It’s fantasy playoff time and it’s also the time of the year where nearly every NFL player is a bit banged. Here’s a look at some more the serious injuries to be aware heading into the rest of Week 16’s action.
QUARTERBACKS
Alex Smith (calf) – questionable, but did practice in full on FRI; Still 50/50 vs. CAR
Daniel Jones (hamstring, ankle) – questionable and trending towards playing vs. BAL
Nick Mullens (elbow) – officially placed on I.R; CJ Beathard gets start vs. ARI
RUNNING BACKS
Christian McCaffrey (thigh) – officially doubtful for Week 16 vs. WAS
James Robinson (ankle) – rested most of the week, but hoping to play; GTD for 1PM vs. CHI
Ronald Jones (finger) – ruled out for Week 16 vs. DET
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle-hip) – out for Week 16 vs. ATL
Ezekiel Elliott (calf) – limited all week; officially questionable vs. PHI
Antonio Gibson (toe) – questionable, but trending in right direction for return vs. CAR
Cam Akers (ankle) – will not play in Week 16 vs. SEA.
James Conner (quad) – expected to return to action Sunday vs. IND
Raheem Mostert (ankle) – season over after being placed on IR this week
Chase Edmonds (ankle) – questionable vs. SF; will be a GTD for 4:30 SAT kickoff.
Damien Harris (ankle) questionable for MNF vs. BUF; limited participant on FRI
Phillip Lindsay (hip/knee) – will not play Week 16 vs. LAC
Jamal Williams (quad) – doubtful for MNF vs. TEN
Duke Johnson (neck) – ruled out for Week 16 vs. CIN
La’Mical Perine (ankle) – resumed practicing with team, but status still up in air.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Tyreek Hill (hamstring) – questionable, but fully expected to play vs. ATL
Julio Jones (hamstring) – will miss a third straight game as he’s been ruled out vs. KC
Allen Robinson (hamstring) – On track to play vs. JCK after limited participation on FRI
Keenan Allen (hamstring) – questionable vs. DEN; limited participant on FRI
Terry McLaurin (ankle) – doubtful to play in Week 16 vs. CAR
DeVante Parker (hamstring) – limited participant this week; GTD vs. LV Saturday night
Tyler Boyd (concussion) – will not play vs. HOU
Marquise Brown (knee) – should be good to go vs. NYG after a full pracitce FRI
John Brown (ankle) – could be activated for MNF matchup vs. NE
Golden Tate (calf) – out for Week 16 vs. BAL
TIGHT ENDS
George Kittle (foot) – activated from IR on Friday; will play vs. ARI
Hunter Henry (COVID-19) – expected to miss Week 16 vs. DEN
Mike Gesicki (shoulder) – questionable for SAT vs. LV; limited particiapnt most of the week.
Richard Rodgers (ankle) – ruled out for Week 16 vs. DAL
OTHERS OF NOTE
PK Chris Boswell (groin) – questionable vs. IND
DL Joey Bosa (concussion, shin) – ruled out vs. DEN
DB Jimmy Smith (shoulder, ribs) – ruled out vs. NYG
LB Leighton Vender Esch (ankle) – ruled out vs. PHI
DB Richard Sherman (calf) – ruled out vs. ARI
