December 23, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie running back
Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair his fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Judkins suffered the injuries in Week 16 and has now been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2025 season. Across 14 games, the 22-year-old recorded 827 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 230 carries. Judkins also hauled in 26 receptions for 171 yards on 36 targets. While Judkins' rookie season is done, he looks like the feature back of the future in Cleveland, provided he can make a full recovery from this most recent setback. With Judkins sidelined, the Browns will likely turn to the running back combination of
Dylan Sampson (hand),
Raheim Sanders, and
Trayveon Williams. Sampson has missed each of the last two weeks with calf and hand injuries, but he could be the team's lead back if he can return in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
December 23, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney continued to be an afterthought in the Atlanta offense, drawing just two targets in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals. The 28-year-old converted both targets into receptions for 24 yards, but is firmly behind
Drake London (knee),
Kyle Pitts Sr., and
Bijan Robinson in the receiving pecking order, giving him little fantasy relevance. Even when London was absent the last four weeks, he failed to carve out a consistent role, with
David Sills V finding more success than the 5-foot-11 receiver in those contests. The veteran wideout does have a favorable matchup in Week 17 against a Rams defense that is bottom 10 in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers, so he could be a deep league dart throw for managers desperate enough to need his services, but it is probably a situation to avoid if possible.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City forward
Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the fourth game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. His absence doesn't significantly impact Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center
Isaiah Hartenstein back in action. Williams plays about 18 minutes per outing, averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Aaron Wiggins (adductor) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Wiggins is in danger of missing his third game in a row due to right adductor soreness. The fifth-year forward has been a vital part of the Thunder's rotation this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24 minutes per game. If he is sidelined once again,
Isaiah Joe,
Alex Caruso, and
Cason Wallace will see an uptick in minutes on the floor during this evening's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic center
Goga Bitadze (knee) was given the questionable tag for Tuesday night's game against the Trail Blazers, as the Magic finish a back-to-back. Bitadze played 14 minutes against the Warriors on Monday, scoring two points to go with five rebounds and a block.
Jonathan Isaac (hip) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) are also questionable, and Mo Wagner (knee) isn't quite ready to return yet, which could leave
Wendell Carter Jr. and
Paolo Banchero without much depth behind them in the frontcourt against Portland.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Alex Caruso (finger) is set to suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Caruso was sidelined on Monday against Memphis due to a sprained right middle finger. The 31-year-old has averaged only 5.8 points, 3.1 boards, and 1.8 steals throughout the 2025 campaign, so he isn't an everyday fantasy option going into this evening's contest. However, he could spend more minutes on the floor than usual, as
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion and will have to sit out on Tuesday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward/center
Jonathan Isaac (hip) could miss Tuesday night's matchup in Portland after being listed as questionable with a hip contusion. He played 13 minutes on Monday and has logged 10-to-15 minutes in six straight games, making marginal contributions in the second unit. With
Goga Bitadze (knee) and
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) also questionable, the frontcourt of the second unit is uncertain for this matchup, which could open up time for
Noah Penda and
Jett Howard. Isaac missed a game last week due to a hip contusion as well, so monitor his status leading up to Tuesday night's late tipoff in Portland
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is available to suit up ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs after missing the first leg of a back-to-back against Memphis on Monday. Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 24.3 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady boards and defensive value. After drawing his first start of the season one game ago,
Branden Carlson will likely head back to the bench with Hartenstein back in action this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic forward
Tristan da Silva (shoulder) has missed the last three games with a shoulder contusion, but he was listed as questionable for Tuesday night's game against the Trail Blazers. He is averaging 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 23 minutes per game in his 26 games this season, and he stepped into a larger role while
Paolo Banchero was out. With Banchero back, his playing time has been a little erratic, but he still offers upside. The second-year forward could step into a larger role if he's ready to return to action, depending on the status of
Goga Bitadze (knee) and
