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Clemons (6'5/270) started each of Texas A&M’s first five games at defensive end, but due to the ankle injury he was unable to play in this past weekend’s win at South Carolina. With the redshirt senior, who has no timeline for a return, sidelined the Aggies called upon junior Tyree Johnson to fill the void opposite DeMarvin Leal. Johnson (6'4/240) is a bit smaller than Clemons in stature but he had a solid game against the Gamecocks, finishing with three total tackles (two solo) and one tackle for loss.

The Jets rookie was taken into the locker room on a cart and immediately ruled out, which is not a good sign. The left tackle has been tremendous for the Jets this season, allowing just one sack on the season. The fact that he was ruled out so quickly is a bad sign for the remainder of the season, and you just hope there are no longer-term ramifications.

London is questionable, but seeing as it is 31-7 in the fourth quarter, he won’t be back. New starter Michael Penix is throwing a beautiful ball, but London had a modest five grabs for 59 yards before going down. Drew Lock has thrown two pick-sixes, limiting the Falcons’ play volume and scoring potential. London, who was already gutting through recent knee and hip issues, could end up legitimately questionable for Week 17 game against the Commanders.

The Patriots also declared CB Marcus Jones, G Tyrese Robinson, OL Lecitus Smith, QB Joe Milton III (3rd QB) and RB JaMycal Hasty inactive. Peppers and Jones are notable losses for the Patriots’ starting DB group. Fellow starting S Kyle Dugger (ankle/illness) will suit up after practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday. The Bills’ passing offense should still be able to pick on the Patriots’ short-staffed secondary though.

Conner twisted up on a third quarter tackle attempt. He spent several minutes trying to stretch it out on the sideline but could be seen grimacing. He was then declared questionable. Conner is still walking around but is sans helmet. It is sadly looking like his afternoon is through after he took the rock 15 times for 117 yards and a score. He also added four receptions for 49 yards. Fantasy managers will take it, but it could have been so much more. Michael Carter appears to be the next man up with Trey Benson and Emari Demercado sidelined.

Walker will return to the Seattle lineup after missing three games with a calf injury. He’ll likely share the backfield workload with Zach Charbonnet, who’s been impressive as the team’s lead back over the past few games. Both Walker and Charbonnet are top-30 running back option in Week 16. The Seahawks declared CB Nehemiah Pritchett, TE Brady Russell, LB Patrick O’Connell, OT Michael Jerrell, WR Cody White, and QB Jaren Hall inactive for Week 16 against the Vikings.

Smith will miss his first game since the 2022 season with a foot injury that kept him sidelined during practice in recent days. It’s a small setback for a Vikings defense giving up the second lowest EPA per play in 2024. Minnesota will also be without Moreau against a struggling Seattle passing offense.

Gardner missed Week 14 with a hamstring injury and was on the injury report leading up to Week 15 before being able to suit up. With near-freezing temperatures in New Jersey on Sunday, the Jets may be being cautious with their young quarterback, but Gardner is on the bench without a helmet and bundled up under a big jacket. Safety Tony Adams is also questionable to return to the game with an ankle injury. Those would be big losses for an already depleted Jets defense.

The Bills also declared S Damar Hamlin, CB Rasul Douglas, LB Matt Milano, WR Curtis Samuel, DT DeWayne Carter and T Tylan Grable inactive. The Bills’ defense will be without both starting safeties, its No. 2 perimeter CB and its lynchpin LB. The Patriots’ offense should be able to provide at least a few usable fantasy outings in this one.

Williams is inching toward being done for the year as the 49ers’ playoff odds approach zero and his ankle issue fails to get much better. Guerendo was ruled out earlier in the week, meaning Patrick Taylor will draw the start at running back.

Hobbs was questionable due to illness, and the 25-year-old defender won’t be able to go for this ever-so-crucial contest against the Jaguars. Bradley will operate as the emergency quarterback behind Aidan O’Connell and Desmond Ridder.