26 December 2025
We do not yet know Cross’ participation level on Friday, but he remained sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday after missing the team’s Week 16 game against the Rams. The Seahawks could be taking the long view with Cross. The lowly Panthers are unimposing and the 12-4 Seahawks currently own the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed. Hopefully, they can secure a victory while also allowing their stud left tackle to successfully rehab his hamstring injury.26 December 2025
It sounds like Tuten may indeed be able to make it back for the end of the regular season after initial reporting said he was unlikely to do so. He got in three limited practices this week and, given the initial reporting, is probably on the pessimistic side of questionable for this one. LeQuint Allen would be the main backup to Travis Etienne if Tuten sits again.26 December 2025
McDonald marked eight sacks in 15 games this year and continues to look like a solid building block pass rusher. The Jets will face a decision on whether they want to pick up his fifth-year option this offseason. With the season over in all but name, the Jets also sent LB Kiko Mauigoa (neck) and DL Jay Tufele (foot) to the injured reserve list.26 December 2025
Helm is good to go, which is nice for QB Cam Ward. The promising rookie tight end has made good on his fourth-round draft capital, though the Titans’ distributive offense makes him too dicey a start for Week 17. Helm is up to 52 targets on the year, while averaging 1.58 yards per route run.
26 December 2025
Johnson was originally supposed to return two weeks ago against the Raiders, but hasn’t practiced or played since suffering his injury in Week 11. The Eagles probably have no incentive to rush him back in Week 18 unless they can catch the NFC North leader for the No. 2 seed, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he sat out that game as well.26 December 2025
Love remained limited in practice all week and was labeled him questionable to play yesterday. He was evidently unable to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol. Packers No. 2 QB Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) is expected to start in Love’s stead. Willis is not without risk, given his current state of being, but he is a viable QB2 starter.26 December 2025
Carter will be good to go after practicing in full all week. The star lineman will likely have to have an offseason procedure on his shoulders per his own admission, but will try to make the most of the rest of the season while managing the injuries. The Eagles ruled out LB Nakobe Dean (foot) for Week 17.26 December 2025
Willis has an injury in his throwing shoulder and is currently sick, but the Packers evidently feel good about his ability to play this weekend. The backup quarterback has completed 12-of-14 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 13 times for 63 yards, appearing in three games this season. Earlier today, ESPN’s Dan Graziano said he believes “several [teams] have their eyes on” Willis as a “potential solution” at quarterback in 2026. Consider this an audition. He is offic ...26 December 2025
Last week, London was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before getting a rest day Friday. That pattern looks to be repeating this week, although one day later in the week due to Atlanta’s Monday Night date with the Rams. If London practices tomorrow it’ll be good news, but regardless he’s almost a lock to be in your fantasy lineups in Week 17, even if last Sunday’s return wasn’t all smooth sailing.26 December 2025
He actually wasn’t listed on the injury report yesterday, but given how Pitts has been playing of late this is likely just managing through a minor concern. There’s no reason to doubt his status for Week 17 and he belongs on the TE1 line against the Rams.26 December 2025
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Crosby has been playing through his knee injury since October, and the Raiders made this decision “with Crosby’s best interest in mind.” The star pass rusher “has been fighting to play and wants to play.” The Raiders shut down TE Brock Bowers, who played through much of this season with a PCL sprain in his knee, placing him on injured reserve earlier this week. FOX’s Jay Glazer reports that this “could lead to questions on his future in Veg ...26 December 2025
He got in three limited sessions this week — the same as last week — and clearly is trying to play through the injury. Given his lack of production on Sunday (1/14) and the lack of production of late, it would make sense to break ties against Harrison in Championship Week lineups.26 December 2025
Sweat is definitely in danger of missing the game after three straight DNPs this week. He left Week 16’s game with the ankle designation. Also questionable for the Cardinals’ defense are Max Melton (heel) and Will Johnson (thumb/chest), each of whom got in three limited sessions in Week 17.26 December 2025
Riley Patterson has been kicking in Sanders’ stead all year, converting 24-of-26 field goals and 31-of-32 extra points. Although the conversion rates are good, he lacks the requisite kick volume for K1 treatment. We do not know which player will be active on game day, but Sanders remained limited in practice all week.26 December 2025
He was limited in practice all three days this week, but apparently wasn’t quite ready yet. Steelers beats believe he will talk to reporters next week. It’s possible Watt misses Week 18 if the Steelers clinch a playoff spot on Saturday or Sunday.26 December 2025
He did not practice on Thursday or Friday after apparently receiving the illness for Christmas. Generally players with a questionable status with illnesses play, though it’s possible the Steelers exercise caution if the Ravens lose on Saturday and clinch a playoff spot for Pittsburgh.26 December 2025
Apparently it will be Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Adam Thielen that you’ll want in the Pittsburgh passing game against Cleveland as the Steelers try to make due without the suspended D.K. Metcalf. Pittsburgh also listed Isaac Seumalo (triceps) as questionable after three limited sessions.26 December 2025
He’ll be a useful RB2 bet against the Browns in what projects as a good game script for running the football. Warren was limited during Wednesday’s practice, but got in full sessions on Thursday and Friday and appears to be whatever the NFL version of “100 percent” is for the Steelers on Sunday.26 December 2025
Fant’s potential absence could free up a couple of targets for the Bengals’ remaining tight ends, but none of them are truly fantasy-relevant. Fant himself has not yet produced 45 yards in a game this season. It is a lost season for the 28-year-old veteran.
