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Steelers \| DK Metcalf suspended for two games; WR will appeal (2025-12-22 17:30:16) [jump to this story] Ravens \| MRI confirms Lamar Jackson's injury is a contusion; QB day-to-day (2025-12-22 14:52:55) [jump to this story] Browns \| Quinshon Judkins facing 4-5 month recovery time (2025-12-22 10:36:14) [jump to this story]

Packers | Josh Jacobs will be limited ahead of Week 17 Tue Dec 23, 02:41 PM

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) will be limited all week ahead of Week 17, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.

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Packers | Both Green Bay quarterback will be limited on Tuesday Tue Dec 23, 02:34 PM

Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (shoulder) and Jordan Love (concussion) will be limited in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.

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Chargers | Royce Freeman signed to PS Tue Dec 23, 02:12 PM

Free-agent RB Royce Freeman (Chargers) was signed to the practice squad on Tuesday, Dec. 23

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Chargers | Jaret Patterson elevated to active roster Tue Dec 23, 02:11 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson was elevated to the active roster on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

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Vikings | Max Brosmer named Week 17 starter Tue Dec 23, 02:09 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer will start Week 17 against the Detroit Lions due to an injury to J.J. McCarthy.

Footballguys view: This will be Bromer's second NFL start. He was thrown into the starting role on November 30 when the Vikings lost 26-0 at Seattle. Brosmer struggled mightily, completing 19-of-30 passes for 126 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions. Brosmer played the entire second half against the Giants after McCarthy was injured, and threw just nine passes, completing seven of them for 52 yards. He didn't throw a touchdown, nor was he intercepted. He was sacked once. His presence in the starting lineup further diminishes the value of Minnesota's receiving assets, including Justin Jefferson.

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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy out for Week 17 Tue Dec 23, 02:05 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) will miss Week 17 against the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. McCarthy has a small fracture in his throwing hand.

Footballguys view: O'Connell said the injury shouldn't require surgery. McCarthy suffered an injury to his right hand during Minnesota's win over the Giants on Sunday. Details about the injury have been murky, but he appeared to hurt himself when his hand struck a Giants defender's helmet during the follow-through of a pass attempt two plays before he scrambled for a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Without McCarthy, the Vikings will give undrafted rookie Max Brosmer his second start of the season, which doesn't bode well for the team's receiving assets for Sunday's game.

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Texans | Woody Marks practices ahead of Week 17 Tue Dec 23, 01:57 PM

Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Footballguys view: Marks was injured in the Texans' Week 15 win over the Colts and was inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Raiders. As CBSSports.com noted, in Mark's absence, Jawhar Jordan out-snapped Nick Chubb 30 to 21, with Jordan rushing 15 times for 53 yards and adding five catches for 17 yards on five targets. Jordan would likely again be in line to lead the backfield if Marks misses Week 17 against the Chargers. We'll be watching for more on Mark's status in advance of Saturday's matchup.

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Browns | Quinshon Judkins placed on IR Tue Dec 23, 01:51 PM

Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) was placed on injured reserve following successful surgery on his fractured fibula and dislocated ankle.

Footballguys view: The Browns announced that Judkins' surgery went well on Tuesday and that he's expected to make a full recovery. Judkins is expected to be able to resume football activities at some point in the next 4-6 months. Judkins was a second-round pick in April, but he did not sign with the Browns until September because the team waited for a misdemeanor battery charge to be resolved, so he didn't make his debut in Week 2. Judkins finished the year with 230 carries for 827 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 appearances before his injury. We'll monitor his rehab over the offseason.

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Buccaneers | Josh Williams returns after suspension Tue Dec 23, 01:17 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Josh Williams returned to practice with a Commissioner permission designation after his suspension was lifted on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

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Patriots | New England extends Ben Brown Tue Dec 23, 01:16 PM

New England Patriots G Ben Brown signed a two-year contract extension worth up to $6.6 million.

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Steelers | Roman Wilson could see opportunity Tue Dec 23, 11:47 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson could see an opportunity 'to show his professionalism and his readiness and how he's been sharpening his sword for battle,' according to head coach Mike Tomlin.

Footballguys view: Wilson has been a healthy scratch the last three games due to the emergence of veteran receivers Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. "One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity," Tomlin said. The misfortune Tomlin refers to is DK Metcalf's. The team's WR1 has been suspended for two games -- pending an appeal (scheduled for today). It's hard to imagine Metcalf winning this appeal outright, so we expect opportunities against the Browns. But none of the team's remaining wideouts, Wilson included, will be trustworthy options in Week 17.

