Post-Friday Practice NFL Injury Report:
Tony Gonzalez (toe): Gonzalez has been dealing with a toe injury for most of the season but he’s fully expected to play what will likely be his final NFL game on Sunday against the Panthers.
Jacquizz Rodgers (concussion): Rodgers has been ruled out for the Falcons’ final game which means Jason Snelling will likely handle backup duties.
Ray Rice (thigh): Rice is back at practice and is expected to play in Baltimore’s last chance at a playoff spot against the Bengals.
Torrey Smith (thigh): Smith has been limited in practice and remains questionable for Sunday’s game but he’ll likely go.
Fred Jackson (ribs): Jackson has been banged up but he’s fully expected to play on Sunday against the Pats.
EJ Manuel (knee): Manuel has been ruled out for Sunday’s game which means Thad Lewis will start the Bills’ season finale.
Steve Smith (knee): Smith has been ruled out for Week 17 with a knee sprain, look for DeAngelo Williams and Greg Olsen (maybe, maybe Brandon LaFell) to get a fantasy bump this week.
Jonathan Stewart (knee): Stewart has been ruled out for Sunday as well, look for DeAngelo Williams to run wild against the Falcons.
Tyler Eifert (neck): Eifert is listed as doubtful with a neck injury and is not expected to play on Sunday. That means Jermaine Gresham could be a solid play for once with the Bengals rolling with just one tight end.
Jermaine Gresham (hamstring): Gresham remains questionable but has a good chance to play on Sunday against the Ravens.
Jordan Cameron (concussion): Cameron has been cleared to practice but has yet to be cleared to play. Be sure to check on his gametime status before locking him into your lineup.
Tony Romo (back): Romo is officially out for the remainder of the year which means Kyle Orton will start Dallas’ NFC East championship games against the Eagles and makes for a strong fantasy sleeper.
Dez Bryant (back): Bryant has been nursing a back injury but says there is no doubt he will play on Sunday night.
Wes Welker (concussion): Welker has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders which means Andre Caldwell could be a factor once again.
Joique Bell (knee): Bell has been limited in practice and remains questionable but is likely to play on Sunday against the Vikings.
Calvin Johnson (knee): Megatron missed yet another practice on Friday and is likely to miss Sunday’s finale against Minnesota. Look for Nate Burleson or Kris Durham to step up.
Brandon Pettigrew (ankle): Pettigrew has been placed on IR which means Joseph Fauria will get the start. Look for him to have a big game with Pettigrew and Johnson both out.
Eddie Lacy (ankle): Lacy was upgraded to probably on Friday and is fully expected to play against the Bears in Sunday’s NFC North championship game. Look for him to have a big day.
Aaron Rodgers (collarbone): Rodgers is officially back and will start on Sunday against Chicago. Re-insert him into all lineups.
Garrett Graham (hamstring): Graham will miss the Texans’ finale on Sunday which means Ryan Griffin will get another start. He’s a strong sleeper against the Titans.
Dennis Johnson (hip): Johnson hasn’t practiced all week and the team has already announced that Jonathan Grimes will start their finale against the Titans.
Maurice Jones-Drew (hamstring): MJD returned from his hammy injury last week and is likely to play through it again as Jacksonville closes out the season against the Colts.
Brian Hartline (knee): Hartline is nursing a knee injury but is fully expected to play against the Jets. Look for him to have another big game against New York.
Adrian Peterson (groin, foot): AP is doubtful for Sunday’s game against Detroit and is unlikely to play. Toby Gerhart is out as well. Matt Asiata will make his second start of the season in their place.
Aaron Dobson (foot): Dobson remained out of practice on Friday and is not expected to play once again this week.
Shane Vereen (groin): Vereen returned to practice on Thursday and is expected to play against the Bills.
Kenbrell Thompkins (hip): Thompkins remains limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Victor Cruz (knee): Cruz has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, look for Jerrel Jernigan to have another big game in his absence.
Rueben Randle (knee): Randle is questionable for the Giants’ finale. If he sits, Jernigan figures to see a ton of targets.
Emmanuel Sanders (toe): Sanders returned to practice on Friday but was limited. He’ll be a gametime decision against the Browns this week.
Ryan Mathews (ankle): Mathews returned to practice on Friday and is likely to play on Sunday against the Chiefs.
Percy Harvin (hip): Harvin will not play in Seattle’s final game of the season and might miss the playoffs as well.
Frank Gore (knee): Gore is dealing with a knee injury but he’s fully expected to play on Sunday against the Cards.
Tavon Austin (ankle): Austin has been limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
