Fantasy Football Injury Updates (RB, WR, TE, QB): Week 15 – December 15

As Week 15 of the NFL season approaches, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play an important role in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 15 through Sunday, December 15, 2024 will give you the latest updates on major fantasy football players.

Injury news for Week 15 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Brece Room, Bucky Irving, Ladd McConkey, Josh Downs, David Njokuand more.

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Breece Hall injury update

Hall (knee) is expected to play against the Jaguars in Week 15. He is listed as questionable, but he is trending in the right direction since logging a full practice Friday.

#Jets RB Breece Hall, questionable with a knee injury, is expected to play today, source said.

He rested at the start of the week, but training fully on Friday was a good sign.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Bucky Irving injury update

Irving (back, hip) is expected to play in Week 15. Head coach Todd Bowles has previously said that Irving will only play if his back loosens up, and it appears that is the case.

#Bucs RB Bucky Irving, dealing with back and hip injuries, should play today in my opinion and @MikeGarafolo.

He battled injuries to spark Tampa's running game.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Ladd McConkey injury update

The Chargers are optimistic that McConkey (knee, shoulder) will be able to play in Week 15, even though he is listed as questionable. The rookie will first have to complete a positive pre-game workout.

#Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is listed as questionable and the plan is for him to practice before the game. But sources say the team is optimistic he'll be able to leave.

He will have a real chance to come back against the #Bucs.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Josh Downs injury update

Downs (shoulder) is expected to return in Week 15 against the Broncos. He immediately ranks as a solid WR3/FLEX option.

#Colts WR Josh Downs, who missed time with a shoulder injury, practiced twice this week, a sign he's ready to get back on the field and face the #Broncos.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

David Njoku injury update

Njoku (hamstring) said he wants to play this week, but he will likely have to put together a positive pregame workout in order to be cleared for Week 15. The odds are not in his favor as Njoku, who is listed as questionable, missed all three practices the week leading up to Sunday's contest.

#Browns TE David Njoku, who is listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury, will need a positive pregame workout to prove he can play today, a source said.

Not training all week doesn't bode well. But the team will give him a chance.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Pollard (ankle) will test his injury before the game on Sunday, and the Titans hope he can face the Bengals. If active, he would rank as a solid RB2 option in most fantasy leagues.

#Titans RB Tony Pollard, who rested earlier in the week and practiced Friday, will test his ankle during pregame warmups, a source said. The team hopes he will be on the field, even if he is considered questionable.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2024

Carr (hand, concussion) has been officially ruled out for Week 15, as expected. Jake Haener is in line to start at quarterback for the Saints on Sunday.

Derek Carr was out of Sunday's game. He needs 855 passing yards in the last 3 games to join Russell Wilson and Peyton Manning as the only QBs to reach 3,000 yards in each of their first 11 seasons

–Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) December 14, 2024

Maxx Crosby injury update

Crosby (ankle) was ruled out for Week 15. Shortly after being ruled out, the star defender personally announced that he would be done for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season.

To all my fans… I love you all. Back better than ever. #Unlimited 🦅💎 pic.twitter.com/ew1DQxbKjq

-Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) December 15, 2024

Shepard (foot) is expected to play against the Chargers although he is listed as questionable. The veteran has 13 catches and 121 yards in his last three games.

Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard, listed as questionable Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play against the Chargers, per source.

–Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 15, 2024

Trevon Diggs injury update

Diggs (knee) was ruled out for Week 15 against the Panthers. As a result of Diggs' exclusion, he would have finished the season.

The source says Trevon Diggs had another MRI on his left knee this week as the problem persisted after the Bengals game.

Imaging detected the damage requiring surgery to repair the injury and thus ending Diggs' season.

– Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) December 14, 2024

Butker (knee) was activated from injured reserve and will play in Week 15 against the Browns. Kansas City's veteran kicker ranks just as a top-12 option at his position as the fantasy playoffs begin.

THE #Chefs have removed K Harrison Butker's injury designation for tomorrow's game, and he will kick. LT DJ Humphries has been demoted.

– Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 14, 2024

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