Fantasy News

Tee Higgins (hamstring) is officially questionable to return for the Bengals.

This injury is early in the game, so hopefully Higgins is able to return today. However, the Bengals may opt to play things safe with the promising rookie receiver in the final game of the season.

1/3/21 - 01:32 PM ET

Terry McLaurin (ankle) will play in Week 17.

McLaurin is dealing with a high-ankle issue, but he’s reportedly not going to miss a must-win game tonight against the Eagles. There are concerns with McLaurin being at less than 100% while potentially getting shadow treatment from Darius Slay, but the second-year receiver should be a solid play in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

1/3/21 - 08:06 AM ET

Multiple reports: Alex Smith (calf) will start tonight.

Smith was reportedly set to play barring a setback this morning, but now the full expectation is that the veteran quarterback will be out there tonight against the Eagles. This is not a surprise for a win-and-in scenario, and it’s great news for Washington. The NFL’s likely Comeback Player of the Year will look to add to his epic return to football following his devastating leg injury suffered in 2018 by leading his team to the postseason.

1/3/21 - 08:05 AM ET

The Patriots placed Damien Harris (ankle) on injured reserve.

This was the expectation after Harris missed the past two games with his ankle injury, as the Patriots are playing it safe with a promising young player. Harris’ second NFL season ends with 137 carries for 691 yards (5.0 average) and two touchdowns in 12 games. He also added five receptions for 52 yards. After Harris was basically a “redshirt” type of player as a rookie, he’ll be an intriguing player entering his third season in 2021.

1/2/21 - 06:51 PM ET

Christian Kirk has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Kirk is unfortunately out for tomorrow’s win-and-in game against the Rams. Kirk’s third NFL season ends with 48 receptions for 621 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games. Hopefully Kirk can get cleared soon and rejoin his teammates for a potential playoff appearance if the Cardinals can win without him tomorrow.

1/2/21 - 05:49 PM ET

Tyler Kroft has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Kroft will be out tomorrow, and a positive test is expected to knock him out for the team’s playoff game next week, too. Hopefully this isn’t something that eventually leads to the tight ends all being knocked out similar to the running backs in New Orleans.

1/2/21 - 04:05 PM ET

Carlos Hyde (illness) is out for Week 17.

Hyde didn’t make the trip to Arizona, but the illness is not COVID-related, which should mean he’ll hopefully be good for the playoffs next week (assuming Seattle doesn’t have a bye). Rashaad Penny will now be a quality FLEX play behind Chris Carson this weekend.

1/2/21 - 04:02 PM ET