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Injury Shakeups Ahead of Fantasy Football Week 18 Finale
In the last few days leading into Week 18 of the 2025 fantasy football season, injuries from Week 17 games have shaken up rankings and start-sit decisions for listeners chasing championships. NBC Sports reports Matthew Berry's latest positional rankings highlight risers like quarterback Drake Maye, running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and tight end Trey McBride as top options in PPR leagues, with updates refreshing daily.
FantasyPros details a wave of post-Christmas injuries impacting lineups. Running back Javonte Williams of the Cowboys suffered a shoulder issue in their win over Washington but is expected to play against the Giants, per SI.com, though Malik Davis impressed with over 100 yards in relief and could see more touches. Tight end Jake Ferguson also left that game with a calf injury after a touchdown catch; Rotowire warns his status is doubtful due to reinjury risks, opening doors for Luke Schoonmaker.
Wide receivers took hits too: Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown exited awkwardly against Minnesota and may sit with Detroit eliminated, while Seahawks' Rashid Shaheed has a concussion ruling him out versus San Francisco. Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. dealt with a heel injury after a dismal season of 41 catches for 608 yards. Tight ends Harold Fannin Jr. of the Browns has a groin strain and could rest, ending his rookie year with a catches record, and Steelers' Darnell Washington broke his arm, sidelining him.
Quarterbacks face uncertainty: Packers' Malik Willis bruised his shoulder but might start if Jordan Love's concussion lingers, per FantasyPros. Raiders' Geno Smith has a high-ankle sprain, handing starts to Kenny Pickett. FantasyPoints notes lingering issues like Lamar Jackson's back contusion and Josh Allen's foot sprain from earlier previews.
With playoffs on lines in spots like Steelers-Ravens and Bucs-Panthers, FantasyPoints' Graham Barfield urges checking team motivations for starters versus resters. TheHuddle highlights Panthers' Dowdle as a lead back finisher for NFC South hopes.
Listeners, monitor waivers and inactives closely—Week 18 matchups could flip your finals.
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