Fantasy Football Shocker: Daniel Jones’ Achilles Tear Sends Ripples, Mike Evans and DK Metcalf Updates Could Change Your Lineup!

Keeping pace with the ever-shifting landscape of NFL injuries isn’t just helpful—it’s downright critical if you want to thrive in fantasy football. Each week brings a fresh slew of updates that can make or break your roster decisions. Below, I’m breaking down all the must-know injury news for fantasy-relevant players, spotlighting those sidelined on their teams’ reports, and serving up clear, actionable advice to help sharpen your lineup as new intel emerges. Make it a habit to swing back here from Tuesday through Saturday—because in this game, staying ahead means staying informed!

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Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team’s injury report, and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.

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**UPDATED AS OF SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH AT 3 PM ET**

AFC East

◆ Buffalo Bills

The Bills regained full health in Week 14 following the return of tight end Dalton Kincaid to the active roster.

◆ Miami Dolphins

De’Von Achane – RB (ribs)

Achane departed the team’s Week 14 win over the Jets in the second quarter with a ribs injury.

Fantasy Impact: Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that it was his decision to hold Achane out for the remainder of the game even though Achane felt he could return. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the top tier running back’s status throughout the practice week, but it appears as if Achane will be on the field for Monday Night Football against the Steelers in Week 15.

Tyreek Hill – WR (knee)

Hill suffered a dislocated knee in the team’s Week 4 win over the Jets. His season is over.

Fantasy Impact: Hill’s absence likely places additional emphasis on the short-to-intermediate areas of the field, increasing the expected target volume for De’Von Achane, Darren Waller, and Jaylen Waddle.

◆ New England Patriots

Terrell Jennings – RB (concussion)

Jennings did not practice on Wednesday. He was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Jennings should be expected to sit out in Week 15, reducing the Patriots’ backfield to a usable two-player rotation.

◆ New York Jets

Mason Taylor – TE (neck)

Taylor was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: The Jets enter Week 15 down bad, with multiple primary contributors missing in action. This appears to be a team to avoid in fantasy.

Breece Hall – RB (knee soreness)

Hall sat out on Wednesday but upgraded to a full session Friday before being removed from the injury report.

Fantasy Impact: Hall deals with knee soreness occasionally, having suffered knee injuries on two occasions in his career. Backup running back Isaiah Davis should be rostered at this time.

Tyrod Taylor – QB (groin)

Taylor departed the team’s Week 14 loss to the Dolphins with a groin injury and did not return. Taylor was sidelined on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Taylor’s status and that he would need to talk with team doctors before a determination on his Week 15 status could be made. Glenn added that the “guy that’s gonna give us the best chance to win” will start in Week 15 against the Jaguars, which at this point could be rookie undrafted free agent Brady Cook, considering both Taylor and Justin Fields are currently injured. Downgrade the entirety of the offense should that be the case.

Justin Fields – QB (knee)

Fields was ruled out for Week 14 late in the week with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday. The front office also signed quarterback Adrian Martinez to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: See above.

Garrett Wilson – WR (knee)

Wilson sprained his knee in his return to the active roster in Week 10 and is set to miss “three-to-four weeks.” He was placed on injured reserve and is eligible to return in Week 15. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Wilson’s potential return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Whelp, Wilson’s return didn’t last long as he is now set to miss another chunk of time with an additional knee injury. The Jets again find themselves bereft of pass-catching talent. Rookie tight end Mason Taylor stands to benefit the most in a fantasy setting, although the Jets continue to be allergic to throwing the football. Head coach Aaron Glenn said last week that he expects Wilson to “return this season.”

Braelon Allen – RB (knee)

Allen suffered a “pretty serious” knee injury on a kickoff return in the second quarter of the team’s Week 4 loss to the Dolphins. He is out indefinitely.

