2012 Fantasy Football: Injury Reports



2012 Fantasy Football: Week 17 Injury Reports

A list of fantasy football player injury reports for Week 17. Don’t know whom to start? Check out the Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings to see whom I’d use in my fantasy lineup.

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Fantasy Football Week 17 Injury Reports: Quarterbacks

Nick Foles, Eagles
12/26: Out for the year. QBDK will start.

Carson Palmer, Raiders
12/26: Out for the year.

Mark Sanchez, Jets
12/28: Mark Sanchez will start Sunday, as Greg McElroy suffered a concussion against the Chargers.

Brandon Weeden, Browns
12/30: Colt McCoy has been ruled out.

12/29: Brandon Weeden has been ruled out. Colt McCoy missed practice Friday. McCoy still has a chance to play, but Thaddeus Lewis is expected to start.

12/28: Both Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy missed practice again Thursday.

12/27: Both Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy missed Wednesday’s practice. Thaddeus Lewis is next in line to start.

12/26: Brandon Weeden sprained his shoulder and could miss Sunday’s game.




Fantasy Football Week 17 Injury Reports: Running Backs

Matt Forte, Bears
12/30: Active for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Matt Forte was limited again Friday. He says he’ll play.

12/28: Matt Forte was limited in Thursday’s practice.

12/27: Matt Forte missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. Jay Cutler was optimistic about his chances, however.

Arian Foster, Texans
12/27: Arian Foster is practicing fully.

12/26: Arian Foster is apparently fine after missing some action with an irregular heartbeat.

Alex Green, Packers
12/30: Active for Sunday’s game.

12/26: Mike McCarthy said that Alex Green will be available for Sunday’s game.

Chris Johnson, Titans
12/30: Active for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Chris Johnson was limited in practice Friday. He’s questionable.

12/28: Chris Johnson missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle, but he says he’ll play Sunday.

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
12/29: Ruled out until May.

12/28: Maurice Jones-Drew missed practice again Thursday.

12/27: Maurice Jones-Drew missed Wednesday’s practice.

12/26: Maurice Jones-Drew is not expected to play Sunday.

Montell Owens, Jaguars
12/30: Out for Sunday’s game after getting hurt in pre-game warmups.

Ray Rice, Ravens
12/30: Will only play a series or two.

Trent Richardson, Browns
12/29: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/28: Trent Richardson missed practice again Thursday. It’s looking like Montario Hardesty will start.

12/27: Trent Richardson missed Wednesday’s practice.

12/26: Trent Richardson suffered an ankle injury. He could miss Sunday’s game.

Jonathan Stewart, Panthers
12/30: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Jonathan Stewart is listed as questionable, but he missed practice again Friday and is not expected to play.

12/28: Ron Rivera said Jonathan Stewart is unlikely to play Sunday after suffering a setback.

12/27: Jonathan Stewart missed Wednesday’s practice.

Pierre Thomas, Saints
12/29: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/28: Pierre Thomas missed practice Thursday with a knee issue.




Fantasy Football Week 17 Injury Reports: Wide Receivers

Donnie Avery, Colts
12/29: Donnie Avery is questionable after injuring himself in practice Thursday.

Davone Bess, Dolphins
12/29: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/28: Davone Bess missed practice again Thursday.

12/27: Davone Bess missed Wednesday’s practice.

Anquan Boldin, Ravens
12/30: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

Randall Cobb, Packers
12/29: Randall Cobb is listed as questionable.

12/28: As expected, Randall Cobb missed Thursday’s practice.

12/27: Randall Cobb missed practice Wednesday. He’ll be held out tomorrow as well.

12/26: Randall Cobb suffered an ankle injury and could miss Sunday’s game.

Jeremy Maclin, Eagles
12/29: Jeremy Maclin is listed as probable.

12/28: Jeremy Maclin missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he’s expected to return Friday and to play on Sunday.

Mario Manningham, 49ers
12/26: Out for the year.

Jordy Nelson, Packers
12/29: Jordy Nelson is listed as probable.

12/28: Jordy Nelson practiced fully on Thursday.

12/27: Jordy Nelson participated in Wednesday’s practice – the first time he’s done something in practice since Week 13.

Hakeem Nicks, Giants
12/30: Active for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Hakeem Nicks was limited in practice again Friday. He’s questionable.

12/28: Hakeem Nicks practiced Thursday, but barely did anything.

12/27: Hakeem Nicks missed Wednesday’s practice. He said he’s not sure if he’ll be able to play.

Cecil Shorts, Jaguars
12/26: Out for the year.

Mike Wallace, Steelers
12/29: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/28: Mike Wallace missed practice again Thursday.

12/27: Mike Wallace missed Wednesday’s practice.

12/26: Mike Wallace is expected to miss Sunday’s game with a hip injury.

Roddy White, Falcons
12/30: Roddy White is active, but may only play a series or two.

12/29: Roddy White missed practice Friday. Don’t use him.

Kendall Wright, Titans
12/29: Kendall Wright is listed as questionable but is expected to play.

12/28: Kendall Wright practiced again Thursday.

12/27: Kendall Wright was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

12/26: Kendall Wright is expected to return this week.




Fantasy Football Week 17 Injury Reports: Tight Ends

Scott Chandler, Bills
12/26: Out for the year.

Owen Daniels, Texans
12/29: Owen Daniels is listed as probable.

12/28: Owen Daniels missed practice Thursday with a hamstring.

Vernon Davis, 49ers
12/29: Vernon Davis still hasn’t been cleared for contact. He’s questionable.

12/28: Vernon Davis has been cleared for non-contact practices.

12/27: Vernon Davis missed Wednesday’s practice.

12/26: Vernon Davis suffered a concussion Sunday night, but it was described as “minor.” He should be available.

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
12/30: Rob Gronkowski is now expected to play Sunday, but in a limited role.

12/29: John Clayton said that Rob Gronkowski is unlikely to play.

12/28: Rob Gronkowski was limited again Thursday but still hasn’t been medically cleared.

12/27: Rob Gronkowski was limited during Wednesday’s practice. Bill Belichick didn’t sound too optimistic about his chances.

Dustin Keller, Jets
12/30: Ruled out for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Dustin Keller is listed as doubtful.

12/28: Dustin Keller barely did anything in Thursday’s practice.

12/27: Dustin Keller missed Wednesday’s practice.

Heath Miller, Steelers
12/26: Out for the year.

Tony Moeaki, Chiefs
12/29: Tony Moeaki is questionable after returning to practice Friday.

12/27: Tony Moeaki missed Wednesday’s practice.

Brandon Pettigrew, Lions
12/30: Active for Sunday’s game.

12/29: Brandon Pettigrew was limited in Friday’s practice, but is listed as doubtful.

12/28: Brandon Pettigrew missed practice again Thursday.

12/27: Brandon Pettigrew missed Wednesday’s practice.


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