COVID-19 has been an ever-present force in the NFL landscape for nearly two full seasons. Outbreaks of the virus across the league this week set record highs leading to newly agreed upon protocols between the NFL and NFLPA, postponed games and, unfortunately for many fantasy managers, several players being held out of games.
This week's injury report features plenty of ankle and knee injuries, putting the status of fantasy stars like Jalen Hurts and Leonard Fournette in doubt. But COVID-19 has been the story of the week. Keep in mind the rearranged schedule for Week 15, the first round of fantasy playoffs in many leagues, when you’re setting your lineup.