Fantasy Impact: Allen has been a significant contributor in the red zone this season. His absence substantially boosts Breece Hall‘s upside, who is now a locked-in RB1 in Week 5 against the Cowboys. Backup running back Isaiah Davis can be stashed in 12-team leagues as a high-upside contingency option. Hall gained a season-high 155 yards from scrimmage on 18 opportunities in his first game without Allen in Week 5.

Josh Reynolds – WR (hip)

Reynolds was evidently placed on injured reserve in Week 10, after suffering a hip injury during practice in Week 8.

Fantasy Impact: Reynolds’ absence clears the way for new Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to be active on game day.

AFC North

◆ Baltimore Ravens

Rashod Bateman – WR (ankle)

Bateman was added to the team’s injury report Thursday after a limited showing due to an ankle injury. He then sat our practice Friday before drawing the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Bateman appears to have injured his ankle in Thursday’s practice, making it likelier than not we see the veteran perimeter threat held out for a must-win game against the Bengals. DeAndre Hopkins is in line to see additional run on, should Bateman miss.

Keaton Mitchell – RB (knee)

Mitchell injured his knee in the team’s Week 14 loss to the Steelers. He was able to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Mitchell avoided a major injury, listing him day-to-day. Any missed time from Mitchell could add to the role of pass-catching specialist Rasheen Ali, should Justice Hill remain out.

Justice Hill – RB (neck)

Hill will not play in Week 13. Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Hill could return “in three to four weeks.”

Fantasy Impact: Running back Keaton Mitchell will continue operating as the clear-cut No. 2 in Baltimore.

◆ Cincinnati Bengals

Tee Higgins – WR (concussion)

Higgins missed Week 13 with a concussion. He was placed back into protocol following Week 14 after reporting symptoms after the game and practiced in a “very limited” capacity on Wednesday. He was ruled out Friday.

Fantasy Impact: A second concussion in two calendar weeks is a significant issue for Higgins. Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki would benefit if Higgins misses time.

◆ Cleveland Browns

David Njoku – TE (knee)

Njoku aggravated his knee injury in Week 14. He was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: We expect rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. to continue operating as the team’s No. 1 pass catcher. Start Fannin with confidence after a career game a week ago.

Jerome Ford – RB (shoulder)

The Browns signed running back Trayveon Williams after placing Ford on injured reserve this week.

Fantasy Impact: Williams is unlikely to contribute on game day, now occupying the No. 3 role. We expect No. 2 running back Dylan Sampson (calf/hand) to continue playing through injury.

◆ Pittsburgh Steelers

DK Metcalf – WR (stomach)

Metcalf stayed overnight at a hospital Sunday after reporting stomach issues on the flight home. He practiced in full in each session through Friday and is in line to play on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact: Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Monday that Metcalf “should be able to play in Week 15.” While not exactly a resounding bid of confidence, it appears as if whatever issue was plaguing Metcalf on Sunday will not limit his ability to take the field against the Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

Darnell Washington – TE (concussion)

Washington was placed in the league’s concussion protocol Monday.

Fantasy Impact: While not a regular contributor to the team’s passing game, an absence from Washington is a big deal for a Steelers team that uses him as a borderline sixth offensive lineman. Expect Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth to see a slight uptick in snaps should Washington be unable to go against the Dolphins.

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AFC South

◆ Houston Texans

Woody Marks – RB (knee)

Marks did not practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: See below.

Nick Chubb – RB (ribs)

Chubb was unable to finish the team’s Week 14 win over the Chiefs due to a ribs injury. He remained sidelined on Wednesday and Thursday but returned to a limited session Friday, ultimately drawing the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Rookie Woody Marks handled 28 touches following Chubb’s departure last week, despite Marks being listed on Week 14’s injury report with an ankle injury. Marks is back on the injury report with a knee injury this week, though we tentatively expect him to play through it. He could be in line for an RB1-worthy role in a plus matchup against the Cardinals if Chubb is unable to go.

Joe Mixon – RB (foot)

Mixon was placed on the Non-Football Injury list ahead of Week 1. He is not expected to play this year.

