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The Ravens held only a walk-through practice on Tuesday, but Lamar Jackson did not participate. The quarterback has a back contusion that kept him sidelined.

Coach John Harbaugh called Jackson day-to-day on Monday, a day after Jackson was kneed in the back.

Related players: Tyler Hundley

Jackson was the only Ravens player listed as out of practice as the team began preparations for Saturday’s game against the Packers, the story said. The Ravens and Lamar are hopeful he can go in Week 17, after saying he couldn't return to the game in Week 16. While this isn't a great sign, there is still time for Jackson to get back on the practice field so be sure to monitor.

Justin Fields’ first season with the Jets has come to an end.

The Jets are putting Fields on injured reserve with a knee injury, ending his season.

Related players: Brady Cook, Tyrod Taylor

Cook will start at quarterback for the Jets, with Taylor backing him up. As the story said: the decision to give Fields a two-year, $40 million contract in March is looking like a costly mistake. Fields has a $20 million base salary next season, of which $10 million is guaranteed. It’s unclear at this point whether Fields will be back next year, but the Jets are on the hook for at least that $10 million either way.

49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with a “mid-to-low ankle sprain,” per source.

Kittle said, and we reported it this morning, he believed he avoided a high ankle sprain. While that's the case, his status is at least up in the air for now for Week 17. As we also said this morning, the Niners play the Sunday night game, so things could get tricky for Kittle owners in what is likely their fantasy finals.

Dan Campbell said Amon-Ra St. Brown still has "a little irritation."

The post went on to say the news was overall positive on his injury as it relates to playing Thursday vs. the Vikings. It looks like fantasy owners will be able to play St. Brown in his Christmas Day game, but be sure to check back for any news on Wednesday.

Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters in his press conference that Jordan Love will be limited for Tuesday’s jog-through practice.

Running back Josh Jacobs, who did not practice all last week with a knee issue, is set to be limited as well.

Related players: Malik Willis, Josh Jacobs

Love is in concussion protocol, having been placed in it during last Saturday’s loss to the Bears, the story pointed out. The story said Willis will also be limited on Tuesday as he deals with a shoulder injury.

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins had surgery to repair his fractured fibula and dislocated ankle on Tuesday morning.

The team also announced that Judkins has officially been placed on injured reserve.

Related players: Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Trayveon Williams

The Browns announced that the surgery went well and that Judkins is expected to make a full recovery. He is expected to be able to resume football activities at some point in the next 4-6 months, the story went on to say. The Browns are said to be hopeful to have Sampson return to the lineup this week. Raheim Sanders got 11 carries after Judkins went out, so if Sampson is unable to go, it's worth noting Sanders could get an increased workload. Williams also had three carries last week and would likely get touches as well. Those needing help at RB in the finals should keep track of Sampson's status leading up to the Browns game against the Steelers.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play against the Lions on Christmas due to a right hand injury.

X-rays taken of the hand after McCarthy was injured in last Sunday’s win over the Giants came back negative, but head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Tuesday that further imaging on the injury showed that McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture.

Related players: Max Brosmer

McCarthy has been ruled out for Thursday's Christmas Day game, and Brosmer will make his second start of the season. The story went on to say O’Connell said that McCarthy will not be placed on injured reserve and the team will evaluate his status for Week 18 after Thursday’s game. It's worth noting the Vikings skill players will take a hit here with Brosmer under center.

Chiefs out of practice on Tuesday: CB Trent McDuffie (knee), KR Nikko Remigio (knee), WR Rashee Rice (concussion), WR Tyquan Thornton (concussion), CB Jaylen Watson (groin)

Chiefs could be down McDuffie/Watson against WR Courtland Sutton — presenting a tough matchup.

There isn't much reason to get Rice in the lineup for the Chiefs, who were eliminated from the playoffs and are likely down to their third string QB. Even if Rice plays, he could still be a big risk for fantasy lineups, just based on the QB play.

Mike Tomlin said DK Metcalf's suspension could create an opportunity for Roman Wilson "to show his professionalism and his readiness and how he's been sharpening his sword for battle" while he's been a healthy scratch.

We speculated Monday who could get more work with Metcalf possibly not in the lineup. A heavy run approach and more chances for the Steeler TEs seems like a much more likely result. As the post said, Wilson has been a healthy scratch the last three weeks. He would be a risk for fantasy lineups.

Liam Coen’s offense, which is loaded with principles from his four seasons with Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, was always going to take time to implement with the Jaguars. Before the season, a source with knowledge of the system predicted it would take at least half the year before Trevor Lawrence felt comfortable, and that his trajectory might not truly begin to soar until 2026. Considering Coen’s success in 2024 with quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with the impression he left with two seasons at Kentucky, there was confidence Lawrence’s progress would be worth the wait.

The author pointed out the trend up may carry right through 2026 before we see the final result. It will be worth nothing for fantasy owners who may already be looking ahead to next season's draft rankings. Lawrence is very likely to climb QB ranks heading into drafts next summer. The story pointed out the trade for Jakobi Meyers and the return of TE Brenton Strange has helped everyone in the offense, even Brian Thomas Jr. who has mostly struggled this season. While the Jags are not dominating the run game, the author said the commitment to the run and the balance have helped the offense. Lawrence is also being used as a designed runner.