Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team’s injury report, and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.
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**UPDATED AS OF WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH AT 7:30 PM ET**
🏈 AFC East
◆ Buffalo Bills
The Bills regained full health in Week 14 following the return of tight end Dalton Kincaid to the active roster.
◆ Miami Dolphins
De’Von Achane – RB (ribs)
Achane departed the team’s Week 14 win over the Jets in the second quarter with a ribs injury.
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that it was his decision to hold Achane out for the remainder of the game even though Achane felt he could return. Fantasy managers will want to monitor the top tier running back’s status throughout the practice week, but it appears as if Achane will be on the field for Monday Night Football against the Steelers in Week 15.
Tyreek Hill – WR (knee)
Hill suffered a dislocated knee in the team’s Week 4 win over the Jets. His season is over.
Fantasy Impact: Hill’s absence likely places additional emphasis on the short-to-intermediate areas of the field, increasing the expected target volume for De’Von Achane, Darren Waller, and Jaylen Waddle.
◆ New England Patriots
Terrell Jennings – RB (concussion)
Jennings did not practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Jennings should be expected to sit out in Week 15, reducing the Patriots’ backfield to a usable two-player rotation.
◆ New York Jets
Breece Hall – RB (knee soreness)
Hall sat out on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Hall deals with knee soreness occasionally, having suffered knee injuries on two occasions in his career. Backup running back Isaiah Davis should be rostered at this time. Hall still has a chance to play.
Tyrod Taylor – QB (groin)
Taylor departed the team’s Week 14 loss to the Dolphins with a groin injury and did not return. Taylor was sidelined on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Taylor’s status and that he would need to talk with team doctors before a determination on his Week 15 status could be made. Glenn added that the “guy that’s gonna give us the best chance to win” will start in Week 15 against the Jaguars, which at this point could be rookie undrafted free agent Brady Cook, considering both Taylor and Justin Fields are currently injured. Downgrade the entirety of the offense should that be the case.
Justin Fields – QB (knee)
Fields was ruled out for Week 14 late in the week with a knee injury. He did not practice on Wednesday. The front office also signed quarterback Adrian Martinez to the practice squad on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: See above.
Garrett Wilson – WR (knee)
Wilson sprained his knee in his return to the active roster in Week 10 and is set to miss “three-to-four weeks.” He was placed on injured reserve and is eligible to return in Week 15. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Wilson’s potential return from injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact: Whelp, Wilson’s return didn’t last long as he is now set to miss another chunk of time with an additional knee injury. The Jets again find themselves bereft of pass-catching talent. Rookie tight end Mason Taylor stands to benefit the most in a fantasy setting, although the Jets continue to be allergic to throwing the football. Head coach Aaron Glenn said last week that he expects Wilson to “return this season.”
Braelon Allen – RB (knee)
Allen suffered a “pretty serious” knee injury on a kickoff return in the second quarter of the team’s Week 4 loss to the Dolphins. He is out indefinitely.
Fantasy Impact: Allen has been a significant contributor in the red zone this season. His absence substantially boosts Breece Hall‘s upside, who is now a locked-in RB1 in Week 5 against the Cowboys. Backup running back Isaiah Davis can be stashed in 12-team leagues as a high-upside contingency option. Hall gained a season-high 155 yards from scrimmage on 18 opportunities in his first game without Allen in Week 5.
Josh Reynolds – WR (hip)
Reynolds was evidently placed on injured reserve in Week 10, after suffering a hip injury during practice in Week 8.
Fantasy Impact: Reynolds’ absence clears the way for new Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to be active on game day.
🏈 AFC North
◆ Baltimore Ravens
Keaton Mitchell – RB (knee)
Mitchell injured his knee in the team’s Week 14 loss to the Steelers. He was able to practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Monday that Mitchell avoided a major injury, listing him day-to-day. Any missed time from Mitchell could add to the role of pass-catching specialist Rasheen Ali, should Justice Hill remain out.
