Week 15 Fantasy Football Injury Report: The Latest on De'Von Achane, CeeDee Lamb and more

Congratulations on making the fantasy playoffs! Now for your next trick it's time to set the optimal lineup, and keeping an eye on key injuries is of paramount importance to do that. By now you've likely heard about Jayden Daniels being ruled OUT, and Daniel Jones' devastating Achilles tear opening the door for Philip Rivers to make a comeback has us both rooting for Grandpa Philip and dreading what could happen. What could go wrong?

Time for the Week 15 injury report for players with fantasy football implications.

Week 15 Fantasy Football Injury Report

Quarterback

Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders)

Smith is dealing with back/shoulder injuries and didn’t practice again on Thursday. Smith isn’t expected to play and Kenny Pickett is expected to start against a staunch Eagles’ defense.

Tyrod Taylor & Justin Fields (New York Jets)

Neither quarterback was seen at practice again on Thursday. Fields was inactive last week with a knee injury and Taylor left early in the game with a groin injury. If neither can play, Brady Cook will start and the offense would get a major downgrade against the Jaguars.

Riley Leonard (Indianapolis Colts)

Leonard is dealing with a knee injury and put in a full practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Still, the speculation is Philip Rivers will get the start in Seattle. Either way, the Colts offense gets downgraded.

Running Back

De’Von Achane (Miami Dolphins)

Achane got in a limited session on Thursday, the first day of the practice week ahead of the Monday Night Football encounter in Pittsburgh. We’ll keep a close eye on this injury, but just in case make sure you have Jaylen Wright on your roster.

Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers)

Jacobs is day-to-day after his knee stiffened in the game last week. Jacobs had another scan on his knee Monday and it was clean. He hasn’t practiced yet and with an important game next week against the Bears, Jacobs could sit this week. Emanuel Wilson would start in his absence. Make sure he’s not on the waiver wire.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Washington Commanders)

After missing practice on Wednesday with a groin injury, Rodriguez returned to a limited practice Thursday. Rodriguez has a great matchup against the Giants, but the floor is low due to his lack of involvement in the passing game.

Nick Chubb (Houston Texans)

With two missed practices to start the week, Chubb is trending toward a sit in favor of Woody Marks, who returned to practice on a limited basis on Thursday.

Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints)

Kamara missed another practice on Thursday due to a sprained MCL. Kamara has missed the last two games and is unlikely to return this week. Devin Neal was limited with an abdomen injury, but will be the feature back with Kamara out.

Wide Receiver

Pat Bryant (Denver Broncos)

Bryant has missed the first two practices with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to play. Denver has been spreading the ball around in the passing game. Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin will get a bump with Bryant out.

CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys)

Lamb was a full participant in practice on Thursday and is on track to play Sunday against the Vikings. Next step is clearing the concussion protocol.

Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals)

Higgins was limited in practice for the second straight day after dealing with concussion symptoms the day after the game. Higgins missed a game two weeks ago due to a concussion and hit his head multiple times in Week 14.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals)

Harrison missed another practice Thursday due to a heel injury, which caused him to miss last week. Michael Wilson has thrived without Harrison. In three games without MHJ, Wilson has 36 catches for 445 yards with 2 TDs on 49 targets. Even in a daunting matchup against the Texans, Wilson is ranked high.

Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams)

The league leader with 14 TD grabs missed the first two days of practice with a hamstring issue. He has a history of these injuries, so it must be taken seriously. On Friday we should get an update from HC Sean McVay on Adams’ status for Sunday’s epic matchup with the Lions.

Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears)

Odunze was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday with a foot injury and is likely questionable. The original report was that Odunze was playing through a stress fracture and he sat for the first time last week. Even if he plays, he’s a risky start.

Cedric Tillman (Cleveland Browns)

Tillman didn’t practice on Thursday due to a concussion and is unlikely to play on Sunday.

Tight End

Jake Ferguson (Dallas Cowboys)

After being limited in practice Wednesday with a calf injury, Ferguson didn’t practice on Thursday. Friday will be key for his status.

David Njoku (Cleveland Browns)

Njoku missed another practice on Thursday due to a knee injury and it’s not a good sign for him playing. Harold Fannin Jr. has become the go-to target for Shedeur Sanders and the absence of Njoku only helps. Fannin had 10 targets last week. Fannin is a consensus Top-5 tight end this week.

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Week 15 Fantasy Football Injury Report: The Latest on De'Von Achane, CeeDee Lamb and more