Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has hairline fracture on hand

Dec 23, 2025

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

Fantasy Impact:

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.

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (concussion) not practicing Tuesday

Pete Sweeney on X

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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.

Fantasy Impact:

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.

Steelers WR Roman Wilson could get more opportunities

Mike DeFabo on X

1 hour ago

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.

Fantasy Impact:

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.

Jaguars Beat: QB Trevor Lawrence progress worth the wait

The Athletic

4 hours ago

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.

Fantasy Impact:

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.