Fantasy Football News

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said he doesn’t think Josh Palmer will require an IR stint. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Palmer will likely be sidelined for the regular season finale in Week 18. He'll look to get healthy for the Wild Card round.

Elijah Molden suffered a broken fibula and will miss the rest of the season. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Molden is in the final year of his rookie deal. He will likely return to the Chargers.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Justice Hill will play in Week 18 against the Browns. (Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hill missed practice on Monday due to an illness. He is expected to clear the concussion protocol and return to the Ravens backfield against Cleveland.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said "there's a chance" Jaylen Watson could return for the postseason. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watson underwent surgery after suffering a broken fibula-tibia in Week 7. His status will need to be monitored heading into the postseason.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said "there's a chance" Mecole Hardman Jr. can return for the postseason. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hardman was placed on injured reserve in the first week of December. He would be eligible to return for the Chiefs first postseason game in the divisional round.

Adam Schefter reported that he doesn't believe it's a "lock" that Tua Tagovailoa plays in Week 18 against the Jets. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: "I don't think it's a lock he plays this week," Schefter said. "The hip was more banged up than people realize... It's fair to say his status [for Jets] is in question." The Dolphins can still make the playoffs with a win and Broncos loss against the Chiefs.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he doubts he'll rest starters against the Bengals if Ravens beat Browns on Saturday. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: If Baltimore beats Cleveland, it would clinch the AFC North division. “I haven’t pondered that at all, to be quite honest with you,” Tomlin said. “That might be a thought for later in the week. But as I mentioned, I think it’s significant how we go into this tournament. So, I doubt that I’ll be in that mentality that you mentioned.” Russell Wilson and the starters will likely be playing in Week 18.

Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown says there's been no thought or discussion into sitting Caleb Williams in Week 18. (Source: Kevin Fishbain on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Brown added that he expects all healthy veterans to play Sunday in Green Bay. It has been an up-and-down rookie season for Williams, and another down overall year for the Bears who will be in the market for a new coach once again this offseason.

Ben Skowronek is expected to return in Week 18 against the Bengals. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Skowronek was sidelined due to a hip injury last week. His status will still need to be monitored at practice throughout the week.

Joey Porter Jr. is expected to return in Week 18 against the Bengals. (Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Porter was sidelined due to a knee injury last week. His status will still need to be monitored at practice throughout the week.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says the team will monitor Cade Otton’s progress this week (Source: Scott Smith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bowles added that they will see how well Otton an run, but probably won’t know if he’s in play for the New Orleans game in Week 18 until at least Friday. The Bucs can clinch the NFC South division with a win over the Saints.

Shaq Mason was sidelined from practice on Monday. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mason was sidelined last week after he was unable to practice once. His status will remain up in the air for Week 18 against the Titans.

Juice Scruggs was back at practice on Monday. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Scruggs was sidelined last week. His return to practice on Monday gives him a chance to be back on the field in Week 18.

Diontae Johnson was at practice on Monday with the Texans. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson was claimed off waivers by Houston last week. He'll likely be eased into the offense before the postseason begins.

Azeez Al-Shaair was back at practice on Monday with the Texans. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Al-Shaair is looking to return in Week 18 after serving his three-game suspension from his hit on Trevor Lawrence.

Titans coach Brian Callahan said Tony Pollard could return in Week 18 against the Texans. (Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pollard was sidelined on Sunday due to an ankle injury and an illness. Tyjae Spears left Sunday's game with a concussion, leaving his status up in the air for Week 18. Pollard would likely return to his lead role if he is cleared.

Titans coach Brian Callahan said Tyjae Spears will be up in the air for Week 18 against the Texans. (Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Spears got the start on Sunday and had posted a strong performance before leaving the game early with a concussion. Callahan added that Tony Pollard could return for Week 18.

Titans coach Brian Callahan says QBs Will Levis and Mason Rudolph will both play in Sunday’s finale against the Texans. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Levis will return from a two-game absence where Rudolph started both games. It is unclear how long they will both play.

Brian Callahan says QBs Will Levis and Mason Rudolph will both play in Sunday’s finale against the Texans. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rudolph has started the past two games for the Titans with Levis sidelined. It is unclear how long they will each play in Week 18.

Terry McLaurin had a quiet game, recording just 1 reception for 5 yards on 7 targets. Despite the Commanders' offensive success, McLaurin struggled to get involved, with his only catch coming in the second half. The Commanders clinched their first playoff berth since 2020, but McLaurin's minimal contribution was a surprising turn in an otherwise solid offensive performance.

Fantasy Impact: McLaurin’s 1 reception for 5 yards was a major disappointment for fantasy managers, especially given his usual role as a top target in the Commanders' offense. While this game is an outlier in what has been a productive season, McLaurin’s inconsistency in this contest serves as a reminder of the volatility that can affect even the most reliable fantasy wide receivers. Fantasy managers should not panic, as McLaurin has been a consistent performer throughout the season, surpassing 1,000 yards for the fifth straight year. He remains a strong WR2.