We’ve already seen a couple of key pass receivers discarded for Week 16 after being placed on the reserve / COVID list (Gabriel Davis, Cole Beasley), and injuries have also claimed a couple (Mike Evans, Jamison Crowder ). Heading into Sunday, the status of at least one key guy on the reserve / COVID list is still up in the air, namely Travis Kelce, but after his teammate Tyreek Hill was acquitted on Saturday, there’s still hope. for Kelce. Meanwhile, guys like Adam Thielen and DJ Moore are “questionable” due to various ailments. Regardless of the reason, fantasy football owners should be aware of the latest updates on these pass receivers before blocking their final kickoff decisions, take a seat, so we’ll provide the latest news below all day Sunday. .
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Will Travis Kelce play Week 16?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday afternoon that Kelce is still “have a chance“to return from the reserve / COVID list in time for Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh. Kelce will reportedly take” multiple “COVID tests Sunday afternoon, and the Chiefs”expect to receive a reply on Sunday morning“As for whether Kelce can clear the protocol and come back. Fortunately, that means we should have an answer before the first games start, even if Kansas City plays in the afternoon window.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said earlier this week that Kelce would play if they activated him, and Bienienemy said Kelce has. “a part of each meeting. “Obviously Kelce might be a little behind, especially if he was really sick, but as long as he’s active and playing, it’s still a mandatory start. If we haven’t heard before the 1pm ET kicks if Kelce is active, just assume he’s not. He will be and pivots to someone like CJ Uzomah or Cole Kmet. Chiefs backups Blake Bell and Noah Gray have a bit of an advantage, but neither can be trusted in the fantasy semifinals.
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Does Tyreek Hill play Week 16?
Hill was authorized to return from reserve / COVID list Saturday afternoon, and like Kelce, he had been involved in virtual meetings with the team all week. It seems likely that he will play without limitations and therefore safe to place him in fancy lineups.
Hill might be a bit out of sync with Patrick Mahomes and the offense, especially if he faced any notable symptoms, but given the importance of this game to both the Chiefs and fantasy football owners, you can’t hold back a creator of explosive game. like Hill. The Steelers pass defense has proven to be vulnerable pretty much all season long, so while Hill has been a bit more inconsistent than usual this year, he’s still a must-start in every format.
WEEK 16 STANDARD RATINGS:
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Will Adam Thielen play Week 16?
Thielen (ankle) was limited in practice all week after being a game-time decision for Monday night’s game in Chicago. It seems much more likely that he will suit this time against the Rams.
If Thielen plays, he probably won’t be 100 percent, but he should see close to a typical number of snapshots. The Rams are in the middle of the road against the fantasy WRs, and if Jalen Ramsey is following Justin Jefferson, that could actually lead to more work for Thielen. Either way, it is a somewhat risky WR3. Don’t force it into your lineups, but don’t avoid it at all costs, either. If it comes out again, KJ Osborn would start and generate some interest as a boom or bust flex.
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Will DJ Moore play Week 16?
Moore (ankle) ran a limited practice on Friday, putting him on his way to take on Tampa Bay.
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By no means is Moore a sure thing, as the Panthers are out of a serious playoff feud, but he played through injury last week and saw double-digit goals for the third straight game. Given his high-volume role and favorable match-up, Moore remains a solid WR2 at PPR and WR3 at standard despite the risks that come with a hamstring injury.
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Eddie is an Australian news reporter with over 9 years in the industry and has published on Forbes and tech crunch.