SIC Roundup: Early Week 16 Injury Analysis

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Chris Olave - SIC score 79 

Injury: Right ankle
Impact: Will play Thursday against Rams despite right ankle eversion sprain he suffered W14 - likely at less than 100% but forced into action in this must-win game - expect him to get usual target share with Michael Thomas still out

Week 16 Opponent: Rams

Team: Saints

Tyreek Hill - SIC score 76 

Injury: Left ankle
Impact: DNP, LP with a left inversion ankle sprain - chance to suit up this week but will not be 100% - missed W15 with injury and could be on limited snaps - team may choose to rest him for big AFC matchup against Ravens in W17

Week 16 Opponent: Cowboys 

Team: Dolphins

Jonathan Taylor - SIC score 89 

Injury: Right thumb
Impact: Will return in W16 from right thumb surgery - missed 3 games with injury and now ready for full return - will likely be the main back with Zack Moss dealing with forearm injury

Week 16 Opponent: Falcons 

Team: Colts

Ja’Marr Chase - Ruled Out

Injury: Right shoulder
Impact: Will miss W16 with a right shoulder AC joint sprain - could have played through if he opted for a pain-numbing injection, but he and the team likely playing it safe for the long term - 

Week 16 Opponent: Steelers

Team: Bengals

Keenan Allen - Ruled Out 

Injury: Heel
Impact: DNPx2 with a heel injury ahead of W16 matchup against the Bills - concerning sign for his availability after missing last week - will need to practice Thursday to have a chance to play

Week 16 Opponent: Bills 

Team: Chargers