Week 17 Essential NFL Practice News & Notes for Friday

Jan 01, 2016

Saints QB Drew Brees (foot, probable) took limited practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 17. Brees should be fine to play in the finale.

Bengals QB Andy Dalton (right thumb, out) has been ruled out for Week 17. AJ McCarron (left wrist, probable) took full practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 17. McCarron is expected to play against the Ravens.

Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (left thumb, right elbow, low back, probable) took full practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 17. Fitzpatrick is expected to play through his various ailments.

Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion, ankle, probable) took full practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17. Hoyer will play against the Jaguars. He’s a Sneaky Start in a great matchup and the Texans need a win to stay alive in the playoff hunt. He has thrown at least two touchdowns in seven of his last nine games.

Colts QB Andrew Luck (abdomen, kidney, out) took limited practice reps all week and is out for Week 17. Matt Hasselbeck (shoulder, rib, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 17. We don’t know who will start for the Colts.

Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot, probable) took full practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 17. Manning may be active, but he’s expected to serve as the backup to Brock Osweiler in the short term.

Browns QB Johnny Manziel (concussion, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 17. Austin Davis will get the start this week.

Titans QB Marcus Mariota (knee, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 17. Zach Mettenberger will continue to start.

Broncos QB Brock Osweiler (left shoulder, left elbow, rib cage, probable) took full practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17.

Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (right finger, probable) took limited practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17. No worries here.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (illness, probable) took full practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 17. Roethlisberger is likely to bounce back after a subpar game last week.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan (hip, probable) took full practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17. Ryan is a Sneaky Start in a fantastic matchup with the Saints.

Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (thigh, knee, probable) took full practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17. Tannehill will be able to play against the Patriots.

Bills QB Tyrod Taylor (right shoulder, probable) took limited practice reps all week and is probable for Week 17. Taylor is expected to play against the Jets. It’s not a good matchup.