Jalen Hurts, CeeDee Lamb, NFL Injury Statuses and Fantasy Impact for Week 17

The Week 17 clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will be missing two key players.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol and was ruled out. Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been shut down for the season.

The prognosis of both players is not promising for those participating in fantasy football championships in Week 17.

Below is a look at all of the significant injuries that will affect this weekend's Week 17 contests.

• Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI: Out (concussion), per team injury report. 
• CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL: Out for season (shoulder), per ESPN.
• J.K. Dobbins, RB, LAC: Questionable (knee), per team injury report. 
• Gus Edwards, RB, LAC: Out (ankle), per team injury report. 
• Christian Watson, WR, GB: Questionable (knee), per team injury report. 
• Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA: Questionable (knee), per Pro Football Talk.
• Anthony Richardson, QB, IND: Questionable (back/foot), per ESPN's Stephen Holder.
• James Conner, RB, ARZ: Questionable (knee), per team injury report. 
• Tony Pollard, RB, TEN: Questionable (ankle), per team injury report. 
• Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, NYG: Limited participant in Friday practice, per team injury report. 
• Malik Nabers, WR, NYG: Questionable (toe), per team injury report. 
• Davante Adams, WR, NYJ: "Looked good in Friday practice" (hip), per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 
• Mike Evans, WR, TB: Limited participant in Friday practice (rest), per team injury report. 
• Chris Olave, WR, NO: Questionable (concussion), per New Orleans Football's Nick Underhill.
• David Njoku, TE, CLE: Out (knee), per team injury report. 
• Cade Otton, TE, TB: Out (knee), per team injury report. 
• Tee Higgins, WR, CIN: Questionable (ankle/knee), per team injury report. 
• Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA: Questionable (wrist), per team injury report.

Jalen Hurts Out With Concussion

Jalen Hurts was officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Hurts is still in concussion protocol from the head injury he suffered in the first half of last week's loss to the Washington Commanders.

Kenny Pickett will be under center for the Eagles on Sunday. Pickett, who is dealing with a rib issue of his own, threw for 143 yards and a touchdown in Week 16.

Pickett is going up against a Dallas passing defense that allowed over 250 yards in four of the last six weeks.

However, Pickett's struggles to keep the Eagles in front during the second half on Sunday might turn away some prospective fantasy football players who need a signal-caller for their championship showdowns.;

Bryce Young could be one of the potential waiver-wire options to replace Hurts. The Carolina Panthers quarterback had 298 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this season. Tampa Bay has the third-worst passing defense in the NFL.

Mason Rudolph is facing the Jacksonville Jaguars' second-worst passing defense, but he is a bit of a risky option given the Tennessee Titans' overall struggles.

As for the Eagles, Saquon Barkley should receive the biggest boost with Hurts off the field. Barkley averaged 4.7 yards per carry in a 34-6 win over Dallas on November 10.

CeeDee Lamb Shut Down For Season

CeeDee Lamb was shut down by the Cowboys because of the shoulder injury he's been dealing with for most of the season.

Lamb felt the affects of the shoulder issue when he fell on it in certain games, including in Sunday night's win over Tampa Bay.

Without Lamb, the Cowboys will rely on Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin more. Tight end Jake Ferguson should also get extra run in the passing game with Lamb out.

Tolbert and Turpin are potential sleeper targets on the waiver wire, but they may not be close to the WR2 tier because Philadelphia's defense has allowed the second-fewest passing yards in the NFL.

Carolina's Adam Thielen and Tennessee's Calvin Ridley are veteran options worth looking at, if they are on the waiver wire in your league, because of their matchups against Tampa Bay and Jacksonville.

Green Bay's Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed could be options, if available, as well since the Minnesota Vikings give up the most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in the NFL.

Detroit allows the second-most receiving yards to wide outs, but it may be hard to find any of the San Francisco pass-catchers on waivers.