In the ever-changing world of the NFL, player values for fantasy football managers are highly influenced by breaking news, including injuries, position battles, and team decisions. Here’s the latest buzz impacting fantasy football managers as the NFL season heads toward Week 17.
CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) Out for the Rest of the Season
The Dallas Cowboys have decided to shut down wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for the remainder of the season after the team was eliminated from playoff contention. Lamb, who has been dealing with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder since November 3, aggravated the injury repeatedly. After recent tests revealed the injury had worsened, the Cowboys opted to rest him. This creates a significant hole in the Cowboys’ receiving corps. Brandin Cooks and Jalen Tolbert are expected to step up as the team’s top two wide receivers, with Jonathan Mingo, Ryan Flournoy, and Jalen Brooks also on the roster. There is a possibility the team could uplift Jalen Moreno-Cropper or Kelvin Harmon from the practice squad to provide additional depth.
Kenneth Walker III is Out, and Zach Charbonnet is to Start for the Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will be sidelined for the third time in four games due to injury, paving the way for Zach Charbonnet to start once again. Charbonnet has excelled during Walker’s absence, racking up impressive stats over the last two games, including 359 total yards and three rushing touchdowns from 38 touches. In Walker’s absence, Kenny McIntosh has served as Charbonnet’s backup, contributing 12 touches and 54 yards. With Charbonnet taking on a larger role, fantasy managers can expect another strong performance, especially with the Seahawks facing a struggling Chicago Bears defense. Mike Clay, ESPN’s fantasy analyst, has projected Charbonnet to score 18.6 points in Week 17, ranking him as the RB6 for the week.
These updates provide crucial insights for fantasy football managers to adjust their rosters and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming week.
