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Heading into Week 18 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 18 as of Sunday, January 5, 2025, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 18 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Tony Pollard, Amari Cooper, Darnell Mooney, Austin Ekeler, and more.
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Tony Pollard Injury Update
Pollard (ankle) is expected to play in Week 18 despite being listed as questionable. He will return to his role as the Titans' primary running back, ranking as a mid-range RB2 option for fantasy football.
Titans RB Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2025
Amari Cooper Injury Update
Cooper (back, personal) has been downgraded to out for Week 18 against the Patriots. Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman will serve as the Bills' primary receivers on Sunday afternoon.
Bills WR Amari Cooper has been downgraded to out. He will not travel and has been excused for a personal family matter.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2025
Darnell Mooney Injury Update
Mooney (shoulder) is viewed as a long shot to suit up in Week 18. The Falcons haven't officially closed the door on him playing, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport described it as an uphill battle. All signs point to Ray-Ray McCloud III stepping up as the Falcons' No. 2 wide receiver alongside Drake London.
#Falcons WR Darnell Mooney, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, is considered a long-shot to play, sources say. Not ruled out. But an uphill battle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2025
Austin Ekeler Injury Update
Ekeler (concussion) has been activated from injured reserve after missing four games. He'll remain the No. 2 option behind Brian Robinson Jr., but his pass-catching upside makes him an appealing RB3/FLEX in fantasy football.
The #Commanders are activating veteran RB Austin Ekeler from Injured Reserve after dealing with a concussion, source says. He’ll play tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/RcvVyl3jij
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2025
Chris Olave Injury Update
Olave (head) has been ruled out for Week 18 after the Saints opted against activating him from injured reserve. Marquez Valdes-Scantling will remain New Orleans' primary wide receiver for Sunday's regular-season finale.
Saints ruled out WR Chris Olave for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2025
Dallas Goedert Injury Update
Goedert (knee) has been activated from injured reserve. He will play in Week 18, ranking as a mid-range TE2 for fantasy football.
Eagles activated TE Dallas Goedert from Injured Reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2025
Kalif Raymond Injury Update
Raymond (foot) has been activated from injured reserve. He will play in Week 18 against the Vikings, but he's off the fantasy radar in his role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Tim Patrick.
Help for Sunday night: Lions activated WR Kalif Raymond and LB Alex Anzalone from injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2025
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