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Alvin Kamara

NO Running Back #41

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Alvin Kamara (groin) is unlikely to play in Week 16 against the Packers.

Beat reporter Nick Underhill reports “Kamara’s injury is more significant than believed,” labeling him “week to week.” News broke earlier this week that Kamara needed to undergo additional testing for his groin injury. It appears as though those tests brought undesirable results. Fantasy managers should rush to add Kendre Miller wherever he is available. He is RB2-viable against the Packers on Monday night.
Spencer Rattler

NO Quarterback #18

Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Spencer Rattler will start in Week 16 against the Packers.

It’s the least surprising football news we’ll hear all week. Just days after benching Jake Haener for an atrocious half of football, the Saints have decided it would be best to start Rattler in Monday night’s game against the Packers. Rattler had an up-and-down outing in the two quarters he played against the Commanders but nearly mounted a comeback win in the fourth quarter when he threw a touchdown to Foster Moreau as time expired. A failed two-point conversion attempt ultimately sealed the Saints’ fate in the 20-19 defeat, but Rattler was unquestionably the best available quarterback for the Saints last week. Fantasy managers in traditional 1QB leagues can ignore Rattler, but he may have some viability for those in 2QB/Superflex leagues.
Jaylen Waddle

MIA Wide Receiver #17

Jaylen Waddle (knee) was not spotted at Thursday’s practice.

Waddle has missed both practices to open the week and is on the wrong side of playing in Week 16 against the 49ers. If Waddle can’t get on the field in a limited capacity on Friday, it would likely mean Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington will slot in as the Dolphins’ top two receivers.
Patrick Mahomes

KC Quarterback #15

Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Texans.

Mahomes practiced in full this week despite suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 15. While he may scramble infrequently, fantasy managers can expect to have their QB1 available. The game plan will surely be built around Mahomes getting the ball out quickly.
George Pickens

PIT Wide Receiver #14

Steelers ruled out George Pickens (hamstring) for Week 16 against the Ravens.

Pickens was considered a long shot to practice after being a DNP in Tuesday and Wednesday’s practices. The Steelers’ WR1 will miss his third-straight game with a hamstring he suffered in practice just days before Week 14’s game against the Browns, which has dealt a blow to the Steelers’ passing game. Russell Wilson will have to find a way to make due with Scotty Miller, Van Jefferson, and Calvin Austin as his top receivers against the Ravens in a game that will go a long way in deciding the winner of the AFC North.
Tee Higgins

CIN Wide Receiver #5

Tee Higgins (knee/rest) was not spotted at Thursday’s practice.

What appeared to be a maintenance day for Higgins when he was listed as DNP now looks like something more concerning on Thursday. It’s worth noting that Higgins was not seen during the portion of practice that is open to the media, but we typically know what that means when it comes to a player’s practice status. Unless the team’s injury report suggests otherwise, then Higgins will be a DNP on back-to-back days, which puts his Week 16 availability squarely in doubt for the next 24 hours. He’ll be a name to watch on Friday’s injury report.
Rashod Bateman

BAL Wide Receiver #7

Rashod Bateman (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot after Thursday’s practice.

With the Ravens playing on Saturday, we should learn of player’s game statuses soon. That said, Bateman was a DNP in Thursday’s practice after popping up on Wednesday as a limited participant due to a foot injury. Bateman has dealt with foot injuries in the past, but head coach John Harbaugh declined to comment on his status Thursday after practice. We’ll check back in once Bateman’s Week 16 availability is released on the team’s final injury report.
David Njoku

CLE Tight End #85

David Njoku (hamstring) was not spotted at Thursday’s practice.

Another DNP on Thursday would mark two straight missed practices for Njoku, who seems to be trending toward missing a second consecutive game with his hamstring injury. Tight end Jordan Akins caught three passes for 30 yards on four targets in last week’s loss to the Chiefs but won’t be on the fantasy radar if Njoku sits.
Baker Mayfield

TB Quarterback #6

Baker Mayfield (knee) was seen practicing on Thursday.

We don’t know the capacity in which Mayfield practiced, but his return to the field is a good sign for his Week 16 outlook, regardless. With the Buccaneers in the thick of the playoff race and/or the NFC South divisional race, it’s hard to imagine Mayfield missing Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. We’ll have more clarity on Friday when the team’s final injury report is released, but Mayfield seems to be trending in the right direction.
Michael Pittman Jr.

IND Wide Receiver #11

Michael Pittman (back) was seen practicing Thursday.

Pittman was a DNP on Wednesday due to a back injury that he’s been dealing with all season. His return to practice on Thursday is an encouraging sign for his Week 16 availability against the Titans, but Pittman can’t be trusted as anything more than a WR3/WR4 at this point in the season. Currently on pace for his worst season since his rookie year, Pittman has turned in just one top-24 PPR performance since Week 5.

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