Fantasy Football Week 15 Injury Report: Burdened by Injuries
The 2025 NFL Week 15 brought us a few injuries that will impact our fantasy teams. I will continue to update the injury tracker and post any updates as team reports come out. Be sure to bookmark the 4for4 2025 Injury Tracker for continuous weekly updates.
Patrick Mahomes, QB Kansas City Chiefs
Injury: Left Knee ACL+
Projected Timetable: 2026
Initial Thoughts:
Unfortunately, it has already been confirmed that he has suffered a torn ACL. However, I am bracing for news that the injury is worse, with possible PLC and LCL damage after his knee drifted into hyperextension and significant varus stress. He has already been discussing sugrical options, and the sooner he gets surgery the sooner he will return. As of right now, there is a chance he can active for week 1 of the 2026 season. Good buy low in dynasty.
Devin Neal, RB New Orleans Saints
Injury: Hamstring Strain
Projected Timetable: Week 16-18
Initial Thoughts:
Unfortunately, he was unable to return after suffering a hamstring strain. On average, this can often cost 2-3 weeks depending on the severity of strain. We may be without him for weeks 16 and 17, while still not having clarity on Alvin Kamara's status.
RJ Harvey, RB Denver Broncos
Injury: Ribs
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
As long as there are no fractures, Harvey may have a chance to suit up for week 16 or possibly miss only one week. Keep an eye on his status over the next few days, particularly if he winds up getting imaging to rule out fracture.
Woody Marks, RB Houston Texans
Injury: Ankle Sprain
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
Marks was standing on the sideline ready to return but the staff held him out due to the score, with was reiterated by Demeco Ryans in his post-game interview. As of right now, it sounds like he will suit up week 16 but monitor his practice status as the week goes on.
Bhayshul Tuten, RB Jacksonville Jaguars
Injury: Finger
Projected Timetable: Week 16-18
Initial Thoughts:
He was initially deemed questionable before being ruled out for the rest of the game, which could indicate he may have had a fracture. If so, he could get it pinned and return after missing 1-2 weeks. If just a sprain, he may have a chance to suit up next week. It seems that he deals with a new injury every week, though, so the runway is wide open for Travis Etienne to continue stacking good games.
Bam Knight, RB Arizona Cardinals
Injury: Leg/Ankle
Projected Timetable: 2026
Initial Thoughts:
He was carted off from the sideline into the locker room and was ruled out fairly quickly. With Arizona out of the playoffs, I anticipate him being out for the rest of the season.
Rome Odunze, WR Chicago Bears
Injury: Stress Fracture, Foot Aggravation
Projected Timetable: TBD
Initial Thoughts:
With limited information so far, I am unsure if it was simply cold out and his foot was not responded well to the weather and impact on the ground, or if he suffered a worsening of his stress fracture. He had only been out roughly 1.5 weeks, which is not nearly enough time for a stress fracture to heal. I am concerned that he winds up missing the next two weeks now, but hopefully we get more information on what happened pre-game.
Luther Burden, WR Chicago Bears
Injury: Ankle Sprain
Projected Timetable: Week 16-18
Initial Thoughts:
The hope is that this is not a high ankle sprain, though he limped pretty heavily off of the field and was evaluated in the medical tent. He was easily looking like the best Bears wide receiver, leading the team in targets and yardage. Monitor for updates early in the week, but if he is active week 16 he brings intriguing upside.
Davante Adams, WR Los Angeles Rams
Injury: Hamstring Strain
Projected Timetable: Week 17-18
Initial Thoughts:
Via video, it did not look great for Adams after he slowed up and collapsed onto the field with a reinjury of his hamstring strain. McVay has already said that while it looked bad, they are optimistic about his status but I am fairly skeptical on that report considering what we know about hamstring aggravations. As tough as Adams is, I believe this will cost him play time. Monitor his practice status this week but make plans for if he does miss.
Christian Watson, WR Green Bay Packers
Injury: Left SC Sprain, Chest
Projected Timetable: TBD
Initial Thoughts:
Watson was ruled out and then spotted leaving the field in an ambulance, indicating precaution on getting scans for a possible SC injury that requires immediate evaluation and scans. Best case scenario, this is not a significant SC sprain, possibly just a shoulder sprain, and that he is able to suit up soon. Worst case if it is an SC sprain, he will likely miss time until NFL playoffs.
