Injuries suck, but they are a part of professional sports. Of course, they’re also part of fantasy sports and betting. In both instances, they can be the difference between wins and losses on a weekly basis.
As a fantasy football manager, you’ll need to know which players are in and which are out. We’re here to help you keep a tab on all of the important ones.
Bye weeks are over and the fantasy football playoffs are officially here. In these “win or go home” high-stakes fantasy football games, you’ll need every advantage possible to get through to the next week. That includes knowing the injury report and figuring out which players should be playable.
Here are all the names to know:
QB Kyler Murray - Arizona Cardinals
Just in case you happened to miss this:
Kyler Murray tore his ACL in Week 14 and will miss the remainder of the NFL season.
#AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray tore his ACL last night, the MRI confirmed today. His season is over. pic.twitter.com/Dd3IniVIga
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2022
WR Marquise Brown - Arizona Cardinals
Hollywood is questionable to play with as he battles an illness. However, he did get a limited practice in on Friday, which could be a good sign for his chances to play in Week 15.
NFL LINEUP ALERT: Cardinals WR Marquise Brown (illness) is questionable for Week 15 vs. the Broncos. pic.twitter.com/WtnGHrWxCw
— DK Nation (@dklive) December 16, 2022
WR D.J. Moore - Carolina Panthers
While listed as questionable with an ankle injury, Moore is reportedly expected to play against the Steelers on Sunday.
#Panthers WR D.J. Moore (questionable, ankle) is expected to play Sunday vs. Pittsburgh, per sources. Had a productive week of practice coming off the injury from last week.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 17, 2022
RB David Montgomery - Chicago Bears
Montgomery had been sick for most of the week but no longer has an injury designation ahead of the Bears’ Week 15 matchup vs. the Eagles. He’ll play.
#Bears WR Chase Claypool will not play Sunday vs. Eagles; QB Justin Fields and RB David Montgomery practiced in full Friday and do not have injury designations after being sick earlier in the week, meaning they're good to go. https://t.co/v56DwnBfh7
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) December 16, 2022
WRs Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins - Cincinnati Bengals
Neither Tyler Boyd nor Tee Higgins finished last week’s game against the Browns due to injuries. They’re both questionable to play on Sunday at Tampa Bay.
"Feel good about it. Practiced full today. Thought today was a good day (for Tyler Boyd)." Zac Taylor on Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 16, 2022
QB Russell Wilson - Denver Broncos
Wilson cleared concussion protocols but won’t play against the Cardinals.
"Russell Wilson has passed the concussion protocol. … As an organization, we've decided to give him another week so he's ready to go vs. the Los Angeles Rams." – Coach Hackett
QB Brett Rypien will start this Sunday vs. the Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/L6FVIIR7XT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 16, 2022
Aaron Jones - Green Bay Packers
An ankle injury leaves Jones questionable for the Packers’ date with the Rams.
Packers-Rams Thursday injury report pic.twitter.com/EnkZWKvBt7
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) December 15, 2022
WRs Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins - Houston Texans
No Cooks or Collins vs. the Chiefs. Be sure to grab Chris Moore if he’s available in fantasy leagues.
Texans ruled out RB Dameon Pierce, WR Brandin Cooks, WR Nico Collins and CB Derek Stingley Jr. for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 16, 2022
RB Dameon Pierce - Houston Texans
Joining Nico Collins and Brandin Cooks as key offensive weapons to miss the Week 15 game vs. Kansas City is rookie running back Dameon Pierce.
Texans announced 6 starters out for Chiefs: RB Dameon Pierce, WR Nico Collins, WR Brandin Cooks, LG Kenyon Green, CB Steven Nelson, CB Derek Stingley Jr.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) December 16, 2022
RBs Damien Harris , Rhamondre Stevenson - New England Patriots
Harris will be inactive for a third straight game. Stevenson is battling an ankle injury that kept him from finishing last week’s game. Things are getting interesting in Foxboro.
The Patriots have downgraded RB Damien Harris (thigh) to out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
With Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) questionable, the Patriots might consider bringing J.J. Taylor up to the game-day roster.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 17, 2022
QB Mike White - New York Jets
Remember that brutal hit to the ribs that shook up Mike White last week against the Bills? It’s keeping him out of the lineup this weekend. Zach Wilson is back as QB1.
From NFL Now: #Jets QB Zach Wilson gets another shot this Sunday, with Mike White (ribs) being ruled out. pic.twitter.com/41wEQdnM7g
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2022
QB Kenny Pickett - Pittsburgh Steelers
Mitch Trubisky gets the start with Kenny Pickett listed as doubtful (concussion).
The #Steelers are expected to start QB Mitch Trubisky vs. the Panthers on Sunday, sources say, with coach Mike Tomlin going back to signal-caller who has served as their backup all season. Kenny Pickett (doubtful) is still in the concussion protocol.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 17, 2022
WR Treylon Burks - Tennessee Titans
Burks is still recovering from a nasty hit to the head sustained in Week 13.
Ruled OUT for the #Titans vs Chargers:
DL Denico Autry
WR Treylon Burks
CB Kristian Fulton
S Amani Hooker
RB Dontrell Hilliard
WR C.J Board
CB Tre Avery— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 16, 2022
