Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (lung) is expected to return for Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Watt's health is in a "good place," and he should play in the Steelers' next meaningful game. As it turns out, Week 18 will be a meaningful game, since the winner of Ravens-Steelers wins the AFC North. Once next weekend comes around, Watt should return following a three-game absence. He has been sidelined due to a dry needling session that went awry and resulted in a partially collapsed lung. The 31-year-old will likely make a huge impact against a Ravens offense led by Lamar Jackson (back) and Derrick Henry.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (arm) suffered a broken arm in Sunday's Week 17 loss against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Mike Tomlin announced. Tomlin wouldn't rule out Washington for Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens, but this diagnosis will presumably shut him down for at least a few weeks, if not the entire playoffs (should Pittsburgh qualify). The 24-year-old had been stepping into a larger role lately, and he caught two passes for 15 yards prior to his departure on Sunday afternoon. Washington is a big, physical, and talented tight end, so his absence will be felt against the Ravens next week. With that said, the Steelers are lucky to have such a deep tight end room, so they will work to fill Washington's void with Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, and Connor Heyward.

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team listed him as questionable, but he didn't end up getting back into the game. Brooks finished the game with one pass defended and five tackles, including one tackle for loss. His departure led to more defensive snaps for K.J. Britt and Willie Gay Jr. It's too early to tell whether Brooks will be able to play in Week 18 against the Patriots, but with Miami eliminated from playoff contention, they probably won't rush him back. With 174 tackles this year, Brooks has been a high-scoring option in IDP leagues, so managers will eagerly await updates on his status in the days leading up to Week 18.

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 17 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team listed him as questionable, but he never returned to the contest. He finished Sunday's game with three tackles and one pass defended. It's too early to tell whether Gardner will play in Week 18 against the Houston Texans, but the fact that Indianapolis never officially ruled him out is encouraging. With that said, the Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention, so they have no reason to rush him back if he's not 100 percent healthy. Mekhi Blackmon, Johnathan Edwards, and Jaylon Jones should earn more defensive snaps if Gardner doesn't play next weekend.

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New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 17 loss against the New England Patriots. He was listed as questionable to return and ultimately did not re-enter the game before the clock hit triple zeroes. He finished with 14 carries, 111 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown, plus an additional two catches for 18 receiving yards. Isaiah Davis (concussion) was ruled out and Braelon Allen (knee) is on injured reserve, so Hall's departure forced running backs Kene Nwangwu and Khalil Herbert into the game. It's too early to tell whether Hall will be available for Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills. That game could have playoff implications for Buffalo, but it's meaningless for the Jets, who could possibly hold Hall out to keep him healthy ahead of his impending free agency.

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New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (concussion) entered concussion protocol and was ruled out during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 17 loss against the New England Patriots. Davis exited the contest while making a tackle on special teams. He registered three carries, 11 rushing yards, one catch, and nine receiving yards prior to his departure. The Jets also lost Breece Hall (knee) in the fourth quarter, forcing Kene Nwangwu and Khalil Herbert into the game. Those two backs would be in line to share ball-carrying duties against Buffalo in Week 18 if neither Hall nor Davis are able to suit up.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was listed as questionable to return but did not check back into the game before the clock hit triple zeroes. The second-year receiver entered this week with a lingering heel injury, so it appears that he re-aggravated the existing ailment. Harrison had a disappointing performance with zero catches on one target. He has handled a reduced workload while injured, catching just one pass on four targets over his last two games. With the Cardinals eliminated from the playoff hunt, they could consider making Harrison inactive for Week 18. Managers should check back for updates in the days leading up to next week's contest.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Between disciplinary and performance-related reasons, Coleman has now been inactive for two consecutive games, as well as four of the Bills' last seven. He appears to be on shaky ground in Buffalo. He can be dropped in all redraft leagues, and he could even be worth dropping in shallower dynasty leagues during the upcoming offseason. With that said, dynasty managers could also consider holding him in case he gets a fresh start with a new team that still thinks he could tap into his first-round potential. In the meantime, Tyrell Shavers will step up as the Bills' No. 2 receiver behind Khalil Shakir.

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. The 26-year-old has operated in a reduced role this season, playing just 40.1% of the offensive snaps in games where he's active. With that said, he has still scored five touchdowns, breaking his previous career-high of two. His absence will create more opportunities for Dawson Knox, who is expected to start at tight end against the Eagles. He ranks as a solid fantasy TE2 in the Bills' strong offense.

