Fantasy News

Rashaad Penny (knee) is expected to make his season debut on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

It has been over a calendar year since Penny went down with a significant knee injury, but he has been able to get healthy and will hit the field versus Washington. The former first-round pick probably won’t see enough touches to have redraft value over the final three games, though his presence is a downgrade to Carlos Hyde’s FLEX outlook, and Seattle is now loaded at running back.

Via: Jeremy Fowler 12/19/20 - 09:27 AM ET

Derek Carr is dealing with a significant groin injury, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

However, the timeline is reportedly ten-to-14 days, which gives Carr a realistic shot to play versus Miami in Week 15. It wouldn’t be a surprise, though, if Jon Gruden wants to see more of Marcus Mariota, and the injury gives him a good reason to. Carr wouldn’t be a great option if he plays against a tough Miami defense.

Via: Ian Rapoport 12/18/20 - 04:25 PM ET

Michael Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 15.

Just when the Saints are getting Drew Brees (ribs) back, their top receiver will be out, which is obviously a tough blow for fantasy owners hoping for a monster game in a possible shootout versus Kansas City. New Orleans will now center the offense clearly around Alvin Kamara with Emmanuel Sanders and Tre’Quan Smith getting more looks at receiver. We’ll see if Thomas can get healthy for a Christmas Day matchup against the Vikings.

12/18/20 - 04:03 PM ET

Raheem Mostert is not on the injury report for Week 15.

Mostert underwent testing on his ankle this week and missed Wednesday’s practice, but being completely removed from the injury report should mean he’s a full go on Sunday. Jeff Wilson will also get carries and is on the low-end RB2 map in a great matchup, but Mostert’s upside makes him a borderline top-15 option with big-time upside if he can get to the second level against the Dallas defense.

12/18/20 - 03:54 PM ET

Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out today.

Golladay spoke to reporters today and said that he is not sitting out games because of his contract situation, adding that he wants to stay in Detroit long-term. But this has been a peculiar situation, with Golladay missing his seventh consecutive game with this hip issue despite not being placed on injured reserve. Hopefully Golladay is able to return in one of the final two weeks of the regular season. Golladay did also say that he’s trying to work his way back.

12/18/20 - 03:32 PM ET

Jimmy Graham (hip) is officially questionable for Week 15.

We’d think Graham will play through the hip issue, but if he’s out rookie tight end Cole Kmet would be even more interesting as an option in fantasy lineups this week. Graham’s status will be official by 11:30 AM ET on Sunday.

12/18/20 - 02:42 PM ET

Evan Engram (calf) is questionable for Week 15.

Engram was a Friday add to the injury report, so this is obviously not a good sign for his status. That said, we can hope it’s something minor that won’t prevent him from playing on Sunday night. If Engram is unable to go, Kaden Smith or one of the Cleveland tight ends would at least be a quality backup option.

12/18/20 - 02:26 PM ET