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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte in concussion protocol Tue Dec 23, 11:44 AM

New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion) is in the concussion protocol Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Footballguys view: Boutte being out could mean more work for rookie wideout Kyle Williams, who hauled in a 37-yard touchdown pass against the Ravens. DeMario Douglas, who has been quiet in recent weeks, could also see more action. Remember, however, Douglas left Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel didn't offer an update on Douglas. We'll be watching for more on Boutte and Douglas as the week progresses.

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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson in protocol Tue Dec 23, 11:40 AM

New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (concussion) is in concussion protocol Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Footballguys view: If Henderson is out for Sunday's game against the Jets, the Patriots could look to elevate a player from the practice squad to work behind Rhamondre Stevenson and D'Ernest Johnson, who is currently filling in for the injured Terrell Jennings. All that said, Stevenson would be in a great spot for this one, going up against a New York defense that's allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs (29.4 points per game) over the past six weeks. We'll follow up on Henderson over the coming days.

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Steelers | DK Metcalf could lose big-time money Tue Dec 23, 09:50 AM

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf, who is appealing his two-game suspension, will forfeit $555,556 for the two games. The suspension would also void $45 million in future guaranteed money, according to his contract, which was reviewed by CBS Sports and ESPN.

Footballguys view: We'll watch for word on the appeal, but assuming Metcalf misses time, the Steelers will be without a clear No. 1 receiver in their final two regular-season games. The position group could be even more depleted after Calvin Austin III left the 29-24 victory against the Lions with a hamstring injury. While RB Kenneth Gainwell leads the Steelers with 62 receptions, Metcalf leads the team with 850 receiving yards on 59 catches. The Steelers added WR Adam Thielen to the active roster, and he fared well against Detroit. Again, the appeal is pending, but fantasy managers should make other plans.

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Colts | Camryn Bynum makes an impact Tue Dec 23, 02:33 AM

Indianapolis Colts CB Camryn Bynum posted a team-high seven tackles (five solo) and an interception versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

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Colts | Tyler Warren held to 30 yards in Week 16 Tue Dec 23, 02:11 AM

Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren had three receptions (on nine targets) for 30 yards versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

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Colts | Josh Downs targeted nine times Tue Dec 23, 01:57 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs had five catches for 65 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Downs was targeted a game-high nine times.

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Colts | Big night for Alec Pierce Tue Dec 23, 01:45 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce tallied four receptions, 86 yards, and two touchdowns in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Footballguys view: Pierce's value is now at an all-time high, and with him set to hit free agency this offseason, the Colts will likely have competition to retain him. As A to Z Sports' Destin Adam suggested, Pierce has positioned himself well with the most receiving yards of his career (871) and four touchdowns. He'll also be somebody fantasy investors have great interest in next summer, regardless of landing spot.

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Colts | Four receptions for Michael Pittman Tue Dec 23, 01:31 AM

Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught four of his five targeted passes for 32 yards in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

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Colts | Jonathan Taylor finds little room to operate Tue Dec 23, 01:15 AM

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 16 times for 46 yards and a touchdown versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Taylor also caught three passes for 33 yards.

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Colts | Philip Rivers turns back the clock on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:59 AM

Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 23 of 35 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. With the game out of hand late, Rivers was replaced by QB Riley Leonard on the final drive.

Footballguys view: After Rivers played it close to the vest against Seattle in Week 14 -- in his first game in five years -- he opened things up in a significant way Monday night, pushing the ball farther downfield after averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt in his previous game. Unfortunately, the Colts' defense had its most miserable performance of the season. After starting 2025 at 8-2 and in the conversation among title contenders, Indianapolis has now lost five straight and seems destined to miss the playoffs again. But they're not eliminated yet, so expect Rivers to make another start.

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49ers | Dee Winters records a pick-six Tue Dec 23, 12:53 AM

San Francisco 49ers LB Dee Winters had three tackles (one solo), two passes defensed, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.

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49ers | Demarcus Robinson scores in Indy Tue Dec 23, 12:32 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson had two catches, 23 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.

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49ers | Kendrick Bourne finishes with 27 yards Tue Dec 23, 12:25 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne had three receptions (on five targets) for 27 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16.

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49ers | Another week, another TD for Jauan Jennings Tue Dec 23, 12:10 AM

San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had five receptions, 71 yards, and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts. Jennings, who was targeted six times, has now scored in four consecutive games.

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49ers | George Kittle productive despite missing time with ankle injury Tue Dec 23, 12:04 AM

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) limped off the field in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an ankle injury. He was deemed questionable to return, but he did not.

