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Nelson Agholor (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16.

Agholor is in the concussion protocol after last Saturday night’s hit to the head, and unfortunately he’s being ruled out already for Sunday’s matchup against the Bills. Hopefully the dynamic receiver is feeling better soon. Keep in mind that the Patriots will now be missing their best field stretcher in Agholor in the key matchup.

12/24/21 - 04:49 PM ET

Jarvis Landry has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Both he and quarterback Baker Mayfield will be back, so the offense is much closer to full strength for an important game against the Packers on Christmas. Landry should be viewed as a quality FLEX option against a defense that has shown more holes over the past few weeks.

12/24/21 - 03:22 PM ET

Baker Mayfield has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Case Keenum has also been removed from the list at quarterback. Activation probably took longer than the team would have hoped, but they’ll now have Mayfield back under center tomorrow versus Green Bay. We would expect Cleveland to have a very run-heavy game plan centered around Nick Chubb.

12/24/21 - 03:20 PM ET

Pat Freiermuth (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16.

This was unfortunately expected because it’s the rookie’s second concussion of the year, and Pittsburgh will rely on Zach Gentry as their top tight end this weekend. He can be a decent flier with the hopes for a score versus Kansas City.

12/24/21 - 02:48 PM ET

Nick Foles will start for the Bears in Week 16.

Justin Fields (ankle) is a game-time decision and Andy Dalton (groin) has been ruled out, so the team is going with Foles against Seattle this weekend. The former Super Bowl MVP could be a boost to the pass-catcher of Chicago, and he’ll be a decent low-end QB2 with a chance to put up points if he catches fire.

12/24/21 - 02:34 PM ET

Justin Fields (ankle) will not start in Week 16.

Fields is going to be a game-time decision, but at less than 100%, the Bears are opting for Nick Foles over the rookie. While we didn’t have Fields as a highly recommended play this week against an improved Seattle defense, anyone planning to start him will have to look elsewhere.

12/24/21 - 02:32 PM ET

Andy Dalton (groin) ruled out for Week 16.

Dalton was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, so this is a surprise, and Nick Foles is set to start on Sunday with Justin Fields dealing with an ankle injury. It’s unfortunate that Dalton won’t get a chance to play again after playing well enough as the starter earlier this season.

12/24/21 - 02:30 PM ET