A player's injury status can have a significant effect on fantasy football — it can alter draft strategy, roster construction, and, most importantly, it can determine start-or-sit decisions for your fantasy team.
Each week, I will comb through the official injury reports for each game and give updates and analysis for fantasy-relevant players. Injuries are fluid, so make sure to stay up to date by following @mario_pilato on Twitter.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Chase Edmonds | RB | 70.2 | RB34 | Hip |
Questionable |
| WR | 62.3 | WR53 | COVID-19 | Out | |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 88.9 | WR2 | Hip |
Questionable |
| QB | 83.2 | QB11 | Leg | Questionable | |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 59.6 | N/A | Groin |
Questionable |
Mario’s take: Kirk has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 17.
Edmonds suffered a hip injury in the second quarter of Week 16 and did not return. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, and his Week 17 availability is in jeopardy. He only recorded one limited practice last week then played, but he is dealing with multiple injuries this week. I am not optimistic that he plays in Week 17.
Hopkins did not practice Wednesday but was a limited participant Thursday. I am not concerned about his availability for Week 17.
Murray practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday, he will play in Week 17.
Fitzgerald was a DNP Wednesday or Thursday and I am not optimistic he plays in Week 17.
ATLANTA FALCONS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
|
WR |
86.3 | N/A | Hamstring | Out | |
| Ito Smith | RB | 59.8 | RB41 | Ribs |
(-) |
Mario’s take: Jones has not played since Week 13 due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice all week and he will not play in final game of the season.
Smith was a limited participant at practice Thursday and Friday. He will play in Week 17.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Mark Ingram II | RB | 53.8 | N/A | Illness | Questionable |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 52.9 | N/A | Hamstring | IR |
| Trace McSorley | QB | 57.4 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| Willie Snead IV | WR | 71.6 | N/A | Ankle | Questionable |
Mario’s take: Ingram did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but a full participant Friday. I expect Ingram to be available for Week 17.
Griffin injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Week 13. The Ravens placed Griffin on IR, and he will miss the final week of the season.
McSorely suffered an MCL sprain in Week 14 and was placed on IR, effectively ending his season.
Snead IV did not practice all week and I am pessimistic he will play in Week 17.
BUFFALO BILLS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Cole Beasley | WR | 84.9 | WR20 | Knee |
Out |
| WR | 68.4 | WR57 | COVID-19 | Out | |
| T.J. Yeldon | RB | 62.6 | N/A | COVID-19 |
Out |
Mario’s take: Beasley did not practice all week and he will not play in Week 17.
Brown and Yeldon were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 17.
CAROLINA PANTHERS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | 75.5 | N/A | Shoulder/Quad |
Out |
| RB | 75.0 | RB89 | Ankle |
Out |
Mario’s take: McCaffery suffered a strained quad during practice in Week 13 and has not played since. CMC has been shut down for the rest of the season.
Davis did not practice all week and will not play in Week 17.
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Allen Robinson II | WR | 89.5 | WR8 | Hamstring |
(-) |
| TE | 59.4 | TE31 | Shoulder | Questionable | |
| Tarik Cohen | RB | 62.6 | N/A | Knee |
IR |
Mario’s take: Robinson II was a full participant Wednesday, a DNP Thursday, and limited Friday. I believe he did not practice Thursday for maintenance purposes. Robinson II will play in Week 17.
Kmet was a full participant Wednesday but a limited participant Thursday and Friday, but I expect him to play in Week 17.
Cohen suffered a torn ACL in Week 3. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Auden Tate | WR | 73.4 | N/A | Shoulder | IR |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 75.1 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| Joe Mixon | RB | 65.3 | N/A | Foot | IR |
| John Ross | WR | 48.2 | N/A | Foot | IR |
| Tyler Boyd | WR | 77.5 | N/A | Head | (-) |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 75.4 | WR35 | Hamstring | (-) |
Mario’s take: Tate underwent surgery on his torn labrum in his shoulder. He has been placed on IR, and his recovery is expected to be four to six months.
Burrow suffered a torn ACL and possible damage to the MCL and Meniscus in Week 11. He will miss the remainder of the season, but he will be ready for 2021.
Mixon has not played since Week 6 due to a foot injury. He has been shut down for the last week of the season.
Ross injured his foot in Week 10 and was subsequently placed on IR. I do not expect to see him suit up.
Boyd suffered a concussion during Week 15, and he has entered the five-step concussion protocol. He did not play in Week 16 and was a limited participant in Wednesday’s and Thursday's practice but a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
Higgins was a limited participant at Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practice but a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Jarvis Landry | WR | 83.6 | WR24 | Hip | (-) |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | 75.3 | N/A | Knee | IR |
Mario’s take: Landry was a full participant Friday and he will play in Week 17.
