ESPN's Jeremy Fowler hears that there's "optimism" about RB Bucky Irving's status for Sunday's game vs. the Chargers. "Irving has been feeling better later this week and hopes to play, per a source," Fowler writes. "He reaggravated his hip pointer injury from a week ago but is trending in the right direction." Irving has also been dealing with back tightness and will come with elevated risk in Week 15 fantasy lineups. But he could also deliver nice production if his body cooperates. We'll look for further updates on his status but won't get the Chargers' inactives until a little before 3 pm ET tomorrow.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler confirms that Jets RB Breece Hall (knee) is expected to play vs. the Jaguars tomorrow. Hall is listed as questionable but was a full participant in Friday's practice (after sitting out the previous two days). We'd still be surprised if Hall got his normal workload, though. Remember that he tallied just 12 carries and one target last time out. See where Hall lands in the Week 15 RB Rankings.
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Falcons. He didn't practice all week, though, so it'd be a surprise if he played. Look for QB Desmond Ridder to make his first start of the season on Monday -- against his former team. Despite the "revenge factor," Ridder sits 27th in the Week 15 QB Rankings.
Raiders RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) put in a full week of practice and is not listed on the final injury report for Monday night's game vs. the Falcons. He'll play for the first time since Week 11 but has lost the starting job to RB Sincere McCormick. Mattison should not be in Week 15 fantasy lineups.
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Vikings. He only got in a limited practice on Saturday but said afterward that he expects to play against Minnesota. The late kickoff makes it a tricky situation for fantasy owners, though. RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) is out for Week 15, so Swift's absence would leave the backfield to RBs Travis Homer and Darrynton Evans. If you're considering those two for Swift insurance, we'd lean toward Homer.
Chiefs K Harrison Butker (knee) has been activated from IR and will kick against the Browns on Sunday. It'll be his first action since Week 10. Even if the knee is back to 100%, Butker's Chiefs are implied for a modest 23.25 points in a game that might be impacted by rain and wind. We'd look elsewhere for a Week 15 fantasy kicker.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Raiders Edge Maxx Crosby needs arthroscopic surgery on the ankle injury that has already knocked him out for Week 15. Crosby's expected to miss the rest of the season.
The Raiders have ruled Edge Maxx Crosby out for Monday night's game against the Falcons because of an ankle injury. That likely means more playing time for Edge K'Lavon Chaisson, but no other Raider can come close to replacing Crosby's impact. His absence makes Vegas far less attractive as a sneaky DST play. We'll see about Crosby's status for Week 16.
Packers WR Romeo Doubs (concussion) put in a full week of practice and is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday night's game vs. the Seahawks. He should step back into his usual role as one of Green Bay's top outside receivers. But he's not a great fantasy play against a Seattle defense that ranks eighth in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs over the last five weeks.
Dolphins Raheem Mostert (hip) practiced all week and is not listed on the final injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Texans. Mostert isn’t a fantasy option but figures to siphon some passing-down snaps and goal-line work from RB De’Von Achane.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. It’s the same spot he was in last week before missing the Chiefs game. We’re more optimistic about McConkey’s chances of playing in this one, but we’ll look for further updates on his status. We won’t get the Chargers’ inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle, thigh) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He went from no practice on Wednesday to limited participation on Thursday to full participation on Friday. There’s still a chance that Herbert’s mobility is limited, but he’s a fine QB1 play against Tampa Bay’s 32nd-ranked QB defense.
Chargers TE Will Dissly (shoulder) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Buccaneers. That leaves Stone Smartt as Los Angeles’ likely lead TE. He caught all three of his targets for 54 yards in the second half of last week’s loss to the Chiefs. You should be able to do better in season-long leagues, but Smartt is in play as a DFS salary saver.
Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. A low-end PPR option to begin with, Shepard’s foot issue means you should probably look elsewhere for Week 15 fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (back, hip) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. He got in a limited practice on Friday after missing the previous two days. Irving’s availability will hinge on how that back feels on Sunday. We’ll keep you updated on his status. The rookie will be a risk/reward fantasy start if he ends up playing.
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is not listed on the final Week 15 injury report. He only got in a limited practice on Friday but is evidently in no danger of missing this weekend’s game vs. the Chargers. We’ll keep an eye out for any additional reports on Evans’ hamstring, but he can stay in fantasy lineups for now.
The Packers left LB Edgerrin Cooper off the week's final injury report, indicating he's ready to return from his three-game hamstring injury.
The Bills will miss CB Rasul Douglas for Sunday's game against the Lions. He has been ruled out. They might also miss both starting safeties. Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin are both questionable. Both safeties practiced in non-contact jerseys Friday and were officially limited. It was the first practice for Rapp this week. Hamlin missed Thursday's workout before going limited Friday. We'll check their statuses ahead of the game. The late-afternoon kickoff means you probably shouldn't count on either for your IDP lineup if you can help it.
Texans S Jalen Pitre will have surgery to repair a partial pectoral tear and miss the rest of the season, according to multiple reports.
The Panthers list LB Josey Jewell as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. But Jewell played through the same hamstring injury last week and appears to be in better shape than he was then. Jewell finished this week with a full Friday practice. Week 14 watched him go limited, no practice, limited before playing every snap against the Eagles -- despite a "questionable" designation.
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