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Every NFL team playing Sunday is required to issue a final injury report on Friday. Every team is playing Sunday of Week 17. There is no Monday night game.
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.
QUESTIONABLE
Matt Forte, RB, Bears - Back
Hard to imagine Forte not saying goodbye to the fans in Chicago as this appears his final home game at Soldier Field.
Bilal Powell, RB, Jets - Ankle
Powell hasn't practiced all week making him doubtful to play.
Ameer Abdullah, RB, Lions – Shoulder
Pierre Thomas, RB, Redskins - Knee
Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions - Ankle
Michael Floyd, WR, Cardinals - Knee
Floyd did not practice this week until a limited session on Friday. You'll need to monitor his availability.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Redskins - Knee
Redskins have nothing to play for in Week 17.
Martavis Bryant, WR, Steelers - Illness
Bryant had a full practice on Friday and should be fine.
Danny Amendola, WR, Patriots - Knee
Even if he's active, the Pats would be wise to keep Amendola's usage to a minimum.
Stevie Johnson, WR, Chargers - Groin
Travis Benjamin, WR, Browns - Ankle
Brandon LaFell, WR, Patriots – Foot
OUT
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Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals - Thumb
Johnny Manziel, QB, Browns - Concussion
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Colts - Shoulder
Andrew Luck, QB, Colts - Abdomen
It will be either Ryan Lindley or Josh Freeman under center.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Bills - Knee
Karlos Williams will see the bulk of the work. Mike Gillislee will still challenge for double-digit touches.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers - Foot
Foswhitt Whittaker, RB, Panthers - Ankle
Cameron Artis-Payne and Mike Tolbert will form an uninspiring committee.
T.J. Yeldon, RB, Jaguars - Knee
Don't be shocked if Jonas Gray is the starter over Denard Robinson.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks - Abdomen
Seattle will once gain roll out the three-headed monster of Fred Jackson, Christine Michael, and Bryce Brown.
Tevin Coleman, RB, Falcons - Concussion
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots - Foot
Cecil Shorts, WR, Texans - Hamstring
Nate Washington is a legit sleeper.
Marques Colston, WR, Saints – Chest
DOUBTFUL
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Todd Gurley, RB, Rams - Foot
Gurley is in a walking boot so Tre Mason will get the start.
Matt Jones, RB, Redskins - Hip
Alfred Morris could see a lot of work with Jones likely out and Pierre Thomas (knee) limited.
Ted Ginn, WR, Panthers – Knee
Eddie Royal, WR, Bears – Illness
PROBABLE (limited practice)
Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - Finger
Drew Brees, QB, Saints - Foot
Tyrod Taylor, QB, Bills - Shoulder
Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings - Ankle
Devonta Freeman, RB, Falcons - Knee
Eddie Lacy, RB, Packers - Ribs
Chris Ivory, RB, Jets - Knee
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals - Ankle
Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos - Hamstring
Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins - Knee
Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders - Foot
Allen Hurns, WR, Jaguars - Thigh
T.Y. Hilton, WR, Colts - Calf
Marvin Jones, WR, Bengals – Hamstring
PROBABLE (full practice)
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers - Illness
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Jets - Thumb
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons - Hip
Brian Hoyer, QB, Texans - Concussion
Brock Osweiler, QB, Broncos - Elbow, Shoulder
AJ McCarron, QB, Bengals - Wrist
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Dolphins - Thigh
C.J. Anderson, RB, Broncos - Back
Spencer Ware, RB, Chiefs - Ribs
Alfred Blue, RB, Texans - Calf
Christopher Polk, RB, Texans - Knee
Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets - Ankle
Allen Robinson, WR, Jaguars - Shoulder
Eric Decker, WR, Jets - Knee
Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Broncos - Ankle
Travis Kelce, TE, Chiefs - Groin
Tyler Eifert, TE, Bengals - Concussion
Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys - Chest
Player News
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Raiders LT Kolton Miller is not participating in the voluntary offseason program and seeks an extension.
Miller was the Raiders’ first-round pick in 2018 and has started 107 games over seven seasons for the team. He is set to enter the final year of his current contract in 2025, making $12.25 million. Though he is not technically holding out yet since the offseason program is voluntary, Fowler notes Miller is seeking an extension. He finished last season with an 80.6 PFF grade, No. 14 among offensive tackles. Miller has been the Raiders’ franchise left tackle for seven years now and both sides will certainly discuss an extension as training camp nears.
Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten said he had a private workout with the Commanders’ running backs coach.
Tuten didn’t name him directly, but Anthony Lynn is currently the Commanders’ running backs coach and run game coordinator. The Commanders were hampered by injuries to both Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler last year. Robinson Jr. missed three games and played through some of his injuries while Ekeler missed five contests and was limited to just 112 touches. Tuten crushed the combine with a 4.32 Forty at 5'9/206. He handled 200 touches in back-to-back seasons at Virginia Tech while topping 1,100 yards from scrimmage in both campaigns. He would offer the Washington backfield a good mix of durability and home run potential.
Titans released OG Logan Bruss.
Drafted in 2022 by the Rams, Russ didn’t appear in his first NFL game until last year. He appeared in eight games for the Rams to start the year, three of which were starts, but was then cut. The Titans claimed him and he appeared in three more games. Bruss suffered a torn ACL in practice ahead of Week 14. His recovery will determine how quickly he finds a new home. The Titans also released LB Curtis Bolton, WR Stanley Morgan, DT McTelvin Agim, DT Isaiah Itonm, and DB Gervarrius Owens.
Giants GM Joe Schoen said drafting a quarterback isn’t “mandatory” after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.
Adding two journeyman quarterbacks won’t prevent the Giants from drafting a quarterback, but it at least gives them emergency options if they strike out on draft night. New York currently holds the No. 3 overall pick. Shedeur Sanders has a private workout with them this week and remains a candidate for their first-round selection. The Giants also have private workouts with Tyler Shough and Jalen Milroe lined up. Neither player is expected to be drafted inside the top five, but the Giants could be eying a quarterback with pick No. 34. Russell Wilson can be penciled in as the Week 1 starter for now, but he’s far from a safe bet to make all 17 starts.
Texas WR Isaiah Bond filed a federal complaint against his acccuser, claiming he was “setup for financial gain.”
The news comes from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who is passing along an email Bond’s agent sent to all 32 teams. In it, Bond claims he is completely innocent after being arrested for sexual assault. He turned himself in to the Frisco Police Department last Thursday. The former Texas and Alabama receiver was eying Day Two of the draft before this incident came to light. Now NFL team’s will have to decide if they are willing to take on the risk with Bond.
Giants GM Joe Schoen said he “would not be afraid” to play Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter on offense and defense.
Schoen talked about the risks of playing Hunter both ways and noted how much of a mental workload it would place on the young dual-threat. Still, he ultimately came down on the side of letting Hunter do it all. The Browns currently hold the second overall pick and are favorites to land Hunter, but the Giants are one pick behind and nothing is set in stone. If Cleveland goes in a different direction, Hunter would be the logical choice for a Giants regime desperate for a big win. If Hunter succeeds on both sides of the ball, he could be the type of player who single-handedly turns things around for Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, both of whom enter 2025 on the hot seat.