Fantasy Impact: Veteran Nick Chubb is now in a game script-dependent rushing role, while rookie running back Woody Marks operates as the starter.

◆ Indianapolis Colts

Daniel Jones – QB (Achilles)

Jones played through a fracture in his fibula for two-plus games before suffering a torn Achilles in Week 14. His season is done.

Fantasy Impact: The injury comes at the worst possible time for the sliding Colts, who have dropped from the two-seed to the fringes of playoff contention in three short weeks. Making matters worse, Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury in relief duties against the Jaguars. The Colts signed potential Hall of Fame candidate Philip Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday, who, oddly enough, is both a grandfather and eligible for the Hall of Fame in the next class. Either way, expect a significant downgrade to all Indianapolis skill position players in the immediate future.

Riley Leonard – QB (knee)

Leonard suffered a PCL sprain in Week 14. He is practicing fully.

Fantasy Impact: Veteran grandfather Philip Rivers was elevated from the practice squad to start in Week 15 against the Seahawks.

Anthony Richardson – QB (eye)

Richardson suffered a “freak accident” ahead of Week 6 in which an elastic band snapped a piece of metal hit him in the eye, fracturing his orbital bone. He was placed on injured reserve. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that Richardson will not be coming off injured reserve when first eligible this week.

Fantasy Impact: The Colts could quite possibly be turning to 44-year-old Philip Rivers in the year of our Lord, 2025. What a time to be alive.

◆ Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Washington – WR (hip)

Washington logged two limited sessions before being ruled out last week. He remains limited to begin Week 15. Washington ultimately drew the questionable tag after a full practice Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Washington has been a volatile performer this season and he may not be needed in what is expected to be a blowout win over the Jets. He is a boom-bust FLEX if active.

Travis Hunter – WR/CB (knee)

Hunter was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending LCL tear.

Fantasy Impact: See Thomas’ section above.

◆ Tennessee Titans

Calvin Ridley – WR (hamstring)

Ridley reportedly broke his fibula in Week 11 and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact: It’s a disappointing end to a disappointing season for the veteran receiver. The Titans are left with no standout fantasy options in his absence.

AFC West

◆ Denver Broncos

Pat Bryant – WR (hamstring)

Bryant managed to suit up on Sunday after straining his hamstring in Week 14’s Thursday practice session. He was ruled out for Week 15 on Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Marvin Mims could see additional run out of the slot in Bryant’s absence, although Troy Franklin likely stands as the top beneficiary.

J.K. Dobbins – RB (foot)

Dobbins was ruled out on Friday before being placed on IR on Saturday. The injury requires surgery, likely ending his season.

Fantasy Impact: Rookie RJ Harvey is in line to see a noticeable increase to what has been a modest snap rate, although Tyler Badie remained frustratingly involved. Jaleel McLaughlin also saw increased opportunities on early downs.

◆ Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes – QB (knee)

Mahomes was visibly limping in Week 14, playing through his knee injury. He is practicing fully.

Fantasy Impact: Measuring the impact is difficult. Mahomes ran for 59 yards on seven carries. He remains a QB1, though the knee issue adds slight risk to his potential range of outcomes.

Hollywood Brown – WR (personal)

Brown was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Although not a direct benefit to any singular player, both JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton have fewer bodies to compete with for rotational snaps.

◆ Las Vegas Raiders

Geno Smith – QB (shoulder)

Smith is “unlikely” to play in Week 15 against the Eagles. Smith entered the game with a foot injury and exited with a throwing shoulder injury and significant abrasions on his throwing hand’s ring and pinky fingers. He was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett will start in his stead. He is not worthy of fantasy consideration.

◆ Los Angeles Chargers

Quentin Johnston – WR (groin)

Johnston was added to the team’s injury report Friday with a groin issue. He drew the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: We expect Johnston to be on the field come Sunday, although an absence would directly benefit rookie Tre’ Harris.

