3 days agoBaltimore Ravens running back
Justice Hill (personal) missed the team's practice on Wednesday due to personal reasons. The Ravens still have one more day of practice this week on Thursday before heading into a big Week 16 divisional clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The 27-year-old Hill should be back with the team before then and will look to continue his role as mainly a pass-catching change-of-pace option behind backfield leader
Derrick Henry. Hill only has 198 rushing yards and one rushing score on 45 carries over 14 games in 2024, but he's added a career-high 42 catches on 50 targets for 383 yards and three more TDs. He's caught nine passes for 76 yards and a touchdown the last two weeks. Hill is a volatile fantasy asset because of his lack of volume behind King Henry, but fantasy managers could do worse with a flex option in deep PPR leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
3 days agoBaltimore Ravens wide receiver
Nelson Agholor (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and missed his second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday. Agholor suffered a concussion in the Week 15 win over the New York Giants and is now looking unlikely to play on a quick turnaround this Saturday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rashod Bateman (foot) also popped up on this week's injury report on Wednesday, so Baltimore's receiving corps is a little banged up heading into a crucial Week 16 divisional battle. If both Agholor and Bateman are out, expected to see more of
Tylan Wallace and
Devontez Walker in three-wide sets with
Zay Flowers. Agholor, 31, has only 14 receptions (29 targets) for 231 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games this year and wouldn't be in consideration for a lineup spot in fantasy if he was healthy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
3 days agoBaltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (foot) was added to Thursday's Week 16 injury report after putting in a limited practice. Bateman could now be up in the air to play on a short week this Saturday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, but we'll have a better idea of his status when the Ravens release their final injury report for the week on Thursday. The 25-year-old is having the best season of his career and is coming off a three-catch, 80-yard, two-touchdown performance in the Week 15 win over the New York Giants. With
Nelson Agholor (concussion) looking unlikely to play this weekend, Bateman's status is more important for the Ravens. If he were to be inactive,
Tylan Wallace and
Devontez Walker would be thrust into starting roles alongside
Zay Flowers. Bateman will be a touchdown-dependent WR4/flex, if active, in a tough matchup against Pittsburgh.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
3 days agoIndianapolis Colts kicker
Matt Gay (neck) didn't take part in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Gay is dealing with a neck injury coming out of the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in which he made both of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point opportunity. He still has two more days to get back on the practice field before the team takes on the division-rival Tennessee Titans in Week 16. We'll have a better idea on Gay's availability for the weekend based on whether the Colts make any moves to give them kicking insurance in case Gay can't kick on Sunday. The 30-year-old booter has made 88.9 percent of his field goals (24-for-27) this year while going a perfect 23-for-23 on extra points in 13 games in his second season with the team. Especially with his availability in question, fantasy managers should be looking at other kicking options in Week 16.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
3 days agoIndianapolis Colts wide receivers
Michael Pittman Jr. (back) and
Ashton Dulin (ankle) both missed the first practice of Week 16 preparation on Wednesday. In addition,
Alec Pierce (concussion) also did not practice, so Indy's receiving corps is a bit beat up heading into Sunday's game against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. Pittman has been battling through a back issue of late but hasn't missed a game because of it, and he played 96 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Our guess is the Colts are just resting the veteran wideout before he returns to practice later this week and plays on Sunday. The 27-year-old former second-rounder has become more of a hard-to-trust WR4/flex in the Colts' low-volume passing attack with young quarterback
Anthony Richardson struggling with his accuracy. Pittman does have at least five catches and seven targets in the last four games, though.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
3 days agoHouston Texans running back
Joe Mixon (ankle) had his reps limited in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday in advance of the team's Week 16 contest on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon tweaked his ankle in the Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said the 28-year-old back came out of the game fine and that he would be fine to face the Chiefs on a short week. However, Mixon might need a full practice session on Thursday to avoid a questionable tag. With a tough matchup against the Chiefs stingy defense upcoming and when considering Mixon's downturn in recent weeks, it may be best to consider him more of an RB2 rather than an RB1 in fantasy in Week 16. After finding the end zone at least once on the ground from Weeks 6-11, Mixon has averaged only 3.1 yards per carry with one TD in his last three contests.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Houston Texans PR
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receivers
Tee Higgins (knee) and
Charlie Jones (groin) were listed as limited in Wednesday's practice session. While Higgins is listed with a knee ailment, the Bengals are merely resting him late in the season after he's already miss a handful of games due to injury in 2024. Barring a setback later this week, the 25-year-old should be fine to play in Week 16 on Sunday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. He missed three games due to a quadriceps injury in the middle of the season but has found the end zone in three of his last four games played, which includes 21 catches on 36 targets for 328 yards. Higgins doesn't have the consistent high fantasy ceiling that teammate
