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Arthur Smith said at a Monday press conference that he is still considering what direction to go at quarterback for their Week 16 matchup with the Colts. Logan Woodside is also on the roster, but Smith said that Taylor Heinicke is the only choice other than Desmond Ridder for this week.

Following their bye, the team went back to Ridder because they didn't want to keep switching QBs week-to-week. But as the story said, Ridder threw a brutal interception at a key point in the game and that may be enough for the team to make yet another change. We'll hopefully know more by Wednesday.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable with a quad, is going to be out tonight vs the Chargers. Jacobs didn’t practice this week.

Zamir White is slated to be the starter.

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah, Zamir White, Brandon Bolden

With Jacobs out, we would more than likely see a heavy rotation that will feature three backs, with Zamir White leading the way. White should be considered a desperation play as an RB3.

Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) was briefly on the practice field today during the portion open to reporters, but it did not appear he was participating. Also did not see RT Brian O'Neill (ankle). Not looking good for either of them to play Saturday on a short week.

Related Players: Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu

We should expect Ty Chandler to get a majority of the work here in Nick Mullens first start if Mattison ends up missing Saturday's game. That would make him an RB2 option for Week 15.

Josh Jacobs has been dealing with a quad injury all week, stemming from last week's game. He did not practice at all this week. His status is very much in doubt.

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah, Zamir White, Brandon Bolden

With Jacobs out, we would more than likely see a heavy rotation that will feature three backs, with Zamir White leading the way. That doesn't instill enough confidence to start any of their pieces here in the fantasy playoffs.

Running back Josh Jacobs (quad) remained out of practice Tuesday.

Related players: Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden

Jacobs misses another day. As we reported from ESPN, the Raiders aren't planning on adding a RB before Thursday game. But, it's unclear if the team is expecting Jacobs to play or if they will roll with a committee of White and Abdullah.

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs left Sunday’s game with what was reported by the team as a knee injury. But he was listed as a non-participant in Monday’s walkthrough with a quad injury.

Related players: Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, Brandon Bolden

He played 34 of 54 snaps before walking to the training room in the fourth quarter. ESPN reported earlier today that the Raiders didn't plan to add another running back before their Week 15 game, which is Thursday night against the Chargers. The DNP certainly doesn't start the week off well for owners, but we'll likely have to wait another day or two to get a better idea about Jacobs' status for TNF.

Alexander Mattison was on his way to his best game of the season (10 carries, 66 yards), but an ankle injury ended his day midway through the third quarter.

Related players: Ty Chandler

The story said there were no immediate updates on his status other than he had a "sprained ankle." Minnesota plays on Saturday in Week 15 so the timing is certainly not great here. If Mattison can't go, Chandler would likely see a bulk of the work and could be a decent play in a pinch.

Josh Jacobs (knee) limped gingerly to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Vegas' Week 14 loss.

Related players: Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah

ESPN's Josina Anderson reported the Raiders aren't planning to sign or call up another back ahead of Thursday's game. Obviously that could mean one of two things, they are comfortable with White and Abdullah likely splitting the workload if Jacobs can't play, or Jacobs will be OK to play. We'll have to wait for the injury report to come out, but obviously the timing isn't good at all with a Thursday game and the fantasy playoffs getting under way.

Minnesota will keep using Ty Chandler in an enhanced role.

Related players: Alexander Mattison

Fowler's post went on to say the Vikings are high on Chandler's upside and explosion, once he gets pass protection down. Mattison will continue to start for Vikings, however. Last week Mattison had 18 carries for 81 yards and one reception while Chandler had 10 carries for 73 yards and four catches for 37 yards. Owners of both should probably expect a similar split against the Bears on MNF.

Falcons HC Arthur Smith said team is going with Desmond Ridder.

Also, they'll see how much Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) can practice this week.

The Falcons said they would ponder their QB situation over the break and announce a starter for Week 12 who would start the rest of the season. The team didn't want to be in a week-to-week QB situation like they were for three weeks leading into the bye week. So, Ridder will get the nod for the rest of the season with Heinicke serving as the backup as long as he's healthy.