Accidents proceed to mount all through the NFL. With one week left within the season, groups are going to be much more cautious with taking part in injured gamers. For one final time within the common season, let’s spherical up probably the most notable damage updates looking forward to Week 18.
Arizona Cardinals
James Conner, RB
Week 18 standing: IR
James Conner tried to push by a knee damage suffered in Week 16. He rapidly aggravated the damage and couldn’t end the Week 17 recreation towards the Los Angeles Rams. On Wednesday, the Arizona Cardinals positioned Conner on injured reserve (IR), which is actually only a formality to get Michael Carter on the energetic roster.
Michael Wilson, WR
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
After having no damage designation the primary two practices, Michael Wilson confirmed up on Friday’s report as restricted with a hamstring damage.
This probably signifies that Wilson suffered the damage sooner or later in apply. Even when it’s minor, there’s no sense in pushing it with Arizona already eradicated from playoff competition.
Atlanta Falcons
Drake London, WR
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Drake London was restricted on Thursday earlier than returning for a full apply on Friday with a knee damage. He carries no damage designation into the common season finale and can play with the Falcons nonetheless having a shot on the NFC South title.
Darnell Mooney, WR
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
Darnell Mooney popped up on Thursday’s damage report as restricted with a shoulder damage, then didn’t apply in any respect on Friday. This isn’t a case of damage administration, as head coach Raheem Morris known as Mooney a game-time determination.
Raheem Morris mentioned WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) shall be a game-time determination Sunday. #Falcons
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) January 3, 2025
If Mooney can’t go, Ray-Ray McCloud would be a part of London because the beginning huge receivers, although the Falcons would probably lean on extra multi-tight finish units.
Baltimore Ravens
Justice Hill, RB
Week 18 standing: OUT
Justice Hill stays absent from apply as he progresses by the NFL’s concussion protocol. The consecutive DNPs are an ominous signal concerning his availability for Saturday’s recreation towards the Cleveland Browns. Nevertheless, apparently, he’s symptom-free however fairly has been coping with an sickness that prevented him from training.
Carolina Panthers
Miles Sanders, RB
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
With Chuba Hubbard out, the Carolina Panthers had been pressured to go together with Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone final week. It appears like they’ll get Miles Sanders again from his ankle sprain this week, although.
He was designated to return from IR and practiced in full on Wednesday and Friday round a restricted session on Thursday. He carries a questionable designation for what could be his first look since Week 10.
Xavier Legette, WR
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
Xavier Legette stays on the apply report with hip and wrist accidents. The rookie WR performed final week and practiced in full on Wednesday however was restricted on Thursday and Friday. He must be superb for Sunday regardless of being listed as questionable.
Chicago Bears
Rome Odunze, WR
Rome Odunze sat out Wednesday’s walkthrough with an sickness and didn’t apply on Thursday. Nonetheless, he must be superb for Sunday.
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow, QB
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
The Cincinnati Bengals proceed to handle Joe Burrow’s apply reps as he navigates a knee damage. He was restricted each days to begin the week, however there’s completely no likelihood he’ll miss Saturday’s recreation.
Chase Brown, RB
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
Chase Brown sprained his ankle making an attempt to slip to expire the clock late within the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ additional time win over the Denver Broncos. He’s tentatively anticipated to go this week, given the significance of the sport.
Nevertheless, he didn’t apply on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and is listed as questionable. Even when he does play, his effectiveness may very well be restricted.
“It appears doubtful.” @profootballdoc weighs in on Bengals RB Chase Brown’s possibilities of taking part in this week. #rulethejungle
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— Sports activities Damage Central (@SICscore) January 3, 2025
If Brown is out, Khalil Herbert will prepared the ground on Saturday.
Tee Higgins, WR
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Tee Higgins received in three restricted practices attributable to knee and ankle accidents. He’s not going to overlook Saturday’s recreation.
Cleveland Browns
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Dorian Thompson-Robinson was restricted for a 3rd consecutive day with a calf damage. Head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned each DTR and Bailey Zappe will play on Sunday, with the latter beginning. Such is the character of Week 18.
Cedric Tillman, WR
Week 18 standing: OUT
Nonetheless battling concussion signs, Cedric Tillman was positioned on injured reserve, ending his season.
Jerry Jeudy, WR
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Each week, Jerry Jeudy is on the apply report with a knee damage. Each week, he performs. Jeudy practiced in full all week and is okay.
Jerome Ford, RB
Week 18 standing: IR
Jerome Ford suffered a sprained ankle early in final week’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. He didn’t apply all week and received’t play. Previous to Saturday’s recreation, Ford was one in every of three gamers positioned on injured reserve to release energetic roster spots, formally ending his season.
