to take a bigger slice of the pie in terms of rushing attempts to close out the season for the Packers in their playoff push. For fantasy, that doesn't help give fantasy managers much clarity in how the Packers divide their rush attempts. As it stands, Wilson is a low-end, albeit risky flex play against Baltimore.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
December 25, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle) is not on the injury report following three limited practice sessions, and he is good to go for the Packers' pivotal Week 17 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Jacobs saw his lowest snap percentage (39%) and took just 12 carries for 36 yards in limited action in Week 16 against the Bears. He ceded the way to backfield mate
Emanuel Wilson, who averaged almost 6.0 yards per carry with 82 yards on 14 rushing attempts. Now that Jacobs is off the injury report, he should take the bulk of the carries in a must-win game against the Ravens in Week 17. While Jacobs isn't a locked-in fantasy RB1 like he was for most of the season, Jacobs is more of an RB2 option with plenty of upside for fantasy managers in Week 17.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
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