Injuries are an unfortunate part of the NFL and fantasy football. Still, it’s important to be in the know regarding the latest in injury updates, and our news desk has you covered. Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around the NFL.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is ‘close, but not ready’ to return
Andy Reid said Clyde Edwards-Helaire is “close, but not ready” to returning.
Fantasy Impact
The Chiefs will continue to roll out a committee between Isaiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon for fantasy managers in the fantasy playoffs. It doesn’t sound like Edwards-Helaire will be returning in the next couple of weeks.
Ari Koslow
Mike White (ribs) ruled out for Week 16
Mike White (ribs) has been ruled out for New York’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
White had to miss Week 15’s loss against the Lions due to an injury to his ribs, and he has now been ruled out for Week 16 as well. He still hasn’t been cleared for contact, and he never had much of a chance to begin with on a short turnaround. Zach Wilson is set to get the start once again in White’s absence versus Jacksonville.
Leo Sells
Kenny Pickett (concussion) set to return against Raiders
QB Kenny Pickett has cleared the concussion protocols and will start against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16.
Fantasy Impact
Pickett was absent in Week 15 against Carolina as he worked through a concussion, but is set to return against Las Vegas after missing just the one game. His return will send Mitchell Trubisky back to the bench, and Pickett could not be returning to a better matchup against the Raiders’ league-worst pass defense. Pickett will have some streaming appeal and DFS-hopes in what could be a high-scoring affair in Pittsburgh.
Dan Tursky
Mecole Hardman (abdomen) has a ‘good chance’ to play in Week 16
Andy Reid said there’s a good chance Mecole Hardman would be activated in time to play on Saturday against the Seahawks.
Fantasy Impact
Hardman had his 21-day practice window opened last week. He last played in Week 9 before being placed on IR. Hardman will be another deep threat added to this Chiefs offense. He won’t be fantasy relevant.
Ari Koslow
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