🏆 It's Week 18!

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Tons of important games as we nail down the playoffs and we've got the News and Notes you need. Let's Go. J PS. Your fantasy season isn't over! Check out the [Footballguys Playoff Challenge]() below. It's the best way to play the "Second Season" of fantasy football. Just $35 per team while they're still available. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys Playoff Challenge]() Sponsored by [The 2022 Footballguys Playoff Challenge]() [Raise Your Stake In The NFL Playoffs!]() [The 2022 Footballguys Playoff Challenge]() will feature a $100,000 grand prize and a $476,250 total prize pool. All prizes are fully guaranteed. 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[GB - QB Aaron Rodgers good to go](#8) 9. [NYG - QB Tyrod Taylor likely to start](#9) 10. [CAR - Carolina's Week 18 injury report](#10) 11. [MIA - Skylar Thompson to start Week 18](#11) 12. [MIN - Week 18 injury report for Vikings](#12) 13. [DAL - RB Tony Pollard not on injury report](#13) 14. [TB - Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 18](#14) 15. [TEN - Treylon Burks likely to play in Week 18](#15) 16. [NYJ - RB James Robinson in New York's future plans](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson will miss Week 18]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson](=) (knee) did not practice Friday, Jan. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tyler Huntley will likely get the start with the Ravens still able to win the division crown if they beat Cincinnati. Don't expect a big offensive performance from Huntley or the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYJ - QB Joe Flacco to start Week 18](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets QB [Joe Flacco](=) will start in Week 18 against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mike White isn't healthy enough to go. It's probably a blow to the Steelers playoff hopes, as they are needing the Jets to win, but Flacco's experience could be a rudder for an offense that has been adrift lately. The Jets pass offense is probably going to be less productive with this development. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PHI - QB Jalen Hurts trending upwards](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Philadelphia Eagles QB [Jalen Hurts](=) (shoulder) is trending in the right direction for Week 18, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hurts is an elite Week 18 play against a Giants team that will likely rest many starters for at least part of the game and start Tyrod Taylor. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - RB James Conner will not go in season finale]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RB [James Conner](=) (knee, shin) did not practice Friday, Jan. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Corey Clement will get the start, but is only a what the heck flex against the stout 49ers defense. Conner has been playing well as of late despite constant change at quarterback, but he won't be able to help us in Week 18. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz done in Washington?](=) Source: FOX Sports - Ralph Vacchiano Washington Commanders QB [Carson Wentz](=) is likely to be cut during the offseason, in the opinion of FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano, who notes that Wentz is due a $6.2 million roster bonus and would count $26.2 million against the cap if he were on the roster in 2023. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz has likely used up his last chance at entering the season as a starter, but he'll be a high value backup in a league that always has a shortage of playable quarterbacks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [WAS - Brian Robinson ruled out for Week 18]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Commanders RB [Brian Robinson](=) Jr. (thigh) did not practice Friday, Jan. 6, and was ruled out for the Week 18 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jonathan Williams and Jaret Patterson will split the work in the Commanders backfield as they try to play spoiler against a Cowboys team still trying to win the division title. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins to miss Week 18]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rough news for the Cardinals as they limp into the offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers good to go](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers](=) (thumb, knee) was a full participant in practice for the second-straight day on Friday, Jan. 6, and carries no designation for Week 18. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor has streamer and DFS uniqueness value in a game where the Giants should be playing from behind against an Eagles team trying to clinch the NFC East and #1 seed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CAR - Carolina's Week 18 injury report]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers DT Matt Ioannidis (back) and DE Brian Burns (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and are listed as questionable on the final injury report. LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) and RB D'Onta Foreman (knee) were limited and are questionable. TE [Stephen Sullivan](=) (elbow) and LB Chandler Wooten (ankle) practiced in full and carry no injury designations. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman isn't worth starting this week even if active with the Saints defense playing at a high level over the last month. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - Skylar Thompson to start Week 18](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Skylar Thompson](=) will start Week 18 against the New York Jets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This will be a battle of the backups to the backups. Thompson could put himself in the conversation as a future quarterback for the team with a win, and if Buffalo beats New England, the Dolphins will be in the playoffs with a win. Tua Tagovailoa's future is uncertain, so Thompson's 2QB/Superflex dynasty value has some legs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [MIN - Week 18 injury report for Vikings]() Source: Vikings.com - Craig Peters Minnesota Vikings C Garrett Bradbury (back) and DE James Lynch (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and have been ruled out for Week 18. LB Za'Darius Smith (non-injury) did not practice and is listed as questionable. LB Brian Asamoah (knee) and CB Cameron Dantzler (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. S Josh Metellus (thigh) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't expect the Vikings starters to play a full game with the team needing a 49ers loss to David Blough to have a shot to move up to the #2 seed. Don't trust any Vikings outside of Justin Jefferson (assuming they use the starters at the open of the game) if you can help it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DAL - RB Tony Pollard not on injury report]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Dallas Cowboys RB [Tony Pollard](=) (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 18. The Cowboys did not hold a practice Friday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pollard is a strong RB2 play this week as the Cowboys try to take the NFC East with a win and upset loss by the Eagles to the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TB - Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 18](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis (shoulder), DB Logan Ryan (knee), OT Donovan Smith (foot) and DT Vita Vea (calf) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons. LB Carl Nassib (pectoral) was limited in practice all week but has also been ruled out. S Mike Edwards (hamstring, hip) and WR [Julio Jones](=) (knee, illness) were limited in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and are listed as questionable. CB Jamel Dean (toe) was upgraded to a full practice Friday but is also listed as questionable. LB Lavonte David (rest) and DE Akiem Hicks (rest) did not practice Friday but are expected to play. OT Tristan Wirfs (ankle) and QB [Tom Brady](=) (rest) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see how long Tom Brady and the starters play in a meaningless game against Atlanta. It's probably better to not trust Brady, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin over players with full motivation this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [TEN - Treylon Burks likely to play in Week 18]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Updating previous reports, Tennessee Titans WR [Treylon Burks](=) (groin) is expected to be 'OK' to play in Week 18 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Mike Vrabel, who added that they chose to hold him out of practice on Thursday, Jan. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Burks is going to be one of the key players in the Tennessee offense with the Jaguars likely focused on Derrick Henry. He's worth a look in Week 18 lineups and DFS. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYJ - RB James Robinson in New York's future plans]() Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt New York Jets RB [James Robinson](=) is a 'big part' of the team's plan at the running back position moving forward, according to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, who intimated that Robinson's minimal role since being acquired was related to him coming off a major injury last season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not sure whether to believe the Jets, but Robinson has done enough and overcome enough obstacles to be worth carrying into the offseason in dynasty leagues. 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