Fantasy News

Taylor Gabriel (shoulder) is doubtful to return against the Vikings.

Gabriel had four receptions for 61 yards before leaving, including a nice diving 40-yard reception to set up a one-yard Jordan Howard touchdown. We doubt he returns to this game so his regular season will end with 67 receptions for 688 yards and two touchdowns along with tie carries for 61 yards. Anthony Miller already left today’s game with a shoulder injury, and Allen Robinson (ribs) was inactive, so Chicago has some injury concerns at receiver heading into the playoffs.

12/30/18 - 06:44 PM ET

Jason Croom caught two passes for 32 yards in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins.

Croom finishes the year with 22 receptions for 259 yards and one touchdown. The 2017 undrafted free agent should be back in Buffalo next season, but he will only be on the fantasy radar if the team doesn’t add a tight end through free agency or the draft.

12/31/18 - 09:09 AM ET

Nick Foles leaves game with apparent rib injury.

Foles just went to the ground hard on a sack in the fourth quarter and was in some obvious pain. He’s now in the locker room getting looked at, but hopefully it’s not too serious. We’ll update you as more information becomes available on Foles’ status. Keep in mind the Eagles are up 17 points in the fourth quarter and might not need to risk putting Foles back out there with a potential playoff game up next week.

12/30/18 - 06:39 PM ET

Christian McCaffrey handles five touches in Week 17 win.

McCaffrey rushed four times for 18 yards and caught a 22-yard pass on the game’s opening drive, but that was it for him as the Panthers look to keep him healthy for 2019 and beyond. The Stanford product finishes his fantasy MVP-caliber campaign with 219 carries for 1,098 yards (5.0 YPC) and seven touchdowns while adding a 107 receptions (a new NFL record for running backs) for 867 yards and six more scores through the air. McCaffrey—who almost never leaves the field—will be one of the safest picks in the first round of fantasy drafts next summer, and a case can be made for him as a top-three selection in all formats.

12/31/18 - 11:00 AM ET

Anthony Miller (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of today’s game.

Before leaving, Miller had two carries for seven yards. He appears to be dealing with a shoulder dislocation, and his status for the postseason is probably in doubt, especially with Chicago looking likely to play next weekend with the Rams up big over the Niners and likely to claim the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Miller’s rookie regular season ends with 33 receptions for 423 yards and seven touchdowns along with six carries for 26 yards. Hopefully we see the exciting first-year player in the postseason.

12/30/18 - 06:04 PM ET

Zay Jones scores twice in win over the Dolphins.

Jones caught six passes for 93 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown and a 26-yard touchdown. The 2017 second-round pick enjoyed a miniature breakout after a disappointing rookie campaign, catching 56 passes for 652 yards (11.6 average) and seven touchdowns. Jones should enter 2019 as a clear starter in Buffalo, but his fantasy value will likely be dependent on the talent added around him this offseason. He might be a sell-high candidate in dynasty leagues.

12/31/18 - 09:06 AM ET

Ryan Switzer (hip) has returned for the Steelers.

Switzer returned after not missing much time against the Bengals. He’ll look to make an impact as the Steelers attempt to overcome their 10-0 deficit.

12/30/18 - 05:35 PM ET