Fantasy Injury Updates: Julian Edelman, Will Fuller, Ryan Griffin among key Week 14 active/inactive worries

Matt Lutovsky

Fantasy Injury Updates: Julian Edelman, Will Fuller, Ryan Griffin among key Week 14 active/inactive worries image

Injured WRs and TEs are wreaking havoc on the first round of the fantasy playoffs, as T.Y. Hilton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Evan Engram, Gerald Everett, and Greg Olsen have already been declared out (and Adam Thielen is "doubtful"). There are also a few key pass-catchers (Julian Edelman, Will Fuller, Marquise Brown, Ryan Griffin, David Njoku) who enter the weekend with "questionable" tags, and at least a couple figure to be true game-time decisions. We'll have the latest updates below throughout the day to help with your Week 14 fantasy start 'em, sit 'em decisions. 

For updates on injured RBs Josh Jacobs and Jordan Howardclick here; for the Week 14 weather report, click here. Follow us on Twitter for more news and updates @SN_Fantasy.

WEEK 14 NON-PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Is Julian Edelman playing Week 14?

UPDATE: Edelman is officially ACTIVE.

Edelman (shoulder) is "questionable" for what feels like the 14th-straight week, but once again, he's in no danger of missing this week's game. 

Despite a tough matchup on paper against the Chiefs, Edelman is a must-start in all formats. 

WEEK 14 DFS LINEUPS:
DK Cash | DK GPP | FD Cash | FD GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP

Is Will Fuller playing Week 14?

UPDATE 2: Fuller is officially OUT. 

UPDATE: Fuller is expected to miss Week 14, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

Fuller (hamstring) got in limited practices all week, and he figures to be a true game-time decisions for Sunday's early-afternoon game against Denver. 

If Fuller plays, consider him a boom-or-bust WR3, as he is most weeks. If he's out, bump up Kenny Stills into WR3 territory. 

WEEK 14 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver Tight end

Marquise Brown injury update

UPDATE: Brown is officially ACTIVE.

Brown (ankle) is once again "questionable" despite practicing most of the week. This is fairly common for him, so it's likely he suits up for Sunday's early-afternoon game against the Bills. 

The exciting rookie has been the definition of a boom-or-bust WR3 this year. Given his matchup against Buffalo's stout secondary, he's riskier than usual in all formats, but we thought that two weeks ago against the Rams when he caught two scores. If you need higher-ceiling players in your lineup, you can stick with Brown. 

MORE WEEK 14: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

Is David Njoku playing Week 14?

UPDATE: Njoku is officially ACTIVE. 

Njoku (wrist) has been officially activated from injured reserve and is fully expected to play on Sunday against the Bengals. 

Njoku hasn't played since Week 2, so it's tough to know what to expect here, but given his talent level and the relatively soft defense he'll be facing, he's a legit low-end TE1 this week. 

MORE WEEK 14 DFS: Stacks | Values | Lineup Builder

Ryan Griffin injury update

UPDATE: Griffin is officially ACTIVE. 

Griffin (illness) manged to get in limited practices on Thursday and Friday, but he's still listed as "questionable" for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Considering he got some practice time in, it's unlikely he'll miss the game like teammate Le'Veon Bell. As long as he's active, have him in your lineup. If he's out, Daniel Brown and Trevon Wesco will split time at tight end. 

Matt Lutovsky

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.