Justin Herbert – QB (hand)

Herbert underwent successful surgery on his left hand Monday. He managed to play through the ailment in Week 14 and was limited the following Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Herbert should be expected to continue playing through the injury with a protective glove on his non-throwing hand.

Najee Harris – RB (Achilles)

Harris ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg during the Chargers’ Week 3 win over the Broncos. His season is done.

Fantasy Impact: Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal are likely to continue splitting backfield work until the former can work his way back into game shape.

NFC East

◆ Dallas Cowboys

Jake Ferguson – TE (calf)

Ferguson was limited on Wednesday and went DNP-limited to end the week before drawing a questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Ferguson appears to be on track to play.

Miles Sanders – RB (ankle/knee)

Sanders was injured in Week 4 and did not play in Week 5. He was ruled out for Week 6 before being placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

Fantasy Impact: Veteran Javonte Williams continues to operate in a near workhorse role.

◆ New York Giants

Tyrone Tracy – RB (hip)

Tracy told reporters that he suffered a hip contusion and a stinger in Week 13. He is practicing fully, following the Week 14 bye.

Fantasy Impact: Tracy is set to handle lead-back duties for the Giants.

Theo Johnson – TE (toe)

Johnson was limited on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:
Johnson dealt with a toe injury earlier in the year. It should not limit his productivity in Week 15.

Malik Nabers – WR (knee)

Nabers suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 4 win over the Chargers and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact: The injury could not have come at a worse time for the Giants after they moved to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart under center. Nabers’ absence will make it difficult to consistently move the football, lowering the upside of all remaining healthy players. Nabers makes for a solid trade target for dynasty managers looking to rebuild this season.

Cam Skattebo – RB (ankle)

Skattebo suffered a gruesome dislocated ankle in the team’s Week 8 loss to the Eagles, ending his season.

Fantasy Impact: The backfield in New York should revert to a timeshare headed by veteran Tyrone Tracy in Skattebo’s absence. Devin Singletary remains on hand for change-of-pace duties. Treat Tracy as a low-end RB2 for the remainder of the season.

◆ Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles emerged from their Week 14 loss to the Chargers absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.

◆ Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels – QB (elbow)

Daniels dislocated the elbow in his left, non-throwing arm in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Seahawks. He was ruled out early in Week 15 preparations.

Fantasy Impact: Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will start in Week 15 against the Giants. He is a borderline QB1/2.

Chris Rodriguez – RB (groin)

Rodriguez did not practice on Wednesday and drew the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez’s injury could give rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt a chance to earn the starting role.

Deebo Samuel – WR (illness)

Samuel was added to the team’s injury report Friday with an illness.

Fantasy Impact: This is definitely on to monitor when the team releases its inactives 90 minutes prior to first kick Sunday. An absence would greatly benefit Terry McLaurin after Zach Ertz was lost for the season in Week 14.

Zach Ertz – TE (knee)

Ertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 14 loss to the Vikings. His season is done.

Fantasy Impact: The hits keep on coming for the Commanders in a lost season. John Bates should step into a significant role for the Commanders down the stretch but likely does not carry enough upside for weekly fantasy consideration.

NFC North

◆ Chicago Bears

Rome Odunze – WR (foot)

Odunze returned to practice on Wednesday and missing all of Week 14. He was labeled “week-to-week” with a stress fracture late last week. Returning in Week 15 seems unlikely, although he did draw a questionable tag Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Odunze’s inactivity elevates the roles of DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden, all of whom see a substantial boost against the Packers.

◆ Detroit Lions

Brock Wright – TE (neck)

Wright landed hard on his neck in Week 12. He has been placed on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Backup tight ends Shane Zylstra (knee) and Ross Dwelley form a fantasy-unfriendly duo, who should only be considered in DFS lineups.

