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Antonio Brown has a partially torn calf muscle, according to Adam Schefter.

Schefter says Brown is expected to miss next week but be back for the postseason, so it sounds like he’ll miss both Weeks 16 and 17. However, it’s certainly no lock AB will be ready to go for the playoffs, either, as calf injuries can linger. For now, just expect to be without your best player for fantasy championships.

Via: Adam Schefter 12/17/17 - 07:49 PM ET

James Conner (knee) is doubtful to return against New England.

Don’t expect Conner to return today, but it’s probably a good sign that he hasn’t been ruled out completely. Before leaving, Conner had three carries for 13yards while mixing in behind Le’Veon Bell.

12/17/17 - 06:59 PM ET

James Conner leaves game with apparent leg injury.

The rookie running back is currently in the medical tent, but hopefully the injury ins’t too bad. More information should become available soon.

12/17/17 - 06:46 PM ET

Rex Burkhead has been ruled out against the Steelers with a knee injury.

CBS curiously didn’t show any replays of when Burkhead was injured, but it turns out it’s a knee issue and not a head injury. Immediately being declared out after getting looked at is probably not a great sign, but hopefully the absence doesn’t extend past today’s game. Dion Lewis and James White will handle most of the work in the backfield for the rest of this matchup with Pittsburgh. Before leaving, Burkhead converted yet another goal line touchdown and had four carries for 12 yards and the score along with a five-yard reception.

12/17/17 - 06:18 PM ET

Rex Burkhead leaves game with apparent head injury.

Burkhead just took a hit early in the third quarter and some Steelers players immediately called over to the sideline for the training staff to come out and look at him. He remained down for a bit before walking off the under his own power, so hopefully he’s OK and able to return to this game.

12/17/17 - 06:05 PM ET

Antonio Brown (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of today’s game.

The team announced Brown will actually be taken to the hospital, which is a bit of a surprise. Pittsburgh is up seven on New England at halftime, but now we need to worry about Brown moving forward. Hopefully he ends up being OK and able to get back on the field soon.

12/17/17 - 05:55 PM ET

Theo Riddick leaves against the Bears with a wrist injury.

Wrist injuries have given Riddick issues in the past, so this might be it for him tonight with the Lions up 20-3 in the fourth quarter. Riddick had eight carries for 49 yards and three receptions for 12 yards (and one fumble lost) before leaving the game, and hopefully he ends up being OK for next week against the Bengals.

12/16/17 - 06:56 PM ET