Footballguys view: Before exiting, Kittle caught seven of eight targets for 115 yards and a touchdown. Since returning from an early-season injury, Kittle has been a key part of this Niners offense throughout the tumult that was the middle portion of the campaign. Now that San Francisco is closer to full strength than it has been at any other point in 2025, he's poised to have more outings like the one he had Monday night. That said, we'll need to monitor the ankle heading into a Week 17 tilt with the Bears.

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49ers | Christian McCaffrey scores twice on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:03 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey had 21 carries for 117 yards versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. He added six receptions for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Footballguys view: The 49ers' run game has struggled to gain traction all season, and Monday didn't seem the most likely time for that to change against a Colts defense that entered tied for second in yards per carry allowed (3.8). But San Francisco's offensive line was up to the task with McCaffrey enjoying his second-best rushing effort of the season. McCaffrey surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the season, the fifth time he has done it in his career. He'll go up against the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17.

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49ers | Brock Purdy throws five TD passes Tue Dec 23, 12:02 AM

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Purdy also ran the ball twice for 11 yards in the win.

Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner suggested, "Monday Night Football" hadn't been kind to Purdy, as he had thrown five touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his five appearances entering this game. But Purdy shrugged those woes off against a depleted Colts secondary, posting his first career five-touchdown game. He's the first Niners quarterback to throw for five scores on MNF and the team's first signal-caller to throw for five or more touchdowns in a regular-season or playoff game since Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the Chargers. The Niners play the Bears on Sunday night in Week 17.

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49ers | Five carries for Brian Robinson Jr. Tue Dec 23, 12:01 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball five times for 20 yards in a Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. He was targeted once as a receiver but did not have a catch.

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49ers | Tatum Bethune nursing ankle injury Mon Dec 22, 10:56 PM

San Francisco 49ers LB Tatum Bethune (ankle) left the Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half due to an ankle injury. He is considered questionable to return.

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Colts | Dalton Tucker bangs up shoulder on MNF Mon Dec 22, 10:54 PM

Indianapolis Colts OG Dalton Tucker (shoulder) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a shoulder injury, and he is questionable to return.

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Colts | JT Tuimoloau downgraded to out Mon Dec 22, 10:36 PM

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Colts | Drew Ogletree leaves with neck injury Mon Dec 22, 10:35 PM

Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree (neck) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half due to a neck injury.

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Broncos | Luke Wattenberg plays every snap Mon Dec 22, 10:16 PM

Denver Broncos C Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) did not miss a snap in the Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite suffering a shoulder injury. In fact, he has played every offensive snap this season.

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Broncos | Justin Strnad could play Thursday Mon Dec 22, 10:12 PM

Denver Broncos LB Justin Strnad (leg) might be able to return for the Week 17 game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Dec. 25, and that would be welcome news with LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) pulling up late in the Week 16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Broncos | Marcedes Lewis could be promoted in Week 17 Mon Dec 22, 10:10 PM

Denver Broncos TE Marcedes Lewis might be promoted to the 53-player roster ahead of Week 17 if TE Nate Adkins (knee) cannot go. Lewis has reached his limit of three practice-squad elevations.

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Colts | JT Tuimoloau questionable to return Mon Dec 22, 09:29 PM

Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half due to an oblique injury, and he is listed as questionable to return.

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Dolphins | Dee Eskridge battling toe injury Mon Dec 22, 09:07 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Dee Eskridge (toe) left the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a toe injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel said he still needed more information on Eskridge's prognosis, so his status for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains unclear.

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Dolphins | James Daniels unlikely for final two Mon Dec 22, 09:05 PM

Miami Dolphins OG James Daniels (pectoral) is unlikely to play in the final two games of the regular season, head coach Mike McDaniel indicated Monday, Dec. 22. He suffered a pectoral injury in Week 1, and he has been on the Reserve/Injured list ever since.

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Dolphins | Minkah Fitzpatrick still week-to-week Mon Dec 22, 09:02 PM

Miami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) is still considered week-to-week ahead of the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, Dec. 22. While the coach isn't optimistic about Fitzpatrick playing Sunday, he said 'there's a reason why we haven't shut him down.'

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Colts | Tanor Bortolini will not return to MNF Mon Dec 22, 08:50 PM

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers after leaving with a concussion in the first quarter.

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Colts | Tanor Bortolini evaluated for concussion Mon Dec 22, 08:28 PM

Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion) left the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers to be evaluated for concussion.

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Cardinals | Two defenders going on IR Mon Dec 22, 07:40 PM

Arizona Cardinals DT Walter Nolen (knee) and CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering injuries during the Week 16 game, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.

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Raiders | Jordan Meredith placed on IR Mon Dec 22, 07:38 PM