Breece Hall, Mike Evans, NFL Injury Status and Fantasy Impact for Week 15 | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors
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Breece Hall, Mike Evans, NFL Injury Status and Fantasy Impact for Week 15 | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets celebrates with teammate Davante Adams #17 after a touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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New York Jets running back Breece Hall is in much better shape heading into Week 15 than he was a week ago.

This is an unexpected surprise for fantasy football players who have relied on Hall’s performance for most of the NFL regular season.

Hall is officially listed as questionable, an improvement from a week ago when he was doubtful before being ruled out.

There is also good news for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, who was back at practice on Friday. He is struggling with a hamstring problem.

Below is a rundown of all the significant injuries that will impact fantasy football games in Week 15.

  • Breece Hall, RB, NYJ: Expected to play (knee), according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.
  • Bucky Irving, RB, TB: Game time decision (hip), according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
  • D’Andre Swift, RB, CHI: Did not practice on Friday (groin), according to 670 The Score.
  • Kenneth Walker III, RB, SEA: Doubtful (calf), according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Tony Pollard, RB. TEN: Questionable (ankle), according to John Glennon of the Nashville Post.
  • George Pickens, WR, PIT: Lost (hamstring), per Schefter.
  • Keon Coleman, WR, BUF: Full participant in Friday’s practice (wrist), per team injury report.
  • Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF: Questionable (knee), per team injury report.
  • Trey McBride, TE, ARI: Injury report (knee), according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
  • Alexander Mattison, RB, LV: Full participant in Friday’s practice (ankle), per team injury report.
  • Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC: Limited participant in Thursday’s practice (knee/shoulder), per team injury report.

Breece Hall is expected to play

Breece Hall is close to returning to the field after a week off.

Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Hall “looks good,” according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.

Rich Cimini @Rich Cimini

Good news for fantasy owners: RB Breece Hall (knee) is expected to play. His status for Sunday “looks good…promising,” Ulbrich said. A little surprise. #Jets

Hall missed last week’s clash with the Miami Dolphins but was expected to be on the field for the showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On paper, the matchup against Jacksonville looks great for Hall and the Jets. The Jags gave up over 100 rushing yards in six straight games.

Five of Jacksonville’s last six opponents ran for at least 125 yards, and a week ago, Tennessee’s Tony Pollard allowed 102 yards on 21 carries.

Hall has only rushed for over 100 yards once this season, but he has been consistent with his performance.

The Jets star has had at least 60 rushing yards in four of his last five games and has been over 50 rushing yards in all but three appearances.

Hall could also be in line for a few touchdowns on Sunday, as the Jags are tied for the fourth-most touchdown concessions to opposing running backs.

Mike Evans returns to training on Friday

Mike Evans is also heading in the right direction for Week 15.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver practiced on Friday after missing a few days of practice earlier this week.

Evans followed a similar schedule last week, racking up 69 receiving yards on four catches.

Evans wasn’t needed as much in Week 14 as the Bucs took care of the Las Vegas Raiders.

In a tougher matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, he should take on more responsibility in the passing game.

The Chargers aren’t the easiest game for Evans, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs’ passing game, but they have given up over 200 passing yards in three of the last four weeks.

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