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (knee) is officially active for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. The 29-year-old will take on a larger workload this Sunday with Dalton Kincaid (knee) inactive. In the four games that Kincaid has missed this season, Knox totaled eight catches, 87 yards, and one touchdown. Even with his increased role in a high-powered offense, he's not a must-start tight end. He ranks in the mid-to-low TE2 tier for this week.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He exited in the first quarter and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. He finishes the game with just one catch for eight yards. The 27-year-old has primarily operated on special teams this year while splitting offensive reps with receivers like Dareke Young and Jake Bobo. Those two pass-catchers should earn more volume with Shaheed sidelined. Additionally, Young will handle kick returns while Bobo fields punts.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New Orleans Saints. He exited the game in the second quarter. At the time of his departure, he led the team with three catches for 46 yards on three targets. While not a top fantasy threat, Jefferson had taken on a larger role after Calvin Ridley (leg) landed on injured reserve. Now, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor, and Mason Kinsey will operate as the Titans' top receivers with Jefferson sidelined.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) is inactive for his team's Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants due to ankle and knee injuries. The 33-year-old has recorded 174 scrimmage yards on 34 touches across 12 games so far this season in a backup role behind Raiders RB1 Ashton Jeanty. With Mostert sidelined, Jeanty could see more of a true three-down role in Week 17 against New York. Raiders reserve running backs Dylan Laube and Zamir White could see an uptick in playing time as well. The Giants have been one of the NFL's worst defenses against the run this season, so Jeanty could be in line for a big day if he dominates backfield touches in Week 17.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (back) is inactive for his team's Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants due to a back injury. The 23-year-old rookie has recorded 20 catches for 224 yards on 27 targets across 15 games in 2025. Las Vegas placed star tight end Brock Bowers (knee) on Injured Reserve earlier this week, so the team is running out of capable pass catchers. With Bech sidelined, Raiders wideouts Tre Tucker and Tyler Lockett figure to lead the team in wide receiver snaps against New York. Wideouts Dont'e Thornton Jr., Alex Bachman, and Shedrick Jackson could all see an uptick in playing time as well.

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Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a groin injury. The 21-year-old recorded two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on two targets before exiting the game. Fannin Jr. had established himself as one of the favorite targets of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, earning 31 targets over his last three games heading into Week 17. Cleveland entered the week also missing tight end David Njoku (knee), so the team's depth at the position is being tested. Without Fannin Jr. and Njoku, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates will likely handle the team's tight end snaps for the remainder of Week 17. Browns wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman could both see an uptick in targets for the rest of the game against Pittsburgh.

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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve before his team's Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants, ending his 2025 season. Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report that the 28-year-old will undergo surgery to repair his injured meniscus. Perhaps most importantly, Rapoport states that Crosby wanted to finish the season on the field, and the team's decision to place him on Injured Reserve will cause him to "evaluate his future with the Raiders." Crosby has played all seven of his NFL seasons with the Raiders, recording 69.5 sacks, 133 TFLs, and 164 QB hits across 110 career games. Pro Football Focus graded him as the 15th-best edge defender in the NFL out of 112 qualified players at the position for his work in 2025. If Crosby were to request a trade out of Las Vegas over the offseason, he would surely generate significant interest around the league.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured and dislocated right ankle and has a chance to return late in the playoffs if San Francisco were to advance, per Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Warner has been on Injured Reserve since suffering the injury in Week 6. The 29-year-old is widely considered one of the best off-ball linebackers in the NFL, as he was named a first-team All-Pro in four out of five seasons between 2020 and 2024. Warner recorded 28 solo tackles and two forced fumbles across six games before getting injured in 2025. His return would obviously provide a huge boost for the 49ers' defense, even if he's not quite at full strength. San Francisco has a chance at the number one seed in the NFC heading into Week 17, so they may only need to win one playoff game before potentially welcoming Warner back.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (forearm) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The 24-year-old recorded two receptions for 15 yards on two targets before exiting the game. Washington entered the week with 29 catches for 349 yards and a touchdown on 41 targets across 15 games this season. With Washington sidelined, Steelers tight ends Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth could both see more playing time and work in the passing game. Pittsburgh tight end Connor Heyward could see the field more as well, although he has been used more as a blocker and on special teams so far in 2025.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to his team's Week 17 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Shaheed recorded one catch for eight yards on one target before exiting the game. The 27-year-old had hauled in 13 catches for 178 yards on 24 targets across seven games with Seattle entering the week. If he is unable to return, Seahawks wideouts Dareke Young and Jake Bobo would likely see an uptick in playing time. Seattle wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp will remain the team's top options in the passing game and could both see a slight increase in target share.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (calf) was able to return to Sunday's AFC South clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being designated as questionable. The veteran caught one of his two targets before leaving the game with discomfort in his leg, but he returned later in the first half. Pittman quickly developed chemistry with starter Daniel Jones (Achilles), which led to eight top-25 finishes among PPR receivers in the first 13 games of the season, but he has taken a backseat in the weeks since Jones was lost for the year. From a fantasy perspective, he's difficult to rely upon with the Colts playing out the string.

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