Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbukahas fallen off the fantasy radar so quickly as soon as All-ProMike Evans returned to the lineup, but also since the return of second-year wideout Jalen McMillan out of Washington.Egbuka has seen his snap share cut almost in half, and over the past three weeks, he has only seen 14 targets and hauled in eight of them for 140 yards. What is most concerning is that he has not been on the field as often, as he has only played 59.3 percent of the snaps over this three-game stretch, and is clearly behind Evans and Chris Godwin in the pecking order, and he and McMillan appear to be splitting snaps as the WR3. Egbuka was off to a blazing start to the season with five touchdowns and 445 yards through the first five games, but he has quickly fallen off the radar and disappointed in the second half of the season with only 485 yards since. At this point, he is still worth a roster spot in most formats, but he can't be trusted to start as anything better than a WR3, and his value is plummeting.

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Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (groin) had a rough showing in Week 17 for fantasy managers as he saw only three targets and hauled in one of them for zero yards. On a day where rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers only threw 22 times (for 172 yards), and Jaylen Waddle (ribs) left the game, it was Greg Dulcich who saw the majority of the targets in Week 17 and led the team with six targets. No other pass-catcher saw more than three targets outside of Dulcich. Additionally, Waller is in danger of missing Week 18 as he was not seen at practice on Thursday due to his groin injury. In the two games since Tua Tagovailoa got benched, Waller has only been able to produce four receptions for 40 yards with Ewers, and that was in two solid fantasy matchups against teams that allow a lot of fantasy points to the tight end position (Bengals and Buccaneers). Although Ewers has played solidly in his first two starts, it's hard to trust Waller moving forward as anything better than a low-end touchdown-dependent TE2 in fantasy football, making him fall in the rankings as fantasy managers head into Week 18.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill landed on the fantasy radar in Week 17 after he concluded Week 16 with six targets (four receptions) for 36 yards, and 12 carries on the ground to go along with throwing a touchdown pass. All of this was good for 13.32 fantasy points, and Hill became a must-add because of his versatile skill set, but mostly because he was that involved as a running back. The 16 overall touches by a tight end are a cheat code in fantasy football, which is why he was added in so many leagues heading into Week 17. As the week progressed, and Week 17 is in the books, it became clear that the Saints wanted to do right for the New Orleans fans and Hill (35 years old) and "send him off on a high note" considering it was their last home game of the season, because Audric Estime, who was expected to be in the lead back position in Week 16, rusehd 14 times for 94 yards (6.71 YPC) in Week 17. In comparison, Hill only rushed three times for zero yards and was not involved in the passing game at all (zero targets). Hill was always a high-risk, high-reward play at the tight end position for Week 17, but now that he is back in his regular role of uncertainty and not as involved as a runner, he can return to the waiver wire as fantasy managers enter Week 18.

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Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) missed a second straight practice on Thursday due to a shoulder injury, per the team's official website. Achane is firmly up in the air to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, unless he can return to the practice field on Friday. Not having the 24-year-old available this weekend would be a huge blow to fantasy managers still competing for a championship, as Achane is the RB6 in half-PPR scoring this year, with 1,350 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 238 carries in 16 games. He's added 67 receptions for another 488 yards and four touchdowns through the air. If Achane is not cleared, Jaylen Wright would be a plug-and-play RB2 in fantasy football, with rookie Ollie Gordon II also seeing an increased role in Miami's backfield as the backup.

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Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Jan. 1, and in a corresponding move, DE Khalid Kareem was signed to the 53-man roster.

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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand, non-injury), RB Omarion Hampton (ankle), CB Nikko Reed (hamstring) and OG Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. S Derwin James (non-injury), LB Khalil Mack (non-injury), CB Elijah Molden (hamstring), C Bradley Bozeman (concussion), WR Derius Davis (ankle), RB Hassan Haskins (concussion), S R.J. Mickens (shoulder), CB Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder) and LB Tuli Tuipulotu (non-injury) were limited participants, and RB Kimani Vidal (neck) and WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) were full participants.

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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: Allen was back on the practice field after his usual day off to start the week, but it remains to be seen if he will see any action in the finale. The Chargers are opting to rest Justin Herbert, so Allen and other starters could also sit out Week 18.

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Los Angeles Rams RB Blake Corum (ankle), OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and CB Josh Wallace (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. WR Davante Adams (hamstring), DE Braden Fiske (ankle), OT Alaric Jackson (knee), S Jaylen McCollough (hip), LB Omar Speights (ankle) and RB Kyren Williams (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Xavier Smith (chest), TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) and S Quentin Lake (elbow) fully participated in practice.

