We’re in the heart of fantasy football playoffs everywhere and the regular season has just three weeks left but the injury report hasn’t let up a bit. Everywhere you turn there is a critical fantasy player hurt and making his way to the injury report. Some big names like Patrick Mahomes, A.J. Brown, and Kenneth Walker have been removed, but the likes of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Rashod Bateman still have an undetermined status. Let's dive into all of in this week's NFL Week 16 Injury Report.

 

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes Injury Update - Ankle

Despite having sprained his ankle just last week, the Chiefs star quarterback practiced in full this week and has been fully removed from the Week 16 injury report. He’s good to go this weekend.

Geno Smith Injury Update - Knee

Geno Smith progressed to a full practice day on Wednesday and on Friday’s injury report, he’s no longer even listed, meaning he’s good to go for Week 16.

Drew Lock Injury Update - Heel, Elbow

The Giants announced Drew Lock would be the starter back on Wednesday and he’s officially made it through the week healthy and has been removed from the injury report.

Aidan O’Connell Injury Update - Knee

After returning to practice in the middle of the week, head coach Antonio Pierce said Aidan O’Connell is expected to play. He’s been completely removed from the team’s injury report heading into Week 16.

Tommy DeVito Injury Update - Concussion

Tommy DeVito has cleared concussion protocol and is going to operate as the team’s backup quarterback per head coach Brian Daboll.

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Running Backs

Kenneth Walker Injury Update - Knee

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Kenneth Walker had a really good week of practice and has been removed from the injury report. The Seahawks RB1 is back.

Alvin Kamara Injury Update - Groin

Things have gone from bad to worse for Alvin Kamara this week as the injury diagnosis is seemingly worse than it was initially expected. It was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter earlier in the week that the injury is potentially season-ending. Kendre Miller would be the biggest beneficiary.

Tyrone Tracy Injury Update - Ankle

The Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy has popped up on the Giants injury report as questionable as he’s dealing with an ankle issue.

Tony Pollard Injury Update - Ankle

Despite not practicing all week, the Titans are listing Tony Pollard as questionable, which is interesting. They’ve been managing this ankle issue for multiple weeks now and Pollard’s been able to play through it.

Isaac Guerendo Injury Update - Hamstring

The 49ers have officially ruled out Isaac Guerendo with a hamstring injury for Week 16.

Roschon Johnson Injury Update - Concussion

The Bears backup running back, Roschon Johnson, has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Week 16.

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

A.J. Brown Injury Update - Knee

The media surrounding AJ Brown at his locker after practice on Friday and when asked if he was playing and said he’s 100% playing.

Tyreek Hill Injury Update - Wrist/Personal

After practicing on a limited basis on Friday, the Dolphins downgraded Tyreek Hill to questionable for this week. He’s dealing with the same wrist injury he has all year but also has a personal matter he’s attending too.

Jaylen Waddle Injury Update - Knee

After not practicing for the entire week, Jaylen Waddle has been listed as doubtful with a knee injury. The Dolphins could be without each of their top-two receivers if both Waddle and Tyreek Hill are ruled out.

Chris Olave Injury Update - Head

It doesn’t look as if Chris Olave is going to return in Week 16, but he’s been designated to return from injured reserve as his 21-day practice window has been opened. It’s been noted that he didn’t do a lot at practice on either Thursday or Friday, but him just being out there is a step in the right direction. It sure does look like he will be back this year.

George Pickens Injury Update - Hamstring

The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled George Pickens out of their Week 16 contest. It’ll be the second consecutive game Pickens’ misses.

Hollywood Brown Injury Update - Shoulder

We will finally be seeing Hollywood Hollywood Brown make his season debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. He’s fully recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered in preseason that led to surgery and a long absence.

Rashod Bateman Injury Update - Foot

Rashod Bateman popped up on the Ravens’ injury report on Wednesday after not being on it on Tuesday with a foot injury and practiced in limited fashion. He was unable to practice on Thursday and Bateman has been officially listed as questionable going into this divisional game against the Steelers.

Xavier Legette Injury Update - Hip

The Panthers rookie receiver Xavier Legette has been ruled out of their Week 16 contest due to a hip injury.

Jalen Coker Injury Update - Quad

This could be a big opportunity for Jalen Coker as Xavier Legette has already been ruled out this week, but Coker himself has popped on the injury report with a quad injury. He’s officially listed as questionable.

Cedric Tillman Injury Update - Concussion

Although Cedric Tillman is still in concussion protocol, he has been practicing this week and head coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s optimistic that Tillman will be available for them when they take the field.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine-Ikhine-Ikhine-Ikhine Injury Update - Ankle

After missing practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine-Ikhine-Ikhine-Ikhine returned to the field in full capacity. The touchdown scoring machine will be good to go in Week 16.

Tyler Boyd Injury Update - Foot

Tyler Boyd went from two DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice on Friday and completely off the injury report heading into Week 16.

Alec Pierce Injury Update - Concussion

Alec Pierce has been ruled out with a concussion after not practicing on either Wednesday or Thursday and just getting a limited session in on Friday. He has not advanced far enough through protocol for him to have a shot at playing.

Curtis Samuel Injury Update - Rib

After logging a limited practice on Friday, Curtis Samuel has officially been listed as questionable by head coach Sean McDermott. Samuel’s emerged as a very solid target for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

 


NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Cade Otton Injury Update - Knee

After not being able to practice on Wednesday or Thursday, Cade Otton did get some work in on Friday – albeit in limited fashion – but is listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report. What’s interesting is head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Friday and said he’d be a game-time decision.

David Njoku Injury Update - Hamstring

David Njoku wasn’t able to practice on either Wednesday or Thursday but he did get back on the practice field on Friday. He’s listed as questionable, but is obviously trending in the right direction after getting back to work on Friday.

Tyler Higbee Injury Update - Illness

The illness that bugged Tyler Higbee earlier in the week is behind him and we’re going to see Tyler Higbee’s 2024 season-debut in Week 16. He tore his ACL and MCL last year in the postseason.

Zach Ertz Injury Update - Concussion

An interesting wrinkle for Zach Ertz is that he was wearing the non-contact jersey during the first two days of practice this week but on Friday, he wore the regular uniform. He wasn’t ruled out with some of his other teammates, meaning he has a chance to work through concussion protocol and play this week.