Nothing can derail a potentially successful fantasy football season quicker than injuries. That’s especially true at the ever-so-critical wide receiver position, where elite-level players can make or break a contending fantasy team. As we head into Week 15 and the start of the playoffs, several WRs find themselves on the injury report for their respective teams. Thus, fantasy managers need to pay close attention to any WR injury updates and reports as NFL kickoffs draw near.
Fantasy WR Injury Report Week 15 | AFC
In the middle of what has seemed like a brutal season full of injuries, these are the fantasy-relevant WRs in the AFC currently on the NFL’s Week 15 injury report. With some players trending in the wrong direction, fantasy managers might need to start considering secondary options.
Sammy Watkins, Baltimore Ravens
Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports Sammy Watkins left Sunday’s game due to a knee injury. Coach John Harbaugh revealed Monday [December 13] that Watkins’ knee was “feeling off” against the Browns.
Emmanuel Sanders, Buffalo Bills
The Bills announced Emmanuel Sanders suffered a knee injury that forced him out of Week 14. It will likely keep him out of Week 15 as well against Carolina. Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis will take on more prominent roles in his absence.
Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Browns have placed Jarvis Landry on the COVID-19/reserve list after testing positive Tuesday [December 14].
He was one of eight players placed on the list by the team. If he is vaccinated, he will be able to play Saturday against the Raiders, but he’ll first need to be asymptomatic for 48 hours and test negative twice at least 24 hours apart.
Josh Gordon, Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Chiefs placed Josh Gordon on the COVID-19/reserve list after testing positive Monday. If vaccinated, Gordon could return after becoming asymptomatic for 48 hours and test negative twice at least 24 hours apart. However, the Chiefs play Thursday night, making Gordon a long shot to play in Week 15. On Sunday, Gordon caught 2 of 3 passes for 9 yards and scored his first touchdown since 2019.
Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers’ estimated practice report listed Mike Williams as limited with a heel injury. The team activated Williams off the COVID-19 list ahead of their Week 14 game against the Giants and caught all 6 targets for 61 yards.
Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers
Per the Chargers’ Twitter account, the team activated Keenan Allen off the COVID list on Tuesday. Allen tested positive for the virus last Monday and missed Week 14 but should be able to suit up for Thursday Night Football.
Will Fuller, Miami Dolphins
Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said Monday that he doesn’t expect Will Fuller (finger) to return to practice this week. Fuller hasn’t taken the field since Week 4 and appears set to miss another game.
Jeff Smith, New York Jets
Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reported last Friday [December 9] that Jeff Smith was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list but did not state whether he was a close contact or tested positive himself.
Fantasy WR Injury Report Week 15 | NFC
Which NFC wide receivers currently sit on the injury report ahead of Week 15? Who is in danger of missing their matchup this week, leaving fantasy managers in a difficult position?
DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, DeAndre Hopkins is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a sprained knee. The Cardinals are hopeful he can return at some point in the postseason, per league sources and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Wednesday that Hopkins was seeking a second opinion on his knee Wednesday after his initial MRI following the Cardinals’ Week 14 game.
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Hopkins got up slowly after reaching for a jump ball on Arizona’s second-to-last drive. He went to the sidelines and was not on the field for their final drive.
DJ Moore, Carolina Panthers
Joe Person of The Athletic reports Panthers head coach Matt Rhude told reporters on Monday that DJ Moore is day-to-day after pulling his hamstring in Week 14. Moore hauled in 6 of 10 targets for 84 yards while playing on 89% of the offensive snaps. He tried to get back into the game, which at least gives some hope he can play in Week 15.
Marquise Goodwin, Chicago Bears
The Bears ruled Marquise Goodwin inactive for last Sunday’s game due to a foot injury. Since injuring his foot on Thanksgiving Day, Goodwin has logged only one limited practice and missed two straight games.
Cedrick Wilson, Dallas Cowboys
Jon Machota of The Athletic reports that the Dallas Cowboys have placed Cedrick Wilson on the COVID list after testing positive Monday. If he is vaccinated, he will be able to play Sunday against the Giants, but he’ll first need to be asymptomatic for a 48-hour period and test negative twice at least 24 hours apart.
Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers
The Packers placed Randall Cobb on the injured reserve due to a groin injury. Cobb underwent core muscle surgery last week and will miss the remainder of the season.
Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams
Josina Anderson of the USA Today reports Odell Beckham Jr. was placed on the COVID list Tuesday after testing positive for the virus. He is one of eight Rams players placed on the list following their Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports head coach Sean McVay stated all players placed on the list are vaccinated. Thus, they would be able to play in Week 15 once asymptomatic and can log two negative tests at least 24 hours apart ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings
Adam Thielen missed the team’s Thursday Night Football game in Week 14 after injuring his ankle the week prior. There is a chance he plays in Week 15 given the extra rest, but he will need to log some practice time before this becomes a reality.
Dede Westbrook, Minnesota Vikings
Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports the Vikings have placed Dede Westbrook on the COVID list Tuesday. If he is vaccinated, Westbrook would be able to return for Week 15 once asymptomatic and can log two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
Lil’Jordan Humphrey, New Orleans Saints
Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reported Lil’Jordan Humphrey missed the game in Week 14 due to a hamstring injury.
Kadarius Toney, New York Giants
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Giants placed Kadarius Toney on the COVID list Monday. Toney missed his third straight game due to an oblique issue and now has entered COVID-19 protocols. If he is vaccinated, Toney would be able to return once asymptomatic and can log two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
John Ross, New York Giants
Giants head coach Joe Judge informed reporters John Ross had tested positive on Wednesday and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. If he is vaccinated, Ross would be able to return once he’s asymptomatic and logs two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
Quez Watkins, Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles placed Quez Watkins on the COVID list Monday. If he is vaccinated, Watkins would be able to return once asymptomatic and can log two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team
JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports Washington head coach Ron Rivera told reporters Terry McLaurin has been placed into NFL concussion protocol. McLaurin was forced out of Week 14 after he sustained a concussion in the third quarter when jumping for a pass but had his legs knocked out and came down on his back, causing his head to hit the ground.