Ricky Pearsall, WR San Francisco 49ers
Injury: PCL Aggravation
Projected Timetable: TBD
Initial Thoughts:
In a very disappointing season so far, Pearsall may have aggravated his prior right PCL sprain and is set to undergo scans on Monday. If he did suffer an aggravation, there is a good chance he misses another several weeks. Jauan Jennings and George Kittle would presumably benefit from his time missed.
| Player | Position | Team | Injury | Concern | Projected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarShawn Lloyd | RB | GB | Hamstring, Groin Strain | Moderate | Week 15-16 |
| Joe Mixon | RB | HOU | Foot Reinjury | High | NFI - TBD |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS | Achilles | Surgery | Season-Ending |
| Najee Harris | RB | LAC | Achilles | Surgery | Season-Ending |
| James Conner | RB | ARI | Right Ankle | High | Season-Ending |
| Malik Nabers | WR | NYG | Right ACL | Surgery | Season-Ending |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | MIA | Left Knee ACL, LCL, Meniscus+ | High, Surgery | Season-Ending |
| Antonio Gibson | RB | NE | Right ACL, Meniscus | High | Season-Ending |
| Miles Sanders | RB | DAL | Knee, Ankle | High | Season-Ending |
| JK Dobbins | RB | DEN | Lisfranc Repair | Surgery | Season-Ending |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | TEN | Fibula Fracture | Surgery | Season-Ending |
| Trey Benson | RB | ARI | Meniscus Surgery | Surgery 10/1 | Week 14-16 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | GB | Clavicle, Jones Fx | Surgery | Week 14-15 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF | ACLR, MCL | Moderate | 2026? |
| Mike Evans | WR | TB | Clavicle Fracture, Surgery | Moderate | Week 15-16 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS | Quad Reinjury | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | Left Foot | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Braelon Allen | RB | NYJ | Left MCL Surgery | High | Season-Ending |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | Left Foot/Ankle | IR | Week 14-15 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ | Knee Sprain Reinjury IR | Moderate | Week 15-18 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | ACL Tear | Moderate-High | Season-Ending |
| Darren Waller | TE | MIA | Pec Strain | Moderate-High | Week 13 |
| Cam Skattebo | RB | NYG | Right Ankle Dislocation | High | 2026 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | Left Elbow Dislocation+ | High | Week 14-15 |
| CJ Stroud | QB | HOU | Concussion | Mild | Week 13 |
| Samaje Perine | RB | CIN | High Ankle Sprain | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | JAC | Left High Ankle | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | GB | Right MCL, possibly ACL | High | 2026 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | NYG | Concussion | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | BUF | Hamstring | Moderate | Week 14 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | BAL | High Ankle Sprain | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | PIT | Left Wrist Fracture | Moderate | Week 13 |
| Dillon Gabriel | QB | CLE | Concussion | Mild | Week 13 |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | GB | Left Knee Contusion | Mild | Week 13 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | ATL | Knee Bruise Reinjury | High | 2026 |
| Emari Demercado | RB | ARI | Ankle | Mild-Moderate | Week 15-16 |
| Drake London | WR | ATL | Left Knee PCL | Mild-Moderate | Week 15-16 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | Back Surgery | High | 2026 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | LAR | Ankle Sprain | Mild-Moderate | Week 16-17 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | Right MCL Sprain | Moderate | Week 15-18 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | LVR | Ankle | Moderate | Week 15-17 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | Left Hand Fracture, Surgery | Moderate | Week 14 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | Foot | Mild | Week 14 |
| Kyren Williams | RB | LAR | Ankle | Mild | Week 14 |
| Aaron Jones | RB | MIN | Left Shoulder | Mild-Moderate | Week 14 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | Low Ankle Sprain | Mild | Week 14 |
| Parker Washington | WR | JAC | Hip | TBD | Week 15-16 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | ARI | Heel Injury | Mild-Moderate | Week 15-16 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | Calf Strain | Moderate | Week 14 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | IND | Right Achilles | High | 2026 |
| Tyrod Taylor | QB | NYJ | Groin Strain | Moderate | Week 15-17 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | Left Elbow Aggravation | Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| Geno Smith | QB | LVR | Right Shoulder | Moderate | Week 15-18 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL | Concussion | Mild | Week 15-16 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | WAS | ACL++ | High | TBD |
| David Njoku | TE | CLE | Left Knee | Moderate | Week 15-17 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | BAL | Knee | TBD | TBD |
| Nick Chubb | RB | HOU | Ribs | Moderate | Week 15-18 |
| De'Von Achane | RB | MIA | Ribs | Mild | Week 15 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | PIT | Concussion | Mild | Week 15 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC | ACL+ | High | 2026 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | RB | JAC | Finger | Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | Ankle Sprain | Mild | Week 16 |
| Devin Neal | RB | NO | Hamstring Strain | Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| RJ Harvey | RB | DEN | Ribs | Mild-Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| Bam Knight | RB | ARI | Leg | High | 2026 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | CHI | Stress Fracture Aggravation | High | TBD |
| Davante Adams | WR | LAR | Hamstring Strain Reinjury | Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| Luther Burden | WR | CHI | Ankle Sprain | Mild-Moderate | Week 16-18 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | SF | PCL Reinjury | Mild-Moderate | TBD |
| Christian Watson | WR | GB | Shoulder, SC Sprain | Moderate-High | TBD |
