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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Joe Burrow Earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week After 4-TD Outing

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career. He completed 25-of-32 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant 45-21 win over the Dolphins, rebounding strongly from a Week 15 loss. This impressive performance was his fourth game since returning from a two-month toe injury. Burrow has also surged into the top 10 of NFL QB power rankings, with new intel emerging regarding his long-term future with the team. He was also featured in Yahoo Fantasy Slab Packs for his 28.96 fantasy points last week.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Limited in Practice with Heel Injury, Faces Tough Bengals Matchup

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Marvin Harrison (heel) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough for the Cardinals. Returning from a two-game absence, he played only 29 of 57 snaps against the Falcons, catching one of three targets for 14 yards. His health remains compromised, with Week 17 designation pending Thursday/Friday practice. His presence has also impacted Michael Wilson's value. The Bengals defense, which has not allowed a 20+ fantasy point WR this season, poses a tough matchup for Arizona's wideouts.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara Misses Wednesday Practice with Knee/Ankle Issues

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. He has not played since suffering a sprained MCL in Week 12 and now has just five possible practices remaining this season to potentially return to action. With fellow RB Devin Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve, the carry count in Week 16 was split among Taysom Hill, Audric Estime, Evan Hull, Tyler Shough, and Mason Tipton. Kamara has two more opportunities to practice this week before the Saints make a ruling on his status for Sunday's contest in Tennessee.

Baker Mayfield Featured on Chris Broussard's 'Under Duress' List

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was specifically highlighted on Chris Broussard's special holiday edition of his "Under Duress" (BUD) list. The segment also included Aaron Rodgers and Nick Wright's on-and-off fling, indicating Mayfield is currently facing significant pressure or scrutiny.

Aaron Rodgers Included on Chris Broussard's Holiday 'Under Duress' List

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was featured on Chris Broussard's special holiday edition of his "Under Duress" (BUD) list. The segment also touched upon Nick Wright's on-and-off fling with Rodgers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, specifically Baker Mayfield. The mention of Rodgers on this list suggests he is currently facing significant pressure or scrutiny.

Rams Designate CB Roger McCreary to Return from Injured Reserve

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The Los Angeles Rams have designated cornerback Roger McCreary to return to practice, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve. McCreary, who was traded from the Titans to the Rams midseason, appeared in four games for Los Angeles before being placed on IR in late November. In 12 total games this season, he has registered 33 total tackles, one interception, and a sack, providing valuable depth to the Rams' secondary.

Lions RB David Montgomery Questionable for Week 17 Due to Illness

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Lions RB David Montgomery is officially questionable for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Vikings due to an illness. He was a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough but returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Despite the questionable tag, Montgomery is still expected to be available. His final status will be confirmed 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. If he is inhibited or sidelined, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors would see increased roles behind Jahmyr Gibbs.

Chiefs Place CB Trent McDuffie on Injured Reserve with Knee Injury

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The Kansas City Chiefs have placed cornerback Trent McDuffie (knee) on injured reserve. This move comes alongside the IR placements of wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton (both concussion), and cornerback Jaylen Watson (groin). To fill these roster spots, the Chiefs signed defensive end Ethan Downs, cornerback Melvin Smith, and tight end Tyreke Smith to the active roster, while also activating cornerback Nazeeh Johnson from injured reserve.

Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson Ruled Out for Week 17 with Shoulder Injury

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Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) has been officially ruled out for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions. He sustained the shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Giants and was a non-participant in all three injury reports this week, also dealing with a back issue. The injury is severe enough to sideline him, and there's a possibility he could miss Week 18 as well, ending his season. Josh Oliver, Ben Yurosek, and Ben Sims will step into larger roles for Week 17, with Max Brosmer under center for the Vikings.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason Ruled Out for Week 17 with Ankle Injury

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Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions. Mason was knocked out of last Sunday's game against the Giants with an ankle issue and was unable to practice all week. His absence means Aaron Jones is in line to handle a workhorse role in the Vikings' backfield for Week 17, with Zavier Scott and Ty Chandler stepping into larger, rotational roles. Week 18 against the Packers is Mason's last opportunity to play this season.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Limited in Practice with Hip Injury, Expected to Play

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Warren is expected to be limited early in the week, suggesting he may not practice fully on Thursday either. Despite the limitation, there is currently nothing to suggest Warren will miss Sunday's crucial game against the Browns, with the 9-6 Steelers firmly in the playoff hunt. In the team's Week 16 win over the Lions, Warren logged a 49 percent snap share, rushing 14 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns, along with two catches for eight yards, working in tandem with Kenneth Gainwell.