Justice Hill – RB (neck)
Hill will not play in Week 13. Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that Hill could return “in three to four weeks.”
Fantasy Impact: Running back Keaton Mitchell will continue operating as the clear-cut No. 2 in Baltimore.
◆ Cincinnati Bengals
Tee Higgins – WR (concussion)
Higgins missed Week 13 with a concussion. He was placed back into protocol following Week 14 after reporting symptoms after the game and practiced in a “very limited” capacity on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: A second concussion in two calendar weeks is a significant issue for Higgins. Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki would benefit if Higgins misses time.
◆ Cleveland Browns
David Njoku – TE (knee)
Njoku aggravated his knee injury in Week 14. He remains sidelined to begin the week.
Fantasy Impact: We expect rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. to continue operating as the team’s No. 1 pass catcher.
Jerome Ford – RB (shoulder)
The Browns signed running back Trayveon Williams after placing Ford on injured reserve this week.
Fantasy Impact: Williams is unlikely to contribute on game day, now occupying the No. 3 role. We expect No. 2 running back Dylan Sampson (calf/hand) to continue playing through injury.
◆ Pittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf – WR (stomach)
Metcalf stayed overnight at a hospital Sunday after reporting stomach issues on the flight home.
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Monday that Metcalf “should be able to play in Week 15.” While not exactly a resounding bid of confidence, it appears as if whatever issue was plaguing Metcalf on Sunday will not limit his ability to take the field against the Dolphins on Monday Night Football.
Darnell Washington – TE (concussion)
Washington was placed in the league’s concussion protocol Monday.
Fantasy Impact: While not a regular contributor to the team’s passing game, an absence from Washington is a big deal for a Steelers team that uses him as a borderline sixth offensive lineman. Expect Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth to see a slight uptick in snaps should Washington be unable to go against the Dolphins.
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🏈 AFC South
◆ Houston Texans
Woody Marks – RB (knee)
Marks did not practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: See below.
Nick Chubb – RB (ribs)
Chubb was unable to finish the team’s Week 14 win over the Chiefs due to a ribs injury. He remains sidelined on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Rookie Woody Marks handled 28 touches following Chubb’s departure last week, despite Marks being listed on Week 14’s injury report with an ankle injury. Marks is back on the injury report with a knee injury this week, though we tentatively expect him to play through it. He could be in line for an RB1-worthy role in a plus matchup against the Cardinals if Chubb is unable to go.
Joe Mixon – RB (foot)
Mixon was placed on the Non-Football Injury list ahead of Week 1. He is not expected to play this year.
Fantasy Impact: Veteran Nick Chubb is now in a game script-dependent rushing role, while rookie running back Woody Marks operates as the starter.
◆ Indianapolis Colts
Alec Pierce – WR (ribs)
Pierce is practicing fully.
Fantasy Impact: Pierce is barely on the FLEX radar, catching passes from Leonard or Rivers.
Josh Downs – WR (ankle)
Downs is practicing fully.
Fantasy Impact: Downs is barely on the WR4/5 radar, catching passes from Leonard or Rivers.
Daniel Jones – QB (Achilles)
Jones played through a fracture in his fibula for two-plus games before suffering a torn Achilles in Week 14. His season is done.
Fantasy Impact: The injury comes at the worst possible time for the sliding Colts, who have dropped from the two-seed to the fringes of playoff contention in three short weeks. Making matters worse, Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury in relief duties against the Jaguars. The Colts signed potential Hall of Fame candidate Philip Rivers to their practice squad on Tuesday, who, oddly enough, is both a grandfather and eligible for the Hall of Fame in the next class. Either way, expect a significant downgrade to all Indianapolis skill position players in the immediate future.
Riley Leonard – QB (knee)
Leonard suffered a PCL sprain in Week 14. He is practicing fully.
