Fantasy Football Week 16 Injury Updates: Julio Jones, Julian Edelman, Calvin Johnson, Percy Harvin

Julio Jones is a game-time decision for the big Week 16 showdown in New Orleans because of a hip injury. Will he miss a second straight game? Here’s the latest on Jones and some other key WR injures for the early kickoffs.

Julian Edelman and Brandon LaFell, WRs, New England Patriots at New York Jets

Out – Thigh/Concussion; Questionable – Shoulder
Both Edelman and LaFell were limited in practice once again, but only one made the trip to the Big Apple. Edelman was downgraded to Out on Saturday night, which could result in more looks for LaFell, who is officially Questionable, but expected to play. The Jets' weakness on defense has been against the pass, so LaFell, Rob Gronkowski and even Shane Vereenout of the backfield could be very busy. The combination of Edelman's absence and the appealing matchup is enough for me to bump up LaFell to the back end of WR2 territory.

Harry Douglas, Julio Jones and Roddy White, WRs, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans

Probable – Foot; Questionable – Hip; Probable – Knee
Even though Douglas and White missed some practice time, both are listed as Probable and should be good to go today. Jones is the one generating the most attention, as he didn’t practice at all for the second straight week. He sat out last Sunday, so another week of no practice is certainly concerning. Jones will be a game-time decision, so owners should have plenty of time to make other plans before the 1 p.m. ET games kick off. Even if Jones plays, you have to figure he will be limited, but he probably should still be started. Just be sure to have a backup plan ready to go. Along those lines, Douglas could once again benefit from Jones’ absence, increasing his fantasy appeal.

Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

Probable – Ankle
The only reason Johnson even shows up here is because he’s Megatron. He was a practice participant to some degree every day this week and is listed as Probable. The Bears’ secondary hasn’t been able to stop anyone lately, so Johnson could very well repeat his Thanksgiving Day (11-146-2) performance. It’s a good week to have Megatron on your team.

Percy Harvin, WR, New York Jets vs. New England Patriots

Probable – Ankle
Harvin made a somewhat miraculous return last week, but had minimal impact (1 rush, 10 yards,3 targets, 0 receptions) on the Jets’ win against the Titans. He was a limited practice participant both Thursday and Friday, and his Probable designation is a pretty strong sign he will play. Harvin did have a big game (6-124-1) a couple of weeks ago, but those performances have been few and far between. If you want to use him as a WR3 or flex, go ahead, but just be prepared to be disappointed.