Fantasy Football News

Gardner Minshew II (knee) is feared to have torn his ACL in the Chiefs loss to the Titans on Sunday. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)

Fantasy Impact: If Minshew did tear his ACL, it’s the Chiefs second QB to go down with that injury in as many weeks. If Minshew misses time, Chis Oladokun would take over QB duties for the final two games. Even if he avioded major injury, Minshews season is likely over, and the Chiefs passing game takes another hit. Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, and the other options are tough starts.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is officially active for the Arizona Cardinals against the Atlanta Falcons. (Source: Darren Urban on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harrison Jr. will take the field after passing through pregame warmups without suffering any setbacks, providing a boost to an Arizona passing attack that has struggled at times this season. The dynamic wideout could see his workload monitored as he works back from the heel injury against the Falcons Sunday.

Drake London is active for the Falcons' game against the Cardinals on Sunday. (Source: Atlanta Falcons on X)

Fantasy Impact: London will return from a multi-game absence and will return to his slot atop the depth chart. He is a locked-in WR1 against an iffy Arizona secondary.

Shedeur Sanders (finger) has exited the game with an bad cut on the pinkie finger of his throwing hand. (Source: Albert Breer on X)

Fantasy Impact: It doesn’t appear that Sanders suffered a major injury, but it was a bad cut. He should be able to be patched up and sent back out, but his status will need to be monitored.

Quentin Johnston (groin) is officially active for Week 16 for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnston is good to go after entering the weekend carrying a questionable designation and not having any issues in pregame warmups, boosting a Los Angeles passing attack which the wideout remains one of quarterback Justin Herbert’s primary targets against an inconsistent Dallas secondary Sunday.

Tee Higgins has cleared concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the Dolphins. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Higgins closed the week with a full practice on Friday as he was able to clear concussion protocol. He will be an upside WR2 play for fantasy managers.

Christian Watson (chest/shoulder) is active for Week 16 for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears. (Source: Green Bay Packers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Watson will suit up after entering the weekend carrying a questionable designation, offering quarterback Jordan Love is primary pass-catching option for the divisional clash Saturday night. The wideout remains a risky lineup option while facing a stiff Chicago secondary.

D’Andre Swift (groin) is officially active for Week 16 for the Chicago Bears against the Green Bay Packers according to Tom Pelissero. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Swift is good to go after clearing through pregame warmups without any issues, boosting a Chicago ground game that will look to take advantage of the absence of Micah Parsons from the Green Bay defensive front. The running back will look to surpass the 1,000 rushing yard mark for fantasy managers Saturday night.

Jakobi Meyers is in the final stages of signing a 3-year, $60 million deal with the Jaguars. He was scheduled to be a free agent after this season, but his performance has convinced the Jags to resign him. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)

Fantasy Impact: This is big news for the Jaguars and their WR room. They should have a fantastic trio of Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Travis Hunter in 2026. But, how the workload will shake out is unknown, adding some uncertainty to their fantasy values despite being in an offense that is heating up. Names will emerge, it’s just a matter of who and to what degree. Still, with how Meyers has produced in this Liam Coen offense, he is worth taking a shot on.

Patrick Mahomes II (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL. He suffered the injury late in the Chiefs’ game against the Chargers. His season is over. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)

Fantasy Impact: It’s a tough break for the Chiefs, who saw their playoff hopes slip away in this game with the loss. Mahomes has a chance to come back for the beginning of 2026, but don’t be surprised if he misses some time next season due to his recovery.

The Colts signed veteran QB Philip Rivers to their practice squad. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rivers had a successful work out with the Colts Monday night. It is possible the veteran starts on Sunday in Seattle with Riley Leonard (knee) uncertain.

Jayden Daniels (elbow) will start for the Commanders in Week 14 against the Vikings. (Source: Nicki Jhabvala on X)

Fantasy Impact: Daniels return lifts the entire Washington offense. With the return of Terry McLaurin last week, Daniels has his full complement of weapons at his disposal and is locked in QB1 for what could be a tough matchup against a tricky Vikings defense.

Mark Andrews has signed a 3-year, $39 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens, including $26 million guaranteed. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)

Fantasy Impact: Less than a year removed from trade rumors after having a brutal drop that cost Baltimore dearly in the playoffs, Andrews signs a massive extension. He should be the Ravens TE1 for the foreseeable future, and this potentially pushes the chances of an Isaiah Likely breakout down the drain.

Terry McLaurin (quad) is active for Week 13 for the Washington Commanders against the Denver Broncos. (Source: Washington Commanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McLaurin will suit up for the first time since Week 8 after progressing throughout the practice week, providing a huge boost to a Washington offense that will be led by backup signal-caller Marcus Mariota against a stout Denver defensive front Sunday night.

Tyler Warren (illness) is active for Week 13 for the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Warren is good to go after being a late addition to the injury report due to the illness, boosting an Indianapolis offense that will face a tough Texans defense Sunday. Fantasy managers should expect the rookie tight end to see plenty of targets in the divisional contest.

Bucky Irving (ankle) is officially active for Week 13 vs the Cardinals. (Source: Buccaneers Communications on X)

Fantasy Impact: Irving finally returns to the field for the first time since Week 4. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucs ease Irving back into things with a less-than-full workload, but he still can impact the game and fantasy matchups regardless.

Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is officially active for Week 13 vs the Cardinals. (Source: Buccaneers Communications on X)

Fantasy Impact: Mayfield was forced to leave Week 12's game early, but was able to practice throughout the week and will return without missing much time.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans officially gave the green light on Friday, confirming that C.J. Stroud has successfully navigated the league's concussion protocol and will be under center this Sunday in Indianapolis. The quarterback paved the way for his return by logging consecutive full practice sessions to begin the week before receiving final clearance from an independent neurologist. (Source: Jonathan M Alexander)

Fantasy Impact: Stroud's comeback ends a three-game absence stemming from a Week 9 head injury against Denver, relegating Davis Mills back to a backup role. He steps into a favorable spot for his return, facing a Colts defense that has allowed 2,905 passing yards this season, the seventh-highest mark in the NFL.

Saquon Barkley (groin) is off of the injury report and will play for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Chicago Bears Friday. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Barkley is good to go after logging a full practice session Thursday, as the superstar running back will look to get back on track against an aggressive Chicago Bears defense Friday.

Jaxson Dart has cleared the league’s concussion protocol Thursday according to Adam Schefter. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dart is now on track to return to start behind center for interim head coach Mike Kafka for a Giants offense that faces a stiff test against an imposing New England defensive front Monday night.