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Jones is set to undergo an MRI after sustaining a pec injury in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Texas product played just 51 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps in the Week 15 win due to a pec injury. Jones is an integral part of Denver's secondary, recording 78 total tackles and seven passes defensed, including one interception, across 14 appearances this season. His practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Monday that Mahomes is traveling to Dallas to receive a second opinion on the surgery required to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Mahomes remains out for the rest of the season due to the injury he sustained Week 15 versus the Chargers, but it appears that the exact surgery required to repair his left ACL, and therefore potentially also his recovery timetable, have yet to be determined. Expect clarity on Mahomes' upcoming procedure, as well as a timetable for him to undergo surgery, before long. In any case, Gardner Minshew is positioned to finish the 2025 campaign under center for Kansas City, beginning with Sunday's road matchup against the Titans.

Edwards sustained a torn pec in Sunday's 40-20 win over the Cardinals and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The 31-year-old has appeared in all 14 of the Texans' games this season, recording 13 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 279 defensive snaps. With Edwards set to miss the rest of the year, expect Sheldon Rankins and Tommy Togiai to operate as Houston's top interior defensive linemen.

Smith didn't record a reception on two targets in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Smith hadn't received a target in his previous four games and was unable to haul in either of his opportunities during Sunday's loss. The rookie wideout from Georgia has made 13 appearances this season, catching six of 12 targets for 47 tards while rushing three times for 11 yards. He's expected to remain a depth option in the Jets' receiving corps in the Week 16 matchup against the Saints.

Ruckert caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.

The Ohio State product recorded the fifth-most receiving yards on the Jets while filling in for the injured Mason Taylor (neck) during Sunday's loss. Ruckert has now caught 20 of 23 targets for 163 yards and one touchdown across 14 appearances this season. He's expected to return to a reserve role if Taylor is active for the Week 16 matchup against the Saints.

Bourne had two receptions (on three targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Titans.

Bourne jumped back up to third on San Francisco's receiver depth chart while logging 33 snaps on offense (45 percent) Sunday. The 29-year-old also nabbed his first reception since Week 10 after seemingly falling out of favor midseason. If Bourne continues to operate as the 49ers' third receiver down the stretch, then desperate fantasy managers in deeper formats could take a look at the veteran against the Colts next Monday, especially if starter Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee) is limited by a couple of minor injuries that cropped up in Week 15's win.

Spillane (foot) didn't play any snaps despite being active for Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.

The 30-year-old was battling a foot injury leading up to the game, being listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters after Sunday's loss that Spillane went through warmups and the team made a decision in the linebacker's best interest. Spillane's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 16 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday.

Richardson (orbital) has been cleared to resume football activities, but it remains uncertain whether he will return for Indianapolis' final three games of the regular season, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Richardson remains on injured reserve after having suffered an orbital bone fracture during Oct. 12 warmups prior to a matchup against Arizona, and Indianapolis has yet to offer even a tentative update on his 21-day practice window opening. In the wake of Daniel Jones (Achilles) sustaining a season-ending injury Dec. 7, the Colts turned to veteran signee Philip Rivers to start Week 15 against the Seahawks, while Richardson remained on IR. Head coach Shane Steichen said last week that Richardson was "not ready yet" but that an update would be provided upon him being cleared for contact, as has now occurred.

Buchanan is believed to have sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Buchanan injured his knee on punt coverage in the first quarter of Sunday's win and had to be carted to the locker room. The 2025 fourth-round pick from California was having a stellar rookie campaign, recording 93 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble across 14 appearances. With Buchanan likely missing the remainder of the 2025 season, expect Trenton Simpson to start at inside linebacker alongside Roquan Smith.

Higgins caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Texans.

Higgins has struggled to contribute over the Cardinals' last four games, catching four of five targets for 20 yards during that span. The third-year pro has appeared in all 14 of Arizona's contests this season, catching 20 of 25 targets for 182 yards. Expect Higgins to contribute primarily as a blocker in the Week 16 matchup against the Falcons.