With Week 16 on the horizon and fantasy football players in full swing, some massive news regarding NFL injuries is on the forefront of our minds.

Hold on hunny, I’m reading the fantasy football injury report to see if Alvin Kamara, Patrick Mahomes, and Jaylen Waddle are playing or if I’m hitting the waiver wire hard heading into my semi-final matchup.

 

 

 

NFL Injury Report For Week 16: Fantasy Football Injuries

Those are just some of the big names on the Week 16 NFL Injury Report. 

Let’s dive into the rest!

 

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes Injury Update - Ankle

It’s official; Patrick Mahomes has a mild high-ankle sprain. He’s been deemed week-to-week and will almost assuredly miss the Chiefs Week 16 contest and then it’s a short turnaround on Christmas day in Week 17. We’ll see how his ankle responds in the upcoming days and weeks.

Jalen Hurts Injury Update - Finger

Jalen Hurts confirmed with the media that he’s had a broken ring finger on his left hand and that it’s impacted his play. It didn’t impact his play in Week 15 as he threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns. He’ll continue to play through the injury.

Geno Smith Injury Update - Knee

When speaking with the media on Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald said everything was structurally OK with Geno Smith’s knee and when texting with Smith, Macdonald said he seemed to be in good spirits. He also included that there’s a chance Geno Smith plays this weekend.

Tommy DeVito Injury Update - Concussion

Tommy DeVito was knocked out of Sunday’s game due to a concussion and was unable to return. We’ll see how things play out this week for DeVito and the Giants, but it could be Tim Boyle under center if DeVito isn’t cleared out of concussion protocol.

 

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Running Backs

Alvin Kamara Injury Update - Groin

This is a situation that seems very… undecided. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said that the tests were inconclusive and with the Saints completely out of the playoff picture, it makes you wonder if we will see Alvin Kamara again this year. If it’s not serious, I’m sure he’ll be back, but Rizzi said it’s a groin abductor injury.

David Montgomery Injury Update - Knee

Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed with the media on Monday that David Montgomery is out for the remainder of the year with an MCL tear. Tough, tough blow for the Detroit Lions.

Tony Pollard Injury Update - Ankle

Tony Pollard seemingly re-aggravated his ankle in Week 15 and was out snapped by Tyjae Spears as a result. It remains to be seen if this will keep Pollard out in Week 16, but we’re likely on a similar practice schedule as we’ve seen over the past couple of weeks that keeps Pollard out for at least the first two days of the week.

Nick Chubb Injury Update - Foot

Nick Chubb is just one of the easiest guys to root for and also one of the unluckier players in professional sports. He once again had his season come to an end because of an injury, this time due to a broken foot.

Jaleel McLaughlin Injury Update - Quad

After hurting his quad in the Broncos Week 15 win, Jaleel McLaughlin was listed as a DNP on the team's estimated injury report on Monday. The Broncos are on a short-week and play on Thursday night football against the Chargers.

 

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Wide Receivers

Jaylen Waddle Injury Update - Knee

Head coach Mike McDaniel spoke with the media on Monday and told reporters that the injury isn’t anything serious but it’s something that is considered day-to-day. His status for Week 16 is definitely up in the air.

Xavier Legette Injury Update - Groin

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Xavier Legette is week-to-week with a groin injury and is expected to miss the Panthers Week 16 game. The team has not ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign, however.

Alec Pierce Injury Update - Concussion

Alec Pierce is in concussion protocol per head coach Shane Steichen. The Colts play on Sunday, so we’ll see how fast Pierce can work his way through the protocol.

Curtis Samuel Injury Update - Shoulder

Curtis Samuel hurt his shoulder in Week 15 and head coach Sean McDermott is listing him as day-to-day heading into Week 16.

 

 

 

NFL Week 16 Injury Report: Tight Ends

Zach Ertz Injury Update - Concussion

After leaving in Week 15, Zach Ertz has officially been placed in concussion protocol. The Commanders have a big divisional matchup against the Eagles this week, so we’ll see if Ertz can work his way back for a revenge game.

Will Dissly Injury Update - Shoulder

After missing last week's game with a shoulder injury, Will Dissly’s estimated practice status as the Chargers take the field on Thursday was DNP. It’s not a good start to the week for Dissly.