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After Ben Johnson called him day-to-day coming out of the Bears’ Week 15 game, where he left in the third quarter, Burden did not exactly assuage concerns he’d miss Saturday’s game with this DNP. Burden still has time to turn it around, and this was only an estimation, but it’s not an auspicious start to the week.

As Fowler notes, the Eagles would eat a $20 million cap hit if he is traded before June 1st. They would gain $7 million in cap space if he were moved after that date. Brown has made his discontent with the Philly offense public on many occasions this year and in previous seasons. His play has also dropped in 2025. He played 13 games in 2024 and just hit 13 this season. Brown had over 200 more yards on just three extra catches at this point last year. Whether or not a trade happens, you better believe it will be one of the biggest talking points of the offseason.

This is good news for QB Justin Herbert (hand). The Chargers face the Cowboys this week. Dallas’ defensive line has improved its play, though it could be without DT Quinnen Williams (concussion). Hopefully, all three players heal up without issue. This should be a fantasy-friendly game environment, with two capable offenses squaring off.

Left guard Landon Dickerson (calf) was also held out of practices. That’s two DNPs to open the week for the pair of starting linemen. Both players can be considered on the wrong side of questionable for Week 16. With a winnable game versus Washington on tap, it could make sense for the Eagles to give their injured linemen the week off ahead of a Week 17 date with the Bills.

Kincaid has been playing through the knee issue for a few weeks and didn’t miss any practice time ahead of Week 15. A DNP today could be a sign that he suffered a setback on Sunday. The hope, however, is that it’s simply a maintenance day for Kincaid. Dawson Knox would be the next man up if Kincaid sits for Week 16.

This is unfortunate. The Panthers’ No. 1 wide receiver finished as the half-PPR WR23 and WR72 over the team’s last two games, while slot WR Jalen Coker notched WR14 and WR19 finishes. Panthers head coach Dave Canales said McMillan got “rolled up on” during a run play against the Saints last week. The plan is to hold McMillan out today and “try to get him back for tomorrow.” The Panthers (7-7) face the Buccaneers (7-7) on Sunday. The winner takes control of the NFC South.

Barkley missed Tuesday’s session because of the issue, raising some concern that he could miss Week 16 versus the Commanders. Even a limited practice today eases those worries for Eagles fans and fantasy managers alike. Barring a setback, Barkley is on track for an RB1 performance in the fantasy football semi-finals.

Cook finished as the overall QB26 last week against the Jaguars. Although this week’s opponent fields a more fantasy-friendly defense, Cook remains a low-end QB2 at best. Both QB Tyrod Taylor (groin) and QB Justin Fields (knee) are returning from injury. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that the healthier player will be given the No. 2 quarterback role on game day.

This is probably nothing, but it’s worth having on the radar if you are continuing on Lamb for fantasy production. Lamb should be able to play through the issue as long as he practices in some capacity this week. Coming off a 111-yard outing versus the Vikings, Lamb will be locked in for a WR1 ranking as long as he gets cleared to play.

Right tackle Jack Conklin remains out of practice with a concussion and left guard Joel Bitonion remains out with a back issue. Teller’s return will help a struggling Browns offense, but it isn’t going to change their fortunes overnight. Expect this to be a low-wattage offense for the remainder of the season.