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J.D. McKissic rushed twice for two yards in Sunday’s loss to San Francisco.

He wasn’t targeted in the passing game, as Mike Davis (8/63) is the most trusted receiver for Seattle. McKissic is unlikely to make much of an impact over the final two weeks of the regular season.

12/17/18 - 12:07 PM ET

Ryan Switzer (ankle) is officially active against the Patriots.

Switzer popped up on the injury report Friday with an ankle injury, but it’s not keeping him out of this big matchup at Heinz Field. Switzer is more of a real-life contributor than fantasy asset for Week 15.

12/16/18 - 03:01 PM ET

Rex Burkhead gets seven touches against the Steelers.

Burkhead carried four times for 25 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards in the Patriots’ Week 15 loss. He made solid contributions on offense, but his role isn’t quite big enough to deliver reliable value in fantasy lineups. The best play of the game for Burkhead was probably his outstanding effort on special teams, as Jonathan Jones made a sensational dive to keep a punt out of the end zone, and Burkhead showed great awareness by avoiding stepping on the goal line while diving himself to keep the ball from hitting in the end zone for a touchback. Plays like those unfortunately aren’t awarded in fantasy leagues, but they should be highly appreciated by serious football fans.

12/17/18 - 12:06 PM ET

James Conner (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 15.

Conner was downgraded to doubtful yesterday, so this was fully expected. Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley will again lead Pittsburgh’s backfield. Samuels is the preferred fantasy option against the Patriots, but Ridley is a better bet to get into the end zone against his former team. Conner is reportedly expected to return in Week 16, so fantasy owners should have him for the finals.

12/16/18 - 03:01 PM ET

Tyler Lockett caught two passes for 45 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Niners.

He also rushed once for 11 yards. Lockett probably didn’t get enough opportunities, as he brought in both of his targets, and Seattle’s offense stalled at times. The speedy receiver gets a prime bounce back spot against the Chiefs next week for a potential shootout, so his case as a low-end WR2 should be stronger than usual.

12/17/18 - 12:05 PM ET

Julio Jones (rib) has returned for the Falcons.

Jones barely missed any time with his rib injury, so he appears to be fine. The All-Pro receiver is looking to build on an already big day in which he has a touchdown in a tough matchup against fellow All-Pro Patrick Peterson.

12/16/18 - 03:00 PM ET

Sony Michel gets 13 carries in Week 15.

Michel gained 59 yards on his 13 attempts against the Steelers. Pittsburgh did a good job of limiting the rushing attack of New England, and the rookie running back didn’t have much room to run with his opportunities. Michel has been held to rushing yardage totals of 63, 57, and 59 the last three weeks, but at least he’s offering a solid floor in fantasy lineups. He should still be considered a strong starting option for Week 16 at home against the Bills in the first week of fantasy championships.

12/17/18 - 12:02 PM ET