Tom Brady Injury: Updates on Patriots QB's Week 17 Status and Fantasy Value

The last thing that any New England Patriots fan would ever want to hear is that Tom Brady's status is anywhere near in doubt. 

The positive thing for those fans is that the Patriots already have a playoff bye week clinched. What's more, New England can clinch the top seed in the AFC with a win against Buffalo, a Ravens win over the Bengals or a Steelers loss to the Browns.

Stay here for updates on the Patriots' star.

UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 30 at 4:11 p.m. EST

Jeff Howe of NESN that Brady is officially listed as probably for Sunday.

Unless something goes terribly wrong between now and then, you can count on Brady being out there.

UPDATE: Friday, Dec. 30 at 12:04 p.m. EST

Tom Curran of CSN New England tweeted good news for the Patriots and their fans. 

Keep checking to see if anything new develops. But there's been little reason to believe that Brady won't play on Sunday. Now, there's even less of a reason.

UPDATE: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 4:09 p.m. EST

According to Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston, Brady was limited in Thursday's practice. 

At this point of the year, the Patriots are better off being cautious. Wait until the Patriots say something more definitive before thinking that he won't play a full game.

UPDATE: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 12:05 p.m. EST

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Brady is missing Thursday's practice with an injury to his left shoulder. 

If your league is still going, Brady is a safe bet. The one fear is that if New England gets a big lead against the Bills, the Patriots could pull him. However, it's hard to imagine a scenario where they would have that lead and Brady would not have a big day.

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