With Pierre Robust Jr. (concussion) additionally out and Nick Chubb (foot) executed for the season, Week 18 ought to see a big dose of D’Onta Foreman because the lead again.
David Njoku, TE
Week 18 standing: IR
We all know David Njoku actually desires to play soccer. Sadly, he can’t appear to shake this knee damage. With one recreation left, it’s onerous to think about any injured gamers taking part in.
Njoku didn’t apply all week. Previous to Saturday’s recreation, Njoku was one in every of three gamers positioned on injured reserve to release energetic roster spots, formally ending his season
Dallas Cowboys
Jalen Tolbert, WR
Jalen Tolbert is coping with a finger damage however practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday. He’ll play on Sunday.
Inexperienced Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs, RB
Josh Jacobs was restricted at apply on Wednesday and Thursday with a wrist damage. He’s superb to play this week however indicated he doesn’t anticipate a full workload. If the Washington Commanders win, the Inexperienced Bay Packers can’t transfer from the No. 7 seed. It’s extremely unlikely the starters play a full recreation.
Christian Watson, WR
Identical to final week, Christian Watson will not be training attributable to a knee damage. With the Packers’ recreation this week of minimal significance, anticipate the staff to err on the aspect of warning and maintain Watson out to make sure he’s as wholesome as doable for the postseason.
Tucker Kraft, TE
Tucker Kraft was restricted at Wednesday and Thursday’s practices attributable to relaxation. He’s superb.
Houston Texans
Joe Mixon, RB
The Houston Texans gave Joe Mixon a light-weight day at Wednesday’s apply. Mixon will not be injured and shall be superb to play on Sunday however is sort of definitely not going to play all the recreation with the Texans locked into the No. 4 seed. Mixon practiced in full on Thursday.
Nico Collins, WR
The Texans gave Nico Collins a light-weight day at Wednesday’s apply. Collins will not be injured and shall be superb to play on Sunday however is sort of definitely not going to play all the recreation with the Texans locked into the No. 4 seed. Collins practiced in full on Thursday.
Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson, QB
Head coach Shane Steichen mentioned Anthony Richardson is coping with again spasms however will begin if he’s wholesome sufficient to take action. Nevertheless, this doesn’t sound like an ideal state of affairs. Richardson didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday. Joe Flacco might be going to begin on Sunday.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR
Michael Pittman Jr. has been coping with a again damage for many of the season. He stays on the apply report however participated in full. He’ll play this week.
Josh Downs, WR
Josh Downs popped up on the apply report with an ankle damage. He handled a high-ankle sprain earlier within the season, but it surely hasn’t been a problem for some time now. Since he’s been training in full, that is nothing to fret about.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes, QB
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs listed Patrick Mahomes as restricted on Wednesday and Thursday’s apply report together with his ankle damage. Mahomes is completely superb to play, however we received’t see him once more till the Divisional Spherical. Carson Wentz will begin on Sunday.
Isiah Pacheco, RB
On Christmas, Isiah Pacheco left the sport with a rib damage. He’s probably wholesome sufficient to play this week, however the Chiefs won’t be taking part in any starters with the No. 1 seed locked up. Pacheco didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday.
He may have two weeks off earlier than the Chiefs host a Divisional Spherical recreation. It stays to be seen if Kareem Hunt shall be rested this week as properly, leading to Samaje Perine and Carson Steele manning the backfield.
Las Vegas Raiders
Ameer Abdullah, RB
Ameer Abdullah didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday attributable to a foot damage. He might sit out a meaningless Week 18 recreation, which might put Alexander Mattison within the lead again function.
Los Angeles Chargers
Gus Edwards, RB
Gus Edwards didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday attributable to his ankle damage. He didn’t play final week and is unlikely to play this week both.
Ladd McConkey, WR
Ladd McConkey didn’t apply on Wednesday attributable to a toe damage however returned to a restricted session on Thursday. The rookie WR might be all proper, however with the Chargers presumably having nothing to play for, there’s undoubtedly an opportunity he may sit this week.
Joshua Palmer, WR
Joshua Palmer didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday attributable to a foot damage. It looks as if he’s trending towards not taking part in this week.
Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford, QB
Matthew Stafford will not be injured however was listed as uncertain attributable to a coach’s determination. The Rams have locked up the NFC West, and Sean McVay seems to be punting on the chance to earn the No. 3 seed as an alternative of falling to No. 4.
