We’ll provide a fantasy injury update for Deebo Samuel, Brandin Cooks, Corey Davis, and Zack Moss below.
Fantasy Injury Update Week 16: Deebo Samuel, Brandin Cooks, Corey Davis and Zack Moss
Also read: Fantasy Injury Report for Week 16: Damien Harris, Treylon Burks, PJ Walker and Dallas Goedert
SUMMARY
- Deebo Samuel
- Brandin Cooks
- Corey Davis
- Zack Moss
1. Deebo Samuel
UPDATE: Samuel (knee/ankle) did not participate in Thursday’s practice but was seen jogging and running off to the side during the media-access portion, according to ESPN.com’s Nick Wagoner.
According to David Lombardi of The Athletic, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that he expects Samuel (knee/ankle) to return to game action in “three-ish” weeks.
Based on Shanahan’s comments, the 49ers appear to be ruling Samuel out of Thursday’s game in Seattle as well as the team’s Dec. 24 home game against the Commanders, but a Week 16 return at Las Vegas could be in the cards for the talented wideout if he recovers quickly from the MCL sprain to his left knee and the left ankle sprain he suffered in Sunday’s 35-7 win over the Buccaneers.
For the time being, San Francisco’s primary receiver options will most likely be Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ray-Ray McCloud.
2. Brandin Cooks
UPDATE: Samuel (knee/ankle) did not participate in Thursday’s practice but was seen jogging and running off to the side during the media-access portion, according to ESPN.com’s Nick Wagoner.
Cooks (calf) is out of Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.
With Nico Collins (foot) also out, Chris Moore, Phillip Dorsett, and Amari Rodgers will be Houston’s top three receivers once again this weekend. Cooks’ next opportunity to play will be against the Titans a week from Saturday.
3. Corey Davis
Davis (concussion) was listed as limited on Monday’s practice estimate by ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini.
According to Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets’ official website, coach Robert Saleh is “very confident” Davis will be cleared for Thursday night’s game against the Jaguars.
Davis was unable to practice last week before being ruled out of Sunday’s loss to the Lions, but the wideout appears to be on the mend ahead of Week 16 action.
Read more: Fantasy Injury Report for Week 16: Damien Harris, Treylon Burks, PJ Walker and Dallas Goedert
4. Zack Moss
Moss and Deon Jackson are expected to be the Colts’ primary backfield options for the final three games of the season, with Jonathan Taylor unlikely to return after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Saturday’s 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings, according to Matt Adams and Mike Chappell of Fox 59 Indianapolis.
When Taylor left the game after only two snaps, Moss took over as the Colts’ clear lead ball carrier, carrying the ball 24 times for 81 yards.
Jackson was still active in his own right, gaining 55 yards on 13 carries and hauling in his lone target for a one-yard touchdown.
The Colts built a 33-point halftime lead before suffering the biggest collapse in NFL history on Saturday, so 37 carries between their top two backs are unlikely to be sustainable volume over the final three weeks, as they may not see a lead that big again.
Based on their usage against the Vikings, Moss appears to be the Colts’ option 1A on the ground heading into Week 16 against the Chargers, with Jackson handling more of the passing-down work.
NFL Schedule 2022 – NFL Week 16
Saturday, Dec. 24
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., Fox
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., Fox
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m., CBS
New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., Fox
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Fox
Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m., Fox
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m., NFL Network
Sunday, Dec. 25
Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m., Fox
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams, 4:30 p.m., CBS/Nickelodeon
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Dec. 26
Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
