Week 15 Rankings<\/a> | Expert chat (noon-1 p.m. ET)<\/a><\/p>\n
What we’re watching for early<\/p>\n
Emari Demercado<\/a>, RB, ARI (ankle): Bam Knight<\/a> will be the go-to guy in the Arizona backfield, regardless as to whether or not Demercado can suit up. Currently, he’s leaning towards playing.<\/p>\n Rashod Bateman<\/a>, WR, BAL (ankle): He did not practice on Friday and may well end up sitting this one out. If so, TE Mark Andrews<\/a> and Isaiah Likely<\/a> will probably divvy up his targets.<\/p>\n Joshua Palmer<\/a>, WR, BUF (ankle): Palmer was limited all week in practice, so don’t expect to see him on Sunday. On a positive note, TE Dawson Knox<\/a> is not on Buffalo’s final Week 15 injury report and should play.<\/p>\n Rome Odunze<\/a>, WR, CHI (foot): Signs look good for Odunze to return to the Bears huddle in some capacity. Olamide Zaccheaus<\/a> (hamstring) was removed from the injury report and will also be available, should he be needed.<\/p>\n Cedric Tillman<\/a>, WR, CLE (concussion): Even if he plays, Jerry Jeudy<\/a> may be the only Browns WR to consider for fantasy this week.<\/p>\n Nick Chubb<\/a>, RB, HOU (ribs): Woody Marks<\/a> (knee) was not on the team’s final injury report and is more than capable of handling lead-back duties here. Chubb is not expected to play.<\/p>\n Parker Washington<\/a>, WR, JAX (hip): Sure, he has a chance to succeed if he ends up being active, but Brian Thomas Jr<\/a>. and Jakobi Meyers<\/a> will still be in line for more targets.<\/p>\n Quentin Johnston<\/a>, WR, LAC (groin): With Justin Herbert<\/a> still dealing with the aftermath of hand surgery, the QB will have Ladd McConkey<\/a> and Keenan Allen<\/a> to throw to if Johnson can’t go.<\/p>\n Chris Rodriguez Jr<\/a>., RB, WAS (groin): Assuming he can play on Sunday, the matchup is a strong one. If he can’t go, then perhaps the name Jacory Croskey-Merritt<\/a> returns to the Washington boxscore. A decision will be made during warmups.<\/p>\n Deebo Samuel<\/a>, WR, WAS (illness): Illnesses are always tricky to gauge, but at least this game is early enough for fantasy managers to pivot, if needed.<\/p>\n Ruled out before Sunday<\/p>\n Marvin Harrison Jr<\/a>. , WR, ARI (heel): Michael Wilson<\/a> should dominate WR targets. Xavier Weaver<\/a> (hamstring) is also out, leaving Andre Baccellia<\/a> as the only other option.<\/p>\n Travis Homer<\/a>, RB, CHI (ankle): Once again the duo of D’Andre Swift<\/a> and Kyle Monangai<\/a> will handle the backfield work in Chicago.<\/p>\n Tee Higgins<\/a>, WR, CIN (concussion): Mitchell Tinsley<\/a> stepped up the last time Higgins had to sit, so perhaps he’ll do so again.<\/p>\n Dylan Sampson<\/a>, RB, CLE (calf): A combo of Raheim Sanders<\/a> and Trayveon Williams<\/a> will pick up whatever scraps get left behind by Quinshon Judkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n David Njoku<\/a>, TE, CLE (knee): With the veteran once again hurting, Harold Fannin Jr<\/a>. should continue to make a name for himself.<\/p>\n Pat Bryant<\/a>, WR, DEN (hamstring): Troy Franklin<\/a> and Courtland Sutton<\/a> will be joined by Marvin Mims Jr<\/a>. in 3-WR sets.<\/p>\n Hollywood Brown<\/a>, WR, KC (personal): It will be up to Xavier Worthy<\/a> and Rashee Rice<\/a> to step up and keep the Chiefs from being eliminated from playoff contention.<\/p>\n Geno Smith<\/a>, QB, LV (shoulder): Kenny Pickett<\/a> gets the call at QB, with TE Michael Mayer<\/a> (ankle) and WR Dont’e Thornton Jr<\/a>. (concussion) both likely back from their injuries.<\/p>\n Terrell Jennings<\/a>, RB, NE (concussion): He’ll be placed on IR, leaving D’Ernest Johnson<\/a> as the distant backup to the combo of Rhamondre Stevenson<\/a> and TreVeyon Henderson<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alvin Kamara<\/a>, RB, NO (knee): Devin Neal<\/a> was dealing with an abdomen issue this week, but is expected to be the Saints’ No. 1 RB on Sunday.<\/p>\n Tyrod Taylor<\/a>, QB, NYJ (groin): Justin Fields<\/a> (knee) is also out, so welcome rookie Brady Cook<\/a> to the starting job.<\/p>\n Mason Taylor<\/a>, TE, NYJ (neck): Jeremy Ruckert<\/a> will take his place, but this is probably an offense you’ll want to avoid.<\/p>\n Jayden Daniels<\/a>, QB, WAS (elbow): For some reason, the team refuses to rule out a possible return to the field this season. However, for Week 15, they will hand the ball to Marcus Mariota<\/a>.<\/p>\n What we’re watching for late Jake Ferguson<\/a>, TE, DAL (calf): The team is certainly talking as though Ferguson will be in uniform on Sunday. In other Dallas news, WR CeeDee Lamb<\/a> has cleared the league’s concussion protocol and will play.<\/p>\n Kalif Raymond<\/a>, WR, DET (ankle): He practiced in limited fashion all week long. If he were to be active, Isaac TeSlaa<\/a> might see a dip in targets.<\/p>\n Josh Jacobs<\/a>, RB, GB (knee): Given that MarShawn Lloyd<\/a> (calf) is still out and Emanuel Wilson<\/a> is a game-time call thanks to a late-in-the-week illness, chances are good that Jacobs will try and play, even if he’s not 100%. Pierre Strong Jr<\/a>. has been elevated from the practice squad.<\/p>\n Savion Williams<\/a>, WR, GB (foot): We only mention Williams’ questionable status to note that Jayden Reed<\/a> (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks<\/a> (ankle) and Matthew Golden<\/a> (wrist) were all removed from the team’s final injury report this week.<\/p>\n Philip Rivers<\/a>, QB, IND (a lot of rust): The 44-year-old has been signed to the active roster and will start ahead of Riley Leonard<\/a> (knee), who was born less than one week after Rivers threw for 5 TDs in a 65-19 win over Navy as a junior for NC State.<\/p>\n Davante Adams<\/a>, WR, LAR (hamstring): All reports lean towards Adams joining Puka Nacua<\/a> in the Rams’ starting lineup on Sunday.<\/p>\nLast week, Christian McCaffrey was on a bye. Will he be back on the field in Week 15?\u00a0Frank Jansky\/Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n