Fantasy Impact: Even if Leonard is named the Week 15 starter, deploying a lame dual-threat quarterback in one’s second quarterback and/or SUPERFLEX spot is very risky.
Anthony Richardson – QB (eye)
Richardson suffered a “freak accident” ahead of Week 6 in which an elastic band snapped a piece of metal hit him in the eye, fracturing his orbital bone. He was placed on injured reserve. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that Richardson will not be coming off injured reserve when first eligible this week.
Fantasy Impact: The Colts could quite possibly be turning to 44-year-old Philip Rivers in the year of our Lord, 2025. What a time to be alive.
◆ Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence – QB (ankle)
Lawrence was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Lawrence is on track to play in Week 15 against the Jets. We do not expect the injury to meaningfully restrict the gangly galloper’s mobility.
Parker Washington – WR (hip)
Washington logged two limited sessions before being ruled out last week. He remains limited to begin Week 15.
Fantasy Impact: Washington has been a volatile performer this season and he may not be needed in what is expected to be a blowout win over the Jets. He is a boom-bust FLEX if active.
Travis Hunter – WR/CB (knee)
Hunter was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending LCL tear.
Fantasy Impact: See Thomas’ section above.
◆ Tennessee Titans
Calvin Ridley – WR (hamstring)
Ridley reportedly broke his fibula in Week 11 and is out for the season.
Fantasy Impact: It’s a disappointing end to a disappointing season for the veteran receiver. The Titans are left with no standout fantasy options in his absence.
🏈 AFC West
◆ Denver Broncos
Pat Bryant – WR (hamstring)
Bryant managed to suit up on Sunday after straining his hamstring in Week 14’s Thursday practice session. He sat out the following Wednesday, but we expect him to resume practicing tomorrow.
Fantasy Impact: None. We expect Bryant to continue operating as the No. 2 pass catcher, operating in the Broncos’ big-slot role.
J.K. Dobbins – RB (foot)
Dobbins was ruled out on Friday before being placed on IR on Saturday. The injury requires surgery, likely ending his season.
Fantasy Impact: Rookie RJ Harvey is in line to see a noticeable increase to what has been a modest snap rate, although Tyler Badie remained frustratingly involved. Jaleel McLaughlin also saw increased opportunities on early downs.
◆ Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes – QB (knee)
Mahomes was visibly limping in Week 14, playing through his knee injury. He is practicing fully.
Fantasy Impact: Measuring the impact is difficult. Mahomes ran for 59 yards on seven carries. He remains a QB1, though the knee issue adds slight risk to his potential range of outcomes.
◆ Las Vegas Raiders
Geno Smith – QB (shoulder)
Smith is “unlikely” to play in Week 15 against the Eagles. Smith entered the game with a foot injury and exited with a throwing shoulder injury and significant abrasions on his throwing hand’s ring and pinky fingers.
Fantasy Impact: Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett will start in his stead. He is a QB2.
Michael Mayer – TE (ankle)
Mayer did not practice all week before being ruled out on Friday in Week 13. He remained sidelined in Week 14.
Fantasy Impact: As if we needed more reason to play Brock Bowers in fantasy.
◆ Los Angeles Chargers
Ladd McConkey – WR (foot)
McConkey was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: This is slightly concerning, but McConkey is on track to play. Monitor his practice participation.
Justin Herbert – QB (hand)
Herbert underwent successful surgery on his left hand Monday. He managed to play through the ailment in Week 14 and was limited the following Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Herbert should be expected to continue playing through the injury with a protective glove on his non-throwing hand.
Najee Harris – RB (Achilles)
Harris ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg during the Chargers’ Week 3 win over the Broncos. His season is done.
Fantasy Impact: Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal are likely to continue splitting backfield work until the former can work his way back into game shape.
🏈 NFC East
◆ Dallas Cowboys
CeeDee Lamb – WR (concussion)
Lamb suffered a concussion against the Lions on Thursday Night Football. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Monday that Lamb is “progressing nicely” through concussion protocol. On Wednesday, he said Lamb has two hurdles remaining in the protocol. We take this to mean that Lamb is in phase three of the NFL’s five-phase concussion protocol.
