Vikings RB Jordan Mason, T.J. Hockenson ruled out for Christmas

Dec 24, 2025

Vikings ruled out RB Jordan Mason and TE T.J. Hockenson, amongst others, for the Christmas Day game against Detroit.

Related Players: Aaron Jones, Zavier Scott, Ty Johnson, Josh Oliver

Fantasy Impact:

We'd like to think this would equate to a massive workload for Jones, but with no Playoff implications for the Vikings on the line, we could see a rotation with Scott and Johnson. Jones can still be considered an RB2, just closer to the RB3 fringe than the top-12.

Oliver is techincally in the TE streaming realm, but you can probably find yourself a better option on the WW.

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Chiefs are placing WRs Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton on season-ending IR

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Chiefs now have placed WR Rashee Rice, WR Tyquan Thornton and CBs Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson on season-ending injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

With Chris Oladokun taking snaps this week, and potentially next, it'd be hard to trust any of these Chiefs pass-catchers in the most pivotal of pivotal fantasy weeks. Kelce can be considered a top-15 option, but not much more.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson returns to practice Wednesday

Camryn Justice

1 hour ago

Browns RB Dylan Sampson returned to practice today after being sidelined with a hand injury.

Related Players: Trayveon Williams, Raheim Sanders

Fantasy Impact:

With Jerome Ford and now Quinshon Judkins sidelined, we could end up seeing a lot of run out of Sampson if he's cleared by the weekend. The offensive environment obviously isn't perfect, but he would very much be in play as a volume-based RB3 should he suit up.

Commanders QB Josh Johnson will start on Christmas

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Commanders QB Josh Johnson will start Christmas Day versus the Cowboys, per Dan Quinn.

Fantasy Impact:

This is a great matchup on paper, but we wouldn't advice considering Johnson outside of deep SuperFlex leagues. Over 10 Week 16 dropbacks, he took a sack and threw an interception, pointing toward the Cowboys defense being a strong streaming option.