Fantasy News

Joe Mixon is off the Week 14 injury report.

Mixon was limited in practice this week because of a foot injury, but it was just a minor ailment that wasn’t much of a concern. He’s ready to go for Sunday against the Chargers, and he’ll be a high-floor option for the first week of the fantasy playoffs.

12/7/18 - 01:17 PM ET

Matthew Stafford (back) is officially active against the Cardinals.

Stafford probably isn’t 100%, but he’s making his 125th consecutive start for the Lions. The veteran quarterback isn’t a highly-recommended fantasy option for the first week of fantasy playoffs.

12/9/18 - 02:55 PM ET

Sammy Watkins (foot) is week-to-week.

Sam Mellinger of the KC Star says that Watkins’ foot injury carries a 4-6-week recovery, and considering Watkins has already missed three weeks with the injury, it sounds like he could play again this regular season. He’s likely to miss this Sunday against the Ravens, though, and the team might play it safe with him from there so that he’s healthy for the postseason. Watkins will probably be ruled out for Week 14 later today, but hopefully he’s able to return to the field soon.

Via: Sam Mellinger 12/7/18 - 12:48 PM ET

LeSean McCoy (hamstring) has been ruled out agaisnt the Jets.

McCoy left in the first half and has now been ruled out at the start of the second half. Before leaving, McCoy just two carries for one yard. Now fantasy owners have to hope the veteran running back doesn’t miss much longer than the rest of today’s game, but McCoy hasn’t been a great fantasy option this season.

12/9/18 - 02:52 PM ET

Sammy Watkins (foot) is reportedly unlikely to play in Week 14; could be out until the postseason.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says part of the reason the Chiefs signed Kelvin Benjamin is because Watkins’ “foot isn’t quite ready, and rest might be the only answer.” Rapoport says Watkins tested the foot in yesterday’s practice and “couldn’t” go, which is a bit perplexing considering Watkins was listed as a limited participant—perhaps he tried to push things at the end of practice. Rapoport also says “the best option is likely to rest” until the playoffs for Watkins. This could be speculation, but it sounds like Watkins will be out for at least Week 14 and could be out for the rest of the regular season. If he’s ruled out for Sunday later today, that wouldn’t be a good sign for his status moving forward.

Via: Ian Rapoport 12/7/18 - 12:35 PM ET

Jordan Reed (foot) has been downgraded to out against the Giants.

Reed has been ruled out to start the second half for Washington. He didn’t have any receptions before leaving.

12/9/18 - 02:51 PM ET

Evan Engram (hamstring) will play in Week 14.

Engram missed the last two games while dealing with the hamstring issue that popped up during pregame warmups in Week 12, but he’ll play this Sunday against the Redskins. The second-year tight end is difficult to trust in lineups for the first week of the fantasy playoffs, as Rhett Ellison appears to be the top tight end for the Giants.

12/7/18 - 12:06 PM ET