Fantasy Football News

The Texans claimed Diontae Johnson off waivers.

Fantasy Impact: Johnson will face his former team already as Houston hosts the Ravens on Wednesday. With the injury to Tank Dell, Johnson will look to carve out a role behind Nico Collins with CJ Stroud heading into the playoffs.

Olu Fashanu is likely to miss New York’s final two games of the season. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fashanu was carted off the field from Sunday's game against the Rams. He'll look to make a full recovery by training camp as a likely starter on the offensive line heading into next season.

The Titans waived Brayden Narveson.

Fantasy Impact: This likely means that Nick Folk will be good to return in Week 17 against the Jaguars.

Justin Fields was limited at practice on Monday. (Source: Brooke Pryor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fields was sidelined last week. He has a chance to return on Wednesday against the Chiefs in his backup role behind Russell Wilson.

Joey Porter Jr. was sidelined from practice on Monday. (Source: Brooke Pryor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Porter also missed practice on Sunday. He seems likely to be sidelined when the Steelers take on the Chiefs on Wednesday.

George Pickens was a full participant at practice on Monday. (Source: Brooke Pryor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pickens is likely to return from a three-game absence when the Steelers take on the Chiefs on Wednesday. His return will be big for Russell Wilson and the whole Steelers offense.

Packers TE Luke Musgrave, who was just activated off IR earlier today, is not listed among the inactives and is set make a return to his sophomore season on Monday Night Football vs. the Saints. (Source: Kyle Malzhan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Musgrave had been dealing with an ankle injury that had kept him out since Week 4. It is unclear whether or not he will me limited in this matchup.

Packers CB Jaire Alexander will be out for Week 16's matchup vs. the Saints as he deals with a lingering knee injury. (Source: Darius Joshua on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander has not played in a full game since Week 8 due to this injury. He was a full participant each day at practice this week, yet not back to normal form quite yet.

Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be held out of Week 16's game vs. the Packers due to a chest injury/illness. (Source: John Hendrix on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: MVS was a DNP in practice all week so this absence comes to no surprise. With a banged up WR room, expect Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Dante Pettis to see more targets.

Colts WR Alec Pierce remains in concussion protocol on Monday. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pierce was sidelined on Sunday after suffering the injury in Week 15. He'll look to clear the protocols by Saturday to be able to return for the Colts Week 17 game against the Giants.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald did not have an update on Kenneth Walker III. (Source: Mike Dugar on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walker left Sunday's game early after getting tackled awkwardly. Macdonald added that he is “getting tests done” and will know more in the next day or so.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Xavier Legette is now day-to-day. (Source: Joe Person on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Legette was considered week-to-week last week, so it is an upgrade for his status. Canales added that it will take "significant improvement" over the next couple of days for Legette to be ready for the Buccaneers game on Sunday.

Kenny Pickett reportedly came out of Sunday's game against the Commanders with a rib injury. (Source: Tim McManus on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Eagles coach Nick Sirianni offered no update on the status of Pickett on Monday. Jalen Hurts also remains in concussion protocol without an update. They'll be worth monitoring over the next few days in practice.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni offered no update on the status of Jalen Hurts. (Source: Tim McManus on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: When asked if Hurts could play if he is cleared but does not practice, Sirianni said, “Every week is a different scenario. Jalen knows how to prepare, how to get himself ready.” His status will be worth monitoring over the next few days.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opened by the Los Angeles Chargers according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. (Source: Kris Rhim on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbins will now look to return to a Los Angeles rushing attack that has struggled without the running back. Dobbins will likely be eased back into his starting role, minimizing his potential impact as the Chargers continue to carry postseason aspirations.

Justice Hill was absent from Monday's practice due to a concussion he sustained in Saturday's game against the Steelers. Hill suffered the injury after a 25-yard run in which his head hit the turf hard. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was immediately ruled out of the game. (Source: Jamison Hensley)

Fantasy Impact: Hill's status for Week 17 against the Texans is uncertain as he remains in the concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should monitor his practice participation on Tuesday.

Nelson Agholor was absent from Monday's practice. Agholor suffered the concussion in Week 15 against the Giants and hasn't practiced since. (Source: Jamison Hensley)

Fantasy Impact: Agholor's status for Week 17 against the Texans remains uncertain. He needs to clear concussion protocol before returning to action. Agholor has had a limited fantasy impact this season, so his absence won't significantly affect most fantasy managers.

Zay Flowers sat out Monday's practice due to a shoulder injury. This comes after a strong performance in Week 16 where he caught five passes for 100 yards against the Steelers. (Source: Jamison Hensley)

Fantasy Impact: While coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism about Flowers' availability for Wednesday's game against the Texans, his status remains uncertain. Fantasy managers should monitor his practice participation closely.

Shaq Mason is considered week-to-week with a knee injury. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mason will likely target a return for the postseason. Kendrick Green took over at right guard in his absence and will likely remain at that spot on Wednesday against the Ravens.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Jimmie Ward will have surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact: It appears that Ward won't be able to return for the postseason either. It is a tough break for the Texans secondary after also losing Tank Dell on the offensive side of the ball.