Kenny Pickett has been replaced by Tanner McKee after taking a shot in the third quarter. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Nothing is known at the time of writing about the extent of Pickett's injury. It looked like it could possibly be his arm or potentially abdomen by the way he was carrying himself, by fantasy managers will need to closely monitor the situation.
Christian Watson (knee) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Green Bay Packers against the Minnesota Vikings. (Source: Pete Dougherty on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Watson will sit out after not being cleared to play due to the knee injury, with Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Romeo Doubs to likely absorb the wideouts targets against the Vikings Sunday.
Tyreek Hill (wrist) is officially active for Week 17 for the Miami Dolphins against the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Miami Dolphins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hill was able to pass through testing on his injured wrist without any serious issues, giving quarterback Tyler Huntley and explosive option in a Miami passing attack missing Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa (hip) Sunday.
Jaylen Waddle (knee) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Miami Dolphins against the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Miami Dolphins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Waddle will join starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) out of the lineup for the Dolphins, with Tyreek Hill (wrist) cleared to play against the Browns in a must-win situation.
Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Miami Dolphins against the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Miami Dolphins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Tagovailoa will sit out out for the Dolphins after being unable to practice to end the week, with backup Tyler Huntley starting behind center in a must-win contest for Miami and their slim-postseason hopes.
Davante Adams (hip) is officially active for Week 17 for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills according to Rich Cimini. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Adams will suit up after testing the injured hip without any issues during pregame warmups as the wideout looks to take advantage of an inconsistent Buffalo secondary for head coach Jeff Ulbrich Sunday.
James Conner (knee) is officially active for Week 17 for the Arizona Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Conner is good to go after clearing through pregame testing on his knee without any issues and should receive all of the backfield touches he can handle against the Rams Saturday night.
Tony Pollard (illness/ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17 for the Tennessee Titans against the Jacksonville Jaguars according to Ian Rapoport. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pollard had begun experiencing flu-like symptoms and was not traveling with the Titans prior to being ruled out, with Tyjae Spears set to receive a sizeable workload against a questionable Jacksonville defense in Week 17.
Tee Higgins (knee) is officially active for Week 17 for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Denver Broncos according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Higgins will suit up after testing the injured knee during pregame warmups without any setbacks, giving superstar quarterback Joe Burrow both of his talented wideouts against a tough Denver Broncos defense in a must-win situation for the Bengals Saturday.
J.K. Dobbins (knee) is officially active for Week 17 for the Los Angeles Chargers against the New England Patriots according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins is back after being activated from injured reserve and will likely receive the majority of the backfield touches for head coach Jim Harbaugh with Gus Edwards (ankle) out against the Patriots Saturday.
Chuba Hubbard has been placed on injured reserve due to a calf and knee injury, ending his season. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Hubbard finishes the season with 1,195 rushing yards. Raheem Blackshear is expected to lead the Panthers' backfield with Hubbard sidelined, but he's not a recommended fantasy option. Fantasy managers should look for alternative options on the waiver wire.
Jalen Hurts (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 17 by the Philadelphia Eagles according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hurts will sit out after being unable to clear through the league’s concussion protocols and also not practicing at all this week for head coach Nick Sirianni. Backup Kenny Pickett will start behind center against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday.
CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) will miss the rest of the regular season according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lamb aggravated the shoulder injury in Week 16 against the Buccaneers and will now be shut down for the final two games for the Cowboys. The dynamic wideout finishes the season with 101 receptions for 1,194 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions.
Kenneth Walker III (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17 for the Seattle Seahawks against the Chicago Bears. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Walker III will not suit up Thursday night after being unable to practice at all during the week for the Seahawks. Zach Charbonnet (elbow) should receive the majority of the backfield work against an inconsistent Chicago Bears run defense Thursday night.
Zay Flowers (shoulder) is officially active for Week 17 for the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Flowers will suit up after passing through pregame testing on his injured shoulder without any issues, giving quarterback Lamar Jackson his primary option in the Baltimore passing attack against the the Houston Texans in the Christmas Day matchup.
George Pickens (hamstring) is off of the injury report and will play in Week 17 for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Kansas City Chiefs according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pickens will return to the lineup after being sidelined the last two games due to the hamstring injury, providing quarterback Russell Wilson with his most explosive weapon in the Pittsburgh passing attack against a stout Kansas City Chiefs defense on Christmas Day.
Cade Otton (knee) is officially inactive for Week 16 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Otton will not suit up for the Sunday night contest after being unable to practice with the knee injury throughout the week. Wideouts Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan will look to take advantage of an injury-ravaged Dallas secondary for head coach Todd Bowles Sunday night.
Zach Ertz (concussion) is officially active for Week 16 for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ertz will suit up for the Commanders after clearing through league protocols this week, giving rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels one of his favorite targets back against a tough Philadelphia defense Sunday.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 for the New York Giants against the Atlanta Falcons according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tracy Jr. tested the injured ankle during pregame warmups without any setbacks, and should retake his starting role in the backfield for head coach Brian Daboll against an inconsistent Atlanta Falcons defense Sunday.
David Njoku (hamstring) is officially active for Week 16 for the Cleveland Browns against the Cincinnati Bengals according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Njoku cleared through pregame warmups without any issues and is good to go against the Bengals. The tight end could be a primary option in a Cleveland passing offense starting a third different quarterback this season against Cincinnati Sunday.
