Week 16 could be the most exciting of the 2015 NFL season with playoff berths and fantasy football championships on the line.
As always, injuries will play a huge factor, especially with so many star players dealing with various issues entering the weekend.
Keep tabs on the notable injuries from all 13 Sunday games, as well as the active/inactive lists with our Week 16 injury tracker.
8:02 p.m.:Â Adrian Peterson is active for the Vikings’ game against the Giants.
Peterson practiced only once this week, but his status never really was in jeopardy. The running back likely will continue to be the focal point of Minnesota’s offense.
7:40 p.m.:Â If you were curious about C.J. Spiller being a healthy scratch, Saints head coach Sean Payton told reporters after Sunday’s game the running back is dealing with “health issues lingering from camp.” Interesting.
6:34 p.m.:Â The Seahawks already lost Jimmy Graham for the season. Now, they’ll be without tight end Luke Wilson for at least the remainder of Week 16. Wilson suffered a concussion against the Rams.
6:20 p.m.:Â This week isn’t going the Packers’ way on the scoreboard or on the injury front.
B.J. Raji has a concussion and is out for the game. #GBvsAZ
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 27, 2015
3:35 p.m.: Another injury setback for the former No. 1 overall draft pick.
Jadeveon Clowney is out with a foot injury. #Texans
— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) December 27, 2015
3:05 p.m.: Great news for fantasy owners because Doug Baldwin has been a touchdown machine over the last four weeks.
Doug Baldwin is active for the #Seahawks
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) December 27, 2015
3 p.m.: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston is inactive today. Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon also is inactive.
2:30 p.m.: More injury concerns for the New Orleans Saints offense.
I'm told #Saints RB CJ Spiller will will not play today against the #Jaguars. Been a frustrating season for the talented back.
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) December 27, 2015
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselback won’t return to Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins because of a shoulder injury.
2:25 p.m.: Tough loss for the Atlanta Falcons defense.
LB Justin Durant is questionable to return with an oblique injury #CARvsATL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 27, 2015
2:17 p.m.: Carolina Panthers wideout Ted Ginn Jr. left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury and was questionable to return, but he’s already back in the game.
1:21 p.m.: Another injury for a New England Patriots offensive lineman. He had to be carted off the field.
#Patriots injury update: Vollmer, leg, out. #NEvsNYJ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 27, 2015
12:35 p.m.: Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Dallas Cowboys wideout Cole Beasley officially are active.
12:15 p.m.: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (foot) is active.
11:50 a.m.: The Chicago Bears have confirmed Alshon Jeffery will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday because of an injury.
#Bears WR Alshon Jeffery, LB Shea McClellin and DB Bryce Callahan are all INACTIVE today in Tampa due to injuries.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 27, 2015
11:40 a.m.: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is inactive. As a result, fantasy owners shouldn’t trust any Panthers running backs because the carries will be split.
Ron Rivera said Panthers will rotate RBs again, depending on sets/calls. Doesn't really matter who starts. CAP will get plenty of touches.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) December 27, 2015
11:35 a.m.: The Buffalo Bills have announced Karlos Williams will start at running back. They also revealed running back LeSean McCoy and tight end Charles Clay are inactive.
Here are the Patriots-Jets inactives.
#Patriots inactives. #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/CwsMv8ZPaB
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 27, 2015
Jets inactives. #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/n3FPjEsvK6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 27, 2015
11:33 a.m.: Â Inactives for 1 p.m. games are starting to roll out.
#Dolphins inactive #INDvsMIA pic.twitter.com/95f1YQzmcf
— NFL Injury News (@NFLInjuryNws) December 27, 2015
11 a.m.: The Bears could be without their top receiver Sunday. Chicago plays the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m.
#Bears WR Eddie Royal (knee) made the trip and is set to play vs. #Bucs, source said. Meanwhile, WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) expected out
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2015
10:50 a.m.: If you’re desperate for a running back in fantasy football, Steven Jackson might be worth a flex play in really deep leagues.
After being signed just this week, #Patriots will have RB Steven Jackson active today, source said. Will see if he can fill the Blount role
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 27, 2015
10:20 a.m.: It should be noted Patriots receivers Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola already have been ruled out of New England’s 1 p.m. game versus the New York Jets.
10:10 a.m.: It looks like the New Orleans Saints will have most of their important offensive players against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Saints' QB Drew Brees will start today vs. Jaguars, despite a foot injury that had him listed as questionable for game, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2015
Saints TE Ben Watson (knee, questionable) will play today vs. Jags, WR Marques Colston (chest, Q), however, will not, per sources. He's out.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2015
10 a.m. ET: Let’s start off with some updates on players of note to fantasy owners.
Patriots WR Brandon LaFell (foot) and TE Scott Chandler (knee), both questionable, are both expected to play today vs Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2015
One week after having to have his right index finger popped back into place, Carson Palmer expected to play vs GB, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2015
Texans QB Brandon Weeden starts today vs Tenn; his backup will be BJ Daniels, whom Houston signed off Seattle’s PS this week. Hoyer out.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2015
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is out for Sunday's game vs. Bills.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 26, 2015
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