36 mins agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (concussion) is expected to play in Sunday's NFC East clash with the Eagles. The veteran suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Saints. As a result, he didn't practice on Wednesday. While Ertz logged limited sessions on Thursday and Friday, it wasn't enough to avoid a questionable tag. The 34-year-old found the end zone in each of the three games leading up to Week 15. But with a difficult matchup versus a tough Philadelphia defense on the agenda, Ertz will have his work cut out for him, assuming he is cleared to suit up. With that in mind, he deserves some consideration for most fantasy lineups, even more so for multi-tight end setups.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
46 mins agoCarolina Panthers wide receivers
Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and
David Moore (concussion) are expected to play in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. They were listed as questionable heading into this contest. However, it appears they will both be out there, which is good news, considering the Panthers won't have
Xavier Legette (hip). With that in mind,
Adam Thielen should consume most of the targets in Week 16. There should be room for both Moore and Coker to be involved. But with only three touchdowns on the year between the duo, neither should have a spot in fantasy lineups. Still, they at least have value potential for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
53 mins agoNew York Giants running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) is anticipated to play versus the Falcons in Week 16. The rookie was limited at practice throughout the week. However, he appeared to trend in a favorable direction heading into the weekend. The Giants' season has been a disaster. But Tracy at least has had a quality inaugural campaign, with the 25 year-old amassing 695 yards and five touchdowns off 151 carries. With that type of production, he deserves a spot in most fantasy lineups despite a difficult matchup against an Atlanta defense that has played well against the run. With that said, Tracy's likely availability will mean
Devin Singletary will lose most of his streaming potential.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
1 hour agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver
Tyreek Hill (wrist) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the 49ers. He practiced in full on Thursday. However, the wideout logged only a limited session on Friday due to a nagging wrist injury, resulting in a questionable designation. With the Dolphins still in the hunt for a playoff spot and
Jaylen Waddle (knee) unlikely to play, the Dolphins need Hill on the field. Unfortunately, his production is down significantly from the 2023-24 campaign. While Hill is always a must-start, he could have a tough time getting it done for fantasy managers with a challenging matchup versus San Francisco on the horizon.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
1 hour agoTennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard (ankle) is anticipated to play in Sunday's game versus the Colts. The 2019 No. 128 overall pick has played through an ankle injury over the last few weeks. However, it appears he'll get out there on Sunday after not practicing during the week and carrying a questionable designation. With the Titans eliminated from postseason contention, Pollard has little incentive to play other than being 18 yards shy of his third-consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. Although the 27-year-old will likely hit that mark in Week 16, it's unknown how much of a factor he will be for the offense. With that in mind, Pollard is a risky option against Indianapolis despite the favorable matchup.
Tyjae Spears, who scored twice in the loss to the Bengals, may still have a role. But Pollard's expected presence, even if he's limited, will likely cap Spear's volume and fantasy potential.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
3 hours agoBaltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely corralled all three of his targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The third-year pro scored his fifth TD of the season -- matching his career-best mark from a year ago. His score was a nine-yard walk-in off a nifty misdirection in the first quarter. With quarterback
Lamar Jackson brandishing low passing volume again, Likely was stuck with another low target-total outing. However, his yardage mark, target, and reception total were third most on the offense behind wide receiver
Zay Flowers and fellow tight end
Mark Andrews. While the 24-year-old is tough to trust for fantasy, he's flashed his upside when called upon in a featured role. Likely and the Ravens will square off against the Houston Texans next Wednesday in a road tilt.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
3 hours agoBaltimore Ravens tight end
Mark Andrews brought in 4-of-6 targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in his team's 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The seventh-year veteran again put together a low yardage total but saved his day with another TD -- his fourth game in a row crossing the goal line. While his reception target and yardage output were mediocre, they were good enough for second on the team to wide receiver
Zay Flowers. With the Ravens' rushing attack leading the way in this one, quarterback
Lamar Jackson need only attempt 23 passes. Still, a 26.1% target share is nothing to scoff at, and Andrews has been a monster in the red zone, converting 11 of his team-leading 13 red area targets for all nine of his scores. He'll get a tough draw on Christmas Day against the Houston Texans on the road.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
3 hours agoBaltimore Ravens wide receiver
Zay Flowers reeled in 5-of-8 targets for 100 yards in Week 16's 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He added three yards on his lone carry. The 24-year-old was quiet for most of the contest but salvaged his day late with a field-flipping 49-yard grab. It was the first time that Flowers had reached the century mark since way back in Week 9, and just the third time in that stretch he's recorded at least five receptions. Despite the boom-bust nature of his game, the second-year wideout is far and away quarterback
Lamar Jackson's No. 1 target and a dynamic player when in space with the ball in his hands. The former first-round pick will get a favorable matchup in Week 17 against a Houston Texans defense that's allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers through 15 weeks (36.0).
