01 January 2026
Wicks seems highly unlikely to be available for his team’s Week 18 game against the Vikings. The team could choose to declare him inactive even if he clears the NFL’s concussion protocol. The Packers are already locked into the NFC’s No. 7 playoff seed.01 January 2026
The Packers have already shut down Nos. 1 and 2 QBs, Jordan Love, who cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol, and Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring), for Week 18. We expect them to do the same with their key skill position players. Packers No. 2 RB Emanuel Wilson has been a meaningful contributor this season. If the Packers choose to keep Jacobs and Wilson out this week, No. 3 RB Chris Brooks could be the starter.01 January 2026
With RB Aaron Jones (hip) sidelined by a hip injury, Mason has a chance to start. Vikings No. 3 RB Zavier Scott would likely play in passing situations, if this is indeed, the case. Mason would be on the RB3/FLEX radar. The Vikings face the playoff-bound Packers in Week 18.01 January 2026
Hockenson sat out in Week 17 against the Lions and he appears likely to sit out this week as well. Hockenson’s backup, TE Josh Oliver, should not be in re-draft lineups against the Packers even if Hockenson cannot play this week.
01 January 2026
He was a new addition to the injury report. The last thing Mooney needed was another ailment to battle through after his collarbone injury in the preseason has largely left him ineffective this season. He’ll be tough to trust even in a WR5/WR6 role against the Saints.01 January 2026
Austin has a chance to return this week, but it would be nice to see him upgrade his participation level. The speedy receiver is needed with No. 1 WR DK Metcalf suspended this week. The Steelers (9-7) take on the Ravens (8-8) this week, and the winner advances to the postseason.01 January 2026
McKee threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns in Philadelphia’s Week 18 win over the Giants at the end of the 2024 season. We’d expect similar numbers against the Commanders in a game that will have a preseason feel. McKee is probably a startable QB2 play in superflex leagues, in a game that may be an audition as trade bait this offseason as there sure seems to be plenty of empty starting roles as compared to the number of rookie quarterbacks available to fill them.01 January 2026
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin previously said Watt needs to get in a week of full practices before being cleared. His limited participation is encouraging, but he is not yet guaranteed to suit up on game day, which means Watt may have played his last snap of the season already. The Steelers (9-7) and Ravens (8-8) are playing for a trip to the postseason on Sunday.01 January 2026
It’s an upgrade from a Wednesday DNP. St. Brown will have some re-injury/blowout risk on Sunday if he just isn’t able to gut it out in a meaningless game against the Bears, but he appears to be trending towards playing. He likely belongs on the WR1 line if he is able to play, though perhaps as more of a mid-range option given the potential of a mid-game shutdown.01 January 2026
Fannin was unsure of his potential availability when asked about it following Sunday’s win and doesn’t appear likely to play. David Njoku (knee/NIR-personal), as well, remained out. It looks to be wheels up for Blake Whiteheart and Sal Cannella szn in Week 18, though we will check in on Friday to be sure.01 January 2026
Fannin was unsure of his potential availability when asked about it following Sunday’s win and doesn’t appear likely to play. David Njoku (knee/NIR-personal), as well, remained out. It looks to be wheels up for Blake Whiteheart and Sal Cannella szn in Week 18, though we will check in on Friday to be sure.01 January 2026
01 January 2026
It would be surprising if Taylor played in Week 18’s game after two DNPs to open up the week. He hasn’t played since Week 14. We anticipate writing his season wrap-up blurb on Friday.01 January 2026
It was a new addition. Taylor will likely serve as Brady Cook’s backup on Sunday if he’s able to play through the injury. Taylor’s knee has been an issue for him on the injury report since Week 16, though he has finally shook the groin tag that had him lose the starting job in the first place.01 January 2026
Helm is now on the wrong side of questionable, which benefits TE Chig Okonkwo, who has scored a touchdown in consecutive weeks. Okonkwo is scheduled to enter free agency at the end of the season and has a chance to earn a decent payday with another strong showing.01 January 2026
With Chris Rodriguez healthy this week, it’s unknown if “Bill” will shoulder a real fantasy workload in Week 18. We’d certainly let him try if we were the Commanders after last week’s 11/105/2 affair against the Cowboys, but we bet the actual result will be a fantasy-value killing backfield split.01 January 2026
The main issue with London isn’t the limited sessions, it’s the fact that he doesn’t seem anywhere near close to full strength right now and he’s just toughing it out. London has just 31 yards on 12 targets since returning from his PCL sprain in Week 17. We’d bet against him being a major fantasy factor in Week 18 unless there are signs that he’s turning the corner — a full practice — on Friday.01 January 2026
Pitts sees a second-straight limited session to open the week. He’s still in line to play in Week 18 and should remain on the TE1 line, but expectations should not be “Buccaneers on Thursday Night” level high for Pitts given how often he’s appeared on the report with this injury listing the last few weeks.01 January 2026
The team opted not to place Kamara on injured reserve, though he has been sidelined since Week 12. Unless something drastic occurs, Saints RB Audric Estime will start in Kamara’s stead against the Falcons on Sunday. Both teams have been eliminated from the playoffs, but it still gives coaches a chance to evaluate key players one last time.01 January 2026
It’s an upgrade from a Wednesday DNP. With Isaiah Davis (concussion) unlikely to play in Week 18, it’s possible that Hall has the backfield mostly to himself as the main actual backup on the roster — not returner Kene Nwangwu — is journeyman Khalil Herbert. If Buffalo rests starters, it’s possible that Hall could do some fantasy damage in Week 18.
