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Washington Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants. He was held out of practice Wednesday but managed limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. While tentatively expected to play, his status requires further updates. If Rodriguez is inactive, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols are expected to take on larger roles in the backfield.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is poised for a larger role in the Washington Commanders' backfield if Chris Rodriguez (groin) is declared inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Rodriguez is out, Croskey-Merritt would likely step in as Washington's lead back, making him a viable fantasy option against the Giants' 31st-ranked run defense.
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews (glute) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against Cincinnati, carrying no injury designation. Andrews was a limited participant Thursday due to a glute injury but returned to full activity Friday, removing him from the final injury report. Since Week 11, he has recorded a 6-65-0 line on 14 targets and two carries for two yards. He faces a Bengals defense that has been highly yielding to opposing TEs.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins' status for NFL Week 15 games remains to be determined. Further updates are pending regarding whether he will be active or inactive for the upcoming contest.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s status for NFL Week 15 games remains to be determined. Further updates are pending regarding whether he will be active or inactive for the upcoming contest.
There is no specific news or injury update reported for Brenton Strange regarding Week 15. He was mentioned in an article primarily discussing Parker Washington's status, indicating his presence as potential target competition for other receivers and tight ends.
There is no specific news or injury update reported for Jakobi Meyers regarding Week 15. He was mentioned in an article primarily discussing Parker Washington's status, indicating his presence as potential target competition for other receivers and tight ends.
There is no specific news or injury update reported for Brian Thomas Jr. regarding Week 15. He was mentioned in an article primarily discussing Parker Washington's status, indicating his presence as potential target competition for other receivers and tight ends.
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington (hip) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game against the Jets. Despite the questionable tag, he practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, and is expected to play. Washington's presence adds target competition for fellow receivers Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr., and tight end Brenton Strange.
There is no specific news or injury update reported for Ian Thomas regarding Week 15. He was mentioned in an article primarily discussing Parker Washington's status, indicating his presence as potential target competition for other receivers and tight ends.
Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Bengals. He is "good to go" and will be ready for his usual change-of-pace role in the contest.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off the final injury report. Jackson, who sat out Wednesday's practice for a rest day, has no injury designation after participating in a pair of full practices to close out the week, confirming his availability for Week 15.
DeAndre Hopkins is projected to see a boost in playing time if Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) is sidelined for Week 15. Despite the potential increase in snaps, Hopkins is still not expected to be a viable fantasy option this weekend.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (ankle) is questionable for this weekend’s game against the Bengals. He was added to the injury report on Thursday and subsequently missed Friday's practice, indicating a low likelihood of playing. His potential absence would likely increase playing time for WR DeAndre Hopkins.
New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence popped up on the injury report Friday with a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders. This season, Lawrence has recorded 24 tackles, half a sack, an interception, and three passes defensed in 13 games.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 15 rematch against the Panthers due to calf and ankle injuries. This marks his third consecutive missed game, having not participated in practice all week. Kamara previously recorded 115 yards from scrimmage in their Week 10 victory over the Panthers. Devin Neal is expected to serve as the lead back in his absence.
Browns WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game against the Bears. He managed only a limited practice session on Friday, making it unlikely he will play. Tillman was not considered a viable fantasy option for Week 15.
Devin Singletary's workload for Sunday's game against the Commanders remains uncertain, as the distribution of carries between him and Tyrone Tracy is unknown. Despite this, the Giants' backfield is considered to have significant upside against Washington's 23rd-ranked run defense.
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy (hip) has completed a full week of practice and is officially off the final injury report, clearing him to play in Week 15. While his workload split with Devin Singletary remains uncertain, the Giants' backfield holds significant upside against the Commanders' 23rd-ranked run defense.
Giants TE Theo Johnson (toe) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against Washington, confirming he is cleared to play. He upgraded to full practice on Friday after limited sessions earlier in the week and is expected to resume his usual near-every-down role against a Washington defense allowing a league-high 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
