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WFT RB Antonio Gibson has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Related Player: Jaret Patterson

Gibson is expected to miss Week 17 unless he somehow tests negative Saturday and Sunday.

Washington running back Antonio Gibson was not spotted during the portion on Thursday's practice open to the media.

Gibson was limited on Wednesday and looks to be headed towards a DNP on Thursday, putting his Week 17 status in doubt. The hip injury appears to be a new one for Gibson as he was listed with a shin injury on last week's injury report. We should have more clarity on his Week 17 availability following the release of the team's final injury report on Friday, but Gibson is likely headed towards a questionable tag. Washington plays in the early window this weekend, so fantasy managers will be able to adjust accordingly on Sunday morning. Gibson is currently our 21st ranked running back for Week 17.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters Wednesday that RB Trey Sermon " should be good to go this week" and is hoping RB Elijah Mitchell will be too.

Related Players: Jeff Wilson Jr., JaMycal Hasty

Nothing would make Shanahan happier than four healthy, capable running backs to play Week 17.

The New England Patriots have removed RB Rhamondre Stevenson from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Stevenson will rejoin the Patriots backfield with Damien Harris.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson and WR Nelson Agholor will miss Week 16's game against the Buffalo Bills due to non-COVID illnesses.

UPDATE: Stevenson has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Wash your hands and start Damien Harris (hopefully) and Jakobi Meyers.

WFT RB Antonio Gibson (toe) and WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) are questionable for Week 16's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Expect Gibson to play, and who knows with Samuel. He is not on the fantasy radar because he does not play/does not finish games.

Washington running back Antonio Gibson missed Thursday's practice with a toe injury.

Gibson was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated practice report and misses Washington's first practice of the week. Playing on a short week, Gibson has just one more day to test out his foot in practice. With J.D. McKissic on injured reserve and practice squad running back still on the reserve/COVUD list, rookie running back Jaret Patterson could be called upon to play an expanded role for Washington if Gibson is ruled out. Gibson is currently our 12th ranked running back for Week 16.

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson remained sidelined during Thursday's practice due to an illness.

While there is optimism that Stevenson will recover in time for Sunday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills, fantasy managers should be sure to have a backup option at the ready. If Stevenson cannot go, Damien Harris will boast RB1 upside for what could be another run-heavy gameplan against the division rivals. If Rhamondre is active, both backs will hover around the RB2 periphery with their touchdown upside making them legit RB2 options in some formats.

The Cleveland Browns have activated TE Austin Hooper from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Assuming he practices Wednesday, expect Hooper to play Week 16.

J.D McKissic is on IR. That means he misses at least three of last four games.

Related players: Jonathan Williams, Jaret Patterson, Antonio Gibson

McKissic is dealing with a concussion. He'll have a chance to return for Week 18, which could be a meaningful game assuming Washington can remain in the playoff hunt - or it could be a meaningless game in which they don't risk McKissic's return. Williams and Patterson should see time behind Gibson going forward.