Beckham tore his ACL in Week 7, and I believe he also damaged his meniscus. Beckham will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
DALLAS COWBOYS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 85.2 | N/A | Ankle | IR |
Mario’s take: Prescott suffered a compound fracture in his ankle during Week 5. A compound fracture is when the bone has gone through the skin. He will miss the rest of the season.
DENVER BRONCOS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 72.9 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| K.J. Hamler | WR | 55.9 | WR74 | Head | Out |
| Phillip Lindsay | RB | 69.8 | N/A | Hip | IR |
Mario’s take: Sutton suffered a torn ACL in Week 2. He will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Hamler has entered the five-step concussion protocol. He missed practice all week and will not play in the last game of the season.
Lindsay was placed on IR in Week 16. He will miss the last game of the season.
DETROIT LIONS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Kenny Golladay | WR | 81.6 | N/A | Hip | Out |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 81.4 | QB18 | Ribs/Thumb/Ankle | Questionable |
Mario’s take: Golladay suffered a Grade II groin strain in Week 8 and has not played since. Golladay did has been shut down for the rest of the season.
Stafford suffered a lateral inversion ankle sprain in the first quarter of Week 16. I do not believe it to be serious, but he is dealing with multiple injuries. He practiced in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday. Stafford will play in the season finale.
GREEN BAY PACKERS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Allen Lazard | WR | 71.7 | WR48 | Core/Wrist | (-) |
| Equanimeous St. Brown | WR | 61.9 | N/A | Knee | (-) |
| Jamaal Williams | RB | 73.6 | N/A | Thigh | (-) |
| Jace Sternberger | TE | 56.8 | N/A | Head | (-) |
| Marcedes Lewis | TE | 67.8 | N/A | Knee | (-) |
| Tyler Ervin | RB | 65.9 | N/A | Foot | IR |
Mario’s take: Lazard and Brown were limited participants at practice all week and will play in Week 17.
Williams was a limited participant Wednesday and a full participant Thursday and Friday. He will play in Week 17.
Sternberger was in the five-step concussion protocol last week and missed the past few games. He was a limited participant in Wednesday’s and Thursday's practice but a full participant Friday. Sternberger will play in Week 17.
Lewis was a limited participant Wednesday, a DNP Thursday, and full participant Friday.. I believe the missed practice Thursday is due to maintenance. Lewis will play in Week 17.
Ervin was placed on IR and will miss Week 17.
HOUSTON TEXANS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | RB | 62.6 | N/A | Neck | Questionable |
| Keke Coutee | WR | 66.3 | WR39 | Foot | Questionable |
| Randall Cobb | WR | 71.6 | N/A | Foot | IR |
Mario’s take: Cobb suffered what I believe to be a midfoot sprain in Week 11. He was placed on IR and may not return this season.
Coutee and Johnson were limited participants at practice Wednesday and Thursday, and I expect them to play in Week 17.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Jack Doyle | TE | 66.6 | TE33 | Quad |
(-) |
| WR | 62.0 | WR58 | Head | Questionable | |
| Philip Rivers | QB | 77.2 | QB13 | Toe |
(-) |
| WR | 72.8 | N/A | Knee |
IR |
Mario’s take: Doyle missed practice Thursday but was a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
Pittman Jr. is in the five-step concussion protocol. He was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and a full participant Thursday and Friday. I believe Pittman Jr. will play in Week 17.
Rivers did not practice Wednesday but I believe it was a maintenance issue. He was a full participant Thursday and Friday. He will play in Week 17.
Campbell was carted off the field in Week 2 after spraining his MCL and PCL. Campbell's multi-ligament injury has ruled him out indefinitely. I do not expect him to return this season.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Chris Thompson | RB | 54.9 | N/A | Back | IR |
| D.J. Chark Jr. | WR | 71.3 | WR38 | Shin | Out |
| Dede Westbrook | WR | 53.7 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| James Robinson | RB | 72.9 | N/A | Ankle | Out |
| Ryquell Armstead | RB | N/A | N/A | COVID-19 | Out |
Mario’s take: Thompson was placed on IR in Week 13 for a back injury and is unlikely to return this season.
Chark Jr. did not practice all week and will miss the last game of the season.
Westbrook was carted off the field in Week 7 with a torn ACL. He will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season.
Robinson injured his ankle in Week 15 and has not played since. His stellar rookie season has come to an end, as he will not play in Week 17.