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
4 hours agoBaltimore Ravens running back
Derrick Henry handled 24 carries, rushing for 162 yards in his team's 34-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The bruising back added another 27 yards through the air, hauling in both of his targets. Henry was a force on Saturday, swatting Steelers defenders to the ground en route to a robust 6.75 yards per carry. The only thing missing from his line was a score -- something he has not done since Week 12. Still, the 30-year-old put together his sixth performance of the season with more than 130 rushing yards, gashing the Steelers' defense for chunk gains whenever he touched the rock. It was a nice bounce-back effort after he put up a dud against the Giants in Week 15. Henry will get another stiff test in Week 17 against a tough Houston Texans team.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
4 hours agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson completed 15-of-23 passes for 207 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also threw an interception and rushed nine times for 22 yards. The 27-year-old got one over on Pittsburgh in their rematch after scoring just once in the two teams' first meeting, an 18-16 loss. It was Jackson's sixth outing of the year with three or more TD passes. With his total on Sunday, he's up to 37 passing scores on the year -- a career-high -- opposed to just four interceptions -- two of which have come against the Steelers. The MVP candidate will get another tough matchup in championship week when he squares off against the Houston Texans on the road. Still, he'll be a high-end QB1.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
6 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Ben Skowronek (hip) has returned to action for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Skowronek exited in the second quarter due to a hip issue, but was able to get back on the field shortly after halftime. He hauled in both his targets for 25 yards before exiting the contest. He's mainly a special teams player, but is seeing more chances as a wideout with
George Pickens (hamstring) still out. However, Skowronek remains behind
Calvin Austin III,
Van Jefferson, and
Mike Williams in the pecking order.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Dale Lolley
6 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joey Porter Jr. (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Porter exited in the first quarter following a tackle on
Derrick Henry. He was tagged as questionable to return, but Porter has now been ruled out for the rest of the game. Yikes, the Steelers are already without Donte Jackson (back) for this game. James Pierre and Cory Trice Jr. should see increased snaps with the Steelers down two defensive backs right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
6 hours agoHouston Texans wide receiver
Tank Dell (knee) was carted off the field during Saturday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was an ugly scene that had many players in tears on the sideline. After further evaluation, Dell has reportedly suffered a dislocated knee cap. It sounds like the doctors are still determining the next step, but Dell could be forced to undergo surgery. If that happens, Dell could be sidelined for the beginning of next season, which would certainly be a bummer. Dell already suffered a season-ending injury last year, so this would be two years in a row for the young wideout. He hauled in six receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown before exiting the contest. The absence of Dell should mean increased roles for
Nico Collins,
Robert Woods, and
Xavier Hutchinson.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
7 hours agoBaltimore Ravens running back
Justice Hill (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hill landed on his head and immediately exited to the locker room to be further evaluated. The team has decided to hold him out for the second half of this game due to a concussion.
Rasheen Ali figures to see an increased role as the change-of-pace back to
Derrick Henry in the backfield. Hill rushed the ball twice for 30 yards before exiting the contest. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see how he progresses before knowing his availability for Week 17.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
8 hours agoHouston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said wide receiver
Tank Dell (knee) suffered a significant knee injury and will stay in a Kansas City hospital overnight on Saturday night for further evaluation. Dell caught six passes for 98 yards and a touchdown before his left leg was rolled up on during his touchdown catch. Soon after the game, he appears to have suffered a very serious injury and will not travel back to Houston with the team as he gets further medical advice on his knee.
--Brian Buckey - RotoBallerSource: Will Kunkel
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