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The fantasy season is down to its money-making weeks. The playoffs are here, with most leagues into their semifinals during NFL Week 16.
That means critical roster decisions ahead of elimination games, meaning managers will have to be up to date on injuries to starting-caliber players like Joe Burrow, Jaylen Waddle, Kenneth Walker III, and Isaac Guerendo, among others.
To stay in the know, the RotoBaller fantasy football mobile app is free to download and the fantasy football player news page also has you covered. This is the latest as of Saturday, December 21.
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Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins Injury Updates
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (knee) do not appear on the injury report before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Both were limited in Friday's practice, but with the Bengals still clinging to slim playoff hopes, both should be available come game time.
Confirmed: Tee Higgins is good to go for Sunday.
Zac Taylor also stating Joe Burrow (left knee) was officially limited today — but is ready for Sunday.
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) December 20, 2024
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injury Update
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) is listed as questionable to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16.
The rookie played last week against Baltimore but drew only 11 touches in the blowout loss. Managers hoping to start Tracy will have to keep an eye on his status for Sunday.
GIANTS WEEK 16 GAME STATUSES
Out:
OLB Patrick Johnson (Knee)
ILB Bobby Okereke (Back)
OL Aaron Stinnie (Concussion)Doubtful:
CB Greg Stroman (Shoulder/Shin)Questionable:
CB Deonte Banks (Rib)
OLB Brian Burns (Ankle/Neck)
ILB Dyontae Johnson* (Ankle)
OL Austin Schlottmann*… pic.twitter.com/eiWFju8Et7— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) December 20, 2024
Baker Mayfield Injury Update
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) does not appear on the team's Week 16 injury report before playing the Dallas Cowboys.
Mayfield has been an excellent fantasy starter, and he should be good to go against a susceptible Dallas defense.
QB Baker Mayfield, T Tristan Wirfs, WR Mike Evans, TE Cade Otton, G Ben Bredeson, LB KJ Britt were all working during portion of practice open to media. S Mike Edwards was working with a trainer.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) December 20, 2024
Bucky Irving and Cade Otton Injury Updates
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (back, hip) is off the injury report for Week 16, but tight end Cade Otton (knee) was downgraded to doubtful.
The good news on Irving was muted a bit by the bad news on Otton. Devin Culp and Payne Durham figure to be next, but neither is likely to draw much receiving volume.
Final injury report for Tampa Bay — Cade Otton and KJ Britt officially listed as doubtful. Bowles mentioned Otton would be a game-time decision. pic.twitter.com/ymUqA5h8Oe
— River Wells (@riverhwells) December 20, 2024
Kenneth Walker III and Geno Smith Injury Updates
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) and quarterback Geno Smith (knee) do not appear on the team's Week 16 injury report against the Minnesota Vikings.
It's great news for Seattle, which ends up reasonably close to full health for a must-win game against the Vikings.
Seahawks with about as clean of an injury report as there could be with only three players declared out, no one else given a game designation. That means Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet are all good to go: pic.twitter.com/xuOru9DrGN
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) December 20, 2024
Jaylen Waddle Injury Update
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) is doubtful to play against the San Francisco 49ers, according to the team's final injury report.
Now that Waddle is unlikely to play and Odell Beckham Jr. is gone, rookie receiver Malik Washington and tight end Jonnu Smith could be due for an increase in targets.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and Dee Eskridge are both DOUBTFUL.
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) December 20, 2024
Braelon Allen Injury Update
The New York Jets listed running back Braelon Allen (back) as questionable to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Allen drew only two carries last week. If the rookie can't play, Isaiah Davis figures to take on the role behind starter Breece Hall.
#Jets Injury Report (Fri.):
OUT: CB Michael Carter II (back/DNP)
QUESTIONABLE: DT Quinnen Williams (hamstring/DNP), RG Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle/FP), RB Braelon Allen (back/FP), DT Leki Fotu (knee/FP) https://t.co/Y70S6V42N2
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) December 20, 2024
Cedric Tillman and David Njoku Injury Updates
The Cleveland Browns designated both wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) and tight end David Njoku (hamstring) as questionable to play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16.
Tillman has missed three straight, while Njoku missed last week. Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore should again be the top two targets if both players miss another week.
#Browns game status for Week 16 vs. the Bengals:
Martin Emerson Jr., David Njoku and Cedric Tillman - questionable
Shelby Harris - out
— Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) December 20, 2024
Isaac Guerendo Injury Update
The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out running back Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring) for their Week 16 game against the Miami Dolphins.
The Niners certainly didn't need another running back injury, but here we are. The club will look to either Patrick Taylor Jr. or Israel Abanikanda to start this week.
49ers injury report vs. Dolphins:
Out
RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring)
OT Trent Williams (ankle)
Questionable
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique)
LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee)
DE Robert Beal (ankle)
(Approximately, 70% of the players the 49ers listed as questionable have played.)— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) December 20, 2024
A.J. Brown Injury Update
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) does not appear on the Eagles' Week 16 injury report against Washington.
It's good news for the Eagles, who are chasing the overall No. 1 seed in the NFC. Brown should be the leading man in the Philly passing game once again.
#Eagles WR A.J Brown (knee) is off the injury report and will play against Washington, as he said today.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 20, 2024
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