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders a Full Practice Participant Despite Finger Injury

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, indicating his right pinky finger injury is not expected to cause problems for this week's game against the Steelers. Sanders briefly left last Sunday's loss to the Bills after injuring the finger but missed only one offensive snap, finishing the game 20-of-29 for 157 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in the 23-20 loss. Tight end David Njoku (knee) was the only Browns player to miss practice Wednesday, with several other players listed as limited participants.

Bengals Designate C Matt Lee to Return from Injured Reserve

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Cincinnati Bengals center Matt Lee has been designated to return from injured reserve, officially opening his 21-day practice window. The second-year player landed on IR on October 28 with a knee injury. This season, Lee has played five games, primarily contributing on 16 special teams snaps. As a seventh-round pick in 2024, he played all 17 games as a rookie, including one start, seeing action on 27 offensive snaps and 86 special teams snaps. The Bengals are preparing to play the Cardinals on Sunday before closing out the season against the Browns.

Dylan Sampson (Hand) Limited in Practice, Poised for Lead Browns RB Role

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Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (hand) was limited in practice Wednesday, marking his first on-field work since Week 14. After missing last week's practice and Sunday's game, his return is timely as Quinshon Judkins (ankle/fibula) underwent season-ending surgery and was placed on injured reserve. Sampson's return to practice, even in a limited capacity, bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Steelers, where he is poised to step into a key role in the Browns' Week 17 backfield alongside Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders.

Cardinals Activate DL L.J. Collier from Injured Reserve

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The Arizona Cardinals activated defensive lineman L.J. Collier from injured reserve on Wednesday, as his 21-day return-to-practice window expired. Collier, who returned to practice on December 3rd, had been sidelined since injuring his knee in a Week 2 game against the Panthers. He takes the roster spot of rookie defensive tackle Walter Nolen III, who was placed on IR this week. Collier, in his third season with the Cardinals, played all 17 games in 2024, recording 3.5 sacks, after missing most of 2023 due to injury.

Cardinals Sign Logan Woodside to Practice Squad

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The Arizona Cardinals announced Wednesday they have signed quarterback Logan Woodside to their practice squad. This move comes as Woodside replaces quarterback Jeff Driskel, who recently signed with the Commanders' active roster. Woodside will serve as a depth option behind Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis on the practice squad.

Jakobi Meyers Thriving in Jacksonville, Signs $60M Extension

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Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has seen his performance significantly improve since joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, moving from WR52 on the Raiders to WR16 since his trade. His impact has been so profound that he recently signed a three-year, $60 million extension with the team. Meyers is described as a dominant player in the middle of the field, providing an "easy button" target for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, whose own game has notably elevated since Meyers' arrival.

Trevor Lawrence Soars: Elite QB Play Continues, Dominates Fantasy & Faces Colts in Week 17

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Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has significantly elevated his game, especially since the Jakobi Meyers trade. Over the last seven games, he's posted 17 TDs, 5 INTs, a 104.8 rating, and 8.2 YPA, with the Jaguars averaging 33.4 PPG. He's the QB4 on the year and the No. 1 ranked QB over the past seven weeks. Since Week 12, he's been the QB1 by 5.0 PPG, averaging 26.7. Lawrence, a top-two fantasy QB in his last two weeks and top-15 in 10 of 11, faces the Colts in Week 17, a defense allowing 282 passing yards per game in their last five weeks. He's a clear QB1 for Week 17.

Minkah Fitzpatrick (Calf) Remains Out of Practice

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Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) remained out of practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an injury sustained in Week 15. He subsequently missed Sunday's loss to the Bengals. In 14 games with the Dolphins after his trade from Pittsburgh, Fitzpatrick has accumulated 82 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, six pass breakups, and one interception.

Tyrel Dodson (Chest) Sits Out Wednesday's Practice

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Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson (chest) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Dodson had played a significant role in Sunday's game, logging 58 of 61 defensive snaps. His absence from practice raises questions about his availability for the upcoming Week 17 matchup.