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KC - QB Patrick Mahomes injury update
Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (hand) did not suffer a broken bone in his hand in Week 14 and is expected to be fine for Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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We'll see Mahomes limited during the week of practice. It's a tough matchup against the Broncos secondary that played well against Deshaun Watson in Week 14. However, this is Mahomes -- even banged up -- and he's worthy of a QB1 start as per usual in week two of the fantasy playoffs.
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CLE - WR Odell Beckham wants out?
Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer
Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. has reportedly told players and coaches on other teams to 'come get me' in reference to him wanting out of Cleveland.
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Beckham is under contract through the 2023 season but moving him might prove to be difficult. There have been varying reports about his desire to remain with the Browns but there's enough buzz about this to believe something could be up with the oft-injured veteran receiver.
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TB - WR Mike Evans' season likely over
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is likely out for the season as head coach Bruce Arians said he'd be shocked if Evans returned.
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The team is going to call him week-to-week with this hamstring injury. Evans might not be able to return this year, but he's already compiled over 1,000 yards on the season for the sixth consecutive season (every year he's been in the NFL). Chris Godwin, Breshad Perriman, and Justin Watson will get more work with Evans missing time.
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PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster eyes return
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is eyeing a return for Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.
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We'll keep an eye on his status as the week of practice rolls on. It's a Sunday night game for the Steelers in Week 15, so Fantasy GMs have to be sure of his availability before locking him into the lineup. Smith-Schuster's return will impact the fantasy value of guys like Diontae Johnson and James Washington.
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NE - QB Tom Brady struggling with elbow
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (elbow) has really seen his practice time diminish due to maintenance of his elbow
injury.
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Brady just doesn't look the same but the Patriots are still a dangerous team to contend with. We should see them get back on the winning track against the Bengals in Week 15.
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IND - WR Parris Campbell lands on IR again
Source: Colts.com
Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 9.
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It was an injury plagued rookie season for Campbell. He played in only seven games this year, was targeted 24 times and caught 18 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown. Zach Pascal and Marcus Johnson will continue to get the bulk of the work in the Colts passing game.
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WAS - RB Derrius Guice to sit Week 15
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice (knee) will not play in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles due to the knee injury he suffered in Week 14 versus the Green Bay Packers, according to interim head coach Bill Callahan.
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Guice will be out with another knee injury, so here goes Adrian Peterson as their lead back. Chris Thompson will get flex consideration as their receiving back in Week 15 against the Eagles.
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JAX - DJ Chark has ankle injury
Source: Jaguars.com - John Oehser
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars DJ Chark (ankle) will be 'week-to-week or day-to-day' with an ankle injury, according to head coach Doug Marrone.
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Chark was seen using a scooter after the game on Sunday. He is likely to miss time with this ankle injury and may be done for the year. Dede Westbrook, Chris Conley and Keelan Cole take over as the top three receivers if Chark misses time.
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ATL - WR Calvin Ridley done for the season
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdominal) announced on social media he will miss the rest of the season due to an abdominal injury he suffered in Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.
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Ridley finishes his second season with 63 catches for 866 yards and seven touchdowns. He's a big part of the Falcons offense and has a nose for the end zone with 17 touchdowns in two seasons as a pro. Ridley should be considered a WR2 breakout candidate in 2020.
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DEN - TE Noah Fant expected to be OK
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant (foot) is reportedly dealing with a 'minor' foot injury and should be fine, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Fant has turned in a strong rookie performance so far this year. He seems to have a good chemistry with fellow rookie Drew Lock, so Fantasy GMs can get him in there as a low-end TE1 in Week 15 against the Chiefs.
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CIN - WR Auden Tate suffered MCL sprain in Week 14
Source: ESPN - Ben Baby
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR Auden Tate (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee after an MRI on Monday, Dec.9, showed no structural damage, according to ESPN's Ben Baby.
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It's somewhat minor but Tate might be done for 2019. Alex Erickson will get a larger role if Tate misses time. John Ross can score from anywhere on the field and could be 'what the heck' flex worthy with Tate out.
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NE - N'Keal Harry nursing hip injury
Source: NBC Sports Boston - Phil Perry
New England Patriots WR N'Keal Harry (hip) played only two snaps in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving with a hip injury, although he told reporters after the game he was 'good' health-wise.
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Harry has been an absolute bust as a rookie in 2019. The first-round pick out of Arizona State has missed most of the year due to injury (ankle) and only has five catches for 40 yards and one touchdown in four games.
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