Sam LaPorta – TE (back)

LaPorta was added to the Lions’ injury report with a back injury on Wednesday. After being ruled out for Week 11 on Friday, the Lions placed him on injured reserve on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: The Lions’ pass-catching corps is deep. Removing LaPorta from it could result in one or more extra targets for WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR Jameson Williams and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

◆ Green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs – RB (knee)

Jacobs did not practice on Wednesday and drew the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Jacobs continues to rehab the bone bruise he suffered in Week 12. He should be good to go in Week 15 against the Broncos.

Jayden Reed – WR (shoulder)

Reed was limited on Wednesday but removed from the injury report Friday.

Fantasy Impact: The Packers are just easing Reed back into action following a stint on injured reserve. Expect him to play in Week 15. Packers wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Matthew Golden (wrist) were also limited. Golden does not need to be rostered.

Tucker Kraft – TE (knee)

Kraft suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact: Kraft’s breakout season comes to an end prematurely after the untimely knee injury. Luke Musgrave should be rostered in all formats as he likely enters a featured role for the Packers.

◆ Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Hockenson – TE (shin)

Hockenson was sidelined on Wednesday but removed from the injury report Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Hockenson is good to go for Week 15.

Carson Wentz – QB (shoulder)

Wentz will undergo season-ending surgery after playing through a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum.

Fantasy Impact: Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the starter in Minnesota moving forward.

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NFC South

◆ Atlanta Falcons

Kyle Pitts – TE (knee)

Pitts is questionable to play in Week 15 against the Buccaneers after practicing in a limited capacity all week.

Fantasy Impact: Pitts leads the team with 17 targets over the last two weeks. He is the only Falcons pass catcher to clear double-digits. Start him if he is active. The team has no reliable alternatives.

Drake London – WR (knee)

London reportedly suffered a PCL sprain in the team’s Week 11 loss to the Panthers. Head coach Raheem Morris labeled London “day-to-day” in Week 15, but the team ultimately ruled him out.

Fantasy Impact: Tight end Kyle Pitts is now the passing game’s top option.

Michael Penix – QB (knee)

Penix reportedly suffered a knee injury that included a partially torn ACL, a separate sprain and a bone bruise in the team’s Week 11 loss to the Panthers. He will undergo season-ending ACL reconstruction.

Fantasy Impact: That leaves the team in the hands of veteran Kirk Cousins moving forward. Cousins notably completed 21-of-31 passes for only 173 yards with no touchdowns in his only other start this season, which came against an underperforming Dolphins team. The Falcons could be in some trouble the rest of the way.

◆ Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are healthy following the team’s Week 14 bye.

◆ New Orleans Saints

Devin Neal – RB (abdomen)

Neal logged a limited session on Wednesday and Thursday but removed from the injury report Friday.

Fantasy Impact: This is a new injury for Neal, coming off a career-high 20-touch workload. His early-week participation is promising. He remains an RB3/FLEX.

Alvin Kamara – RB (ankle/knee)

Kamara remains sidelined by his ankle injury and PCL sprain. He has neither practiced nor played since Week 12 and was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Rookie running back Devin Neal will continue operating as the starter. He can be treated as a borderline RB2/3.

Kendre Miller – RB (ACL)

Miller suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Bears. His season is over.

Fantasy Impact: Rookie Devin Neal should step into the primary change-of-pace role for the Saints in Miller’s absence. Lead back Alvin Kamara saw the highest snap rate since Week 2 following Miller’s departure and could be again looking at a workhorse role moving forward.

◆ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cade Otton – TE (knee)

Otton is doubtful to play in Week 15 against the Falcons.

Fantasy Impact: Payne Durham is the next man up at tight end for the Buccaneers, although he remains unlikely to contribute in a meaningful way on Thursday Night Football.

Mike Evans – WR (collarbone, concussion)

Evans suffered a broken collarbone in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Lions. He is questionable to play in Week 15 against the Falcons, though the team activated him from injured reserve on Wednesday, which is a good sign.

Fantasy Impact: Add Evans if he is available. He can be started as soon as he retakes the field on game day.

