For a lot of you, you are right here since you made it to your fantasy football playoffs. Welcome to the celebration, pal. As all the time, the NFL harm report is ever-changing and all the time evolving. We may see further names begin to pop up early in the week at apply with veterans resting more because the precise NFL playoffs strategy. You’ll not solely wish to monitor the harm report right here but additionally the standings and what coaches are saying about participant utilization going into matchups.
Below we’ll recap some accidents from Week 14 and lookahead to the Week 15 report.
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Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (knee): Fantasy football managers who had been hoping to see Trey Benson again on the sphere for the fantasy playoffs had been heartbroken to study that the Cardinals selected to not activate him throughout his 21-day apply window. Instead, he stays on IR, and his season is over.
It would appear that Arizona’s backfield shall be led by a mixture of Bam Knight, Emari Demarcado and Michael Carter for the remainder of the season. With Demercado coping with an harm of his personal, anticipate Knight and Carter to be the principle ball-carriers — not precisely a vote of confidence.
Daniel Jones, QB, Colts (Achilles): Jones entered Week 14 with a fractured fibula he was going to play by means of the remainder of the season. Things acquired worse when he was helped off on Sunday vs. the Jaguars with an Achilles harm. Per multiple reports, an MRI on Monday confirmed that Jones sustained a season-ending tear of the Achilles tendon. Riley Leonard got here in reduction of Jones and completed the loss to Jacksonville with 145 yards and one INT.
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This may have a serious affect on the Colts’ offense outdoors of Jonathan Taylor. The high again would possibly get a slight knock if the passing recreation falls aside. But JT ought to nonetheless get heavy quantity to maintain his flooring however defenses may key in on him, making the yards harder to get and the touchdowns scarce. Indy additionally has a tricky schedule in the fantasy playoffs: at Seattle, vs. San Francisco, vs. Jacksonville.
Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders (elbow): Daniels was taken out of Week 14 in opposition to the Vikings after an enormous hit on a play in which he was picked off. After the sport, head coach Dan Quinn instructed reporters Daniels may have returned however he was held out as a precaution with Washington down massive. The Commanders don’t have anything to play for so it is complicated why they do not shut Daniels down for the season, however perhaps that is in the playing cards: Daniels has been dominated out for Week 15. So it is one other week of Mariota on the controls of the Commanders offense.
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (concussion): Lamb is doing effectively after sustaining a concussion on TNF vs. the Lions in Week 14. He’ll probably head to protocol however has had further time to recuperate after taking part in on Thursday. If Lamb cannot get proper earlier than Sunday Night Football in opposition to Minnesota, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson and Ryan Flournoy will all profit. Ferguson was getting elite TE1 appears whereas Lamb was out from Weeks 3-6. In that very same span, Pickens had 5 touchdowns. Flournoy posted a 9-115-1 line in opposition to Detroit following Lamb’s exit.
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Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (collarbone): The Bucs appear like they’re about to get some reinforcements. Mike Evans is being listed as questionable for TNF versus the Falcons, however Todd Bowles is insinuating that Evans is ready to return.
While Evans’ streak of 1,000 seasons has most likely come to an finish, he could possibly be the lacking piece for the Bucs’ passing recreation. Baker Mayfield hasn’t been in high kind, and rookie Emeka Egbuka has been experiencing a chilly stretch (probably in consequence). But simply as Bucky Irving has returned to solidify Tampa’s backfield, Evans may convey its passing recreation again to its recurrently scheduled programming. And it is not just like the Bucs don’t have anything to play for — Carolina is difficult them for the NFC South crown. He’s been activated off IR — now let’s have a look at if he takes the sphere and performs to his degree. Jalen McMillan was additionally activated.
DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers (abdomen): Metcalf stayed overnight at a Baltimore hospital after experiencing abdomen pains following the workforce’s win over the Ravens on Sunday. Reports are calling the transfer precautionary, so it would not seem as if Metcalf suffered something severe. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that Metcalf is “moving in the right direction” and will play this week. Still, we’ll regulate his apply standing. Pittsburgh faces Miami on MNF in Week 15.
Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (concussion): Higgins returned in Week 14 from a concussion he sustained again in Week 12. He was in a position to put up an enormous stat line vs. the Bills on Sunday with six catches for 92 yards and two scores, one a spotlight reel one-handed seize. Higgins needed to exit Sunday’s recreation to get checked for a concussion, however was cleared and in a position to return. Now, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday that Higgins is back in protocol to start Week 15. It could possibly be robust for him to clear in time for the Bengals’ matchup vs. the Ravens on Sunday afternoon.
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De’Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (rib): Achane left in the second quarter vs. the Jets in Week 14 and did not return resulting from a rib harm. Miami held out its high again largely whereas holding an enormous lead over the New York Jets. After the sport, Mike McDaniel mentioned Achane prevented a break and was accessible to return. Still, monitor Achane’s standing this week at apply and add Jaylen Wright if you happen to’re an Achane supervisor.
Week 15 NFL Injury Report
Quarterback
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Jayden Daniels, Commanders (elbow) — OUT
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Daniel Jones, Colts (Achilles) — Out for season
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Riley Leonard, Colts (knee)
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Tyrod Taylor, Jets (groin)
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Justin Herbert, Chargers (hand)
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Geno Smith, Raiders (shoulder)
Running again
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De’Von Achane, Dolphins (rib)
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Alvin Kamara, Saints (knee)
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Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (hip)
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Keaton Mitchell, Ravens (knee)
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Emari Demercado, Cardinals (ankle)
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Trey Benson, Cardinals (IR — OUT FOR THE SEASON)
Wide receiver
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CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (concussion)
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Drake London, Falcons (knee) — OUT
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Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (heel)
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Garrett Wilson, Jets (knee) — IR
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Mike Evans, Bucs (collarbone)
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Rome Odunze, Bears (foot)
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Parker Washington, Jaguars (hip)
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DK Metcalf, Steelers (abdomen)
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Chris Godwin Jr., Bucs (leg)
Tight finish
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David Njoku, Browns (knee)
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Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (knee)
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Darnell Washington, Steelers (concussion)
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Elijah Arroyo, Seahawks (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)
Guys to observe
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Sam LaPorta, Lions (again; slim probability he returns)
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Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (knee)