Armstead is not expected to return this season due to complications from COVID-19.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 75.3 | N/A | Ankle/Hip |
Out |
| RB | 73.9 | RB31 | Knee | Questionable | |
| Sammy Watkins | WR | 64.4 | WR108 | Calf |
Out |
| WR | 83.2 | N/A | Hamstring |
Out |
Mario’s take: Edwards-Helaire injured his hip/leg in Week 15. He missed practice Wednesday, and I do not expect Edwards-Helaire back until the playoffs.
Bell was DNP Wednesday and Thursday but a limited participant Friday. I expect Bell to play in Week 17.
Watkins, and Hill did not practice all week and will rest until the playoffs.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Jalen Richard | RB | 57.8 | N/A | COVID-19 | Out |
| Tyrell Williams | WR | N/A | N/A | Shoulder | IR |
Mario’s take: Richard was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and he will not play in Week 17.
Williams underwent surgery in early September for a torn labrum in his shoulder. He will miss the entire 2020 season.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 69.3 | TE8 | COVID-19 | Out |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 84.9 | WR21 | COVID-19 | Out |
Mario’s take: Henry is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will not play in Week 17.
Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday and his season is done.
LOS ANGELES RAMS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Cam Akers | RB | 76.0 | N/A | Ankle | Questionable |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 80.8 | WR18 | COVID-19 | Out |
| Darrell Henderson | RB | 80.4 | N/A | Ankle | IR |
| Jared Goff | QB | 71.4 | N/A | Thumb | Out |
| Malcolm Brown | RB | 57.3 | RB36 | Shoulder | (-) |
Mario’s take: Akers suffered a high ankle sprain during Week 15. He did not play in Week 16. Akers did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and a limited participant Friday. He is going to try and play today but I do not believe he will be his old self.
Kupp was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will not play in Week 17.
Henderson suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 16 and has been placed on IR. He will miss the last week of the season.
Goff suffered a dislocated thumb and fracture in the second half of Week 16. He underwent surgery on Monday. If the Rams make it to the playoffs, he has a chance to play but will miss at least Week 17.
Brown was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday but a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| DeVante Parker | WR | 77.4 | WR44 | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Jakeem Grant | WR | 70.9 | N/A | Ankle | Doubtful |
| Preston Williams | WR | 65.5 | N/A | Foot | IR |
Mario’s take: Parker was a limited participant at practice all week, but I expect him to play in Week 17.
Grant did not practice Wednesday but was a limited participant Thursday and Friday, but I do not expect him to play in Week 17.
Williams injured his foot in Week 9 and was placed on IR. He will miss the final game of the season.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | 71.6 | N/A | Head | (-) |
| Kyle Rudolph | TE | 67.6 | N/A | Foot | IR |
Mario’s take: Mattison suffered a concussion in Week 15 and missed Week 16. He was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
Rudolph has been placed on IR and will miss the rest of the season.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Damien Harris | RB | 90.3 | N/A | Ankle | Out |
| Julian Edelman | WR | 68.8 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| Rex Burkhead | RB | 78.2 | N/A | Knee | IR |
Mario’s take: Harris was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday but a DNP Friday. He has been ruled out for Week 17.
Edelman underwent surgery in Week 8 and will miss the rest of the season after being placed on IR.
Burkhead injured his right knee in Week 12. I believe he tore his ACL and possibly damaged his MCL, as well. He will miss the remainder of the season.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury |
Status |
| RB | 82.1 | RB1 | COVID-19 | Out | |
| Latavius Murray | RB | 81.4 | RB37 | COVID-19 |
Out |
| WR | 85.2 | N/A | Ankle | IR | |
| Tre-Quan Smith | WR | 59.9 | N/A | Ankle |
IR |
Mario’s take: Kamara and Murray were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 17.
Thomas was placed on IR and will miss at least the rest of the regular season.
Smith injured his ankle in Week 15 and was placed on IR. He will miss the remainder of the regular season.
NEW YORK GIANTS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Evan Engram | TE | 62.5 | TE13 | Ankle | (-) |
| Golden Tate | WR | 66.0 | N/A | Calf | (-) |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | 60.2 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| Sterling Shepard | WR | 77.3 | WR40 | Ribs | (-) |
Mario’s take: Engram and Shepard were limited participants in practice all week and they will play in Week 17.
Tate DNP all week but will play in Week 17.
Barkley sprained his MCL and tore both his ACL and meniscus in Week 2. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
NEW YORK JETS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Chris Hogan | WR | 56.1 | N/A | Knee | IR |
| Jeff Smith | WR | 53.1 | N/A | Shoulder | Questionable |
| Frank Gore | RB | 60.7 | N/A | Chest | IR |
| La’Mical Perine | RB | 50.8 | N/A | COVID-19 | Out |
Mario’s take: Hogan was injured in Week 5 and was put on IR. He underwent arthroscopic surgery and will miss at least eight weeks.
