#LACvsNE game status

QUESTIONABLE — J.K. Dobbins, Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Elijah Molden

OUT — Gus Edwards, Trey Pipkins III, Denzel Perryman

Related Players: Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins

Vidal has seen minimal playing time in his rookie season, but the Chargers might not have a choice but to give him the rock in Week 17. If Dobbins misses, consider Vidal an RB3.

The Chargers plan to activate TE Hayden Hurst from Injured Reserve to play in tonight’s game against the Broncos, source says.

Hurst went on IR with a hip injury in late November, but he’s practiced fully since having his window opened this week.

Related Players: Stone Smartt, Will Dissly

This puts a bit of a damper on Smartt as a streaming option in Week 16, as he should lose a little bit of usage to the vet. When (if) Dissly returns, he will likely also be off the radar as the situation gets a little too clogged up.

Panthers' CB CJ Henderson doubtful to play Sunday for the second straight game with a concussion. TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out. CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) is doubtful for the Titans.

Related Players: Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan

Tremble will move into the de facto TE1 role for the Panthers, but that certainly hasn't been a profitable title. He doesn't need to be in fantasy consideration.

Panthers’ TE Hayden Hurst is in concussion protocol, making his status for Sunday’s game vs. the Cowboys uncertain.

Related Players: Tommy Tremble

Hurst shouldn't be on any fantasy rosters, and if he misses, backup Tommy Tremble shouldn't be either.

The Panthers are expected to sign former first-round pick Hayden Hurst to a three-year deal.

Related Players: Ian Thomas, Tommy Tremble

Hurst had a one-year "prove it" deal in Cincinnati and delivered, accruing 400+ yards on 50+ catches through 13 games. Carolina will be his fourth home in five seasons, but he provides an offensive crutch for the Pathers' future rookie.

The Bengals ruled out Hayden Hurst for Saturday’s game at New England due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Mitchell Wilcox

Things were trending well through the week, but clearly, the team doesn't want to risk anything to one of their offensive weapons, particularly after last night's Jets loss locked them into the playoffs. Mitchell Wilcox can operate as a high-end TE2 for TE desperate teams.

The Bengals are going through their final walkthrough before heading to New England tonight. Looks like everyone is here except Sam Hubbard. Jay Tufele is back after missing due to illness yesterday. Hayden Hurst is wearing a jersey so that’s another encouraging sign.

Related Players: Mitchell Wilcox

If Hurst is good to go, he should be considered a fringe TE1/2. Whoever gets the nod this week is going to have a positive matchup in New England against a defense that ranks top-10 in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to every offensive position except tight end, where they rank 24th.

Bengals RB Joe Mixon (concussion) and WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) are off the injury report and good to go Sunday against the Browns. TE Hayden Hurst (calf) is out.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

The RB1 Samaje Perine weeks are over for now, but Cincinnati is faced with a fantastic matchup against Cleveland this week. Both he and Mixon are fantasy viable in Week 14.

Bengals RB Joe Mixon (concussion) and WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) are off the injury report and good to go Sunday against the Browns. TE Hayden Hurst (calf) is out.

Related Players: Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd

Higgins can safely be fired up as a WR2 option while Ja'Marr Chase remains a fantasy WR1 regardless of the health of his teammates. Tyler Boyd can be plugged in as a Flex option, though his floor is closer to a fantasy WR4.