While rankings and projections are beneficial, few things are more important in fantasy football than following injury updates. Injuries not only impact the player in question but the teammates and the offenses around them. Here’s an update on some critical WR injury reports to watch and their fantasy football impact.
For more fantasy football injury news, make sure to check out our up-to-date Week 16 RB Injury Report and our Week 16 TE and QB Injury Report.
Week 16 Fantasy Football WR Injury Report | AFC
How are the fantasy-relevant wide receivers in the AFC dealing with injuries? Let’s see which pass catchers may require a Plan B for Week 16’s action.
Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne | New England Patriots
Nelson Agholor is out due to a concussion. Kendrick Bourne, meanwhile, cleared COVID protocols on Saturday and will play Sunday.
Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, and Emmanuel Sanders | Buffalo Bills
Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis are both out due to positive COVID-19 tests. Davis is out Week 17 as well and can be dropped. Emmanuel Sanders is set to return following a one-game absence due to a knee issue.
Brandin Cooks | Houston Texans
The Texans did not activate Brandin Cooks from the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he is out this week.
Jamison Crowder | New York Jets
Jamison Crowder did not practice all week due to a calf issue. He’s listed as doubtful, which is still a designation that doesn’t need to exist since no one plays through doubtful tags.
Keelan Cole, Denzel Mims, and Braxton Berrios will be the Jets’ top three receivers this week.
Tyreek Hill | Kansas City Chiefs
Tyreek Hill cleared COVID protocols and returns to the Chiefs without missing a game. He will play Sunday.
Laviska Shenault Jr. | Jacksonville Jaguars
Laviska Shenault Jr. is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and is out Sunday.
Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos
Courtland Sutton has a minor wrist issue. He practiced fully on Friday and is not listed on the final injury report. He will play Sunday.
Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton | Los Angeles Chargers
On Saturday, the Chargers placed Mike Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He’s out this week due to a positive test. We know he’s unvaccinated so he will miss Week 17 as well. Jalen Guyton is already out due to COVID as well.
Week 15 Fantasy Football WR Injury Report | NFC
Which NFC wide receivers currently sit on the injury report ahead of Week 16? Who is in danger of missing their matchup this week, leaving fantasy managers in a difficult position?
Mike Evans and Antonio Brown | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans is out Sunday due to a hamstring strain. Antonio Brown was limited all week as he works his way back from a heel issue. He carries no injury designation and is set to dominate targets.
DK Metcalf | Seattle Seahawks
DK Metcalf was limited at Friday’s practice as the team manages his foot injury. He carries no injury designation and will play Sunday.
DJ Moore | Carolina Panthers
DJ Moore got in a limited practice Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday. He is listed as questionable with a hamstring strain.
Head coach Matt Rhule said Moore will be a game-time decision. On Sunday morning, Ian Rapoport reported that Moore is expected to play according to a source.
Update: Moore is active.
Josh Reynolds | Detroit Lions
Josh Reynolds was limited all week at practice with a thigh issue. He’s listed as questionable but will play Sunday.
Allen Robinson | Chicago Bears
Allen Robinson remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Curtis Samuel | Washington Football Team
Curtis Samuel got in another limited practice Friday. He is listed as questionable due to a hamstring strain. Regardless of whether Samuel plays, he’s not going in fantasy lineups.
Tre’Quan Smith | New Orleans Saints
Tre’Quan Smith was limited at practice with a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable.
Kadarius Toney | New York Giants
Kadarius Toney is questionable for Sunday with an oblique issue. He is also still being ramped up from returning from the reserve/COVID list. However, a report by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo Sunday morning indicated that he could suit up in Week 16.
Update: Toney is active.
Adam Thielen | Minnesota Vikings
Adam Thielen got in three limited practices this week as he works his way back from a high ankle sprain. Thielen is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, but it sounds like he’s going to play.
Update: According to Tom Peilssero, Thielen is pushing to play and “will try to give it a go.” Not the most encouraging report, but it looks like Thielen will be active. He remains at risk of an in-game aggravation.
Update 2: Thielen is active.