Saturday News

NFL stories to inform your fantasy semifinal decisions … in two minutes or less.

49ers Injury Watch Is Back Again…

Impactfull update out of San Francisco heading into the fantasy semifinals. Ricky Pearsall missed practice on Friday with knee and ankle issues, and Kyle Shanahan’s messaging doesn’t help with clarity. At first it sounded fine, then there was “some concern,” and now it’s a “maybe” for Monday night. Even if he suits up, it’s hard to expect him at full strength. For Week 16, this is one of those spots where you absolutely need a backup plan ready, especially with Monday night uncertainty looming.

Texans Backfield Could Get Weird Fast

Houston has a lot going on at running back this week. Woody Marks is questionable with an ankle after just one limited practice, which suggests this could be more about managing something that’s been lingering. If he plays, he profiles as a strong RB2 against the Raiders. If he doesn’t, Jawhar Jordan suddenly becomes a very usable plug-and-play option in the semifinals. On top of that, Nick Chubb is also listed as questionable despite practicing fully late in the week, which usually means he’ll play but may not be unleashed. If both Marks and Chubb are active, expect a split, and that kind of ambiguity matters a lot when every touch counts in Week 16.

Good News Out of Denver at the Right Time

Here’s a clean one for playoff week. RJ Harvey isn’t even on the Broncos’ final injury report after practicing fully all week. He’s good to go against the Jaguars and should be treated as a solid RB2. The box scores haven’t always popped, but the touchdowns have been there, and that’s exactly what you want when margins are razor thin in the semis. If you’ve been holding your breath on Harvey, you can exhale now.

Marvin Harrison Jr. Says He’s Good… Mostly

Arizona’s top wideout is officially questionable with a heel injury, but Harrison said it’s “good enough to go,” which is encouraging. The only catch is he never logged a full practice this week, so there’s still a little risk baked in. If he plays, he’s more of a WR2/WR3 for the semifinals. If he doesn’t, Michael Wilson gets a big boost and jumps into high-end WR2 territory. This is one of those Sunday decisions that can swing a matchup, so keep your alerts on.

Javonte Williams: Healthy, Productive, and Loved by Jerry

Interesting combo of real-life and fantasy news out of Dallas. Jerry Jones publicly praised Javonte Williams and hinted at wanting him around long-term, which says a lot after a one-year prove-it deal. Williams already has his first 1,000-yard rushing season and double-digit touchdowns, and now he’s completely off the injury report heading into Week 16. He’s set up as a high-end RB2 against the Chargers and very much in play as a difference-maker in the fantasy semifinals. Jake Ferguson also got cleared, which helps the offense as a whole.

Looking Ahead: Davante Adams Likely Out Again

A quick peek to next week, but it matters. Sean McVay said Davante Adams will most likely miss Week 17 with a hamstring injury. We just saw what that meant for Puka Nacua, who went nuclear with 200 receiving yards in Week 16. The Rams offense didn’t miss a beat even against a strong defense, though it could slightly limit Matthew Stafford’s touchdown upside without his goal-line back. If you’re lucky enough to be planning for championship week already, this is something to file away now.

So that’s the news. Keep your eyes open as we head into NFL Sunday… as promised, in 2 minutes or less.

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