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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy left Sunday’s win over the Giants with a right hand injury and he would have missed practice on Monday for the same reason.

The Vikings turned in an estimated injury report ahead of Thursday’s game against the Lions and it showed McCarthy as a non-participant. X-rays of the hand were negative, but more tests were planned for Monday to determine the extent of McCarthy’s injury.

Running back Jordan Mason (ankle) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) also would have missed practice after being injured on Sunday. Tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) and right tackle Brian O’Neill (heel) were the other Vikings listed as out of practice.

Running back Aaron Jones (ankle) and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (thigh) were listed as limited. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew (back), running back Ty Chandler (knee), and linebacker Austin Keys (ankle) were listed as full participants.

Related players: Max Brosmer, Zavier Scott, Ty Chandler

Jones was limited at running back but if he and Mason would happen to be out, it would leave the RB duties to Scott and Chandler. Brosmer would be in line to start if McCarthy can't go at QB.

The NFL’s precedent when it comes to player interaction with fans has been to impose a fine. Sunday’s behavior by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf was largely unprecedented.

And so the league has suspended Metcalf for two games without pay. Per the NFL, the punishment is for “conduct detrimental to the NFL for initiating a physical confrontation with a fan during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.”

Related players: Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Ben Skowronek, Scott Miller, Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling

From the league’s press release: “Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that ‘players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on game day and . . . if a player makes unnecessary physical contact with a fan in any way that constitutes unsportsmanlike conduct or presents crowd-control issues and/or risk of injury, he will be held accountable.” If the suspension is upheld, Metcalf will miss the Week 17 game at Cleveland and the regular-season finale against the Ravens. From a fantasy standpoint, without Metcalf, the Steelers would seem more likely to involve their TEs to take those targets, and perhaps especially Gainwell from the running back spot.

WR Davante Adams, hamstring, is making progress toward turn but will be monitored through week, McVay said.

Adams seemed like he was making progress last week as well before being ruled out, so it seems he may have a shot to play in Week 17. The bad news is it's a Monday night game so owners will be potentially risking a lot if they wait on Adams and he's ultimately ruled out. Now is the time for a backup plan if you need to wait it out with Adams.

Chargers RB Kimani Vidal, who left Sunday's win over the Cowboys early, was diagnosed with a neck strain and is considered day-to-day, source says after the MRI.

Related players: Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins

Vidal could miss time, but the belief is that it's not serious, the post went on to say. He'll be worth monitoring this week in practice, but it looks like Hampton could see a bigger workload with Haskins mixing in as the team's RB2.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew got some positive news on the knee injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Titans. But Kansas City is still adding another quarterback.

According to multiple reports, further testing revealed that Minshew did not, in fact, tear his ACL as initially feared on Sunday.

Related players: Steve Buechele, Chris Oladokun

Minshew is still set to miss time, but he avoided a worst-case scenario after going down early during Week 16, the story said. The team signed Buechele to the 53-man roster off of the Bills’ practice squad, and he'll backup Oladokun.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tried to do what he could to return to Sunday night’s game, but was unable to do so after he was kneed in the back late in the second quarter.

But he told reporters after the loss that his goal is to play Saturday’s Week 17 matchup against the Packers.

Jackson is getting an MRI Monday. He said in the story his legs felt great, but was unable to continue because of the back injury. He tried to throw in the locker room but was in too much pain.

The Commanders are signing QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals practice squad, per source.

Related players: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Josh Johnson, Sam Hartman

Driskel served as Washington’s QB3 last season, the post pointed out. He's now back as a depth piece with Mariota (hand) uncertain for Week 17 and Daniels sidelined. Reports say Johnson could very well be the starter for Week 17 but Driskel could serve as the QB2.

The Jets said QB Brady Cook will get the start in Week 17.

Jets HC Aaron Glenn said Cook was doing a really good job in the beginning of the game, managing the game the right way. Glenn admitted there were mistakes made by Cook later in the game, and also mentioned the offensive line, which gave up eight sacks in the loss to the Saints.

Vikings J.J. McCarthy has a right hand injury and will get an MRI.

Related players Max Brosmer

Rapoport said X-rays were negative, but he will get an MRI to see if there is any other damage, or if it might be just a bruise. If McCarthy can't go in Week 17, Brosmer would get his second start. Of course, we all remember his first start. But, Brosmer was 7 for 9 for 52 yards in relief of McCarthy in Week 16.

Jordan Love is in concussion protocol.
Malik Willis is dealing with a shoulder injury.

As Rapoport said, all concussions are different, but the trend is for players to miss a game when entering protocol. Love owners will want to keep an eye on him this week to see if he can get back on the practice field. Meanwhile, Willis is dealing with a right shoulder injury, but did finish the game. However, this will also be worth monitoring. The Packers play another Saturday game in Week 17 so fantasy owners should have plenty of time to adjust lineups, but may want to start planning now.