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (illness), OG Trey Smith (ankle), WR Xavier Worthy (illness) and LS James Winchester (illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. DE George Karlaftis (non-injury), RB Isiah Pacheco (non-injury) and OT Jaylon Moore (knee) were limited participants, and TE Jake Briningstool (hamstring), CB Kristian Fulton (knee, wrist) and DT Derrick Nnadi (illness) practiced in full.

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Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: Adams is making progress in his recovery but is still probably unlikely to play since the team will be playing next week in the Wild Card Round. Fantasy players can monitor the situation but will probably need other options to use in their lineups.

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt (illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: Hunt has now missed a pair of practices due to illness, and with the little to play for in the season finale, the Chiefs may just decide to rest Hunt. If he plays, he is a low-end, touchdown-dependent flex option.

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Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: Higbee was cleared to return to practice this week, so it may be too early for him to return to the lineup. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation over the next few days to see if he is added to the 53-man roster before the game. He will see a few targets once he returns but can be avoided in most leagues.

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Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), RB Aaron Jones (hip) and WR Myles Price (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. OT Brian O'Neill (heel) was limited during practice. LB Blake Cashman (elbow), RB Jordan Mason (ankle), QB J.J. McCarthy (hand), DT Levi Drake Rodriguez (rib) and TE Gavin Bartholomew (back) fully participated in practice.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (neck) upgraded to a full practice session on Thursday. Vidal started the week with a limited showing in practice on Wednesday. A full session on Thursday suggests that he's ready to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in Denver against the division-rival Broncos. Meanwhile, rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) has yet to practice this week, and Hassan Haskins has been limited as he works his way through the NFL's concussion protocol. L.A.'s backfield is in flux entering the weekend, but if Hampton is held out, Vidal figures to be the team's lead back in Week 18. The 24-year-old would receive a volume boost, but expectations would need to be tempered in an offense led by backup quarterback Trey Lance against a stout Denver defense. Fantasy managers need to check back on Friday for more clarity on this backfield.

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Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), TE David Njoku (knee, non-injury) and LB Carson Schwesinger (quadriceps, ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. DE Myles Garrett (hip), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee), OG Teven Jenkins (concussion), C Kingsley Eguakun (knee, shoulder), OG Joel Bitonio (wrist), S Grant Delpit (Achilles), CB Myles Harden (shoulder), DT Shelby Harris (toe) and LB Winston Reid (back) were limited participants, and RB Dylan Sampson (hand), QB Shedeur Sanders (back, finger), TE Brenden Bates (shoulder), CB Tyson Campbell (shoulder), QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder), DT Mason Graham (rib) and OT KT Leveston (shoulder) fully participated.

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New Orleans Saints DT Bryan Bresee (knee), CB Michael Davis (shoulder), RB Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee), TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden (knee), WR Chris Olave (illness), QB Spencer Rattler (finger), DT Nathan Shepherd (ankle, knee), TE Jack Stoll (knee), WR Mason Tipton (groin) and DT Davon Godchaux (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. OG Dillon Radunz (knee) and LB Demario Davis (calf) were limited during practice. OG Cesar Ruiz (ankle) and QB Tyler Shough (hip) fully participated in practice.

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Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: Jones' availability for Week 18 is uncertain at this point since he has not practice at this point this week. He is usually at least a flex option when healthy, but fantasy players may need other options ready in case he is ruled out.

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Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Hampton spent time on Injured Reserve earlier this year after fracturing his ankle. The 22-year-old hasn't had a setback that we know of, so this could just be the Chargers being cautious as they look to get their players healthy going into the playoffs next week. The Chargers already announced that they will sit quarterback Justin Herbert for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Denver Broncos, and Hampton could join him on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Kimani Vidal (neck) upgraded to a full practice on Thursday. The Bolts' backfield is in flux, to say the least, with Hassan Haskins working his way through the concussion protocol. Check back on Friday, but all signs are pointing to Hampton being held out in Week 18.

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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.

Fantasy Spin: It seems like Kamara will miss another game unless he makes significant progress in the next day or two. Audric Estime probably will see a majority of the work in the running game if Kamara is ruled out and can be at least a flex option in leagues.

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Atlanta Falcons CB Mike Hughes (ankle), CB Clark Phillips III (illness, triceps) and DT Brandon Dorlus (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 1. WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), TE Kyle Pitts (knee), S DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) and DT Sam Roberts (ankle, knee) were limited during the session.

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