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Barkley missed a significant chunk of the first half with an undisclosed injury but returned in the second half and was able to close out the game. His record-setting pace to set the league’s single-season rushing yards mark was slowed, as he’s now on pace for 2,049 yards on the season. We would expect Barkley to be good to go for Week 16 against the Commanders, who he torched for 26-146-2 last month. He’ll be a solid RB1 in what will hopefully be a bounce-back game.

Dan Campbell called some of the Lions’ Wednesday absences precautionary, so Glasgow could return to practice at any point this week. While the Detroit defense has sustained more injuries than any other unit, the offense, sans David Montgomery, should have all of the big names available for Week 16.

The Titans continue to give Boyd the day off on Wednesday though he is doing little with the extra day of rest, totaling fewer than 40 receiving yards in each of his last three games. He is a touchdown-dependent dart throw who has not yet scored a touchdown this season.

Westbrook-Ikhine evidently sprained an ankle in Week 15 and slot receiver Tyler Boyd continues to ineffectually play through a foot injury. This could be a notably high-volume week for Calvin Ridley. Westbrook-Ikhine’s Thursday and Friday practice reports will clarify his Week 16 status.

Blackshear missed Week 15 with the chest issue but should be good to go after opening the week with a full session. With Jonathon Brooks and Miles Sanders on injured reserve, Blackshear will likely split the RB2 duties with Mike Boone, though neither is on the fantasy radar for Week 16.

Legette went down with what was initially described as a groin injury in Week 15. He did not return and head coach Dave Canales called him week to week. Canales noted that he is unlikely to play in Week 16. Jalen Coker, who broke out with a 4/110/1 line last week, will take his spot in the lineup. Coker will be in the WR5/6 mix once Legette is officially ruled out.

Pollard aggravated his preexisting ankle injury in Week 15, leading to a fruitful outing for No. 2 RB Tyjae Spears. With Pollard’s Week 16 availability fully up in the air, Spears is a must-add wherever available. Pollard has played through injuries this season but his current ankle sprain has him truly questionable to play.

The veteran kicker is worryingly listed with a neck issue on Wednesday’s injury report. While it may not impact his kicking, concerns for his overall health are warranted. Fantasy managers should not count on Gay for Week 16.

This is unfortunate but unsurprising. Pierce is currently on the wrong side of questionable, three days after being forced from play after suffering a concussion. Fantasy managers should expect Pierce to miss Week 16 though he technically still has time to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Pittman has regularly taken days off while managing this back injury so a Wednesday absence is hardly concerning. If past injury reports tell us anything, he is likely to practice in full on Thursday. If he is unable to, this will become a situation worth monitoring.

Shanny didn’t say Williams is done for the year, but it’s not hard to connect the dots even if Williams could, in theory, return this year. He has been out for a month with the ankle injury and didn’t practice today, pointing toward another absence. With the 49ers soon to be officially eliminated from the playoff race, Williams may have played his last snap in 2024.