Week 17 Waiver Wire Targets & Injury Updates

Written by Duke Deming

Lamar Jackson (QB – BAL)

Removed from game before halftime with a back injury. He is considered day-to-day with a back contusion, so we will monitor his status heading into Week 17.

Jordan Love (QB – GB)

Left game early with a concussion. Malik Willis entered the game as the backup, and will most likely start in Week 17 if Love is unable to clear concussion protocol.

J.J McCarthy (QB – MIN)

Exited game early with a hand injury. The young quarterback is day-to-day after receiving negative X-rays on his injury. Max Brosmer will start if McCarthy is unable to play.

Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)

Suffered a fractured leg and dislocated ankle, and will miss the rest of the season. One of Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, or Trayveon Williams will play the lead role next week.

TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)

Left game early after suffering a head injury from a hard tackle. Rhamondre Stevenson will receive a big workload if Henderson is unable to play in Week 17.

Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)

Forced to leave Week 16 early with an ankle injury. Aaron Jones Sr. saw 23 touches and will be in line for another big workload if Mason can’t play in Week 17.

Davante Adams (WR – LAR)

Missed Week 16 with his hamstring injury. The Rams have a long week, so the extra rest could help Adams return for Week 17. If not, Puka Nacua could see another monster workload.

Rashee Rice (WR – KC)

Unable to play in Week 16 due to a concussion. The Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention and playing backup quarterbacks, so Rice does not project well for the rest of the season even if he is able to play.

1. Tyler Shough (QB – NO)

The rookie quarterback is on a fantasy hot streak since Week 10. In Week 16, Shough posted his first 300-yard passing game. He has a favorable matchup versus the Titans in Week 17.

2. Blake Corum (RB – WAS)

Continues to see an increased role in the Rams’ offense. Corum had 14 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown last week, along with a 13-yard reception.

3. Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN)

Spears broke out last week, running for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs. He also added 5 catches for 53 yards through the air.

4. Parker Washington (WR – JAX)

Had a monster game with 6 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown in Week 16. He should continue to see an increased usage in the Jaguars’ passing game.

5. Mack Hollins (WR – NE)

Played a big role in Week 16 with 9 targets. He hauled in 7 of them for 69 yards. The Patriots have some injuries at wide receiver, so Hollins should be on the field a lot in Week 17.

6. A.J. Barner (TE – SEA)

Barner is quietly putting up a great fantasy season for the Seahawks. He had 4 receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown in Week 16.

7. Taysom Hill (TE – NO)

The versatile player for the Saints has not been a huge fantasy factor this season, but he could play a big role at the end of the season. He threw for a touchdown in Week 16, along with 12 carries for 42 yards.