Perhaps the only thing longer than a Christmas wish list are NFL injury reports, especially this late in the season. Every team is dealing with some type of injury issue as the regular season nears its end.
The Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts for Saturday’s game against the Cowboys. Hurts, who is still in concussion protocol, will watch as backup quarterback Kenny Pickett tries to help Philadelphia clinch a berth in the NFC playoffs. Their opponent will be without wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who was shut down for the year earlier this week.
In Cincinnati, the Bengals hope to have wide receiver Tee Higgins for Saturday’s game against the Broncos, who can end their 10-year playoff drought with a win. Higgins has been labeled questionable to play with ankle and knee injuries. Higgins reportedly showed progress regarding his injuries throughout the week.
Below is a complete summary of each team’s final Week 17 injury report. We will update this throughout the evening as more injury reports come in.
For the Chargers, Dissly and Dobbins participated fully on Thursday. Dobbins, who has missed the team’s last four games, is expected to be activated before kickoff.
Each of New England’s questionable players was limited during Thursday’s practice. Leo, Jennings and Takitaki did not appear on the injury report until Thursday.
Higgins’ health reportedly improved as the week progressed. Given the importance of Saturday’s game (the Bengals need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive), the expectation is that Higgins will at least try.
Every one of Arizona’s questionable players was limited all week. Conner is reportedly headed in the right direction regarding his status against the Rams.
- Jeans: LB Eric Kendricks (calf), ILB Nick Vigil (foot), WR Jalen Tolbert (finger), OL Asim Richards (ankle), G Chuma Edoga (toe), S Donovan Wilson (knee), WR Jalen Brooks (knee) QUESTIONABLE; G TJ Lower (thigh) DOUBTFUL; DB Kemon Hall (hamstring), WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder), CB Amani Oruwariye (foot) OUT
- Eagles: OF Bryce Huff (doll) QUESTIONABLE; LB Nakobe Dean (abdomen) DOUBTFUL; WR Britain Covey (neck), QB Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger), RB Will Shipley (concussion) OUT
The biggest news from Philadelphia is that Hurts will be out, leaving Kenny Pickett in charge of the offense. For the Cowboys, Tolbert and Brooks were limited the last two days. Expect bigger targets for fellow receivers Brandin Cooks and KaVontae Turpin.
- Panthers: RB Chuba Hubbard (knee), OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee/elbow), WR Xavier Legette (hip/wrist), DE A’Shawn Robinson (knee/illness), OLB DJ Wonnum, G Damien Lewis (illness/ankle), OLB Cam Gill (illness) QUESTIONABLE; T Taylor Moton (knee), CB Jaycee Horn (hip) DOUBTFUL; CB Chau Smith-Wade (illness/chest), LB Josey Jewell (concussion/quadriceps) OUT
- Buccaneers: LB KJ Britt (ankle), WR Kameron Johnson (ankle), FS Jordan Whitehead (pectoral) QUESTIONABLE; TE Cade Otton (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring/foot), S Antoine Winfield Jr. OUT
Hubbard and Legette were limited the last two days. In Tampa, Johnson, Whitehead and Britt participated in full practice all week.
- Jets: WR Davante Adams (hip), CB Michael Carter II (back), CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring), EDGE Braiden McGregor (ankle), OL Morgan Moses (knee), S Tony Adams (ankle), LB Haason Reddick (neck) , DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring), K Greg Zuerlein (left knee) QUESTIONABLE; DL Leki Fotu (knee) OUT
- Invoices: S Damar Hamlin (rib), CB Cam Lewis (shoulder), FS Taylor Rapp (neck), WR Curtis Samuel (rib) QUESTIONABLE
Adams was limited Friday after not practicing the previous two days. Adams hopes to play in order to catch Aaron Rodgers’ 500th career touchdown pass. Adams caught Rodgers’ 200th and 400th touchdown passes during their time together in Green Bay.
In Buffalo, every one of the team’s questionable players was limited all week.
- Foals: TE Mo Alie-Cox (knee), CB Julius Brents (knee), LB Jaylon Carlies (shoulder), G Quenton Nelson (ankle), QB Anthony Richardson (back/foot), LB EJ Speed (knee) QUESTIONABLE
- Giants: WR Malik Nabers (toe), DT Armon Watts (shoulder), G Austin Schlottmann (fibula), CB Dee Williams (toe) QUESTIONABLE; S Raheem Layne (knee), LB Micah McFadden (neck), C John Michael Schmitz (ankle), CB Greg Stroman OUT
Richardson did not practice all week. Given that, it’s certainly possible that the Colts’ offense will be led once again by Joe Flacco, the soon-to-be 40-year-old who temporarily replaced Richardson in the starting lineup earlier this season.
In New York, Nabers was limited Friday after not practicing the previous two days. Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he is hopeful Nabers will face the Colts.
The Raiders had a brief injury report this week, with only Meredith receiving a playing designation. For the Saints, Kamara may have played his last shot this season, given his injury and the fact that the Saints are out of playoff contention. Look for second-year running back Kendre Miller to have an expanded role in the offense moving forward.
None of the Titans’ questionable players were able to practice Friday.
Waddle was limited the past two days after not practicing Wednesday. Hill and Tagovailoa were limited all week. Their statuses may be determined by what happens on Saturday. Miami will be eliminated from playoff contention if the Chargers and Broncos win.
Watson did not practice all week. Despite that, Packers coach Matt LaFleur has kept the door open for Watson to play as his health continues to improve.
For the Vikings, Pace was a full participant all week, so his chances of playing look good.
Allen will likely be activated off injured reserve as he played fully all week.
