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Heading into Week 16 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 16 as of Sunday, December 22, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 16 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Tyreek Hill, Tony Pollard, Alvin Kamara, Cade Otton, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and more.
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Tyreek Hill Injury Update
Hill (wrist) is expected to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable. The Dolphins' offense typically fares better at home, so we can't ignore his upside this week. The superstar could also be headed for an even larger target share with Jaylen Waddle (knee), who is not expected to suit up.
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a a wrist injury, is expected to play vs. the 49ers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 22, 2024
Tony Pollard Injury Update
Pollard (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Colts. The Titans' running back had been trending in the wrong direction with three missed practices in a row, but he's now cleared to play. Pollard should be treated as a low-end fantasy RB2 against the Colts.
Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Colts, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 22, 2024
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (groin) has officially been ruled out for Week 16 against the Packers. Kendre Miller should start in his absence, ranking as a mid-range RB3 for fantasy purposes.
Saints ruled out Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr and Chris Olave for Monday night’s game at Green Bay.
Packers ruled out Quay Walker and Javon Bullard. pic.twitter.com/pZh7I1k8s1
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024
Cade Otton Injury Update
Otton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. The 25-year-old is headed for his first absence of the season, leaving Payne Durham in line to draw the start while Ko Kieft also earns additional opportunities.
Bucs downgraded TE Cade Otton to out for Sunday night’s game in Dallas due to his knee injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injury Update
Tracy (ankle) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable. The rookie underwhelmed with just 35 scrimmage yards last week, and he could have another quiet Sunday if his injury forces him to split touches with Devin Singletary.
#Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable and expected to play against the #Falcons, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
Jalen Coker Injury Update
Coker (quad) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable. With Xavier Legette (hip) ruled out for Sunday, Coker and David Moore (concussion) should earn more opportunities alongside Adam Thielen.
#Panthers WR Jalen Coker, who is listed as questionable with a quad injury, is expected to play today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
David Moore Injury Update
Moore (concussion) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable. With Legette (hip) ruled out for Sunday, Moore and Coker (quad) should earn more opportunities alongside Thielen.
Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a quad injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.
Panthers WR David Moore, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a concussion, also is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 22, 2024
Zach Ertz Injury Update
Ertz (concussion, shoulder) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable. It's unclear whether Ertz has actually cleared concussion protocol yet, but regardless of the timeline, Washington clearly feels confident that he'll be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday.
#Commanders TE Zach Ertz (concussion, shoulder) is listed as questionable and trending toward playing, source says.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
Braelon Allen Injury Update
Allen (back) had been listed as questionable after spending this week on the injury report with fellow rookie running back Isaiah Davis. Both Allen and Davis should be good to go for Week 16 against the Rams, but neither player has much fantasy appeal behind Breece Hall.
The #Jets will test DT Quinnen Williams’ hamstring this morning to see if he can play against the #Rams. If he can go, it’ll be in a limited role, sources tell me and @RapSheet. RB Braelon Allen (back) is good to go.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 22, 2024
Derek Carr Injury Update
Carr (left hand) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Packers. He's now headed for his second absence in a row, leaving Spencer Rattler in line to start on Sunday. As a result, fantasy managers should see all New Orleans playmakers drop in the latest rankings.
Saints ruled out Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr and Chris Olave for Monday night’s game at Green Bay.
Packers ruled out Quay Walker and Javon Bullard. pic.twitter.com/pZh7I1k8s1
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024
Chris Olave Injury Update
Olave (head) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Packers. The young receiver has been on injured reserve for six weeks, and the Saints have left the door open for him to return in 2024. He was limited in practice this week, but it wasn't enough to convince the Saints to activate him.
Saints ruled out Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr and Chris Olave for Monday night’s game at Green Bay.
Packers ruled out Quay Walker and Javon Bullard. pic.twitter.com/pZh7I1k8s1
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2024
Micah Parsons Injury Update
Parsons (illness) has been dealing with the stomach bug but is expected to play in Week 16. His presence will be key as the Cowboys look to slow down Tampa Bay's surging offense.
#Cowboys star LB Micah Parsons, who was dealing with a stomach bug and is listed as questionable with an illness, is likely to play today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
Will Levis Injury Update
Levis (right shoulder) had been listed as questionable but is expected to be active as Mason Rudolph's backup in Week 16. He can be dropped in all redraft formats.
#Titans QB Will Levis (right shoulder) is expected to be the backup to Mason Rudolph, despite being listed as questionable, source said.
Meanwhile, RB Tony Pollard (ankle) should be good to go. He's also questionable.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
Jameis Winston Injury Update
Winston (shoulder) is expected to be inactive as the Browns' emergency third quarterback in Week 16. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will draw the start while Bailey Zappe is active as his backup.
#Browns QB Jameis Winston, who didn't practice much this week because of a shoulder injury, is likely to be the third (emergency) QB tomorrow, source said.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start, and Bailey Zappe would be the backup.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 22, 2024
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