Kyren Williams, RB
Kyren Williams will not be injured however was listed as uncertain attributable to a coach’s determination. The Rams have locked up the NFC West, and Williams has carried the ball a career-high 316 occasions this season. He’ll get some well-earned relaxation forward of the Wild Card Spherical.
Puka Nacua, WR
Puka Nacua will not be injured however was listed as uncertain attributable to a coach’s determination. The Rams have locked up the NFC West, and Nacua has already missed 5 video games this season with persistent knee accidents. There’s no sense in risking shedding him proper earlier than the playoffs.
Cooper Kupp, WR
Cooper Kupp will not be injured however was listed as uncertain attributable to a coach’s determination. The Rams have locked up the NFC West, and Kupp has already missed 4 video games this season with an ankle damage. There’s no sense in risking shedding him proper earlier than the playoffs.
Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa, QB
Tua Tagovailoa pushed very onerous to play final week however was shut down by the medical staff attributable to his hip damage. On Monday, head coach Mike McDaniel remained unsure concerning his quarterback’s standing. The Dolphins have to win to have any shot at making the playoffs this week, however studying the early tea leaves, it appears like it will likely be Tyler Huntley as soon as once more. Tagovailoa was restricted at Wednesday and Thursday’s apply.
Jaylen Waddle, WR
Jaylen Waddle has missed the previous two weeks with a knee damage. On Monday, McDaniel expressed optimism that Waddle may return this week. The WR was restricted at apply on each days to begin the week.
Tyreek Hill, WR
Tyreek Hill continues to play by torn ligaments in his wrist. He was restricted at Wednesday’s apply, however that is simply veteran upkeep. Hill is taking part in this week.
Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Jones, RB
The Minnesota Vikings’ star RB suffered a quad contusion late in Minnesota’s win over the Packers. Head coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned Aaron Jones ought to be capable of apply this week, and that got here to fruition with the operating again getting in a restricted session on Wednesday and Thursday. With the No. 1 seed on the road Sunday evening towards the Detroit Lions, I anticipate Jones to play.
New England Patriots
Drake Maye, QB
Drake Maye was restricted at apply on Wednesday and Thursday with a right-hand damage. Head coach Jerod Mayo already mentioned Maye will begin if he’s wholesome sufficient to take action. On Thursday, it was formally introduced that Maye will begin.
Kayshon Boutte, WR
Kayshon Boutte didn’t apply on Wednesday attributable to an sickness. He was again in full on Thursday and shall be superb for Sunday.
Hunter Henry, TE
Hunter Henry was restricted at apply on Wednesday and Thursday with a foot damage. He’s most likely superb to play this week.
New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr, QB
Interim head coach Darren Rizzi didn’t rule out Derek Carr getting back from his left-hand damage this week. The New Orleans Saints QB has not practiced this week. I’d be surprised if Carr performed.
Alvin Kamara, RB
Alvin Kamara missed his second straight recreation with a groin damage. He has not practiced this week. It’s unlikely he’ll return for a closing meaningless recreation.
Kendre Miller, RB
Kendre Miller is at present within the concussion protocol and has not practiced this week. It appears extremely inconceivable that he’ll play this week. Clyde Edwards-Helaire might very properly be the lead again in Week 18.
Chris Olave, WR
Chris Olave has not but been activated from IR as he returns from a concussion. Olave practiced in full on each days this week. Whereas he’s wholesome sufficient to play, it’s unlikely he’ll return for one meaningless recreation. He’s merely right here to be round and apply together with his teammates.
Juwan Johnson, TE
Juwan Johnson has been restricted firstly of every week’s practices for a month now attributable to a knee damage. Johnson is okay and can play this week.
New York Giants
Malik Nabers, WR
After not showing on the apply report in any respect on Wednesday, Malik Nabers was restricted on Thursday together with his lingering toe concern. He’ll most likely play, although.
New York Jets
Tyler Conklin, TE
Tyler Conklin didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday with a calf damage. On condition that it’s Week 18, any DNP may simply imply a participant will get held out. Conklin might be out this week.
Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts, QB
Head coach Nick Sirianni mentioned Jalen Hurts stays within the concussion protocol. No matter his standing, Hurts was by no means going to play this week. It stays to be seen if it will likely be Kenny Pickett or Tanner McKee beginning in a meaningless recreation for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Concussions are tough, however it will be fairly shocking if Hurts wasn’t in a position to return for the Eagles’ Wild Card recreation.
Kenny Pickett, QB
Beginning rather than a concussed Hurts, Pickett aggravated his preexisting rib damage. Reportedly, Pickett is taking part in by damaged ribs. Regardless of being the backup, there’s no incentive for the Eagles to push Pickett to play at something lower than 100%. He didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday. Tanner McKee is probably going going to begin in a recreation that doesn’t matter this week towards the New York Giants.
