For many of you, you’re here because you made it to your fantasy football playoffs. Welcome to the party, pal. As always, the NFL injury report is ever-changing and always evolving. We could see additional names start to pop up early in the week at practice with veterans resting more as the actual NFL playoffs approach. You’ll not only want to monitor the injury report here but also the standings and what coaches are saying about player usage going into matchups.

Below we’ll recap some injuries from Week 14 and lookahead to the Week 15 report.

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Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (knee): Fantasy football managers who were hoping to see Trey Benson back on the field for the fantasy playoffs were heartbroken to learn that the Cardinals chose not to activate him during his 21-day practice window. Instead, he remains on IR, and his season is over.

It would seem that Arizona’s backfield will be led by a combination of Bam Knight, Emari Demarcado and Michael Carter for the rest of the season. With Demercado dealing with an injury of his own, expect Knight and Carter to be the main ball-carriers — not exactly a vote of confidence.

Daniel Jones, QB, Colts (Achilles): Jones entered Week 14 with a fractured fibula he was going to play through the rest of the season. Things got worse when he was helped off on Sunday vs. the Jaguars with an Achilles injury. Per multiple reports, an MRI on Monday confirmed that Jones sustained a season-ending tear of the Achilles tendon. Riley Leonard came in relief of Jones and finished the loss to Jacksonville with 145 yards and one INT.

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This will have a major impact on the Colts’ offense outside of Jonathan Taylor. The top back might get a slight knock if the passing game falls apart. But JT should still get heavy volume to keep his floor but defenses could key in on him, making the yards tougher to get and the touchdowns scarce. Indy also has a tough schedule in the fantasy playoffs: at Seattle, vs. San Francisco, vs. Jacksonville.

Jayden Daniels, QB, Commanders (elbow): Daniels was taken out of Week 14 against the Vikings after a big hit on a play in which he was picked off. After the game, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Daniels could have returned but he was held out as a precaution with Washington down big. The Commanders have nothing to play for so it’s confusing why they don’t shut Daniels down for the season, but maybe that’s in the cards: Daniels has been ruled out for Week 15. So it’s another week of Mariota at the controls of the Commanders offense.

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys (concussion): Lamb is doing well after sustaining a concussion on TNF vs. the Lions in Week 14. He’ll likely head to protocol but has had additional time to recover after playing on Thursday. If Lamb can’t get right before Sunday Night Football against Minnesota, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson and Ryan Flournoy will all benefit. Ferguson was getting elite TE1 looks while Lamb was out from Weeks 3-6. In that same span, Pickens had five touchdowns. Flournoy posted a 9-115-1 line against Detroit following Lamb’s exit.

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Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (collarbone): The Bucs look like they’re about to get some reinforcements. Mike Evans is being listed as questionable for TNF versus the Falcons, but Todd Bowles is insinuating that Evans is ready to return.

While Evans’ streak of 1,000 seasons has probably come to an end, he could be the missing piece for the Bucs’ passing game. Baker Mayfield hasn’t been in top form, and rookie Emeka Egbuka has been experiencing a cold stretch (likely as a result). But just as Bucky Irving has returned to solidify Tampa’s backfield, Evans could bring its passing game back to its regularly scheduled programming. And it’s not like the Bucs have nothing to play for — Carolina is challenging them for the NFC South crown. He’s been activated off IR — now let’s see if he takes the field and performs to his level. Jalen McMillan was also activated.

DK Metcalf, WR, Steelers (stomach): Metcalf stayed overnight at a Baltimore hospital after experiencing stomach pains following the team’s win over the Ravens on Sunday. Reports are calling the move precautionary, so it doesn’t appear as if Metcalf suffered anything serious. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that Metcalf is “moving in the right direction” and should play this week. Still, we’ll keep an eye on his practice status. Pittsburgh faces Miami on MNF in Week 15.

Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals (concussion): Higgins returned in Week 14 from a concussion he sustained back in Week 12. He was able to put up a huge stat line vs. the Bills on Sunday with six catches for 92 yards and two scores, one a highlight reel one-handed grab. Higgins had to exit Sunday’s game to get checked for a concussion, but was cleared and able to return. Now, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Monday that Higgins is back in protocol to start Week 15. It could be tough for him to clear in time for the Bengals’ matchup vs. the Ravens on Sunday afternoon.

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De’Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (rib): Achane left in the second quarter vs. the Jets in Week 14 and didn’t return due to a rib injury. Miami held out its top back mostly while holding a huge lead over the New York Jets. After the game, Mike McDaniel said Achane avoided a break and was available to return. Still, monitor Achane’s status this week at practice and add Jaylen Wright if you’re an Achane manager.

Week 15 NFL Injury ReportQuarterback

Jayden Daniels, Commanders (elbow) — OUT

Daniel Jones, Colts (Achilles) — Out for season

Riley Leonard, Colts (knee)

Tyrod Taylor, Jets (groin)

Justin Herbert, Chargers (hand)

Geno Smith, Raiders (shoulder)

Running back

De’Von Achane, Dolphins (rib)

Alvin Kamara, Saints (knee)

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Giants (hip)

Keaton Mitchell, Ravens (knee)

Emari Demercado, Cardinals (ankle)

Trey Benson, Cardinals (IR — OUT FOR THE SEASON)

Wide receiver

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (concussion)

Drake London, Falcons (knee) — OUT

Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals (heel)

Garrett Wilson, Jets (knee) — IR

Mike Evans, Bucs (collarbone)

Rome Odunze, Bears (foot)

Parker Washington, Jaguars (hip)

DK Metcalf, Steelers (stomach)

Chris Godwin Jr., Bucs (leg)

Tight end

David Njoku, Browns (knee)

Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons (knee)

Darnell Washington, Steelers (concussion)

Elijah Arroyo, Seahawks (knee)

Out for season

Malik Nabers, Giants (knee)

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (knee)

Najee Harris, Chargers (Achilles)

Austin Ekeler, Commanders (Achilles)

James Conner, Cardinals (foot)

Antonio Gibson, Patriots (knee)

Miles Sanders, Cowboys (knee)

Cam Skattebo, Giants (ankle)

Tucker Kraft, Packers (knee)

Travis Hunter, Jaguars (knee)

JK Dobbins, Broncos (foot)

Calvin Ridley, Titans (fibula)

Joe Mixon, Texans (foot/ankle)

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons (knee)

Kyler Murray, Cardinals (foot)

Daniel Jones, Colts (Achilles)

Zach Ertz, Commanders (knee)

Guys to watch

Sam LaPorta, Lions (back; slim chance he returns)

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (knee)