Chris Godwin – WR (fibula)

Godwin sandwiched a full practice session with two limited sessions.

Fantasy Impact: Godwin is a FLEX against the Falcons.

Jalen McMillan – WR (neck)

The Buccaneers have activated McMillan’s 21-day practice window. He is questionable to play in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: McMillan is unlikely to warrant FLEX consideration in re-draft formats, though his presence is a positive for quarterback Baker Mayfield.

NFC West

◆ Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. – WR (heel)

Harrison picked up a heel injury in his return to the lineup following a two-game absence due to an appendectomy. He was ruled out for Week 15 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Wide receiver Michael Wilson has established himself as an elite fantasy starter in Harrison’s absence.

Greg Dortch – WR (chest)

The Cardinals placed Dortch on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Wide receiver Michael Wilson will continue earning targets voluminously.

Emari Demercado – RB (ankle)

Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11. He resumed practicing in Week 14 and remains limited in Week 15, drawing the questionable tag.

Fantasy Impact: We expect Bam Knight to remain the starter. Demercado could rotate in as the No. 2 running back.

Trey Benson – RB (knee)

Benson underwent surgery after injuring his meniscus in Week 4. The Cardinals opened his 21-day practice window in Week 12, but they ultimately decided not to activate him from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Running back Bam Knight is seemingly the best bet to operate as the Cardinals’ rest-of-season starter.

Kyler Murray – QB (foot)

Murray injured his foot on a fourth-quarter fumble in Week 5. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 10 and will be eligible to return in Week 14 against the Rams, though it could be as the Cardinals’ backup. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that the team will not open his 21-day practice window this week.

Fantasy Impact: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has finished as a QB1 in his last three games. He remains a viable streamer.

James Conner – RB (ankle)

Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3.

Fantasy Impact: See: Trey Benson.

Zay Jones – WR (Achilles)

Jones suffered a torn Achilles in the team’s Week 10 loss to the Seahawks, ending his season.

Fantasy Impact: Jones filled a situational role for the Cardinals but his absence could provide additional run for veteran slot man Greg Dortch.

◆ Los Angeles Rams

Davante Adams – WR (hamstring)

Adams played through the hamstring strain without suffering a reported re-injury in Week 14. He did not practice on Wednesday, drawing the questionable tag for Week 15.

Fantasy Impact: Adams is back in the WR1 tier against the Lions this week.

Tutu Atwell – WR (hamstring)

The Rams are activating Atwell from injured reserve this week, but he was downgraded to being a non-participant on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: The impact is minimal. Atwell could earn three or four targets per game, if active.

Tyler Higbee – TE (ankle)

Higbee was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the team’s Week 11 win over the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact: Higbee’s absence for much of the game against the Seahawks simply allowed rookie Terrance Ferguson to step into additional snaps as opposed to forcing the team to move away from their league-leading 13-personnel rates. Colby Parkinson should be viewed as the team’s starter. Davis Allen is capable as well. The Panthers struggle to cover opposing tight ends.

◆ San Francisco 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk – WR (knee)

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team would not open Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window ahead of a Week 11 meeting with the Cardinals. The same was said for Week 12, and now Week 13. Reports then surfaced that Aiyuk and the 49ers are “headed for divorce” after the team voided his 2025 guarantees.

Fantasy Impact: A mostly lost season for Aiyuk appears to be quickly approaching, at least as far as fantasy is concerned.

◆ Seattle Seahawks

Elijah Arroyo – TE (knee)

Arroyo is “out right now” with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact: The injury could allow tight end AJ Barner to assume a full-time role.

Tory Horton – WR (groin, shin)

Horton was added to the injury report Thursday with multiple ailments and did not play in Week 10 against the Cardinals. He was ruled out for Week 11 on Friday and remains sidelined early in Week 12. He was ruled out for Week 12 Friday.

Fantasy Impact: It’s unfortunate timing for the blazing rookie after his breakout performance in Week 9.