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Welcome to Week 15 of the fantasy football season and the Saturday edition of our WR injury reports! Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for wide receivers in Week 15, as of December 17th. The injury statuses for various NFL wide receivers are up in the air for Week 15, including D.J. Moore, Tee Higgins, Courtland Sutton, Treylon Burks, and Marquise Brown
There are some big names on the injury report, with some already being ruled out for Week 15, so knowing exactly where each player stands going into the weekend is crucial with the fantasy playoffs starting this week! Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.
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D.J. Moore Injury Update
D.J. Moore left last week's game against the Seattle Seahawks with an ankle injury. After logging full participation in practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, the 25-year-old was limited on Friday and listed officially as questionable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
DJ Moore, Xavier Woods and Laviska Shenault are questionable entering the weekend. #Panthers
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) December 16, 2022
The late-week downgrade is never a great sign for a player's availability, so Moore's status for the game is truly up in the air. He has a great matchup against a Pittsburgh defense that currently allows the sixth-most fantasy points to the wide receiver position. If Moore suits up, he is a solid FLEX option in round one of the fantasy playoffs.
Tee Higgins Injury Update
Tee Higgins was active for last week's game against the Cleveland Browns but played one snap due to his hamstring injury, crushing fantasy managers that started him. He has been limited in practice this past week and put in a full session on Friday, but is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Zac says Tee and Boyd were full today and he feels good about their chances of playing Sunday
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) December 16, 2022
With head coach Zac Taylor expecting both Higgins and Tyler Boyd to suit up Sunday, it is safe to assume the Bengals' No. 2 wide receiver is on the favorable side of questionable. It will be tough to trust him after last week, but Higgins is a solid start in Week 15.
Courtland Sutton Injury Update
Courtland Sutton went down with a hamstring injury in Week 13 and has not returned to practice in any capacity. The team announced on Friday that the 27-year-old will miss this week's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Dre’Mont Jones, Courtland Sutton not practicing. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) December 16, 2022
With the Broncos season all but over, it will be interesting to see if the team will hold Sutton out for the rest of the year. Kendall Hinton and quarterback Russell Wilson will also miss this game, leaving Jerry Jeudy as the clear top target moving forward.
Treylon Burks Injury Update
Treylon Burks suffered a concussion in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie has not returned to the practice field since and was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday.
OUT for #Titans: Burks, Board, Autry, Hooker, Fulton, Hilliard, Avery.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) December 16, 2022
It is concerning that the 22-year-old has not progressed through the protocol after two weeks, but there is a chance he returns next week if he can get in a few limited sessions. Robert Woods and the Titans' tight end corps will continue to see an increase in targets in Burks absence.
Marquise Brown Injury Update
Marquise Brown missed this past Thursday's practice due to an illness but returned on Friday in a limited fashion. The Cardinals are playing it safe, as they listed the 25-year-old as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.
Final #AZCardinals injury report for the Denver trip: pic.twitter.com/EvcGhQMISv
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) December 16, 2022
While questionable, Brown has a good shot to play in Week 15. Quarterback Kyler Murray did go down with a torn ACL last week, meaning backup Colt McCoy will get the start. It is a downgrade for the fourth-year receiver, but not a big one. He should be considered a WR3 against a stiff Denver defense.
Kadarius Toney Injury Update
Kadarius Toney has been out since Week 12 due to a hamstring injury he suffered the week prior. The 23-year-old practiced in a limited fashion all week and has a shot to play against Houston Sunday, as the team listed him officially as questionable on Friday.
My gut feel this week is another week off for WR Kadarius Toney, and HC Andy Reid all but confirmed at least another week for WR Mecole Hardman. We'll see on DT Chris Jones.
QB Patrick Mahomes, who shed his wrap, is good to go without a designation. https://t.co/8oC8XeUmuR
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) December 16, 2022
Because the Texans are missing so many starters on both sides of the ball, there is a chance the Chiefs brass elects to hold Toney out one more week to ensure he is at 100%, especially with his history of hamstring injuries. However, if he does suit up, he would be a FLEX candidate this week.
Jakobi Meyers Injury Update
Jakobi Meyers missed last week's game against Arizona due to a concussion he suffered the week prior. The 26-year-old was limited in practice to start the week but sat out on Thursday. He finished out the week with another limited session and is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Friday practice at Arizona Stadium: WR Jakobi Meyers (16) and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (38) here for the media-access portion. pic.twitter.com/Esr44F4J95
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 16, 2022
If Meyers is given the green light, he has a good matchup against Las Vegas that fantasy managers can capitalize on. Teammate DeVante Parker (concussion) has been ruled out, so Meyers would be the focal point of the New England passing attack. He is a solid FLEX option if available.
