The NFL season is nearing an end and injuries are still playing a part in fantasy football. In light of that, here is the Week 15 fantasy football injury report.
QBs
Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (Active): During last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts, Jameis Winston suffered a thumb injury. Despite struggling to grip a ball earlier in the week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback will be active on Sunday.
Giants' Daniel Jones (Out): Daniel Jones missed last week's game versus the Philadelphia Eagles due to an ankle injury. After getting another week to recover, the New York Giants' rookie quarterback was unable to make enough progress to return in Week 15.
Possible replacements: Giants' Eli Manning (vs. Dolphins), Colts' Jacoby Brissett (vs. Saints), Dolphins' Ryan Fitzpatrick (vs. Giants)
RBs
Titans' Derrick Henry (Active): Derrick Henry wasn't able to practice all week because of a nagging hamstring injury. Provided that, Henry is still going to give it a go on Sunday versus the Houston Texans.
Raiders' Josh Jacobs (Active): It was discovered last week that Josh Jacobs has been playing through a fractured shoulder for the past few weeks. After sitting out in Week 14, the rookie running back will return to the Oakland Raiders' lineup in Week 15.
Steelers' James Conner (Active): The Pittsburgh Steelers have been anxiously waiting to get James Conner back in the offense for the past three weeks. Conner was able to log full practices all week and will rejoin the Steelers on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills.
Chiefs' Damien Williams (Out): The Kansas City Chiefs were optimistic that Damien Williams would be able to return on Sunday versus the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs' starting running back will need another week to recover as he is planning to sit in Week 15.
Eagles' Jordan Howard (Out): The Philadelphia Eagles have been without Jordan Howard for the past four weeks. Howard has yet to be cleared for contact due to a shoulder injury and will miss his fifth consecutive game in Week 15.
Possible replacements: Eagles' Boston Scott (vs. Redskins), Buccaneers' Peyton Barber (vs. Lions), Raiders' Jalen Richard (vs. Jaguars)
WRs
Vikings' Adam Thielen (Active): Adam Thielen has been dealing with a hamstring injury over the past month for the Minnesota Vikings. Following his four-game absence, Thielen is poised to return in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Dolphins' DeVante Parker (Active): Early in last week's game versus the New York Jets, DeVante Parker suffered a concussion. On Saturday, Parker cleared the concussion protocol and will suit up on Sunday against the New York Giants.
Buccaneers' Mike Evans (Out): Mike Evans made an early exit in last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts. It's undetermined if Evans will miss the rest of the reason. But at the least, he will miss Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Out): To begin the week, there was optimism from the Pittsburgh Steelers that JuJu Smith-Schuster was going to be able to return from a knee ailment in Week 15. However, after re-aggravating the injury, Smith-Schuster has been ruled out for Sunday's game.
Jaguars' D.J. Chark (Out): D.J. Chark sustained an ankle injury during last week's contest versus the Chargers. As a result, the Jacksonville Jaguars' No. 1 wide receiver won't be able to suit up in Week 15.
Possible replacements: Jaguars' Chris Conley (vs. Raiders), Buccaneers' Breshad Perriman (vs. Lions), Lions' Danny Amendola (vs. Buccaneers), Falcons' Russel Gage (vs. 49ers)
TEs
Broncos' Noah Fant (Active): While garnering a career-high 113 yards last Sunday, Noah Fant sustained a foot injury. Following his questionable designation, the rookie tight end has been ruled as active versus the Chiefs.
Rams' Gerald Everett (Out): While Gerald Everett has missed time due to a knee injury, Tyler Higbee has seen an increased role with the Los Angeles Rams. Expect Higbee to continue seeing an uptick in targets with Everett being ruled out for Sunday.
Panthers' Greg Olsen (Out): Greg Olsen suffered a concussion back in Week 13 against the Washington Redskins. The veteran tight end has yet to be cleared from the concussion protocol and won't play versus the Seattle Seahawks.
Giants' Evan Engram (Out): The New York Giants haven't had Evan Engram on the field since Week 9. The talented pass-catcher will miss his fifth consecutive game in Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins.
Possible replacements: Rams' Tyler Higbee (vs. Cowboys), Giants' Kaden Smith (vs. Dolphins), Panthers' Ian Thomas (vs. Seahawks)
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