Jonathan Isaac (hip), who are also listed as questionable.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Ajay Mitchell (concussion) will sit out Tuesday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell was forced out of Monday's game against Memphis after sustaining a concussion. His next chance to suit up comes on Christmas Day, but it is doubtful that he will be cleared to play. While the 23-year-old is out of action, the Thunder's backcourt will rely upon
Isaiah Joe and
Alex Caruso to take on extra minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Tyquan Thornton (concussion) was not present for the media access portion of Tuesday's practice as he continues to recover from the concussion that kept him out of the team's Week 16 loss to the Titans. The Chiefs face a shortened week as they prepare for a Christmas night divisional matchup with the Broncos, making Thornton likely to miss a second consecutive game if he can not return to practice on Wednesday. Already down two quarterbacks, with fourth-year pro
Chris Oladokun prepared to make his first career start against a dominant Denver defense, all Kansas City offensive pieces can be ignored for fantasy championship weekend.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Pete Sweeney
December 23, 2025
Orlando Magic point guard
Jalen Suggs (hip) has been ruled out for a fourth straight game as the Magic visit the Blazers for the second game of their back-to-back. Suggs has been out since Dec. 13 with a left hip contusion. While he has been sidelined,
Anthony Black and
Paolo Banchero have been carrying more of the playmaking workload, while
Tyus Jones and
Jase Richardson have been getting more minutes. Jones had seven points, four assists, and four steals in 26 minutes on Monday's loss to the Warriors, while Richardson has scored at least nine points in four straight games and had 11 points in 22 minutes on Monday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury report
December 23, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) was targeted eight times in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals, but was only able to convert three of them into receptions for 27 scoreless yards. It was the 24-year-old's first game back from injury after missing four straight contests, and despite the high target volume, he was only on the field for 69 percent of the team's offensive snaps after averaging 92 percent prior to the injury. For those managers who were able to advance despite the poor performance, the 6-foot-4 wideout draws a favorable home matchup in Week 17 against a Rams defense that is much more generous against the pass than it is against the run. Managers should monitor the practice reports throughout the week, but assuming he's got his legs under him now, London figures to be on the field for more snaps on Monday Night Football and should once again be a WR1.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (ankle) led the team in receptions and receiving yards and tied for the team lead in targets in Monday's 48-27 win over the Colts. Kittle recorded seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, setting a new season high in receiving yards and making his second trip to the end zone in as many weeks. Unfortunately, Kittle suffered an ankle injury during the game that forced an early exit in the third quarter. By Kittle's own reckoning in post-game comments, he avoided a high-ankle sprain, but his status for Week 17 is unknown at this point. If Kittle is unable to go against the Bears,
Jake Tonges and
Luke Farrell would split the load at tight end. When Kittle was on injured reserve earlier this season, Tonges posted a 22-209-2 line during Kittle's five-game stint on injured reserve.
--Dan StephensSource: KNBR
December 23, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) will play versus the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren is set to suit up Tuesday after missing the first half of a back-to-back set on Monday due to an illness. The 23-year-old big man is a must-start across all fantasy formats whenever he is available to suit up. Holmgren is averaging 18.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers in 28.7 minutes per contest across 24 outings so far this season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Rashee Rice (concussion) was not seen at Tuesday's practice as he continues to work through the league's concussion protocol. Rice missed the team's Week 16 loss to the Titans after suffering a violent hit from the Chargers' Tony Jefferson in Week 15. With the Chiefs slated to face the Broncos on Christmas night, Rice's absence during the shortened week of preparation does not bode well for his availability come Thursday. Already down two quarterbacks, with
Chris Oladokun set to make his first career start, Rice would likely be best kept on the bench even if healthy. Facing an implied point total of just 11.5 points, no Kansas City starters project to factor into many fantasy championships this season.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Pete Sweeney
December 23, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) missed the last three games with a left calf strain, but he will be able to return to action on Tuesday against the Suns. His return is well-timed since
Luka Doncic (leg) has been ruled out for the contest, giving Reaves a massive role if he's ready to pick it up. Reaves is averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game in his 21 games this season, and he has been able to pick up even more work when Luka has been out. Now that we know that he'll play, stay tuned for any updates on whether he has any limitations.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Mike Trudell
