After 19 seasons at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike Tomlin is stepping down as the Steel City’s head man. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tomlin was the longest-tenured active head coach in the NFL for one of the steadiest organizations in the league. The Steelers have had just three coaches since 1969, becoming a pillar of institutional stability. Tomlin never had a losing record as a head coach. However, after failing to win a playoff game since 2016, the Super Bowl champion head coach has informed the organization that he will step down, which will heavily impact Pittsburgh’s offseason plans.
Davante Adams (hamstring) has been removed from the Rams' injury report. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Adams has been fully active at Rams' practice this week and will be ready to go for Saturday's playoff matchup with the Panthers. Adams missed the final three weeks of the regular season after hauling in 60 passes, including a league-leading 14 touchdown grabs, over 14 games.
Jonathan Gannon has been fired by the Arizona Cardinals after three seasons with the team. (Source: Jonathan Jones on X)
Fantasy Impact: Gannon failed to do much with the Cardinals in his three seasons, especially on the defensive side. As someone who was seen as seen as a good defensive hire thanks to his work as Philadelphia’s DC, Gannon’s defense became one of the worst units in the league in 2025, minus the play of Buddy Baker. He will look to find a home elsewhere and the Cardinals will begin their head coach search alongside a handful of other teams.
Pete Carroll has been fired by the Las Vegas Raiders. A year after signing a three year deal with the team in hopes of a win-now season, Carroll is out. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: Whoever management picks as the next head coach will have the benefit of drafting and developing the first overall pick. It’s not how the Raiders wanted their season to go, but if you have to stink, at least get a good pick for it.
Kevin Stefanski has been fired from his position as the Browns head coach, a position he occupied for six seasons. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: Stefanski led the Browns to the playoffs twice in his tenure. The last two seasons were not kind to Stefanski, as the team failed to get much going. To Stefanski’s credit, the Browns quarterback carousel did him no favors. They’ll look to find someone they believe can get them back in the postseason, and hopefully put a competitive team together.
Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is active for Week 18 for the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears. (Source: Richard Silva on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: St. Brown is good to go after passing through pregame tests on the injured knee without any issues, offering quarterback Jared Goff is most reliable pass-catching option against a tough Chicago defense in the season finale Sunday. The wideout remains a WR1 option in all formats.
Rome Odunze (foot) is inactive for Week 18 for the Chicago Bears against the Detroit Lions. (Source: Chicago Bears on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Odunze will sit out the season-ending contest despite logging limited practice sessions to end the week for the Bears, leaving the pass-catching group without a dynamic option against an injury-ravaged Detroit secondary. DJ Moore and Luther Burden III should see the majority of targets from the wide receiver group Sunday.
Lamar Jackson (back) will be on the field for Sunday's game against the Steelers. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jackson has practiced in full this week to get ready for Sunday's all-important divisional matchup. The two-time MVP stated that he will be "a hundred percent" ready to go. Tyler Huntley, who helmed the Ravens offense in last week's win over the Packers, will head back to the bench.
Justin Herbert will sit out Week 18's matchup against the Broncos. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Herbert fractured a bone in his non-throwing hand a couple of weeks ago. He's not missed any games to this point, but the Pro-Bowl QB was visibly favoring that same arm during Saturday's loss to the Texans. With the Chargers having no shot at catching Denver in the division and a Wild Card spot already wrapped up, the team will take no risks with Herbert before the playoffs begin.
Dalton Kincaid (knee) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Buffalo Bills against the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Buffalo Bills on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kincaid will sit out after entering the weekend with a questionable designation due to the knee injury, leaving quarterback Josh Allen without a key red zone pass-catching option Sunday. Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes will see increased snaps with Kincaid sidelined against the Eagles.
Sun, Dec 28th, 2025 11:33am EST
By Jesse Garcia
Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) is officially active for Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Fannin was a late addition to the injury report this week, but has been cleared to suit up against the Steelers. He remains an strong start for fantasy managers.
Ashton Jeanty, who had been speculated to possibly sit against the Giants, is expected to play on Sunday according to Adam Schefter. The Raiders and Giants are vying for the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Jeanty is coming off Rookie of the Week honors after totaling 188 yards from scrimmage in last Sunday's narrow 23-21 loss to the Texans. He finished with 128 yards and a score on 24 carries and added one catch for a 60-yard touchdown. It was his second 100-yard rushing game of the year and he leads all rookies in rushing with 828 yards on the season. Jeanty has also chipped in 50 catches for 326 yards, leading all rookie running backs in receptions and ranking second in receiving yards. Start him as you normally would against a Giants team that has lost nine straight and allows a league-high 5.5 yards per carry.
Sat, Dec 27th, 2025 5:53pm EST
By Garrett Ball
TreVeyon Henderson has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the Jets. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)
Fantasy Impact: This is a big relief for Henderson managers, who will get to see him face off against the Jets; against whom he had 93 total yards and three scores back in November. This time though, Rhamondre Stevenson will be active, capping his workload. But Henderson is the type of player that can make things work on a handful of touches thanks to his explosive ability.
Jordan Love (concussion) will not play Saturday night against the Ravens. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Love had been questionable all week due to being in the league's concussion protocol. With a playoff spot already clinched, the Packers will turn to backup Malik Willis, who came on in relief of Love in last week's loss to the Bears.
Josh Allen (foot) will play Sunday against the Eagles. (Source: Maddy Glab on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen has been participating in practice on a limited basis this week, and Bills HC Sean McDermott says the star QB is "feeling better each day." Allen will start Sunday.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (illness) is officially inactive for Week 17 for the Washington Commanders against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez Jr. will sit out after being a late addition to the final injury report Thursday morning due to the illness. Jacory Croskey-Merritt should see the majority of backfield touches with Jeremy McNichols and Chase Edmonds also mixing in against the Cowboys Thursday.
Brock Bowers (knee) has been placed on IR. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This move by the Raiders ends the season a couple of weeks early for Bowers. The Pro-Bowl TE has dealt with a knee issue pretty much all season long, and he will now focus on recovery and getting ready for next season. Bowers averaged over five receptions and 56.7 yards per game while hauling in seven touchdown passes across 12 games in year two of his career. Michael Mayer moves to the top TE spot for the Raiders, with Ian Thomas likely to see a few more snaps as well.
Tue, Dec 23rd, 2025 2:20pm EST
By Garrett Ball
J.J. McCarthy (hand) has suffered a hairline fracture and is out for Week 17. Max Brosmer is expected to start. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: It’s awful timing, as McCarthy was on a roll. Brosmer was abysmal in his one start, which will severely limit the upside of every pass catcher in the offense. McCarthy may return in Week 18, but his season may be over.
The NFL is suspending Steelers WR DK Metcalf two games without pay for physically confronting a Lions fan during Sunday’s win against the Lions. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pelissero added that Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension. If it is upheld, Metcalf will miss the final two games of the regular season. Adam Thielen as well as the Steelers tight ends should be in line for a bigger role in the passing game these next couple of weeks.
Sun, Dec 21st, 2025 4:28pm EST
By Garrett Ball
Quinshon Judkins (leg/knee) has suffered a broken leg in the Browns 23-20 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. He is also being evaluated for a knee injury. Before he left the game, he had 8 carries for 22 yards and caught five of six targets for 29 yards. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)
Fantasy Impact: The injury looked awful in real time, so much so the broadcast elected not to replay it. His rookie season is over. With Quinshon out, Raheim Sanders took on the majority of the rushing work, with Trayveon Williams as the primary pass catcher. If Dylan Sampson returns from injury, he will likely see the bulk of the backfield work.
