The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, so every decision, transaction, and lineup change is weighted tenfold. These are some key injuries that managers should keep an eye on in the days leading up to Week 16.
Injury updates for Najee Harris, Jonathan Taylor, Nick Chubb, and Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 16 fantasy football
Read also: Fantasy Injury Reports for Week 16: David Njoku, Kyler Murray and Kenneth Walker III
Summary
- Najee Harris
- Jonathan Taylor
- Nick Chubb
- Rhamondre Stevenson
1. Najee Harris
UPDATE: Najee Harris (hip) practiced fully Thursday and doesn’t carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Raiders.
Because the Steelers did not practice on Tuesday, they issued an estimated injury report, and Harris (hip) was listed as a limited participant. At this rate, he should be available in Week 16. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should monitor his situation.
The Steelers' injury report for today. But remember, these are estimates of their availability since the team did not practice today. pic.twitter.com/3XvftnQCh3
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) December 20, 2022
2. Jonathan Taylor
Taylor was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain following the Vikings’ loss on Saturday. He has been placed on indefinite leave and will not return until 2022.
Colts placed RB Jonathan Taylor on IR. He’s out for the season. So he officially will not play against #Chargers on Monday night.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) December 20, 2022
3. Nick Chubb
UPDATE: Nick Chubb (foot) isn’t slated to carry an injury designation for Saturday’s game against the Saints
Chubb (foot) did not participate in practice on Tuesday. While it is early in the week, the star running back’s absence raises questions about his availability for Saturday’s game against the Saints.
Given New Orleans’ recent struggles defending the run, Kareem Hunt would be a mid-range RB2 if Chubb is unable to play.
More: Fantasy Sleepers Week 16: Brock Purdy, Russell Wilson, Zack Moss and Chuba Hubbard
4. Rhamondre Stevenson
UPDATE: Stevenson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion this week.
On Tuesday’s practice estimate, Stevenson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his health in the days leading up to kick off against the Bengals.
NFL Schedule 2022 – NFL Week 16
Saturday, Dec. 24
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., Fox
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., Fox
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m., CBS
New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., Fox
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Fox
Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m., Fox
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m., NFL Network
Sunday, Dec. 25
Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m., Fox
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m., CBS/Nickelodeon
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Dec. 26
Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
