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Motivation + Recent Production
Motivation is extremely important in Week 17 and finding teams with something to play for is the first place to look when building lineups. Philadelphia checks that box as they must win to clinch the NFC East and a playoff berth. There’s a possibility that Jordan Howard is active for the season finale against the Giants but even if he is he isn’t expected to hold a major role as he hasn’t played in a game since November 3rd and Miles Sanders has the hot hand. Sanders has been an absolute monster over the last two weeks, averaging 164 yards, 19.5 carries, 5.5 receptions and 1.5 touchdowns. Despite his spike in recent production, Sanders’ price tag remains extremely accessible.
Ryan Switzer, Rosie Nix Designated for Return from IR; Could Return During Playoffs
Switzer and Nix were both designated to return from the injured reserve, meaning they could play at some point during the playoffs.
As reported by: Dale Lolley Other tagged players: Roosevelt Nix
Odell Beckham (Groin), Jarvis Landry (Hip), KhaDarel Hodge (Neck) Listed as Limited on Injury Report Wednesday
Beckham, Landry and Hodge were all listed as limited Wednesday on the Browns’ estimated practice report. Beckham and Landry seem to be limited constantly in practice and they still end up playing. Expect all three to play this week.
As reported by: Mary Kay Cabot Other tagged players: Jarvis Landry, Khadarel Hodge James Conner (Quad) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Conner did not practice Wednesday, putting his status in question for this week. Even if active, Conner will be hard to trust, as he has failed to break 10 carries in each of his past three starts.
As reported by: Dale Lolley Mark Andrews (Ankle), Mark Ingram (Calf) Listed as Not Participating on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Ingram will not play this week and is aiming to return for the playoffs. Mark Andrews appears unlikely to play, as the Ravens are able to rest players in the final week of the season. They have no incentive to put Andrews out there Week 17.
As reported by: Jamison Hensley Other tagged players: Mark Ingram Jamaal Williams (Shoulder) Not Participating, Allen Lazard (Ankle) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Williams was listed as not participating on the Packers’ estimated practice report Wednesday and Lazard was limited. Lazard should play, while Williams’ status is not as clear.
As reported by: Matt Schneidman Other tagged players: Allen Lazard Taylor Gabriel (Concussion) Listed as Not Participating on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Gabriel was listed as not participating on the Bears’ estimated practice report Wednesday. He appears unlikely to play this week and will need to clear the concussion protocol in order to return.
As reported by: Chicago Bears PR Greg Olsen (Knee), Ian Thomas (Ankle) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Olsen and Thomas were listed as limited on the Panthers’ estimated injury report Wednesday. Both TEs are expected to play this week.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Other tagged players: Ian Thomas D.J. Moore (Concussion) Listed as Not Participating on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Moore appears unlikely to play this week, as he was listed as not participating on the Panthers’ estimated practice report Wednesday. He will need to return to practice and clear the concussion protocol before playing again.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Drew Brees (Knee), Michael Thomas (Hand) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Brees and Thomas were both listed as limited on the Saints’ estimated practice report Wednesday. Both are still expected to play this week, as the Saints could still improve their playoff seed.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Other tagged players: Michael Thomas Philip Rivers (Thumb) Limited, Justin Jackson (Hamstring) Full Participant on Injury Report Wednesday
Rivers’ was listed as limited on the Chargers’ estimated practice report Wednesday, while Jackson was a full participant. Jackson should play this week, but his role is limited as the third RB. Rivers essentially never misses a game, having played all 16 games every season since 2006. Expect him to play Sunday.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Justin Jackson Saints Place WR Krishawn Hogan on Injured Reserve
The Saints have placed Hogan on injured reserve, ending his season. Primarily a special teams player, Hogan got his first catch of the season last week. His departure won’t significantly impact the other Saints’ receivers.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Spencer Ware (Shoulder) Placed on Injured Reserve
The Chiefs have placed Spencer Ware on injured reserve, ending his season. He was not able to carve out a significant role in the Chiefs’ offense, finishing with 17 carries for 51 yards and zero TDs in 3 games.
As reported by: Terez A. Paylor Malik Turner (Concussion) Listed as Not Participating on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Turner was listed as not participating on the Seahawks’ estimated practice report Wednesday. He will need to clear the concussion protocol before returning.
As reported by: John Boyle Corey Davis (Concussion) Limited, Derrick Henry (Hamstring) Full Participant on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Davis was limited and Henry was a full participant on the Titans’ estimated practice report Wednesday. Henry will play after missing one game, while Davis should return if he can clear the concussion protocol.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Other tagged players: Derrick Henry