Fantasy Football News

There is optimism that Tee Higgins will be good to go for Saturday's game against the Broncos. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Higgins reportedly improved every day in practice. He was listed as questionable, but should be good to go barring any setbacks.

Michael Pittman Jr. was able to practice on Friday. (Source: Jake Arthur on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pittman was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He should be good to go in what could be another game with Joe Flacco at quarterback after Anthony Richardson missed practice on Thursday and Friday.

Alec Pierce was able to practice on Friday. (Source: Jake Arthur on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pierce remains in concussion protocol, but he was still able to practice all week. He seems to be on track to clear the protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Anthony Richardson did not practice on Friday. (Source: James Boyd on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the second straight absence from practice for Richardson. It is looking like Joe Flacco may start on Sunday against the Giants.

The Vikings released Coy Cronk from their practice squad. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cronk was released to make room for the signing of T Leroy Watson to the practice squad.

The Vikings signed Leroy Watson IV to their practice squad. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watson was waived by the Titans earlier in December. He'll add depth on the offensive line for Minnesota for the rest of the season.

Dan Quinn is optimistic about Jonathan Allen being activated for Sunday. (Source: Ben Standig on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Quinn added that Allen had a good week of practice. He was designated to return from IR last week and is on track to return this Sunday.

Sterling Shepard has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. (Source: Jenna Laine on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Shepard suffered hamstring and foot injuries against the Cowboys last week. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan should continue to see more targets.

The Buccaneers ruled out Antoine Winfield for Sunday's game against the Panthers. (Source: Jenna Laine on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Winfield was also sidelined last week. He wasn't able to practice this week as he continues to battle a knee injury.

Cade Otton has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. (Source: Jenna Laine on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Otton will remain sidelined due to a knee injury. The offense should continue to run through Mike Evans and the running backs.

Davante Adams was is in stretch lines as practice begins on Friday. (Source: Brian Costello on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: After it was reported that Adams was at practice on Thursday, he was listed as a non-participant. His status will need to be monitored when the injury report is released on Friday.

The Cardinals are expecting James Conner to play on Saturday against the Rams. (Source: Albert Breer)

Fantasy Impact: After leaving last week's game early, Conner was listed as questionable for this week after being limited at practice all week. He should remain in his lead role if he is cleared to play.

The Chargers are “optimistic” J.K Dobbins (knee) will be able to play in Week 17 against the Patriots. (Source: Albert Breer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbins was listed as questionable after having his practice window open this week. He would likely return to a big role in the Chargers backfield with Gus Edwards ruled out.

Matt Milano will be available for Sunday's game against the Jets. (Source: Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Milano was sidelined last week for the Bills. They appear to be getting healthier with the playoffs just a few weeks away.

Giants coach Brian Daboll said he is hopeful Malik Nabers can play in Week 17 against the Colts. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nabers is expected to practice on Friday after he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His status will be worth monitoring when the injury report is released later on Friday afternoon.

Giants coach Brian Daboll said he is hopeful Tyrone Tracy will play in Week 17 against the Colts. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tracy is expected to practice on Friday after he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His status will be worth monitoring when the injury report is released later on Friday afternoon.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he is optimistic Jaylen Waddle will play in Week 17 against the Browns. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waddle was limited at practice on Thursday after he was sidelined last week for the Dolphins. The injury report will be worth monitoring for Miami on Friday.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said “It’s going to be tough for (Jalen Hurts) to make it this week.” (Source: Tim McManus on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sirianni said that Hurts remains in concussion protocol on Friday. It is sounding more likely that Kenny Pickett will start on Sunday against the Cowboys.

Caleb Williams completed 16-of-28 pass attempts for 122 yards and one interception while also rushing five times for 37 yards in the Bears' 6-3 Week 17 loss to the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Williams has struggled to move the ball on a consistent basis behind an atrocious Chicago offensive line, throwing for less than 200 yards in three of his last five games while being sacked 23 times in that same span. The rookie signal-caller will once again be running for his life against an aggressive Green Bay Packers defense in Week 18.

DJ Moore hauled in six of his team-high eight targets for 54 yards while also rushing twice for eight yards in the Bears' 6-3 Week 17 loss to the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Moore continues to see increased involvement in the Chicago passing attack, recording six or more receptions in each of his last seven games. The wideout faces a tough test against a solid Green Bay Packers secondary in Week 18.