December 23, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Lonzo Ball (rest) won't play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball will have the evening off for rest purposes and sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. The 28-year-old finished with six points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets. Ball's ongoing rest/injury management limits his impact across all fantasy formats. With Ball out and
Darius Garland (quadriceps) potentially sidelined, Craig Porter and
Sam Merrill will likely see expanded roles this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings took yet another trip to the end zone in Week 16, extending his streak to a fourth game. He has at least one touchdown in six out of the 49ers' last seven games. In Monday night's 48-27 win over the Colts, Jennings caught five of his six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. The yardage was the most Jennings turned in since the 71-yard game he recorded in Week 10. Jennings' fantasy value has been largely touchdown-dependent, as he has averaged just 3.8 receptions and 43.5 receiving yards per game in 2025. Jennings has been one of
Brock Purdy's preferred targets, though, and the receiver has a promising matchup in Week 17. In the fantasy football championship round, San Francisco will host the Chicago Bears, who have allowed the second-most touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in 2025.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 23, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren suffered an as-yet-unspecified injury in the team's Week 16 win over the Lions, and head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that he will be limited to begin the week. Tomlin did note that he is optimistic about Warren's availability for Pittsburgh's Week 17 matchup with the Browns. Warren is coming off a career-high 143 rushing yards and an RB4 finish in Half-PPR formats, but fantasy managers will need to monitor the team's Wednesday injury report for additional information. Assuming a return to health, Warren should be viewed as a high-upside RB2/Flex against a Cleveland defense that he collected 63 total yards against in a Week 6 victory.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Nick Farabaugh
December 23, 2025
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk has been made available ahead of the trade deadline, according to the latest reports from Chris B Haynes of NBA on Prime. Monk has fallen out of the rotation for the Kings as they try to go younger in the backcourt, but he still would be an interesting addition to a team's bench. The 27-year-old was runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24 and averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 31.6 minutes per game last year in 65 games (45 starts) for the Kings. This year, he has played 24 games and averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds. Monk will likely continue to be a non-factor for fantasy until he is traded, but once he is moved, he could end up in a great spot with plenty to offer, depending on his landing spot.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Chris B. Haynes
December 23, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (hand) has been ruled out for the team's Week 17 Christmas Day matchup with the Lions. McCarthy underwent an MRI after being knocked out of the team's Week 16 win over the Giants, revealing a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. Undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer, who came on in relief on Sunday, is expected to make his second career start on Thursday. His previous start came in a disastrous Week 13 loss to the Seahawks, in which he threw four interceptions and zero touchdowns. Fantasy managers who have survived a rough season from All-Pro wide receiver
Justin Jefferson and managed to reach their fantasy championship face another tough decision, with Jefferson best left on the bench despite coming off his first top-24 finish at the position since Week 11.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Ian Rapoport
December 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings took yet another trip to the end zone in Week 16, extending his streak to a fourth game. He has at least one touchdown in six out of the 49ers' last seven games. In Monday night's 48-27 win over the Colts, Jennings caught five of his six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. The yardage was the most Jennings turned in since the 71-yard game he recorded in Week 10. Jennings' fantasy value has been largely touchdown-dependent, as he has averaged just 3.8 receptions and 43.5 receiving yards per game in 2025. Jennings has been one of
Brock Purdy's preferred targets, though, and the receiver has a promising matchup in Week 17. In the fantasy football championship round, San Francisco will host the Chicago Bears, who have allowed the second-most touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in 2025.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 23, 2025
NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports that San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (calf) participated in morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French superstar is still listed as questionable on the team's official injury report, but his availability during shootaround will likely lead to him suiting up this evening. Wembanyama continues to manage a calf injury that recently kept him out of action for nearly a month. Since returning, he has received limited playing time but has still produced at a high level, averaging 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per contest. If the 21-year-old has a setback and is unable to take the floor,