Fantasy Impact: Lamb would jump back into the WR1 tier if he can face the Vikings this week. If not, No. 2 wide receiver George Pickens should easily earn 10-plus targets. Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy can be stashed at this time.
Jake Ferguson – TE (calf)
Ferguson was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Ferguson is on track to play, though his participation is worth tracking this week.
Miles Sanders – RB (ankle/knee)
Sanders was injured in Week 4 and did not play in Week 5. He was ruled out for Week 6 before being placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
Fantasy Impact: Veteran Javonte Williams continues to operate in a near workhorse role.
◆ New York Giants
Tyrone Tracy – RB (hip)
Tracy told reporters that he suffered a hip contusion and a stinger in Week 13. He is practicing fully, following the Week 14 bye.
Fantasy Impact: Tracy is set to handle lead-back duties for the Giants.
Theo Johnson – TE (toe)
Johnson was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact:
Johnson dealt with a toe injury earlier in the year. It should not limit his productivity in Week 15.
Malik Nabers – WR (knee)
Nabers suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 4 win over the Chargers and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
Fantasy Impact: The injury could not have come at a worse time for the Giants after they moved to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart under center. Nabers’ absence will make it difficult to consistently move the football, lowering the upside of all remaining healthy players. Nabers makes for a solid trade target for dynasty managers looking to rebuild this season.
Cam Skattebo – RB (ankle)
Skattebo suffered a gruesome dislocated ankle in the team’s Week 8 loss to the Eagles, ending his season.
Fantasy Impact: The backfield in New York should revert to a timeshare headed by veteran Tyrone Tracy in Skattebo’s absence. Devin Singletary remains on hand for change-of-pace duties. Treat Tracy as a low-end RB2 for the remainder of the season.
◆ Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles emerged from their Week 14 loss to the Chargers absent any fantasy-relevant injuries.
◆ Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels – QB (elbow)
Daniels dislocated the elbow in his left, non-throwing arm in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Seahawks. He was then removed from Week 14 due to soreness.
Fantasy Impact: Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota will start in Week 15 against the Giants. He is a borderline QB1/2.
Chris Rodriguez – RB (groin)
Rodriguez did not practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez’s injury could give rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt a chance to earn the starting role. Monitor practice reports closely.
Zach Ertz – TE (knee)
Ertz suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 14 loss to the Vikings. His season is done.
Fantasy Impact: The hits keep on coming for the Commanders in a lost season. John Bates should step into a significant role for the Commanders down the stretch but likely does not carry enough upside for weekly fantasy consideration.
🏈 NFC North
◆ Chicago Bears
Rome Odunze – WR (foot)
Odunze returned to practice on Wednesday and missing all of Week 14. He was labeled “week-to-week” with a stress fracture late last week. Returning in Week 15 seems unlikely.
Fantasy Impact: Odunze’s inactivity elevates the roles of DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden, all of whom see a substantial boost against the Packers.
Olamide Zaccheaus – WR (hamstring)
Zaccheaus was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Zaccheaus earned just three targets last week, but converted one for a touchdown. Removing him from the offense would be slightly consequential.
◆ Detroit Lions
Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR (ankle)
St. Brown suffered a low-ankle sprain in Week 13 and managed to suit up in Week 14 on Thursday night despite missing all three practices. He is practicing on Wednesday in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact: St. Brown can be treated as a WR1, per usual.
Brock Wright – TE (neck)
Wright landed hard on his neck in Week 12. He has been placed on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact: Backup tight ends Shane Zylstra (knee) and Ross Dwelley form a fantasy-unfriendly duo, who should only be considered in DFS lineups.
