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Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 18 Updates For Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, Joshua Palmer, Cedric Tillman

Jaylen Waddle - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Fantasy football WR injury updates and reports for Week 18 (2024), as of 1/1. Includes updates on Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, Joshua Palmer, Cedric Tillman.

In Week 18, fantasy managers can't only worry about injuries. Teams with little or nothing to play for could rest their star players. Those teams include the Chiefs, Bills, Rams, Eagles, and possibly more.

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Let's look at the updates for some wide receivers and see whether they may play in Week 18.

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Chris Olave (NO) Injury Update

The New Orleans Saints opened Chris Olave's (concussion) 21-day practice window on December 19. He's since missed both games he could have played in, extending his absence to seven games.

Olave fully practiced last week and is reportedly ready to return, despite New Orleans having nothing to play for.

We'll better understand Olave's status as the Saints make their way through the practice week.

 

Joshua Palmer (LAC) Injury Update

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer left Saturday's win over the New England Patriots with a heel injury. He was spotted with a walking boot after the game.

If the injured reserve list is even mentioned as a possibility, one could predict Palmer will at least miss a game or two. The Chargers have clinched their playoff spot and are playing for seeding on Sunday.

 

Cedric Tillman (CLE) Injury Update

Cedric Tillman has been in the NFL's concussion protocol since November 21. After missing five games, the Browns placed the young receiver on injured reserve, officially ending his season.

The 2023 third-round pick emerged as a fantasy asset in his second season, finishing the year with 29 catches for 339 yards and three touchdowns. He'll be a late-round selection in fantasy drafts next season if Cleveland's depth chart looks similar.

 

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (NO) Injury Update

Marquez Valdes-Scantling missed Week 16's loss to Green Bay with a chest injury. He was limited in practice sessions last week. He gave it a go against Las Vegas despite the questionable tag. He reaggravated an injury and failed to catch a pass on Sunday.

With zero postseason hopes, the Saints are not motivated to rush MVS back onto the football field.

 

Jaylen Waddle (MIA) Injury Update

Jaylen Waddle injured his knee against the Texans in Week 15 and missed Weeks 16 and 17. He was on the practice field with limited sessions on Thursday and Friday last week but was ultimately unable to suit up.

Head coach Mike McDaniel believes Waddle could return to game action this weekend.

The Dolphins are competing for a playoff spot, needing a win and a Denver loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Waddle should be on the field if he is healthy enough to play.



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