Every NFL team playing Sunday is required to issue a final injury report on Friday. The pair of teams playing Monday night will issue their final report Saturday. Here we review all of the fantasy-relevant players dealing with ailments and how to plan accordingly. Keep in mind that the inactive list isn't due until 90 minutes before kickoff. As you start to put the final touches on those lineups, have a fallback plan or two at the ready in the event you will be dealing with an ailing player.
MONDAY NIGHT INJURIES
Tyler Eifert, TE, Bengals – Concussion
He's still in the concussion protocol and likely doesn't play on MNF. Will Tye and Zach Miller are the prime waiver pickups at tight end.
QUESTIONABLE
Drew Brees, QB, Saints - Foot
Brees is saying that he'll play against the Jags with a torn plantar fascia. I wouldn't be surprised if he struggles early with his throwing mechanics and arm strength. The matchup is very difficult to pass up, however.
Brian Hoyer, QB, Texans – Concussion
It would feel a lot better using DeAndre Hopkins if Hoyer plays instead of Brandon Weeden.
Matt Jones, RB, Redskins - Hip
Alfred Morris becomes interesting if Jones can't play against the Eagles, although that scenario seems unlikely. Just keep in mind that Kirk Cousins leads the team with five rushing touchdowns.
Andre Ellington, RB, Cardinals – Toe
Ellington figures to play, but David Johnson is a lot better at football.
Doug Baldwin, WR, Seahawks - Hamstring
Baldwin looks like a very real game-time decision. Tyler Lockett should already be owned. Make sure Jermaine Kearse is no longer sitting on waivers, even if you don't need him.
Danny Amendola and Brandon LaFell, WR, Patriots – Knee
Edelman is doubtful. Amendola probably doesn't play; LaFell likely will.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions – Ankle
Megatron has lost all power since Thanksgiving Day jolt.
Donte Moncrief, WR, Colts – Toe
Dwayne Harris, WR, Giants – Shoulder
Looks like Harris plays as the No. 3 target behind Rueben Randle and tight end Will Tye, sans OBJ.
Eddie Royal, WR, Bears – Ankle
No Alshon Jeffery helps Royal, but I'd rather roll out tight end Zach Miller.
Cole Beasley, WR, Cowboys - Knee
Marques Colston WR and Benjamin Watson Saints TE - Chest
Watson owners need to have another option at the ready. Colston could also be a game-time decision. Brandin Cooks is looking like a target monster this week against the Jags.
OUT
Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals - Thumb
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans - Knee
Andrew Luck, QB, Colts - Abdomen
LeSean McCoy, RB, Bills - Knee
Karlos Williams is dealing with a shoulder issue, so Mike Gillislee will get some work with Shady unavailable.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers - Foot
Cameron Artis-Payne should be the featured back in a great road matchup against the Falcons.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks - Abdomen
Shaun Draughn, RB, 49ers - Knee
Tevin Coleman, RB, Falcons - Concussion
Vincent Jackson, WR, Buccanners - Knee
No V-Jax has meant loads of targets for Mike Evans.
Cecil Shorts, WR, Texans - Hamstring
Jaelen Strong is worth a dart throw against a really bad Titans secondary, especially with Hoyer plays QB.
Charles Clay, TE, Bills – Back
DOUBTFUL
T.J. Yeldon, RB, Jaguars - Knee
Denard Robinson (foot) should see a heavy workload against a terrible Saints defense.
Alshon Jeffery, WR, Bears - Hamstring
Tight end Zach Miller could be Jay Cutler's primary target against the Bucs.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots - Foot
Amendola and LaFell are both questionable.
Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys – Foot
PROBABLE (limited practice)
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - Finger
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Colts - Back
Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings - Ankle
Out/Out/Full this week in practice.
Lamar Miller, RB, Dolphins - Ankle, Quadricep
It's a great matchup against the Colts, however, the Dolphins continue to limit Miller's workload for seemingly no reason.
Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers - Rib
Karlos Williams, RB, Bills - Shoulder
Isaiah Crowell, RB, Browns - Not Injury Related
Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins - Knee
Landry sat out of practice Thursday, but has been dealing with the same knee issue for several weeks now.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Redskins - Foot, Knee
Allen Hurns, WR, Jaguars - Thigh
DeVante Parker, WR, Dolphins - Ankle
Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys – Chest
PROBABLE (full practice)
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Jets - Thumb
Sam Bradford, QB, Eagles - Shoulder
Denard Robinson, RB, Jaguars - Foot
Spencer Ware, RB, Chiefs - Rib
Ware's return shouldn't alter your plans on using Charcandrick West against the Browns.
Alfred Blue, RB, Texans - Back
Chris Polk, RB, Texans - Knee
Chris Thompson, RB, Redskins - Shoulder
Orleans Darkwa, RB, Giants - Illness
Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets - Ankle
Eric Decker, WR, Jets - Knee
Ted Ginn, WR, Panthers - Quad
Jermaine Kearse, WR, Seahawks - Calf
Big value play against the Rams if Doug Baldwin (hamstring) can't go.
Kendall Wright, WR, Titans - Ribs
His return shouldn't slow the Dorial Green-Beckham breakout.
Jordan Reed, TE, Redskins - Shoulder
Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs - Groin