Jauan Jennings, Jordan Mason Miss Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (concussion), running back Jordan Mason (illness) and tight end Ross Dwelley (ankle) were non-participants in practice on Thursday. Jennings suffered a concussion in Week 15, didn't play in the Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and seems unlikely to return in Week 17 when the team faces […]

Elijah Mitchell A Full-Go Again Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Mitchell will be returning to action this weekend versus the Washington Commanders after missing the last three games due to his knee injury. Now that Mitchell is ready to return in Week […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Limited Again Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) had his repetitions limited for the second straight day on Thursday in practice. It's good news for Robinson, who hasn't played since getting hurt in Week 13 (the team had its bye in Week 14). If the 24-year-old can get back to a full practice on Friday, […]

Najee Harris Returns To Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) was able to suit up for Thursday's practice session. This is good news after Harris was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a lingering knee issue. Harris was limited on Thursday, but that is likely just the Steelers limiting his reps to keep him healthy. Harris should […]

When Will D'Onta Foreman Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Chicago Bears' backfield has been tough to trust in recent weeks. Running back D'Onta Foreman was the team's top option in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions. In that game, he saw 55% of the Bears' offensive snaps while carrying the ball 11 times for 50 yards. In Week 15, though, Foreman played a […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker (illness, shoulder) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday. It's never good for a player to miss the first two practices of the week, but Walker could still play in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers if he can return to at least a limited practice on […]

Israel Abanikanda Active For Thursday Night Football

New York Jets rookie running back Israel Abanikanda (ankle) is officially active on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns after coming into the game listed as questionable on the final Week 17 injury report. With the Jets playing out the string the last couple weeks, Abanikanda saw a season-high nine carries for 43 yards in […]

Deuce Vaughn Could Have A Role In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Deuce Vaughn could have a role in a Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions. With usual backup Rico Dowdle (ankle) already ruled out, Vaughn could play the backup and change of pace role behind starter Tony Pollard. Vaughn hasn't been active since Week 10 and has totaled just 38 […]

Tony Pollard Looks For A Bounce-Back Performance In Week 17

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will look for a bounce back game in a Week 17 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Pollard has struggled for two weeks in a row after putting together several strong games before that. In his past two games, he's finished as the overall RB46 and RB34. The Lions defense […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 17 (Thursday Updates): Amari Cooper, Jaylen Waddle, Josh Jacobs, Isiah Pacheco, C.J. Stroud, Raheem Mostert, and more

With the fantasy championship finals taking place in most leagues, Week 17 of the NFL season gets underway with a Thursday night matchup between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. With league championships on the line, fantasy managers are busy tracking injuries to their key fantasy studs. We have the latest notable injury updates […]

The King's Week 17 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 17 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Austin Ekeler Tough To Trust In Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tough to trust in fantasy lineups in a Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos. Ekeler was fairly efficient last week, but it only translated to 65 yards on the ground and 21 more through the air. He's only scored one touchdown in his last six games, […]

Ezekiel Elliott Under The Weather Thursday

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (illness) was out sick at practice on Thursday. Elliott's status now bears watching for Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, but he should be fine to suit up. Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is now on Injured Reserve, ensuring that Zeke will finish out the 2023 season as […]

Josh Jacobs Missing Again Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) missed another day of practice on Thursday. Jacobs injured his quadriceps muscle in Week 14 and has missed each of the last two games. He's not on the right track towards returning to play this Sunday on the road in Indianapolis against the Colts, either. The Raiders […]

David Njoku, Tyler Conklin, Israel Abanikanda: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

Although it's tough to stomach another prime time game for the New York Jets, who were supposed to have Aaron Rodgers in these contests, they're back in the spotlight and will face a Joe Flacco-led Browns team to begin the Week 17 slate. The Jets and Browns have two of the best defenses in the […]

Rico Dowdle Ruled Out For Saturday's Game

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) didn't practice with the team on Wednesday or Thursday and has officially been ruled out for Saturday night's Week 17 contest versus the visiting Detroit Lions. With Dowdle out, rookie Deuce Vaughn will have an expanded role as a change-of-pace option to starter Tony Pollard in Dallas' backfield […]

Saquon Barkley Back To Full Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (elbow) was a full-go in Thursday's practice after he had a limited tag on Wednesday. It should ease any concerns that fantasy managers may have had about Barkley's availability for the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old back hasn't been particularly effective on […]

Is Chuba Hubbard Injured or Playing In Week 17? Should I Start Miles Sanders For Fantasy Football?

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has been a solid RB2 option in fantasy football during the second half of the 2023 season. The former Oklahoma State Cowboy has scored at least 10.6 half-PPR fantasy points in each of his last five games, finishing no lower than the RB24 during that stretch. Hubbard is dealing […]

Zack Moss Practices Again Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) was seen taking part in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Moss was deemed a limited practice participant on Wednesday and will probably be listed the same on Thursday. The 26-year-old was forced to sit out of the Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons last […]

Tyjae Spears A Shaky Flex Option Against Texans

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has played second-fiddle to Derrick Henry this season, but he is the RB35 in PPR leagues through 16 weeks of action. He has hauled in 12 passes over the last three weeks, which makes him a viable PPR flex option in deep leagues against the Houston Texans In Week […]

Chuba Hubbard Limited Again On Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old had 16 carries against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16 after a three-game stretch of at least 22, but his snap share was still well ahead of […]

Derrick Henry Looking For Revenge Against Texans In Week 17

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry notably had a disastrous Week 15 showing against the Houston Texans, rushing 16 times for nine yards and catching four passes for one yard. In Week 17, he'll get a chance to seek revenge against the Houston defense. The Texans have been a neutral matchup for running backs this […]

David Montgomery A Solid RB2 In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has seen his fantasy ceiling take a hit with the emergence of rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, but he still has plenty of value at the tricky RB spot. Gibbs has been electric over the last three weeks, but Montgomery has still handled 51 touches for 236 yards and a touchdown […]

Jahmyr Gibbs A Clear Must-Start Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been on fire in recent weeks, rushing for 246 yards and four rushing touchdowns and catching nine passes for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown over his last three games. Although Dallas has surrendered the 12th-fewest half-PPR fantasy points per game to running backs this season, the rookie […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Isiah Pacheco Missing From Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) were both missing from Thursday's practice. Pacheco returned from a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury on Christmas Day, only to suffer a concussion when he was kneed in the head after losing his helmet. The 24-year-old is now in danger […]

De'Von Achane Returns To Practice

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (toe) was back on the practice field on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. However, Achane didn't do much after the stretching period with the team, so he'll likely be listed as limited on the final report. The 22-year-old's toe injury is something he's been dealing with for several […]

Raheem Mostert Misses Another Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) missed a second straight practice on Thursday, although he's expected to play through his injuries in Week 17 on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Dolphins aren't all that concerned with Mostert's new knee injury that he picked up in the Week 16 win over the Dallas […]

Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, Breece Hall: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

The bulk of the Week 17 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Jerome Ford, Kareem Hunt, and Breece Hall are all hot names ahead of Thursday's game. All three players have had multiple productive outings in 2023. Can they add another […]

Raheem Mostert Expected To Play Through Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins running backs coach Eric Studesville expects running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) to play through his new ankle injury in the Week 17 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Mostert has played through injuries all year, so this is nothing new for the NFL's leader in total touchdowns with 21 (18 rushing, three receiving). The […]

Commanders Put Chris Rodriguez Jr. On Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders placed rookie running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, meaning he will miss the final two games of the 2023 season. Rodriguez injured his right ankle in the Week 16 loss to the New York Jets, but not before carrying the ball 10 times for a season-high 58 […]