Ja'Marr Chase has, but he's been extremely productive when healthy in 2024 and has WR1 upside against the Browns. In the first meeting against Cleveland, he went for four catches, 82 yards and a touchdown.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (knee, wrist) was listed as limited for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Burrow has been managing a sore knee and has been getting treatment for his surgically repaired right wrist in the last week, but he was able to start in the Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans and continued to be impressive, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns, although he also uncorked two interceptions and lost a fumble. There's no reason for fantasy managers not to expect the 28-year-old to be out there for a divisional matchup this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals are likely to miss the postseason, but hasn't been for lack of Burrow's effort as one of the best QBs in football in 2024. Even though he had only 181 yards and two TDs in the first meeting against Cleveland on Oct. 20, Burrow should be a top-five fantasy QB in Week 16.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
3 days agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the week, as he would need to pass the league's protocol before returning to action. The veteran tight end sustained this concussion in the second quarter of their victory over the New Orleans Saints. Before departing, Ertz caught both of his targets for 25 yards. Before this game, Ertz found the end zone in three straight contests. During this span, the 34-year-old averaged a solid 15.0 PPR points per game while seeing 7.0 targets per contest. If Ertz cannot suit up to face the Eagles,
John Bates will likely operate as the top tight end but should not be viewed as a viable option given his lack of offensive production.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Washington Commanders
3 days agoAccording to Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Football Network, the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent running back
Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Edwards-Helaire was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. The 25-year-old did not play in a game this season as he was on the non-football injury list for most of the first half. Last season, the former first-round selection tallied 223 yards and one rushing score. His best season in Kansas City was his rookie campaign, where he ran for 803 yards on 181 attempts and added 297 yards on 36 receptions with five total scores. With
Alvin Kamara (groin) leaving last weekend's game early, Edwards-Helaire brings a reliable depth option to the room. However, if Kamara were to miss time,
Kendre Miller should be expected to see a majority of the opportunities.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nick Underhill
3 days agoDenver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II (ankle) is off the injury report and is good to go for Thursday's divisional tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 24-year-old suffered a minor ankle injury during last weekend's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. This week, Surtain was able to participate in full, which is a great sign for his status for the remainder of the season. During last weekend's victory, Surtain tallied his fourth interception of the season. In total, the former first-round selection has logged 11 pass deflections and 32 tackles (24 solo) through 13 games. Surtain should be viewed as a high-end defensive back option on Thursday evening in all IDP formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Denver Broncos
3 days agoDenver Broncos running back
Jaleel McLaughlin (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. McLaughlin opened the week as a non-participate but was able to upgrade to a limited participant on Tuesday. However, he was downgraded on Thursday and will set his sights on returning in Week 17 to face the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old left last weekend's game early with this injury. Before departing, McLaughlin tallied 21 yards on seven attempts. McLaughlin has struggled to find consistent attempts in the offense but has flashed some upside when given work, as he has averaged 5.3 yards per carry over his past four games. With McLaughlin ruled out, fantasy managers should expect
Javonte Williams to see a majority of the opportunities out of the backfield.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Denver Broncos
3 days agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense will look to rebound from their worst performance of the season in a Week 16 Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. The Chargers had not allowed any team to score 30 points heading into Week 15, but the Tampa Bay Bucs poured 40 on them and looked to have an easy time doing it. A short week after a blowout loss is never ideal, but the Chargers should have a bit of a chip on the defensive shoulders, especially against a division rival like the Broncos. Week 15's performance did cast a little doubt on the Bolts defensive unit, but they should still be a top-10 option for Week 16 with a much better matchup.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
3 days agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker is set to have another solid performance in a Week 16 Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Dicker is the fourth ranked fantasy kicker so far this season, he's made 29 of his 31 field goal tries and 25 of his 28 extra point attempts. Last week, he made all three of his kicks and hasn't missed an attempt since Week 9. In what should be a close game against a strong defense, "Dicker the Kicker" could see several chances to put his team on the board. He's a top-10 option at the position this and most weeks.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
3 days agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Stone Smartt is set for another start in a Week 16 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos. Smartt has taken over the starting tight end role with
Will Dissly (shoulder) and
Hayden Hurst (hip) both forced to miss time. Last week, Smartt caught five passes for 50 yards. He's a solid TE2 with a decent floor and clearly has quarterback
Justin Herbert's trust despite his somewhat recent insertion into the starting lineup.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
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