Sam LaPorta – TE (back)
LaPorta was added to the Lions’ injury report with a back injury on Wednesday. After being ruled out for Week 11 on Friday, the Lions placed him on injured reserve on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: The Lions’ pass-catching corps is deep. Removing LaPorta from it could result in one or more extra targets for WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR Jameson Williams and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
◆ Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs – RB (knee)
Jacobs did not practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Jacobs continues to rehab the bone bruise he suffered in Week 12. He should be good to go in Week 15 against the Broncos.
Jayden Reed – WR (shoulder)
Reed was limited on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: The Packers are just easing Reed back into action following a stint on injured reserve. Expect him to play in Week 15. Packers wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Matthew Golden (wrist) were also limited. Golden does not need to be rostered.
Tucker Kraft – TE (knee)
Kraft suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Kraft’s breakout season comes to an end prematurely after the untimely knee injury. Luke Musgrave should be rostered in all formats as he likely enters a featured role for the Packers.
◆ Minnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson – TE (shin)
Hockenson was sidelined on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: If Hockenson sits out in Week 15, it could force quarterback J.J. McCarthy to give No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson more opportunities. Stay tuned.
Carson Wentz – QB (shoulder)
Wentz will undergo season-ending surgery after playing through a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum.
Fantasy Impact: Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the starter in Minnesota moving forward.
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🏈 NFC South
◆ Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts – TE (knee)
Pitts is questionable to play in Week 15 against the Buccaneers after practicing in a limited capacity all week.
Fantasy Impact: Pitts leads the team with 17 targets over the last two weeks. He is the only Falcons pass catcher to clear double-digits. Start him if he is active. The team has no reliable alternatives.
Drake London – WR (knee)
London reportedly suffered a PCL sprain in the team’s Week 11 loss to the Panthers. Head coach Raheem Morris labeled London “day-to-day” in Week 15, but the team ultimately ruled him out.
Fantasy Impact: Tight end Kyle Pitts is now the passing game’s top option.
Michael Penix – QB (knee)
Penix reportedly suffered a knee injury that included a partially torn ACL, a separate sprain and a bone bruise in the team’s Week 11 loss to the Panthers. He will undergo season-ending ACL reconstruction.
Fantasy Impact: That leaves the team in the hands of veteran Kirk Cousins moving forward. Cousins notably completed 21-of-31 passes for only 173 yards with no touchdowns in his only other start this season, which came against an underperforming Dolphins team. The Falcons could be in some trouble the rest of the way.
◆ Carolina Panthers
The Panthers are healthy following the team’s Week 14 bye.
◆ New Orleans Saints
Devin Neal – RB (abdomen)
Neal logged a limited session on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: This is a new injury for Neal, coming off a career-high 20-touch workload. His early-week participation is promising. He remains an RB3/FLEX.
Alvin Kamara – RB (ankle/knee)
Kamara remains sidelined by his ankle injury and PCL sprain. He has neither practiced nor played since Week 12.
Fantasy Impact: Rookie running back Devin Neal will continue operating as the starter. He can be treated as a borderline RB2/3.
Kendre Miller – RB (ACL)
Miller suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Bears. His season is over.
Fantasy Impact: Rookie Devin Neal should step into the primary change-of-pace role for the Saints in Miller’s absence. Lead back Alvin Kamara saw the highest snap rate since Week 2 following Miller’s departure and could be again looking at a workhorse role moving forward.
◆ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cade Otton – TE (knee)
Otton is doubtful to play in Week 15 against the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact: Payne Durham is the next man up at tight end for the Buccaneers, although he remains unlikely to contribute in a meaningful way on Thursday Night Football.
Mike Evans – WR (collarbone, concussion)
Evans suffered a broken collarbone in the team’s Week 7 loss to the Lions. He is questionable to play in Week 15 against the Falcons, though the team activated him from injured reserve on Wednesday, which is a good sign.
Fantasy Impact: Add Evans if he is available. He can be started as soon as he retakes the field on game day.
Chris Godwin – WR (fibula)
Godwin sandwiched a full practice session with two limited sessions.
