Derek Brown

McCarthy's status (hand) for Week 18 is up in the air. I'll update his outlook on Friday.

*The Rams skill players' playing time could get messy. The Rams could play their starters in a limited capacity this week, or they could sit them all. I'll update this situation as we get more news, but right now it's a team to stay away from for Week 18.*

Jake Ferguson opened this week with a DNP (calf). I'll update his status on Friday, but he could easily miss Week 18.

Justin Jefferson's outlook and status for Week 18 hinge on JJ McCarthy's health. If we get another start from Max Brosmer, Jefferson isn't startable in Week 18. I'll update his outlook on Friday, once we have more news about McCarthy.

Hunter Henry opened this week with a DNP (knee). I'll update his outlook on Friday.

Darren Waller opened the week with a DNP (groin). I'll update his outlook on Friday.

*Pete Carroll has stated that Kenny Pickett and Aidan O'Connell will both play this week. It makes both of them unplayable in fantasy this week. This offense is a mess. Ashton Jeanty and Michael Mayer are the only Raiders in play for fantasy for Week 18.*

Last week, Raheim Sanders took over the early down role for Cleveland, finishing with 12 touches and 46 total yards. Sanders didn't manage any explosive runs, but he had a 7% missed tackle rate and 2.86 yards after contact per attempt. Sanders is a risky flex with Sampson active. Since Week 12, Pittsburgh has allowed the 13th-most rushing yards per game, the seventh-highest explosive run rate, and the 13th-highest rushing success rate. Sanders could operate as the goalline back this week, which makes him a low-end touchdown-driven flex play.