Smith injured his shoulder in the second half of Week 15. He was a limited participant all week and I expect him to play in Week 17.
Gore suffered a chest injury in Week 16 and has been placed on IR. He will miss the last week of the season.
Perine has been placed on the reserver/COVID-19 list and is out in Week 17.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| DeSean Jackson | WR | 66.8 | N/A | Ankle | Out |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 79.5 | TE11 | Calf | Out |
| Richard Rodgers | TE | 88.6 | N/A | Shin | Out |
Mario’s take: Jackson did not practice all week and will not play in Week 17.
Goedert did not practice all week and he will not play in Week 17.
Rodgers injured his shin in the third quarter of his Week 15 game and did not play in Week 16. He missed practice all week and will not play in Week 17.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Eric Ebron | TE | 55.6 | TE19 | COVID-19 |
Out |
Mario's take: Ebron was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Week 17.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 80.1 | N/A | Ankle |
Out |
| WR | 79.8 | N/A | Hamstring | IR | |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | QB | 67.5 | N/A | Ankle |
IR |
| QB | 56.9 | N/A | Elbow | Out | |
| Raheem Mostert | RB | 79.4 | N/A | Ankle |
IR |
Mario’s take: Aiyuk suffered a high-ankle sprain and will miss the final week of the season.
Samuel reinjured his hamstring in Week 14 and has been shut down for the rest of the season.
Garoppolo reinjured his high ankle sprain in Week 8 and was placed on IR. He will miss Week 17.
Mullens injured his elbow in the fourth quarter of Week 15. I believe he injured his UCL and may need Tommy John surgery. He will miss the rest of the season.
Mostert aggravated his high ankle sprain for the second straight game in Week 15. He has been put on IR; his season is over.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
|
Player |
Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Bo Scarbrough | RB | 73.0 | N/A | Hamstring |
IR |
| RB | 68.1 | RB56 | Illness | Out | |
| DeeJay Dallas | RB | 72.1 | N/A | Ankle |
Questionable |
| TE | 62.0 | N/A | Foot | (-) | |
| Rashaad Penny | RB | 56.8 | RB69 | Knee |
Questionable |
| RB | 58.0 | N/A | Wrist/Thumb/Knee |
IR |
Mario’s take: Scarbrough tore his hamstring and will miss the remainder of the season.
Hyde missed practice Thursday due to an illness and he will not play in Week 17.
Dallas was carted off of the field in the second quarter of Week 16. He is suffering from a Grade 3 ankle sprain, and I don’t believe he will be back during the regular season.
Olsen left Week 11 after injuring his foot. Coach Carroll said Olsen ruptured his plantar fascia, but he returned in Week 16. Olsen missed practice Wednesday due to maintenance. He was a full participant Thursday and I expect him to play in Week 17.
Penny was a limited participant in practice Thursday and I expect him to play in Week 17.
Homer has been placed on IR and will miss the rest of the regular season.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| O.J. Howard | TE | 80.1 | N/A | Ankle | IR |
| Leonard Fournette | RB | 59.3 | N/A | Abdomen | (-) |
Mario’s take: Howard tore his Achilles in Week 11. He underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
Fournette was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday but a full participant Friday. He will play in Week 17.
TENNESSEE TITANS
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Adam Humphries | WR | 69.9 | N/A | Head | IR |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 86.1 | WR6 | Ankle | (-) |
Mario’s take: Humphries was placed on IR due to a concussion. He will miss at least three weeks.
Brown was a DNP Wednesday, a full participant Thursday, and a DNP Friday. He will play in Week 17.
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
| Player | Pos | PFF grade | Consensus Rank | Injury | Status |
| Alex Smith | QB | 65.8 | QB29 | Calf | Questionable |
| Antonio Gibson | RB | 80.9 | RB19 | Toe | Questionable |
| Kyle Allen | QB | 68.5 | N/A | Ankle | IR |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 77.9 | WR32 | Ankle | Questionable |
Mario’s take: Smith strained his calf in Week 14 and did not play in Week 15 or 16. Smith was a limited participant all week and I expect him to play in Week 17.
Gibson suffered a serious turf toe injury in Week 13 and did not play in Week 14 or 15. He returned to action in Week 16 but did not practice all week. There are no reports of a set back and I believe he will play in Week 17.
Allen is undergoing surgery to repair his fractured dislocated ankle. He will miss the remainder of the season.
McLaurin worked on the side with trainers all week. Coach Rivera said McLaurin moved around well and took a positive step towards playing in Week 17 but I am pessimistic about his chances.
Mario Pilato has a master's degree in Kinesiology and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science, along with eight years of experience in the strength and conditioning industry, including at the collegiate and NFL levels. His injury analysis articles will appear weekly.
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