Fantasy News

Marqise Lee (ankle) is officially out for Week 17.

This was fully expected, and Lee would do well to make it back for the first round of the playoffs. The good news is Allen Hurns will be back on Sunday for the Jags after a six-game absence. Hopefully Lee is out there in two weekends from now for Jacksonville.

12/29/17 - 06:12 PM ET

Allen Hurns (ankle) is not on the Week 17 injury report.

After missing the last six games, Hurns is set to return to the lineup for the Jaguars. This is great timing, as it’ll give Hurns a week to get some game reps under his belt before the Wild Card Round of the playoffs in two weekends. It’s risky inserting Hurns into fantasy lineups after so much time off, so he’s not a highly-reccomended FLEX option to conclude the regular season.

12/29/17 - 06:10 PM ET

Matt Forte (knee) is officially questionable for Week 17.

The veteran running back has continued to play on Sundays despite barely getting any practice time during the week, and this should be no different. Check back at 11:30 AM ET on Sunday to make sure Forte is active against New England.

12/29/17 - 12:50 PM ET

Austin Seferian-Jenkins (ribs/foot) is not expected to play in Week 17.

He’s listed as doubtful and hasn’t practiced this week, so it’d be a surprise if ASJ played in the regular season finale on Sunday. Expect him to be declared out on or before Sunday, and no Jets tight ends would be recommended fantasy option in his absence.

12/29/17 - 12:48 PM ET

Sterling Shepard (neck) has been ruled out for the regular season finale.

The second-year receiver’s season is done after 11 games in which he battled ankle injuries, and now this neck injury. Shepard’s final stat line is 59 receptions for 731 yards and two touchdowns, so he was on pace for a 1,000-yard season based off his 11 games played—though number one receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was out for most of the season with his leg injury. Shepard was more explosive this season, but he didn’t reach the end zone often as his eight-touchdown rookie season. The 2018 fantasy outlook for Shepard will be easier to determine when the new coaching staff is in place, but expect him to be a borderline FLEX option to start the season.

12/29/17 - 04:56 PM ET

Evan Engram (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 17.

Engram didn’t practice all week, and this was expected. The first-round selection from Ole Miss’ first season in the NFL was an excellent one, as rookie tight ends typically don’t have a ton of success. Engram played in 15 games, catching 64 passes for 722 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He did have some games where he couldn’t get much going and struggled with drops, but Engram also had some big performances and flashed the athletic ability that made the Giants want to take him so high in the draft. Engram will be a high-upside TE1 in 2018 fantasy drafts.

12/29/17 - 04:52 PM ET

Aaron Jones (knee) will not play in the regular season finale.

The explosive rookie’s season is now over. Jones appeared in 12 games for the Packers this year, making four starts including two rushing performances of over 125 yards in November. But a knee issue derailed his season a bit, opening the door for fellow rookie Jamaal Williams to get a big opportunity down the stretch. Overall, Jones ended up with 81 carries for 448 rushing yards (5.5 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns along with nine receptions for 22 yards. The backfield situation for Green Bay is up in the air for next season, but Jones will have a lot of upside if he’s the starter in 2018. However, it’s worth noting Jones faces marijuana-related drug charges and could be facing a suspension to start next season.

12/29/17 - 11:14 AM ET