24 December 2025
Doubs is good to go for the Packers’ Week 17 game against the Ravens. The Packers’ perimeter receiver is just a touchdown-dependent flex option though, having cleared 60 yards receiving just four times this season. The Packers’ quarterback situation is also concerning, with starting QB Jordan Love (concussion) and QB Malik Willis (shoulder/illness) both ailing.24 December 2025
Mitchell was estimated as a limited participant for Tuesday’s walkthrough. A full practice today means he is good to go for Week 17. Mitchell touched the ball a season-high nine times last week but only managed 13 yards in total. He has as much home run potential as any back on a per-carry basis, but Mitchell is a dog to see double-digit touches in a game. He is stuck in the RB4 ranks for Week 17.24 December 2025
Henderson participated in warmups with the team during the portion of practice open to the media. We do not know whether Henderson did much in practice beyond that. Players often miss at least one game after suffering brain injuries, so his early-week participation is an encouraging sign for his Week 17 availability. Patriots veteran RB Rhamondre Stevenson should be rostered at this time, just in case Stevenson is unable to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol.24 December 2025
Taylor missed Week 16 with the neck issue and is on track to sit out at least one more game. He could ultimately miss the rest of the season, given that the Jets have nothing to play for over the next two weeks. Stone Smartt caught five passes for 34 yards in Taylor’s absence last week. He split reps with Jeremy Ruckert but does appear to be the preferred pass-catching option for the team. Smartt will sit on the TE2/3 border for Week 17.
24 December 2025
This is a bit surprising. Douglas exited Week 16 after suffering a hamstring injury. His early-week participation puts him on track to play. Hollins is not so lucky. The lanky speedster was sidelined on Wednesday by an abdominal injury, as was WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion). Rookie WR Kyle Williams would benefit if Hollins and Boutte are sidelined this week.24 December 2025
Kelly has now suffered three concussions this season, and is up to six recorded concussions in his career. This is an extremely unfortunate end to Kelly’s first season in Minnesota. The talented center is still playing at a high level. His 82.2 PFF offense grade and 82.6 PFF run-blocking grade are both career bests. Kelly could choose to retire this offseason.24 December 2025
MHJ returned from the heel injury last week. He was only targeted three times and caught just one pass for 14 yards. He is not on the fantasy radar for Week 17, but his return also put an end to Michael Wilson SZN. Wilson was also targeted just three times, though he did bring down two of his looks for 52 yards and a score. Wilson will sit on the WR3/4 border for his Week 17 matchup versus Cincinnati.24 December 2025
Tunsil suffered a strained oblique in Week 15 and hasn’t practiced or played since. Josh Johnson will make his first start of the year without his left tackle. Our hopes for the Washington offense are not high this week.24 December 2025
Pearsall is seemingly on track to play, but his practice participation is worth tracking closely throughout the week. Pearsall proved himself as a capable route runner early in the year, but suffered a PCL sprain that sidelined him for weeks. He resumed playing in Week 11, and finally rounded back into form in Week 13. Unfortunately, in that same game, he injured his ankle via a hip-drop tackle and later aggravated his knee injury on a comeback route.24 December 2025
Tuten underwent surgery on his finger after Week 15. At the time, it was reported that he would miss the remainder of the regular season with an eye on a playoff return. A limited status today indicates his recovery is going well. Even if he doesn’t play this week, a Week 18 return is possible. The Jags could use their final regular season game to get him some reps ahead of the postseason. Travis Etienne will continue to dominate touches for Jacksonville until he returns.24 December 2025
When asked if he could resume playing soon, Thomas said only, “we’ll see.” It is not an encouraging update. The Giants face the Raiders this week, whose star player, EDGE Maxx Crosby, rushes the passer. Thomas already seems doubtful to play, though he has a few days to get right.24 December 2025
Kamara will likely miss the remainder of the season with the knee and ankle issues. He hasn’t played since Week 12 and the Saints have been out of the playoff hunt for a while. They are only playing for a better draft pick at this point. With Kamara presumably out this week, Taysom Hill figures to lead the team in carries once again. He saw 12 rush attempts last week. Hill also caught four passes and threw one, a long touchdown to Chris Olave. He has entered the TE1 mix ahead of fantasy footba ...24 December 2025
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier today that St. Brown is expected to play through what has been described as “a little irritation” in his knee. We believe him. The Lions’ No. 1 wide receiver regularly plays through ailments. He remains a fantasy football WR1 for Week 17 against the Vikings.24 December 2025
Montgomery missed Tuesday’s practice with the illness but was back for a limited session today before being listed as questionable. We fully expect him to suit up this week. The Lions are a long-shot to make the playoffs, but they aren’t entirely eliminated just yet. Montgomery only carried the ball four times last week, but he should get more opportunities with the Lions expected to roll over the Max Brosmer-led Vikings this week. He will cling to RB3 life one last time when the Lions take ...24 December 2025
He’s playing. Decker has played through the shoulder issue for weeks despite being listed as questionable. Fellow offensive lineman Christian Mahogany is also listed as questionable. He got in three limited practices this week and should be good to go as well.24 December 2025
Kittle did not practice on Wednesday. The 49ers can get the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a bye to open the playoffs with wins in their final two contests. He could push through the ankle issue now to get a chance at a week of rest in the Wild Card Round. If he doesn’t suit up, backup tight end Jake Tonges would take his spot in the lineup. Tonges was a viable TE2 with Kittle sidelined earlier in the year.24 December 2025
The Titans have been distributing the ball across the skill position corps in recent weeks, and we see no reason for that to change in Week 17 against the Saints. Helm is a touchdown-dependent fantasy-starter in re-draft formats. His rookie season showings have been encouraging overall.24 December 2025
It’s a really good sign for Watt, who hasn’t played since Week 14 after suffering a partially collapsed lung. He was hospitalized just before the team’s Week 15 game and has been out ever since. Watt may still need another week or two before he is ready to return, but it looks like, at worst, he will be back for the postseason.24 December 2025
Austin left Week 16’s game with the hamstring injury. He went down in the second half and was listed as questionable to return but never did. A DNP today stacks the odds against him to suit up on Sunday. With DK Metcalf suspended for the remainder of the regular season, Adam Thielen is seemingly the team’s top wideout for Week 17. Aaron Rodgers will also lean heavily on his tight ends versus the Browns, putting Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth in the TE2 mix.24 December 2025
Austin left Week 16’s game with the hamstring injury. He went down in the second half and was listed as questionable to return but never did. A DNP today stacks the odds against him to suit up on Sunday. With DK Metcalf suspended for the remainder of the regular season, Adam Thielen is seemingly the team’s top wideout for Week 17. Aaron Rodgers will also lean heavily on his tight ends versus the Browns, putting Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth in the TE2 mix.
