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Julian Edelman (knee/shoulder) is officially active against the Bills.

Edelman has looked legitimately banged up in video from Patriots practice, but he was definitely going to tough it out for today’s game. The veteran receiver should probably remain in all fantasy lineups despite the tough matchup at less than 100%.

12/21/19 - 03:02 PM ET

Will Fuller (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of today.

The Texans have ruled Fuller out to start the second half, which isn’t surprising after he didn’t return in the first half following his injury. Before leaving, Fuller caught two passes for 11 yards.

12/21/19 - 02:56 PM ET

Will Fuller (groin) is officially questionable to return for the Texans.

Fuller was already dealing with his hamstring issue coming into today, so it might be tough for him to return with this groin injury on top of it. We’ll update you when more information becomes available on the speedy receiver’s status.

12/21/19 - 02:06 PM ET

Dalvin Cook (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 16.

Despite some optimism early in the week, this was the expectation after Cook suffered another shoulder injury last week versus the Chargers. Cook is reportedly expected to be out in Week 17, too, though that ultimately might depend on whether Minnesota might need a win for a playoff berth.

12/21/19 - 01:36 PM ET

Alexander Mattison (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Monday night.

Mattison was able to get back on the practice field today, and it looks like he’ll be a gametime decision for Week 16 against the Packers. This is a tough predicament for the many fantasy owners that picked up Mike Boone hoping to play him in fantasy title games, but Mattison is expected to be at less than 100% if he’s active. Boone will likely be the better play if Mattison is active, but he would go from being in the RB1 mix to more of an RB2.

12/21/19 - 01:34 PM ET

Darren Sproles is retiring from the NFL.

Sproles is currently on injured reserve, but he will walk out of the tunnel at Lincoln Financial Field one more time for tomorrow’s game against the Cowboys and will serve as a sixth team captain for the Eagles. Sproles’ exceptional 15-year career with the Chargers, Saints, and Eagles ends with 732 carries for 3,552 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns, 553 receptions for 4,840 receiving yards and 32 receiving touchdowns, along with seven punt return touchdowns and two kickoff return touchdowns. Sproles currently ranks fifth all-time in NFL history in all-purpose yards (19,696), and the dynamic running back overcame the odds and played a lot “bigger” than his five-foot-six height. We wish Sproles the best of luck on his post-playing-career life.

12/21/19 - 01:04 PM ET

Carlos Hyde (ankle) is officially active for the Texans.

Hyde missed practice time this week with an ankle issue, but he was fully expected to play in today’s matchup against the Buccaneers. Hyde is more of a volume FLEX play for Week 16, and he might need a touchdown to provide strong fantasy value versus a stout run defense.

12/21/19 - 11:31 AM ET