Let’s look at the Week 15 NFL injury report for Cooper Kupp, Kenny Pickett, Kenneth Walker III, Jeff Wilson Jr, and Dameon Pierce.
Week 15 NFL Injury Update: Cooper Kupp, Kenny Pickett, Kenneth Walker III, Jeff Wilson Jr and Dameon Pierce
Also read: Week 15 WR Injury Report: Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Corey Davis
SUMMARY
- Cooper Kupp
- Kenny Pickett
- Kenneth Walker III
- Jeff Wilson Jr
- Dameon Pierce
1. Cooper Kupp
UPDATE: According to Andrew Siciliano of DirecTV’s “NFL Sunday Ticket,” Rams head coach Sean McVay stated on Tuesday that he is “hard pressed” to see Kupp (ankle) return from injured reserve before the season’s end.
Kupp was placed on injured reserve in mid-November after undergoing surgery to treat a right high-ankle sprain.
His recovery time was estimated to be 6-to-8 weeks. The short end of that timeline positioned Kupp for a possible return as early as Week 17, but McVay isn’t counting on the All-Pro receiver suiting up again this season, despite the Rams being 4-9 and on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Kupp’s focus will likely shift to getting healthy for OTAs, but assuming quarterback Matthew Stafford (spine) is also ready to go for the start of the 2023 season, the 29-year-old receiver should be a strong first- or second-round pick in fantasy drafts once again.
2. Kenny Pickett, quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers
UPDATE (Dec. 17): Coach Mike Tomlin said on Friday that Pickett (concussion) will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
After rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett left the game in the first quarter with a concussion, the Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to use Mitchell Trubisky.
Pickett’s first documented concussion in his NFL career. Consider him doubtful for Week 15. Even if he’s available, he’s not a good fantasy option against the Carolina Panthers defense.
3. Kenneth Walker III, running back, Seattle Seahawks
UPDATE (Dec. 17): Walker rushed 12 times for 47 yards and caught four of five targets for 32 yards in Thursday night’s 21-13 loss to the 49ers.
In Week 14, the Seattle Seahawks were greatly missed by rookie running back Kenneth Walker.
Unfortunately, he may have to miss another game. Walker missed all of last week’s practice sessions due to an ankle strain. It does not bode well for his Week 15 status.
Walker was listed as a ‘limited’ participant on Monday’s NFL injury report. It’s a step in the right direction, but these are only estimates.
He should still be considered highly doubtful to play in Week 15. Even if he does, Walker at less than 100% against a 49ers’ run defense allowing fewer than 90 rush ypg is not a matchup any fantasy manager should want a part of on a short week.
Read more: Week 15 Fantasy Injury Reports: Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs and PJ Walker
4. Jeff Wilson Jr, running back, Miami Dolphins
UPDATE (Dec. 17): Wilson (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bills after being limited in Thursday’s practice, according to Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins’ official website.
On a 20-yard run against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14, Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. suffered a hip injury.
Miami took him to the locker room on a cart while he limped to the sideline, and he was ruled out after halftime.
Wilson Jr. appears unlikely to face the Buffalo Bills on a short week. Raheem Mostert could emerge as a FLEX option, but Buffalo’s run defense has been outstanding in recent weeks.
5. Dameon Pierce, running back, Houston Texans
UPDATE (Dec. 17): Pierce (ankle) is out of Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.
In terms of rookie running back injuries in the NFL, the Houston Texans released Dameon Pierce after he injured his ankle against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 at 1 p.m. ET, an early game that will help fantasy managers determine which path to take at running back.
We’ll consider Pierce questionable to face the Kansas City Chiefs based on Lovie Smith’s post-game comments.
NFL Schedule 2022 – NFL Week 15
Thursday, Dec. 15
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m., Amazon
Saturday, Dec. 17 or Sunday, Dec. 18 (Pool games)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills, TBD, TBD
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns, TBD, TBD
Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings, TBD, TBD
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, TBD, TBD
New York Giants at Washington Commanders, TBD, TBD
Sunday, Dec. 18
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m., Fox
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBS
Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m., Fox
Detroit Lions at New York Jets, 1 p.m., Fox
Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m., Fox
Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Cincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m., CBS
New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Dec. 19
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC
