Welcome to Week 15 of the NFL season, a week that is synonymous with the start of the Fantasy Football playoffs. Luckily for you, we have a summary of each team’s injury report so you know who to start ahead of this week’s games.
Even if you’re not a fantasy football player (or unfortunately didn’t make it to your league’s playoffs), there are still a litany of injuries to keep an eye on this week. The Buffalo Bills are monitoring the status of wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee). In Pittsburgh, the Steelers continue to monitor George Pickens’ hamstring injury that will likely keep him out of Sunday’s state showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Los Angeles Chargers are dealing with a new injury to quarterback Justin Herbert, who, according to coach Jim Harbaugh, will be “doing everything he can to play on Sunday.” The Bengals also limited quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee) on Wednesday ahead of their matchup at Tennessee on Sunday.
Here is a summary of each team’s injury report. We will update this throughout the evening as more injury reports come in.
Running back Tony Pollard (hamstring) and kicker Nick Folk (groin) were among six Titans players who did not practice Wednesday. Linebacker Otis Reese (ankle) was limited.
Four Bengals did not practice in Cincinnati on Wednesday: offensive tackle Orlando Brown (fibula), defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness), wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) and linebacker Joe Bachie (groin). Three key offensive starters were limited: quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee), wide receiver Tee Higgins (vet rest day) and offensive tackle Amarius Mims (rest day).
For the Commanders, wide receiver Noah Brown (kidney), tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring, rest) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee, rest) did not practice Wednesday. Kicker Zane González (left foot) and safety Quan Martin (shoulder) were limited. The Commanders claimed veteran KJ Osborn off waivers as Brown is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.
The Saints have not yet placed quarterback Derek Carr on injured reserve despite breaking his left hand on Sunday against the Giants, so he was listed as one of three New Orleans players who did not practice on Wednesday. Running back Alvin Kamara (illness) and linebacker D’Marco Jackson (ankle) also did not practice. Two players were limited: tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) and receiver Bub Means (ankle).
The Giants had a slew of players on Wednesday’s injury report. Quarterback Drew Lock (heel, left elbow) and offensive tackle Evan Neal (hip, ankle) were among six Giants players who did not practice. Catcher Malik Nabers (hip) was limited. Regarding Lock, Giants coach Brian Daboll said earlier in the day that Tommy DeVito will start in Lock’s place this Sunday.
Only one Baltimore Raven did not practice fully Wednesday: backup safety Sanoussi Kane, who sat out while dealing with a hamstring injury.
Running back Raheem Blackshear (chest) and linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) were the only Panthers who did not practice Wednesday for injury-related reasons. Three Panthers, including running back Chuba Hubbard, received veteran days off. Carolina had several defensive players practice in a limited capacity, including linebackers Josey Jewell (hamstring) and DJ Wonnum (knee) and defensive backs Jaycee Horn (groin) and Lonnie Johnson (neck).
The Dallas Cowboys had a checkup on Wednesday after playing Monday night, and four players were limited: CB Trevon Diggs (knee), CB CJ Goodwin (hamstring), WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and CB Jourdan Lewis (biceps). femoral). Center Cooper Beebe (concussion) did not practice after being in and out of Monday night’s game against the Bengals. Linebacker Eric Kendricks also did not participate due to personal reasons and a shoulder injury.
The Jets had four players not practice Wednesday, including running back Breece Hall (knee), linebacker Haason Reddick (illness) and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle). Fellow offensive lineman Morgan Moses (wrist) and cornerback DJ Reed (groin) were among the Jets’ limited players.
In Jacksonville, tight end Evan Engram (shoulder) was the only player who did not practice. Guard Ezra Cleveland (knee), tight end Josiah Deguara (shoulder) and guard Brandon Scherff (knee, shoulder) were limited.
A dozen Dolphins did not practice or were limited. Among those who did not practice were tackles Terron Armstead (knee) and Kendall Lamm (back). Wide receivers Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle (hamstring), fullback Alec Ingold (ankle) and linebacker Bradley Chubb (knee) were among Miami’s limited participants.
Safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (foot) were the only Texans players who did not practice due to injury. Defensive end Denico Autry (knee) and guard Kenyon Green (shoulder) were among Houston’s limited players.
The Colts, coming off their bye week, had two players not practice: right tackle Braden Smith (personal) and receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle). Catcher Josh Downs (shoulder) and center Ryan Kelly (knee) were limited.
The Broncos had only two players on Wednesday’s injury report. Defensive back Riley Moss (knee) did not practice, while defensive partner Brandon James (abdomen) was limited.
Buffalo received some good news: wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) participated in full practice. Defensive backs Rasul Douglas (knee) and Taylor Rapp (neck, shoulder) were the only Bills players who did not practice. Defensive end Casey Toohill (ribs) was Buffalo’s only limited participant during Wednesday’s walkaround.
Detroit is close to full strength entering this important matchup with Buffalo. Defensive tackle DJ Reader (shoulder) was the only player who did not practice Wednesday. Defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Joshua Paschal (knee) were the Lions’ only limited participants.
As expected, Steelers receiver George Pickens did not practice due to his hamstring injury. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi (groin) also were held out of practice. Pittsburgh had a host of veterans taking a day off as the Steelers prepare to play three games in an 11-day span.
Defensive back Sydney Brown (knee) was the only Eagles player to miss practice due to injury. Safety Reed Blankenship (concussion), defensive lineman Jalen Carter (shoulder), receiver Britain Covey (neck) and defensive back Cooper DeJean (rest) were limited.
A big reason for the Chiefs’ 12-1 start has been health. That remains the case, as tackle DJ Humphries (hamstring) was the only player who did not practice Wednesday. Kicker Harrison Butker (left knee) and tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) were the only Chiefs players who were limited.
It was a different story in Cleveland as 10 players didn’t practice or were limited. Defensive end Myles Garrett (personal), tight end David Njoku (hamstring) and guard Joel Bitonio (back) were the three Browns players who did not practice. Guard Wyatt Teller (gluteus) and receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) were among the limited participants at Cleveland’s practice.
Defensive backs Kyle Dugger (ankle) and Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) were two of 10 Patriots players limited. Wide receiver Javon Baker (concussion) and cornerback Marcus Jones (illness) did not practice for New England.
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (knee) was limited during Wednesday’s practice. McBride’s status is obviously something to monitor this week as he has given up double-digit goals in each of Arizona’s last three games.
Injuries continue to play a major role in the Buccaneers’ season. Tampa players who did not practice included receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), running back Bucky Irving (back/hip), safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) and tackle Tristan Wirfs (foot, knee). . Winfield is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice and was listed with ankle and thigh injuries. Earlier in the day, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh informed reporters that Herbert is dealing with a leg contusion and an ankle injury. Herbert, who rated himself as day-to-day on Wednesday, has yet to miss a game this season despite battling several injuries.
Linebackers Joey Bosa (hip) and tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) also did not practice.
Safety Javon Bullard (ankle) was the only Packers player who did not practice. Tight end Luke Musgrave, who is still within the team’s 21-day practice window, participated on a limited basis as he continues to work on his ankle injury. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) participated in the full practice.
In Seattle, running back Kenneth Walker III did not practice as he continues to deal with his injured calf. Wide receiver DK Metcalf (shoulder) participated in the full practice.
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