Luke Kornet and
Kelly Olynyk will take on the available center minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Matthew Tynan
December 23, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Rome Odunze (foot) has now missed three consecutive games with a foot injury, but head coach Ben Johnson told reporters on Tuesday that his second-year wideout is right on track in his injury recovery and is expected to help the team again this season. The Bears face the 49ers in a Week 17 Sunday night tilt that could reshuffle the NFC playoff picture, so fantasy managers will need to monitor Odunze's status throughout the week and have a pivot ready in the event he becomes a game-time decision. The game features one of the highest projected point totals of the week, and with Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams having thrown multiple touchdown passes in three straight games, Odunze is very much in play for fantasy championship weekend if he is able to suit up.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Josh Alper
December 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey had another explosive performance in Week 16. McCaffrey ran for 117 yards on 21 carries and caught six of his eight targets for 29 yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers' 48-27 win over the Colts on Monday night. It was one of McCaffrey's better running performances of the season, having averaged 3.6 yards per carry coming into the game. McCaffrey's recent downward trend in receiving yards continued, though he was back to being one of the team's leaders in targets, due in part to
Ricky Pearsall's (knee, ankle) absence. McCaffrey is now 151 yards away from achieving 1,000 yards in the rushing and receiving categories for the second time in his career. His next opportunity to add to his total will be against the Bears, who have allowed their opponents 348.1 offensive yards per game.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 23, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion rarely suits up for a complete back-to-back set. However, he is set to suit up Tuesday after posting 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists across 25 minutes in a 119-113 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. Ahead of this evening's contest, the 25-year-old star forward has seen action in four consecutive contests after missing six games due to an adductor injury. He will likely continue to come off the bench and have his minutes restricted despite
Herbert Jones (ankle) sidelined for tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
December 23, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. continued his recent stretch of success in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals, hauling in seven of nine targets for 57 yards and a touchdown. It was the fourth straight game with at least eight targets and at least six catches, and the 25-year-old has quickly vaulted himself into the position of second-ranked tight end for fantasy this year after recording four touchdowns in the last two weeks alone (five on the season). The 6-foot-6 pass catcher was able to perform in Week 16 despite the return of
Drake London (knee), who played just 69 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Pitts draws a home matchup against the Rams in what is most likely the championship round of the fantasy playoffs for most managers, a defense that is middle of the pack in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, although the Seahawks'
AJ Barner just registered a 4-49-1 line in Week 16 against Los Angeles. With a solid role in the Atlanta offense, Pitts will surely be a TE1 in Week 17.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
December 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy came through in a big way for those relying on him for a Monday night miracle to advance to the fantasy football championship round. Purdy went 25-for-34 for 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception in the 49ers' 48-27 win over the Colts. Two of his touchdown throws went to running back
Christian McCaffrey, with tight end
George Kittle and wide receivers
Jauan Jennings and
Demarcus Robinson each getting one. Once again, Purdy concentrated the majority of his attempts on McCaffrey, Kittle, and Jennings, though
Kendrick Bourne worked in for five targets with
Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) out. Purdy and the 49ers host the Chicago Bears in Week 17. It will be a welcome matchup for Purdy, as the Bears have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
December 23, 2025
According to head coach Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Rachaad White could be given a larger role during their contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. When asked about White's usage during their loss to the Panthers in Week 16, Bowles noted that he "completely agrees" that White should have been given more rushing attempts, given the success he enjoyed in his limited opportunities. In this contest, White took five carries for 45 yards and two receptions of 15 yards. Over the previous two games, White showed similar upside, tallying 73 yards on 12 rushing attempts. White's eight rushing attempts on Sunday placed him second on the depth chart, above
Sean Tucker's four carries and behind
Bucky Irving's 19 carries. Given that White seems poised for a larger role in Week 17, managers in deeper 12-team formats could consider him as a viable FLEX play facing a Miami defense that is allowing the eighth-most PPR points to opposing RBs.
--Andy SmithSource: Pewter Report
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