Fantasy News

Kenny Golladay caught four passes for 29 yards in Saturday’s win over the Bears.

Golladay also had a big play called back because he pushed off, but it’s good to see the rookie involved for the Lions. He will be a potential matchup problem on Christmas Eve against Cincinnati’s smaller cornerbacks, but Golladay isn’t worth considering outside of deeper leagues for the fantasy championship.

12/16/17 - 08:00 PM ET

Amari Cooper (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night.

Cooper didn’t practice all week after he re-aggravated his ankle injury in Week 14 against the Chiefs, so this was fully expected. Michael Crabtree should be a lock for around 10+ targets versus the Cowboys, and Cordarrelle Patterson should have a bigger role with Cooper out. If the Raiders don’t win this game, it’s possible we don’t see Cooper again this season, as they could be knocked out of playoff contention.

12/15/17 - 03:20 PM ET

Adrian Peterson (neck) is being placed on Injured Reserve, according to Adam Schefter.

This isn’t surprising, as Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said yesterday that he wasn’t sure if Peterson would play again this season; and with three games to go and the Cardinals all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, Peterson’s season is now over. The first season outside of Minnesota was a weird one for “All Day”, as it started in New Orleans and ended up in Arizona after a trade. Peterson’s season ends with 156 carries for 529 rushing yards (3.4 yards per carry) and two touchdowns along with 11 receptions for 70 receiving yards in ten games played. The future Hall of Famer will turn 33 years old this offseason, but he’s made it clear he wants to continue his career. The Cardinals have Peterson under contract for next season, so his 2018 fantasy value will be determined on whether he remains in the desert to backup David Johnson.

Via: Adam Schefter 12/14/17 - 11:27 PM ET

Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is active against the Dolphins.

Benjamin has been dealing with knee issues throughout the year, but he’ll be out there in a big game with AFC wild card implications. The big receiver does have some risk today, as Xavien Howard has been a lockdown corner recently and could be on him for much of the day—and Benjamin has a risk of aggravating the knee injury like he has a couple times this season.

12/17/17 - 11:32 AM ET

Golden Tate contained in win over the Bears.

Tate caught three passes for 33 yards, as Detroit used a conservative passing attack in a fairly easy 20-10 victory. Chicago had Tate’s number this season with two quiet games, but he should be back in low-end WR2/FLEX territory next week against the Bengals. As usual, he should get a bump in PPR leagues.

12/16/17 - 07:59 PM ET

Nathan Peterman (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 15.

Peterman is far along in the concussion protocol, as he’s been practicing fully, but the Bills have went ahead and ruled him out ahead of the weekend. The rookie quarterback should be fully cleared by Week 16.

12/16/17 - 11:33 AM ET

Frank Gore (knee/quad) returns against the Broncos.

Thankfully, the veteran running back is OK and back in there to start the second half after he took a shot to the knee area late in the second half. He’ll look to help get Indy their fourth win of the year, and they’re currently up 10-7 on Denver.

12/14/17 - 11:08 PM ET