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Jaylen Waddle (knee) avoided major injury.

Waddle is officially day to day, and the injury is not considered to be season-ending. Waddle is still in question for this week, however, the post went on to say. Practice reports will be key this week so owners will want to monitor the situation. The Dolphins playoff chances took a big hit with a loss this past week, so there may not be a need to rush Waddle back in the lineup. The Dolphins play in the later window on Sunday at home against the 49ers.

The Ravens posted the following statement:

"We have mutually agreed with Diontae Johnson to excuse him from team activities this week."

Reports say this is not additional suspension time and the team and Johnson are working through the situation. It seems like a split may be coming sooner than later. Johnson was suspended for one game by the team for not entering the game in Week 13 against the Eagles.

Darren Rizzi said Alvin Kamara's injury is a groin abductor type of situation.

Related players: Kendre Miller

The post went on to say that Kamara said it felt minor and he felt it on the touchdown catch. The post added Kamara is going to continue to go through tests. Terrell added in her post that when was asked if it was minor, Rizzi said he wasn't going to make a medical declaration. Owners should realize the Saints have no reason to rush Kamara back this season so it's possible the team plays it safe with him this week, sitting at 5-9 on the season. If Miller is on your waiver wire he should be added as he would likely take over as the RB1 if Kamara can't play. Unfortunately for owners, the Saints play on Monday night in Week 16 at the Packers so if Kamara is a game-time call, it may complicate roster decisions.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette will be week to week the rest of the season with a groin injury.

Coach Dave Canales said Legette is likely to be out this week, and the week to week tag for the rest of the season doesn't really bode well for him or his fantasy owners. Legette hasn't been a solid fantasy play anyway but for those using him in deeper leagues you may be without him for the rest of this year.

'Joe came out fine, Joe will be fine,' Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Joe Mixon.

Good news for owners. As the post said, Mixon got his ankle checked in Week 15 action, but was able to finish the game. It will be worth monitoring his practice week, but he seems like he should be good for Week 16, which is a Saturday game against the Chiefs.

Browns Kevin Stefanski said he's not sure yet if Nick Chubb will need surgery on his broken foot but said it's a "shorter-term recovery time" for Chubb.

Related players: Jerome Ford, D'Onta Foreman, Pierre Strong Jr.

Chubb will still be out for the season but it seems like he'll be ready to hit the field for the 2025 season, wherever that will end up being for Chubb. For this season, Ford took over for Chubb and ran seven times for 84 yards and a TD, including a 62-yard burst. He had two catches for 20 as well. He should be the team's RB1 going forward and could even be on your waiver wire.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski isn’t yet ready to say who he will start at QB vs. the Bengals.

“Anything related to Cincinnati I’ll update you guys as we get into the week.”

Related players: Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Winston threw three more INTs against the Chiefs this past week and was pulled in favor of Thompson-Robinson, who also threw an INT among his nine attempts. It's a pretty good matchup against the Bengals in Week 16, although that's probably what Will Levis thought as well, so whoever the Browns starter is could have some fantasy upside, although come with obvious risks.

The Titans pulled Will Levis on Sunday and coach Brian Callahan said he's going to use the next few days to decide who his starting QB will be.

Related players: Mason Rudolph

Levis threw three INTs in the game and was 8 for 12 for 89 yards. It was a great matchup for Levis who was going against a Bengals defense that hasn't always performed well this season. Rudolph came in and threw for 209 and two TDs as the Titans tried to rally to a win.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was diagnosed with a mild high-ankle sprain following tests

Related players: Carson Wentz

The timing doesn't come at a great time for the Chiefs and Mahomes fantasy owners. The post said Mahomes is still considered week-to-week leaving his status for Week 16 in doubt. As was also stated, the schedule could make it tough for Mahomes to get in the lineup. The Chiefs have a Saturday game against the Texans, which is then followed by a quick turnaround for Christmas against the Steelers. The Chiefs currently have the one seed, but also have the Bills hot on their tails. Wentz will get the start if Mahomes is unable to play.

The Raiders are in line to start their third different quarterback of the season when they face the Falcons on Monday night.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Desmond Ridder is expected to get the start.

Related players: Aidan O’Connell

O’Connell is listed as questionable to play after hurting his knee last Sunday and he will work out before the game, but the current feeling is that Ridder will get the nod, the story went on to say. At this point, Brock Bowers owners are just hoping whoever is under center will continue to feed Bowers the ball.