Saquon Barkley, RB
The Eagles gave Saquon Barkley Wednesday and Thursday off from apply. He’s not injured however won’t play in a meaningless recreation on Sunday, regardless of the actual fact he’s in hanging distance of the all-time single-season dashing yardage file.
A.J. Brown, WR
The Eagles’ WR1 didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday attributable to a mix of his knee damage and relaxation; A.J. Brown is okay however received’t play in a meaningless recreation on Sunday.
DeVonta Smith, WR
The Eagles’ WR2 didn’t apply on Wednesday or Thursday attributable to a mix of his wrist damage and relaxation. DeVonta Smith is okay however received’t play in a meaningless recreation on Sunday.
Dallas Goedert, TE
On Wednesday, the Eagles designated Dallas Goedert to return from IR. Goedert received’t play this week, however he’s totally anticipated to return for the Eagles’ Wild Card recreation subsequent week.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Russell Wilson, QB
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB1 was restricted at Tuesday’s apply. Nevertheless, Russell Wilson will not be injured however merely getting a light-weight day. He practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday.
Jaylen Warren, RB
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Jaylen Warren was restricted at Tuesday’s apply with a rib damage however upgraded to full on Wednesday and Thursday. He shall be superb to play on Saturday.
Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith, QB
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Geno Smith popped up on Friday’s damage report with a proper biceps damage as restricted. Nevertheless, he carries no damage standing into the sport and can find yourself beginning all 17 video games for the Seahawks this season.
Tyler Lockett, WR
Week 18 standing: PLAYING
Tyler Lockett was restricted for a number of practices this week, however solely attributable to relaxation. He’ll play on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving, RB
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ lead operating again was restricted for each days of apply with shoulder and shin accidents. Bucky Irving will not be liable to lacking this week’s recreation.
Mike Evans, WR
The Bucs’ WR1 was restricted on Wednesday and didn’t apply on Thursday. Mike Evans will not be injured. He’ll play on Sunday, and Baker Mayfield will do every thing he can to get Evans the 85 yards he must proceed his 1,000-yard streak.
Cade Otton, TE
Cade Otton has missed the previous two weeks with a knee damage. He didn’t apply on Wednesday however returned to a restricted session on Thursday. That tentatively places him on monitor to play this Sunday.
Tennessee Titans
Tyjae Spears, RB
Tyjae Spears suffered a concussion final week. He has already been dominated out for Week 18. After a one-week absence, Tony Pollard must be again to chase contract incentives. If not, Julius Chestnut would function the lead again.
Tony Pollard, RB
For the primary time in weeks, Pollard truly practiced, getting in a restricted session on Wednesday and Thursday. He’s been coping with a sprained ankle for many of the season. With contract incentives at play, I anticipate Pollard to go well with up this Sunday and deal with as a lot work as he can.
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy, QB
Week 18 standing: OUT
Late within the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday evening loss to the Lions, Brock Purdy injured his elbow and was visibly involved on the sideline. Whereas it does seem the 49ers QB averted critical damage, the staff has nothing to realize by placing him at additional danger in Week 18. Joshua Dobbs will begin.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR
Week 18 standing: OUT
The oft-injured Deebo Samuel Sr. didn’t apply in any respect this week attributable to rib and knee accidents. Samuel appeared superb popping out of Monday evening’s recreation however will see his season finish with a career-low 44.7 receiving yards per recreation.
George Kittle, TE
Week 18 standing: QUESTIONABLE
George Kittle didn’t apply on Wednesday with ankle and hamstring accidents however returned to a restricted session on Thursday and Friday. Kittle was listed as questionable on the ultimate damage report, however with a meaningless Week 18 recreation remaining, it’s doable the 49ers maintain out anybody who isn’t 100% wholesome.
Washington Commanders
Austin Ekeler, RB
On his means again from a concussion, the Washington Commanders designated Austin Ekeler to return from IR on Wednesday and he practiced in full each days. It’s unclear if he’ll play in a regular-season finale that isn’t that essential with the Commanders already locked right into a playoff spot, however Ekeler will certainly be again for Washington’s Wild Card recreation subsequent week.
Terry McLaurin, WR
Terry McLaurin didn’t apply on Wednesday. Whereas his ankle is listed as half of the explanation he’s on the report, the opposite half — relaxation — is what carries the designation right here. McLaurin is okay and returned to a full session on Thursday.
Zach Ertz, TE
The Commanders proceed to present their veteran TE Wednesdays off. Zach Ertz is okay.
