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
Zonovan Knight (ankle) listed as questionable for Week 16
Zonovan Knight has been listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact
Knight logged a full practice on Wednesday, so he should be on the right side of questionable. After a tough matchup last week, Knight sees a more favorable matchup this week against Jacksonville. He finds himself as a mid-end RB2.
Ari Koslow
Ryan Tannehill (ankle) ‘likely’ out for the season
Ryan Tannehill is likely out for the season.
Fantasy Impact
Tannehill may have to undergo surgery on his injured ankle. This is a brutal loss for the Titans as they’re in a tight race with the Jaguars for the AFC South. Malik Willis will have to step up for the Titans the rest of the season.
Ari Koslow
Deebo Samuel (knee, ankle) does some ‘light work’ on the side Wednesday
Deebo Samuel did some light work on the side during early part of open portion of practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
This is a good sign for Samuel’s status to hopefully return potentially by Week 17. The earliest he can return is championship week in most fantasy leagues.
Ari Koslow
Kenny Pickett (concussion) logs full practice Wednesday
Kenny Pickett was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Mike Tomlin said earlier in the week that Pickett will start for the Steelers in Week 16, so these back-to-back practices put him on track to return. Mitch Trubisky will move back to his backup role as a result.
Ari Koslow
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