Fantasy News

Mike Williams gets one target in Week 15.

The rookie receiver didn’t catch any passes against the Chiefs. He would’ve had a seven- or eight-yard reception on a pass he came back to the middle of the field for from the outside, but he was tackled as he caught it so the Chargers took the pass interference penalty instead. Williams is just a dynasty-league option for now, but perhaps his role will increase over the final two games of the regular season.

12/17/17 - 12:05 AM ET

Mitchell Trubisky throws three interceptions in Bears’ loss.

The Bears were behind and couldn’t get much going on the ground against the Lions, so the rookie quarterback threw the ball more than the team would’ve liked. Trubisky was 31/46 for 314 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in the loss. He had only four interceptions total entering today’s game, so this was a bit uncharacteristic for him—though the last interception might’ve been a miscommunication. Trubisky faces the Browns, who passed on him with the first pick in the draft earlier this year, but he’s not a recommended fantasy option.

12/16/17 - 07:37 PM ET

Matt Forte (knee) is questionable for Week 15.

As has been the case for the last several weeks, Forte barely practices during the week before being a game-time decision on Sundays. The veteran running back has played in seven of the last eight games, but he’s no lock for this week against the Saints with his team now all but eliminated from playoff contention. Forte’s status will be known by 11:30 AM ET on Sunday, as the Jets play in the early games.

12/15/17 - 12:46 PM ET

John Brown (toe) gets in another limited practice.

While it’d be good to see Brown as a full participant, he’s strung together a couple of limited practices in a  row, which he wasn’t able to do last week. Brown could be headed for a game-time call this week.

12/14/17 - 05:27 PM ET

Antonio Gates scores in Week 15.

Gates caught a ten-yard touchdown on a crossing route in the end zone, which tied him and Philip Rivers for the second-most touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver combo in NFL history (behind only Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison). It’s quite the feat the Gates and Rivers, but they’ll unfortunately need two wins and some help after tonight’s loss to the Chiefs. Gates’ role isn’t quite big enough to be a highly-reccomended fantasy option right now.

12/17/17 - 12:03 AM ET

T.J. Jones (shoulder) heads to the locker room.

Jones hurt his shoulder in middle of the fourth quarter and is officially being called questionable to return. With around six minutes to go in the game, we might not see Jones back. Before leaving, Jones had three receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown, with the score coming on a short pass to the flat off a nicely designed play. Jones isn’t a fantasy option right now, but he remains a real-life contributor for the Lions.

12/16/17 - 07:12 PM ET

Leonard Fournette (quadricep) is listed as questionable for Week 15.

Though the rookie running back is questionable, he didn’t practice all week, which doesn’t bode well for his status on Sunday against the Texans. The Jags have already sat Fournette once this season because of his ankle injury, and they probably will again this weekend unless he’s suddenly feeling close to 100%. At 9-4 with a winnable game against the Texans, Jacksonville is probably going to keep a potential January playoff run in mind. Expect Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon to carry the load against Houston, but we’ll get a definitive answer by 11:30 AM ET on Sunday.

12/15/17 - 12:26 PM ET