Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Browns. That leaves QB Tyler Huntley under center. Miami registered a 43.6% pass rate across Huntley’s three starts earlier this season, averaging just 135 passing yards per game. Expect another run-heavy attack today in a game with a 32.5-point over/under. Huntley isn’t even a recommended QB2 in fantasy lineups and is a big downgrade for Miami’s pass-catchers.
Saints RB Kendre Miller left for a concussion check in the first half of Sunday's game vs. the Raiders. His absence leaves New Orleans with RBs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jamaal Williams. We'll update Miller's status when we know more.
Update: Miller has been ruled out. It's his first documented concussion.
Panthers RB Raheem Blackshear will start today's game vs. the Buccaneers. That, of course, guarantees nothing besides Blackshear being on the field for the first snap of the game. We're expecting RB Mike Boone to mix in and would avoid this backfield in fantasy lineups if at all possible. But if you're forced to get involved, Blackshear is the slightly better bet.
Jets DT Quinnen Williams and CB Sauce Gardner are both active for today's game against the Bills. Both entered the day questionable with hamstring injuries and carry some re-injury risk.
The forecast for this afternoon's Dolphins-Browns game calls for sustained winds of 15-25 mph with gusts over 35. There's a chance for rain during the second half, but the winds are the real story here. They figure to impact the passing and kicking games. With Tyler Huntley and Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center for their respective teams, this figures to be a low-scoring, run-heavy affair.
There's a 70% chance of rain throughout today's Panthers-Buccaneers game. Winds are only expected to come in around 10 mph, though, so weather shouldn't have a big impact on this one. We're not adjusting projections for Carolina or Tampa Bay players.
The forecast for today's Titans-Jaguars game calls for an 85-95% chance of rain throughout the contest. There's lightning in the area, so we could even see this one delayed for a bit. Winds are expected to come in around 10 mph with gusts of 20-30. That's enough to impact some deep passes and kicks. WRs Calvin Ridley and Brian Thomas and TE Chig Okonwko look a bit riskier with this weather, although they can stay in fantasy lineups in most cases. Try to avoid both kickers in this game.
The forecast for today's Jets-Bills game calls for a 45-60% chance of rain throughout the contest with sustained winds of 15 mph and gusts around 30 mph. They're far from ideal conditions but shouldn't kill either passing game. The game still has a 44.5-point over/under, with the Bills implied for 27.25 points. We're not adjusting our projections for this one.
Colts LB E.J. Speed is active for today's game against the Giants. He managed just one practice this week after missing Week 16, but it was a full Friday workout. We've added Speed in LB2 territory of the Week 17 rankings. His activation likely slices playing time for rookie LB Jaylon Carlies.
Saints RB Jordan Mims is a healthy scratch for today's game vs. the Raiders. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who signed with New Orleans a couple of weeks ago, is active. Insider Nick Underhill expects a "real role" for Edwards-Helaire today. He's not a fantasy option, but expect the Saints to stick with a three-RB committee with Kendre Miller, Jamaal Williams, and Edwards-Helaire.
Jets WR Davante Adams (hip) is active for today’s game vs. the Bills. He only got in a limited practice on Friday, but interim HC Jeff Ulbrich said Adams looked good. We’re not expecting the hip to be a major factor today.
Panthers WR Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) is active for today’s game vs. the Buccaneers. He’s in the WR4 mix in what should be a pass-heavy game from the Chuba Hubbard-less Panthers.
Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) is active for today’s game vs. the Raiders. He’s the best bet for targets among New Orleans WRs with Chris Olave (concussion) still out. But Valdes-Scantling would be a desperation fantasy play with QB Spencer Rattler at the helm.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) is active for today’s game vs. the Colts. It’s a new injury for the rookie, who only got in a limited practice on Friday. Between the toe and QB issues, Nabers checks in as a low-end WR2 in the Week 17 Rankings.
Bills WR Curtis Samuel (rib) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Jets. Buffalo will continue to roll with a WR rotation of Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Amari Cooper, and Mack Hollins.
Insider Jordan Schultz reports that Bengals RB Chase Brown has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after a Sunday MRI. "Brown is determined to try to play in Cincinnati’s must-win Week 18 game against Pittsburgh, but his availability will depend on how he progresses throughout the week," Schultz adds. High-ankle sprains typically cost RBs multiple weeks, so we'd consider Brown very iffy for Week 18. And he'd be operating at far less than 100% if he does suit up. We'll keep you posted on his status throughout the coming week.
Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) "has a chance" to play vs. the Steelers next weekend, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "This is not considered to be a major injury," Rapoport adds. We'll keep you updated on Brown's status throughout the coming week. His absence would leave Khalil Herbert as Cincinnati's lead back.
The Browns and QB Deshaun Watson agreed to a restructured contract that will have him back with the team in 2025. Watson did not give up any of his remaining $92 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, and didn't have his 2025 cap hit adjusted. But the new deal softens Watson's cap hits beyond next season, particularly starting in 2027. In other words, the Browns know they're stuck with Watson in 2025 and likely 2026 but are already putting in place a plan to eventually move on. Rapoport adds that Cleveland is expected to bring in competition for Watson this offseason, with QB Kirk Cousins a potential candidate. Cousins played under Browns HC Kevin Stefanski for two seasons in Minnesota. A Watson/Cousins QB room would not inspire much confidence.
The Colts are planning on sticking with QB Anthony Richardson as their starter in 2025, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "Indy brass has been pleased with how he responded from the benching before Week 9 and how his attention to detail and preparation has increased as a result," Rapoport writes. The Colts have won three of five games since that benching, but Richardson's passing hasn't improved. He's completed just 51.2% of his passes at 6.5 yards per attempt with four TDs and five INTs over those five games. He's at an abysmal 47.7% completion rate on the season. Richardson's rushing ability gives him QB1 fantasy upside whenever he's on the field. But it's tough to imagine him lasting as an NFL starter if his passing doesn't improve. Richardson is at least expected to have a healthy 2025 offseason after spending last offseason rehabbing a shoulder injury.
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson started Saturday’s blowout loss to the Chargers. But Antonio Gibson led the backfield with 12 carries for 63 yards. Meanwhile, Stevenson mustered only 2 rushes for 1 yard.
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