Fantasy Impact: Godwin is a FLEX against the Falcons.
Jalen McMillan – WR (neck)
The Buccaneers have activated McMillan’s 21-day practice window. He is questionable to play in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact: McMillan is unlikely to warrant FLEX consideration in re-draft formats, though his presence is a positive for quarterback Baker Mayfield.
🏈 NFC West
◆ Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. – WR (heel)
Harrison picked up a heel injury in his return to the lineup following a two-game absence due to an appendectomy. He did not practice on Wednesday before being ruled out Friday in Week 14. He remains sidelined to begin Week 15.
Fantasy Impact: Wide receiver Michael Wilson has established himself as an elite fantasy starter in Harrison’s absence.
Greg Dortch – WR (chest)
The Cardinals placed Dortch on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact: Wide receiver Michael Wilson will continue earning targets voluminously.
Emari Demercado – RB (ankle)
Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11. He resumed practicing in Week 14 and remains limited in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact: We expect Bam Knight to remain the starter. Demercado could rotate in as the No. 2 running back.
Trey Benson – RB (knee)
Benson underwent surgery after injuring his meniscus in Week 4. The Cardinals opened his 21-day practice window in Week 12, but they ultimately decided not to activate him from injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact: Running back Bam Knight is seemingly the best bet to operate as the Cardinals’ rest-of-season starter.
Kyler Murray – QB (foot)
Murray injured his foot on a fourth-quarter fumble in Week 5. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 10 and will be eligible to return in Week 14 against the Rams, though it could be as the Cardinals’ backup. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that the team will not open his 21-day practice window this week.
Fantasy Impact: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has finished as a QB1 in his last three games. He remains a viable streamer.
James Conner – RB (ankle)
Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3.
Fantasy Impact: See: Trey Benson.
Zay Jones – WR (Achilles)
Jones suffered a torn Achilles in the team’s Week 10 loss to the Seahawks, ending his season.
Fantasy Impact: Jones filled a situational role for the Cardinals but his absence could provide additional run for veteran slot man Greg Dortch.
◆ Los Angeles Rams
Davante Adams – WR (hamstring)
Adams played through the hamstring strain without suffering a reported re-injury in Week 14. He did not practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: Adams is back in the WR1 tier against the Lions this week.
Tutu Atwell – WR (hamstring)
The Rams are activating Atwell from injured reserve this week, but he was downgraded to being a non-participant on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact: The impact is minimal. Atwell could earn three or four targets per game, if active.
Tyler Higbee – TE (ankle)
Higbee was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the team’s Week 11 win over the Seahawks.
Fantasy Impact: Higbee’s absence for much of the game against the Seahawks simply allowed rookie Terrance Ferguson to step into additional snaps as opposed to forcing the team to move away from their league-leading 13-personnel rates. Colby Parkinson should be viewed as the team’s starter. Davis Allen is capable as well. The Panthers struggle to cover opposing tight ends.
◆ San Francisco 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk – WR (knee)
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team would not open Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window ahead of a Week 11 meeting with the Cardinals. The same was said for Week 12, and now Week 13. Reports then surfaced that Aiyuk and the 49ers are “headed for divorce” after the team voided his 2025 guarantees.
Fantasy Impact: A mostly lost season for Aiyuk appears to be quickly approaching, at least as far as fantasy is concerned.
◆ Seattle Seahawks
Elijah Arroyo – TE (knee)
Arroyo is “out right now” with a knee injury.
Fantasy Impact: The injury could allow tight end AJ Barner to assume a full-time role.
Tory Horton – WR (groin, shin)
Horton was added to the injury report Thursday with multiple ailments and did not play in Week 10 against the Cardinals. He was ruled out for Week 11 on Friday and remains sidelined early in Week 12. He was ruled out for Week 12 Friday.
Fantasy Impact: It’s unfortunate timing for the blazing rookie after his breakout performance in Week 9.