Dallas Goedert, Darren Waller, and Hayden Hurst have the potential to be TE1s throughout the fantasy football playoffs, but nagging injuries could potentially keep them on the sidelines again this week. Fantasy owners of these tight ends need to stay up to date on their latest updates, as all three have a ripple effect on Week 15 TE rankings and start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
Below, we'll give you the latest news on these tight ends and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 15 fantasy landscape. For updates on banged-up RBs Jeff Wilson Jr., Dameon Pierce, and Josh Jacobs, click here; for news on ailing WRs Deebo Samuel, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, D.J. Moore, and Tyreek Hill, go here; for updates on more injured players, including Damien Harris, Courtland Sutton, and Treylon Burks, go here; for more on ailing QBs Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray, click here.
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Dallas Goedert injury update, Week 15 fantasy outlook
Goedert (shoulder) is eligible to return from the injured reserve ahead of Philadelphia's Week 15 road tilt in Chicago. He originally suffered the shoulder injury in the Eagles' lone loss of the season back in Week 10, and there haven't been many reports on his status since. Back on Nov. 30, he said he "hoped" to return when first eligible in Week 15.
In his absence, fellow TEs Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra haven't produced much despite the Eagles' offense averaging 41 points per game over the past three weeks. Goedert's return would be a boost to an already potent offense that could always use another stable receiving option. If Goedert is back, he's a must-start given his high target floor, but if he's out, you can continue ignoring Stoll and Calcaterra.
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Darren Waller injury update, Week 15 fantasy outlook
According to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez, Waller (hamstring) is "on track" to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Las Vegas' Week 15 home matchup against the Patriots. The Pro Bowl TE hasn't played since Week 5, and his return would be a much-needed boost for a Raiders offense that still has an outside shot of a playoff appearance.
Should Waller return from the injured reserve this week, he profiles as a startable TE in a favorable matchup against New England. In the five games that Waller's played this season, he's drawn six red-zone targets, which is a good sign despite disappointing overall numbers. If Waller is once again out, backup Foster Moreau has some deep-league appeal.
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Hayden Hurst injury update, Week 15 fantasy outlook
Hurst (calf) didn't play in Cincinnati's 23-10 win over Cleveland in Week 14 after failing to practice all week. According to ESPN's Ben Baby, head coach Zac Taylor said Hurst remains "week-to-week."
Cincinnati is dealing with a slew of injuries in their receiving corps, as both Tee Higgins (hamstring) and Tyler Boyd (finger) are likely out for this week's road contest in Tampa Bay. With potentially three of Joe Burrow's top receiving threats sidelined in Week 15, expect Ja'Marr Chase to be the focal point of the passing game while Trenton Irwin and Trent Taylor see an uptick in snaps. In Hursts' absence last week, Mitchell Wilcox and Devin Asiasi logged more snaps than usual, but neither profiles as a worthwhile fantasy option should Hurst miss his second straight game.
