Bengals K Evan McPherson is expected to miss "a few weeks" with a groin injury, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. McPherson doesn't need surgery and should be back before the end of the season, but feel free to drop him from fantasy rosters. The Bengals signed K Cade York, who's made just 71% of his 34 NFL FG attempts, to replace McPherson. Despite a nice Week 14 spot in Dallas, we'd look elsewhere for your fantasy kicker.
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid was limited in practice on Wednesday. It’s his first practice since suffering a PCL (knee) injury in Week 10. We’ll keep tabs on his practice participation over the next couple of days. Even if he's active, the second-year TE will be a shaky fantasy option vs. the Rams.
The Giants are planning to start QB Drew Lock against the Saints this weekend, HC Brian Daboll said Wednesday. Lock was not good vs. the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, averaging 5.6 yards per pass attempt with 0 TDs and a pick-six. He ran for 57 yards and a score, though. And the decision is defensible when QB Tommy DeVito is the other option. That, of course, doesn't make Lock a good fantasy play. He sits 24th in the Week 14 QB Rankings.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, HC Doug Pederson said. Lawrence is a long shot to play vs. the Titans this weekend after taking a vicious hit from Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair last week. That'll leave QB Mac Jones back under center. He struggled in starts against tough Vikings and Lions defenses but played well in relief of Lawrence last week, completing 20 of 32 passes (63%) for 235 yards (7.3 YPA), two TDs, and 0 INTs.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is "in doubt" for Sunday night's game vs. the Chiefs, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. McConkey suffered a knee sprain in the Week 13 win over the Falcons, in addition to the AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he's been playing through, per Rapoport. Neither is a "major injury," Rapoport adds. We'll track McConkey's status over the next few days, but fantasy owners should at least be lining up alternatives for Week 14. McConkey's absence would be a big loss for the Chargers. He leads the team in targets (81), catches (58), and receiving yards (815).
Packers WR Romeo Doubs (concussion) was limited in Tuesday's practice. He still has multiple stages of the protocol to clear in order to play vs. the Lions on Thursday night. His absence would again leave Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks as Green Bay's clear top three WRs. Check back tomorrow for another update on Doubs.
The 49ers claimed RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the Jets. The 2023 fifth-rounder never found playing time in New York, carrying 22 times last year and 0 this season. He was an intriguing prospect coming out of Pittsburgh, though, after leading the ACC in carries (239) and rushing yards (1,431) as a true junior in 2022. Abanikanda is still only 22 years old. He joins a 49ers backfield that just lost RBs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason for the rest of the fantasy season. Rookie Isaac Guerendo is set to step in as the lead back, while Patrick Taylor will likely be the No. 2. Abanikanda is ultimately a long shot for reliable fantasy value this season, but he's at least worth monitoring over the next couple of weeks.
Vikings K Will Reichard (quad) has been designated to return from IR. That should have him on track to kick vs. the Falcons this weekend. Reichard missed the last four games but ranks top 15 at his position in fantasy points per game in most scoring systems. We'd try to wait at least one week before getting Reichard into fantasy lineups, though.
The league is suspending Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair for three games following his hit to Trevor Lawrence's head in Sunday's game. The ban results not just from that hit but "repeat violations of the NFL's health and safety rules," according to the letter announcing the suspension.
Rams HC Sean McVay said Monday that he expects WR Demarcus Robinson to be available for this weekend's game vs. the Bills. Robinson was knocked out of the Week 13 win over the Saints with a hand injury, but it doesn't sound like it's serious. We'll keep you posted on Robinson's status throughout this week.
Giants TE Theo Johnson (foot) has been placed on IR. That knocks him out until at least Week 18, and it doesn't sound like he'll play in the finale. We'll look for more details on this foot injury and see if it costs Johnson any of this offseason. He can be dropped from all redraft rosters but should stay stashed in dynasty leagues. Johnson had a promising rookie season, quickly earning a significant role and averaging 5.4 targets, 3.6 catches, and 43 yards over his final five games.
Ravens HC John Harbaugh said Monday that the knee injury that knocked WR Rashod Bateman out of the Week 13 loss to the Eagles is not long term. It sounds like we'll see Bateman again this season, although it's unclear exactly when that will be. He at least gets a Week 14 bye to heal up. Aready a fringe fantasy asset, Bateman can be dropped in most redraft leagues. His injury should be an opportunity for WR Diontae Johnson to add playing time, but he played zero snaps vs. against the Eagles and has something going on behind the scenes. Harbaugh wouldn't even commit to Johnson still being on the team after the bye week when asked on Monday. Nelson Agholor figures to step in as Baltimore's No. 2 WR if Bateman isn't ready come Week 15 but isn't worth an add outside of very deep fantasy leagues.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is considered "week to week" with the knee injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the Ravens, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. "Goedert could be a candidate for short-term IR based on his recovery, but the injury isn’t season ending," McLane adds. There are only four weeks left in most fantasy seasons, so IR would end Goedert's campaign for fantasy purposes. You can wait to drop Goedert to see if he lands on IR, but he's also dumpable now if you need the roster spot. Goedert's absence will once again leave Grant Calcaterra as the Eagles' lead TE. In the three games Goedert missed earlier this season, Calcaterra registered 83%, 86%, and 91% route rates while totaling nine targets on a 15.3% share. He's a low-end spot start option with six teams on bye this week, but you should be able to do better than Calcaterra beyond that.
Niners HC Kyle Shanahan confirmed Monday that RB Christian McCaffrey will miss at least the rest of the regular season with the PCL injury in his right knee. He also revealed that RB Jordan Mason will head to IR with a high-ankle sprain.
Saints TE Taysom Hill suffered a torn ACL and "additional damage" to his left knee in the Week 13 loss to the Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That ends Hill's 2024 season and might challenge his availability for the start of the 2025 campaign. Hill will turn 35 in August. He's signed with the Saints through 2025.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins tied a career high with 4 INTs in Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. He managed only 6.3 yards per attempt and a low 61.5% completion rate.
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was held without a catch in Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. He's now been held to 1 or fewer catches in three of his past four games.
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely tallied 5 receptions for 38 yards and a TD in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. His 8 targets led the team, while his 5 receptions trailed only Mark Andrews.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews caught a team-high six passes for 67 yards and a TD in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. His TD came on a leaping grab of an end-zone throw that Lamar Jackson might have intended for Isaiah Likely. Andrews added another high-point catch late in the game
Someone should have told Eagles RB Saquon Barkley he had a tough rushing matchup with the Ravens on Sunday. He took 23 carries for 107 yards and a TD.
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