It may be the end of an era to an extent for the Kansas City Chiefs (and even the NFL). Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in Week 15’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs have been additionally eradicated from playoff rivalry for the primary time since 2014 with the loss. You’re possible navigating your fantasy football playoffs after advancing from Week 15. Below we’ll go over the NFL damage report for Week 16 with the latest on all the important thing accidents, plus fantasy football evaluation.
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Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (knee): With Mahomes done for the season, Gardner Minshew will man the offense the following two weeks towards the Titans and Broncos earlier than Week 18 vs. the Raiders. It’s a downgrade for a passing sport that was already wildly inconsistent many of the season. Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce will lose some ceiling however we have seen Minshew Mania maintain an offense as not too long ago as 2023 with the Colts. Perhaps with the season finished, Andy Reid and the offense will give rookies Brashard Smith and Jalen Royals some run.
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Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (finger): This is not all that impactful given what we have seen from Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. this season. But Tuten left in Week 15 and was unable to return in a blowout win over the Jets. Jacksonville might have simply been continuing with warning on the rookie RB’s damage. Tuten had solely two touches for 23 yards however one was a 16-yard TD catch. If Tuten is out, Etienne turns into an excellent stronger RB1/2 possibility, although he faces a tricky job in Week 16 vs. the Broncos.
Devin Neal, RB, Saints (hamstring): The Saints cannot actually catch a break at RB this season. Alvin Kamara has missed the previous three weeks with a knee damage. Now, the rookie Neal might miss time after exiting early towards the Panthers. He did make due for managers with eight touches for 32 yards and a rating earlier than leaving. If Neal finally ends up lacking time, the Saints are right down to Audric Estime and Evan Hull as choices in the run sport until Kamara can get wholesome. New Orleans additionally has winnable matchups the following two weeks vs. the Jets and Titans.
Bam Knight, RB, Cardinals (ankle): Knight was carted off the sphere on Sunday after struggling a “bad” ankle sprain. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Knight is unlikely to play in Week 16 against the Falcons. As a outcome, Michael Carter bought many of the work in the backfield, ending with 94 complete yards on 18 touches. He’ll be a high waiver wire add this week whereas Emari Demercado is not a nasty stash in deeper codecs.
Davante Adams, WR, Rams (hamstring): Adams was compelled to depart Week 15 after pulling up brief on a route with a hamstring damage. Head coach Sean McVay stated after the sport “it didn’t look good” however would not speculate on the severity of the damage. The Rams went on to beat the Lions and clinch a playoff berth, so do not anticipate Adams to be rushed again. He completed the sport with 4 catches for 71 yards on 9 targets. For the second straight week, Adams failed to seek out the tip zone after scoring 11 instances over the earlier six video games. If Adams is out, TE Colby Parkinson must be rostered in most codecs. He has six TDs over the previous six video games.
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Luther Burden III, WR, Bears (ankle): Burden exited in the Bears’ win over the Browns however had six catches for 84 yards. He’s been Chicago’s more constant pass-catching possibility the previous two weeks with Rome Odunze sidelined. If Burden can shake off this damage and is nice for Week 16 towards the Packers, he’ll be in a great spot as a WR3/flex possibility if Odunze, who initially was set to return on Sunday however was a late scratch after aggravating his foot damage, stays out. Keep in thoughts that sport is Saturday night time in what would possible be your fantasy playoff semifinals.
Christian Watson, WR, Packers (chest): Watson misplaced a 1-on-1 battle with Pat Surtain II on a deep ball from Jordan Love and landed laborious on his chest/shoulder space. He was unable to return in the second half. Watson had simply three catches for 29 yards previous to exiting. Prior to Week 15, Watson had over 18 fantasy factors in three of 4 video games, scoring 5 instances in that span. Now, his standing is probably going up in the air for Week 16 towards the Bears, a staff he went off for a 4-89-2 line towards a number of weeks prior.
Week 16 NFL damage report
Quarterbacks
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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (torn ACL) — Out for season
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Tyrod Taylor, Jets (groin)
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Jayden Daniels, Commanders (elbow) — Out for season
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Running backs
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Alvin Kamara, Saints (knee)
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Devin Neal, Saints (hamstring)
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Woody Marks, Texans (ankle)
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Chris Rodriguez Jr., Commanders (groin)
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Nick Chubb, Texans (ribs)
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Bam Knight, Cardinals (ankle)
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Dylan Sampson, Browns (calf)
Wide receivers
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Drake London, Falcons (knee)
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Davante Adams, Rams (hamstring)
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Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (heel)
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Tee Higgins, Bengals (concussion)
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Garrett Wilson, Jets (knee)
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Rome Odunze, Bears (foot)
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Quentin Johnston, Chargers (groin)
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Pat Bryant, Broncos (hamstring)
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Luther Burden III, Bears (ankle)
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Christian Watson, Packers (chest)
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Ricky Pearsall, 49ers (ankle and knee)
Tight ends
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Mason Taylor, Jets (neck)
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David Njoku, Browns (knee)
Out for season
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Malik Nabers, Giants (knee)
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Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (knee)
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Najee Harris, Chargers (Achilles)
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Austin Ekeler, Commanders (Achilles)
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James Conner, Cardinals (foot)
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Antonio Gibson, Patriots (knee)
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Miles Sanders, Cowboys (knee)
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Cam Skattebo, Giants (ankle)
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Tucker Kraft, Packers (knee)
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Travis Hunter, Jaguars (knee)
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JK Dobbins, Broncos (foot)
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Calvin Ridley, Titans (fibula)
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Joe Mixon, Texans (foot/ankle)
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Michael Penix Jr., Falcons (knee)
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Kyler Murray, Cardinals (foot)
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Daniel Jones, Colts (Achilles)
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Zach Ertz, Commanders (knee)
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Trey Benson, Cardinals (knee)
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Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (knee)
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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (torn ACL)
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Jayden Daniels, Commanders (elbow)
Guys to observe
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Sam LaPorta, Lions (again; slim probability he returns)