Fantasy Football News

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.

Patrick Mahomes II said he thinks his ankle “should be in a better place” for Week 17 against the Steelers. (Source: Pete Sweeney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mahomes was playing on a sprained ankle last week, but it didn't appear to be hinder him too much. He should be a full-go on Wednesday against the Steelers.

Chris Jones is not expected to practice on Monday. (Source: Nate Taylor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jones left the Chiefs game early last week and did not play in the fourth quarter. He was unlikely to play in Week 17 on a short week.

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold and the front office have not yet had long-term contract or extension discussions as they look to play out the season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. (Source: NFL on ESPN on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schefter added that Darnold could have some "intriguing scenarios" if he hits the open market this offseason. Fifteen quarterbacks have a contract with an average annual value of $40 million or more in 2024, and with the market trending upward and a shortage of passers available in free agency and the draft, Darnold could be in store for a big day, whether it's as a free agent or if he stays in Minnesota.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the snap count for Marquise Brown will “keep increasing.” (Source: Sam McDowell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brown was able to catch five passes on just 14 snaps in Week 16. He could see at least 20-30 snaps in Week 17 against the Steelers which puts him in the flex range in deeper leagues.

Drew Lock is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his shoulder injury. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Giants coach Brian Daboll said a decision on who will start against the Colts in Week 17 has not yet been made. If Lock is sidelined, Tommy DeVito will likely be back at quarterback next week against the Colts.

Braxton Jones will undergo surgery on his injured ankle and is out for the season. (Source: Courtney Cronin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The belief is that Jones only fractured his fibula as opposed to his fibula and tibia. He posted one of his better overall seasons this year and will look to make a full recovery heading into training camp.

Teven Jenkins is considered day-to-day with a calf injury. (Source: Courtney Cronin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Bears have a short week coming up on Thursday against the Seahawks. Jenkins has a chance to return in that game for Chicago.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Cedric Tillman is still making his way through concussion protocol. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tillman has missed the past four games. He'll attempt to clear protocols to return in Week 17 against the Dolphins.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. aggravated his ankle injury in Sunday's game against the Falcons. (Source: Art Stapleton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tracy's status will be worth monitoring at practice throughout the week. If he is sidelined, Devin Singletary could step into the lead role next week against the Colts.

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell suffered a dislocated knee, as well as a torn ACL and additional damage, in Houston's Week 16 loss and will be out for the season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dell being out for the season is no surprise given the seriousness of the injury, but given how late in the season it came as well, Dell could be set to miss a lot of game time. It remains to be determined if he will play or how late he can return in 2025, but for now, his focus will be on recovery while the Texans focus on the postseason. Dell finished his sophomore season with 667 yards and three TDs in 14 games. His 1,376 career receiving yards are the third most by a Texans WR in their first two seasons.

David Njoku came out of Sunday's game against the Bengals with a knee injury. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Njoku was banged up all throughout last week during practice. His status will be worth monitoring at practice throughout this week.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson is dealing with a calf injury out of Sunday's game against the Bengals. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson-Robinson is expected to remain the starter if he is healthy enough in Week 17. Otherwise, Jameis Winston could be back at quarterback.

Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Malachi Corley “still has a way to go from an offensive perspective.” (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Corley did not see the field on Sunday despite being active. He will hope to earn a larger role next season.

The Packers activated Luke Musgrave from injured reserve. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Musgrave is set to play in his first game since Week 4. The Packers are expected to ease him back so he'll likely be playing on limited snaps.

The Bills D/ST allowed 21 points, 261 passing yards, and 126 rushing yards in their 24-21 win over the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact: The Bills' defense tallied two sacks, one interception, and two fumble recoveries in the win over the Patriots. They will have a favorable matchup against a struggling Jets' offense in Week 17.

Tyler Bass made 1-of-1 field goal attempts and 3-of-3 extra point attempts in the Bills 24-21 win over the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact: Bass made his lone field goal attempt from 50 yards out in the third quarter to give the Bills the lead. Bass will look to build on this solid performance in a Week 17 matchup with the Jets.

Dalton Kincaid caught 4-of-7 targets for 15 yards in the Bills 24-21 win over the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact: Kincaid led the team in targets, but was unable to do much as the Bills' passing attack struggled against New England. Kincaid has received seven targets in both games since returning from a knee injury and should be in line for a similar target share in Week 17 against the Jets.