DFS Alerts
Tyrell Williams (Foot) Does Not Practice Thursday
Williams was a new addition to the Raiders’ injury report, not practicing with a foot injury. The extent of the injury is not yet clear, but his status for Sunday is in question.
As reported by: Vic Tafur
Philip Rivers (Thumb) Practices Fully Thursday
Rivers practiced fully Thursday after being limited on the first injury report. He will start as usual for the Chargers.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Jameis Winston (Thumb, Knee) Practices Fully Thursday
Winston practiced fully Thursday, clearing the way for him to play Sunday.
As reported by: Greg Auman DeAndre Hopkins (Illness) Limited in Practice Thursday
Hopkins was limited Thursday after not participating in the Texans’ first practice of the week. Based on his progress, he is expected to play this week.
As reported by: Texans PR Corey Davis (Concussion) Practices Fully Thursday
Davis practiced fully Thursday, another step towards him playing this week. He will still need to clear the concussion protocol before he can play.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Jordan Wilkins (Ankle) Limited in Practice Thursday
Wilkins was a new addition to the injury report Thursday with an ankle injury. The extent of the injury isn’t clear and his status for Sunday is in question.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Vikings Not Yet Sure if Starters Will Play Sunday
The Vikings are not yet announcing whether or not they will play their starters Sunday. They are already locked into their playoff seed, so it seems unlikely they risk injury. Even if the starters do play, they could be pulled early for the backups.
As reported by: Chris Tomasson Panthers' Coach Perry Fewell Says He Has no Plans to Pull Christian McCaffrey Early Sunday
Panthers’ coach Perry Fewell said Thursday that he has no plans to pull Christian McCaffrey early Sunday. The Panthers have nothing left to play for Sunday, but McCaffrey has a chance to finish with over 1000 yards both rushing and receiving. He is 67 yards short, so expect the Panthers to feed him passes.
As reported by: Joe Person Ian Thomas (Ankle) Practices Fully Thursday
Thomas practiced fully Thursday, clearing the way for him to play Sunday. His role has grown over recent weeks, totaling 15 catches for 124 yards and one TD over the past five games after having zero catches in the first 10 games.
As reported by: Steve Reed Will Fuller (Groin) Not Practicing Thursday, Reportedly Out for Sunday
Fuller did not practice Thursday and is reportedly out for Sunday. That would be the second straight game missed for Fuller, and he could return if the Texans make a playoff run.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson Other tagged players: Kenny Stills Update: Josh Jacobs' Procedure Wednesday was for Skin Infection on Leg
Jacobs’ procedure Wednesday was for a skin infection on his leg, and not related to his shoulder injury. The procedure was minor, and his availability Sunday will still be determined by the state of his shoulder. The Raiders can still make the playoffs, meaning Jacobs will play if he can, even at less than 100%.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Scott Simonson (Concussion) Limited Thursday
Simonson was limited Thursday with a concussion. This puts his availability for Sunday in question, as he will need to clear the concussion protocol before playing. Simonson has just two catches in five games this year, so his absence would not have a significant impact in the passing game.
As reported by: Pat Leonard Josh Jacobs has Minor Surgery Wednesday; Availability Sunday Not Clear
Jacobs had surgery Wednesday, although it appears to have been a minor procedure for a skin infection on his leg. He could still play this week, and more information on his status should be available soon.
As reported by: Vic Tafur Julio Jones (Knee) Will be Limited in Practice Thursday
Jones will be limited in practice Thursday, an improvement after being listed as not participating Wednesday. The star WR is expected to play this week for the Falcons.
As reported by: D. Orlando Ledbetter Drew Brees' Knee has Inflammation, Will Not Impact His Availability Sunday
Drew Brees’ appearance on the first injury report of the week appears to be mainly precautionary, and his availability Sunday should not be impacted by his knee injury. The Saints are expected to play their usual starters, as they can still improve their playoff seed.
As reported by: Amie Just