Brandin Cooks Injury Update
Brandin Cooks has missed the past two games due to a calf injury. While the 29-year-old was able to return to practice in a limited fashion this past Thursday and Friday, he was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Texans WR Brandin Cooks is officially out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) December 16, 2022
Multiple starters on both sides of the ball are out this week for the Texans, including teammate Nico Collins (foot). It leaves Chris Moore as Houston's top receiver, who has had a couple of solid fantasy outings when starters are missing. Moore is the only viable pass-catching fantasy option for Houston this week.
Chase Claypool Injury Update
Chase Claypool suffered a knee injury in Week 13 but was able to return. Since then, the 24-year-old has been held out of practice and was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.
Matt Eberflus said he does expect Claypool to play this season. https://t.co/Swaryp88fn
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) December 16, 2022
The injury must have been much worse than initially thought, as the team does not expect Claypool to return this season. He was not producing for fantasy before the injury since he was traded to Chicago, but the Bears are now left extremely thin at the wide receiver position. Equanimeous St. Brown and company will see an increase in targets, but none are recommended fantasy options against the Eagles.
Tyler Boyd Injury Update
Tyler Boyd injured his finger last week against the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old was able to be limited in practice to start the week but finished as a full participant on Friday. The team officially listed him as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
#Bengals injury report leaves Higgins, Boyd and Trent Taylor questionable in WR room. Four others won’t take part against Bucs. pic.twitter.com/GErN9AEfZ8
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) December 16, 2022
With full participation in practice on Friday, Boyd has a good chance to suit up in Week 15. The Bengals' No. 3 receiver has not had a good fantasy outing since Week 8, but with tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) out this week, his target share should be high enough to consider starting him as a FLEX option.
Julio Jones Injury Update
Julio Jones has been dealing with a knee injury this season but has been able to suit up for the past six games. The veteran receiver popped back up on the injury report this week, missing all but Friday's practice. After getting in a limited session the team listed him as questionable.
No DT Vita Vea (calf) Jamel Dean (toe), DT Carl Nassib (pectoral) at practice during the portion open to media. T Tristan Wirfs (ankle),WR Julio Jones (knee), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, S Mike Edwards (hamstring) were practicing.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) December 16, 2022
The Buccaneers have taken a cautious approach with Jones when his knee starts to bother him this season, so he is truly 50/50 to suit up Sunday. He was targeted a season-high eight times last week, and he would have FLEX appeal if active. Russell Gage would step in as the No. 3 option if Jones is inactive.
Nico Collins Injury Update
Nico Collins missed last week's game against Dallas due to a knee injury. The 23-year-old got in some limited work this week in practice, but the team ruled him out on Friday for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Texans players out Sunday against the Chiefs:
RB Dameon Pierce (ankle)
WR Nico Collins (foot)
WR Brandin Cooks (calf)
CB Steven Nelson (foot)
CB Derek Stingley (hamstring)
DT Taylor Stallworth (calf)
OG Kenyon Green (ankle)— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) December 16, 2022
With teammate Brandin Cooks (calf) also out this week, Chris Moore will be the top target for quarterback Davis Mills. Moore has had a couple of solid outings when starters have missed time this season and has FLEX appeal in Week 15.
Corey Davis Injury Update
Corey Davis suffered a concussion in last week's game against Buffalo. The 27-year-old failed to return to practice this past week and was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions on Friday.
Corey Davis is out for Sunday.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) December 16, 2022
Zach Wilson will be starting this week with Mike White (ribs) not cleared for contact, so Davis would not have been a viable fantasy option even if he were ready to go. The veteran receiver can safely be dropped in redraft leagues.
DeVante Parker Injury Update
DeVante Parker suffered a concussion during last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 29-year-old failed to return to practice this past week and was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Patriots have ruled CB Jalen Mills (groin), WR DeVante Parker (concussion) and OT Isaiah Wynn (foot) out for Sunday's game, while RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle), RB Damien Harris (thigh), CB Jack Jones (knee) and WR Jakobi Meyers (concussion) are among those questionable. https://t.co/UOz5sQ6UQx
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 16, 2022
Parker's fantasy value has taken a massive blow since joining the Patriots this season, and he would have been nothing more than a risky FLEX option in 14-16 team leagues if active. If you were holding on to him, he can safely be dropped to the waiver wire.
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