With Christmas on the calendar for Sunday, the NFL has moved the majority of its schedule to Saturday with only a handful of games occurring on its usual day of the week.
And while the Jets turned to a backup quarterback to kick-start their offense on Thursday night, a few more will be turning to their backups due to an injured starting QB. Keep reading for every injury report for Week 16 and analysis of the biggest storylines heading into the weekend:
Also, be sure to bookmark our NFL Injured Reserve Tracker which will be updated weekly throughout the season.
Lions at Panthers Injuries
Lions Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kayode Awosika
|
OT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jason Cabinda
|
FB | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeShon Elliott
|
S | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Derrick Barnes
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Frank Ragnow
|
C | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Evan Brown
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Taylor Decker
|
OT | Elbow | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Michael Brockers
|
DT | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is questionable this week after being a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He's been dealing with a foot injury all season after having surgery last October to correct a toe issue.
In the 64 snaps Ragnow has sat out this season, the Lions have allowed 13 pressures and three sacks.
Panthers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joel Iyiegbuniwe
|
LB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jaycee Horn
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Ian Thomas
|
TE | Thigh | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Myles Hartsfield
|
FS | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
C.J. Henderson
|
CB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– CJ Henderson is expected to start after exiting last week's game due to an ankle injury. He played just three snaps and was replaced by Keith Taylor, who allowed six completions on six targets.
Henderson, a former first-round pick, is enjoying the best season of his young career, intercepting two passes and holding quarterbacks to a passer rating of 99.0 when targeted, a huge drop of the 130.1 he allowed a season ago.
Bills at Bears Injuries
Bills Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Josh Allen
|
QB | Right Elbow | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Boogie Basham
|
DE | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ryan Bates
|
G | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Epenesa
|
DE | Elbow | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Cam Lewis
|
CB | Forearm | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Matt Milano
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Mitch Morse
|
C | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Phillips
|
NT | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jordan Poyer
|
FS | Knee/Rest | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Rodger Saffold
|
G | Knee/Rest | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Ed Oliver
|
NT | Calf | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
– Mitch Morse has been ruled out as he remains in concussion protocol following a head injury he suffered last week.
With Morse out, Greg Van Roten will slide over from right guard and David Quessenberry will elevate into the starting lineup. Both guys were credited with allowing one pressure last week.
Bears Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Josh Blackwell
|
CB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Larry Borom
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Chase Claypool
|
WR | Knee | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
N'Keal Harry
|
WR | Back | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Teven Jenkins
|
G | Neck | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Jaylon Johnson
|
CB | Finger/Ribs | FP | FP | LP | Questionable |
|
Justin Jones
|
DT | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Riley Reiff
|
OT | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Equanimeous St. Brown
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kindle Vildor
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trevon Wesco
|
TE | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cody Whitehair
|
G | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Armon Watts
|
DT | Shoulder | FP | FP | (-) |
– Things look bleak at the wide receiver position for the Bears this week with Chase Claypool (knee) and Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) both expected to be inactive. Darnell Mooney is on the Injured Reserve.
Byron Pringle led the Bears in routes run last week against the Eagles, catching two targets for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Dante Pettis and Velus Jones Jr. each had one catch on a combined five targets. The only Bears to have more than two catches against Philadelphia were tight end Cole Kmet (4 for 25 yards) and running back David Montgomery (3 for 38 yards).
Saints at Browns Injuries
Saints Injuries
| Position | Name | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | Marshon Lattimore | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| S | Marcus Maye | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| WR | Chris Olave | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| T | Ryan Ramczyk | Rest | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
| WR | Jarvis Landry | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Out | |
| TE | Adam Trautman | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| RB | Dwayne Washington | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| LB | Pete Werner | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| S | P.J. Williams | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| G | Andrus Peat | Illness | DNP | Questionable |
– Marshon Lattimore has missed nine games due to his abdominal injury, but Dennis Allen thinks he is close to returning ahead of Saturday's game against the Browns.
The cornerback was also considered questionable last weekend and has been practicing in a limited fashion recently.
Alontae Taylor has played well in Lattimore’s spot, breaking up eight passes and allowing a passer rating of 60.2 when targeted this season.
Browns Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Bell
|
WR | Toe | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Nick Chubb
|
RB | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Jadeveon Clowney
|
DE | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Amari Cooper
|
WR | Rest/Hip | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Myles Garrett
|
DE | Illness | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
John Johnson
|
FS | Thigh | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
David Njoku
|
TE | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Wyatt Teller
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) |
– Jadeveon Clowney is out this week after suffering a head injury in Week 15.
Clowney’s presence has been huge for the Browns’ pass rush which pressures opposing quarterbacks 34.5% of the time when he and Myles Garrett are on the field and only 21.4% of dropbacks with just Garrett.
Backup Alex Wright has 10 pressures in 261 pass rushing snaps this season.
Seahawks at Chiefs Injuries
Seahawks Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DeeJay Dallas
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Noah Fant
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyler Lockett
|
WR | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kenneth Walker III
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ryan Neal
|
S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Al Woods
|
NT | Achilles | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Darrell Taylor
|
OLB | Illness | DNP | FP | (-) | (-) |
|
Marquise Goodwin
|
WR | Wrist/Ankle | FP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Abraham Lucas
|
OT | Elbow | FP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Jordyn Brooks
|
ILB | Neck | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Quandre Diggs
|
FS | Shoulder | FP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Tanner Muse
|
LB | Ankle | FP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Bruce Irvin
|
OLB | Knee/Heel | FP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Uchenna Nwosu
|
OLB | Elbow | (-) | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Quinton Jefferson
|
DE | Foot | (-) | FP | (-) | (-) |
– Tyler Lockett is out this week after undergoing finger surgery. He had seven catches for 68 yards against the 49ers in Week 15.
Nine-year veteran Marquise Goodwin should see more time with Lockett out, he’s averaging 1.43 yards per route run this season, his highest mark since 2018. Although he's also questionable after missing Thursday's practice.
– Rookie Ken Walker is questionable after sitting out practice all week due to an ankle injury. He had 12 of the Seahawks 14 rushing attempts last week and added four catches as well.
If he's out, a DeeJay Dallas/Travis Homer committee seems to be the most likely outcome.
Chiefs Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Danna
|
DE | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Chris Jones
|
DT | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Khalen Saunders
|
DT | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Jody Fortson
|
TE | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Noah Gray
|
TE | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Nazeeh Johnson
|
CB | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Lucas Niang
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Derrick Nnadi
|
DT | Achilles | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Isiah Pacheco
|
RB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
L'Jarius Sneed
|
CB | Calf | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Kadarius Toney
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Deon Bush
|
DB | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | Questionable |
– It seemed like Mecole Hardman was on track to return this week, but Andy Reid didn't seem so optimistic in his last press conference, so he may sit for another game.
Hardman was designated to return from the IR prior to Week 15, but was held out due to what were assumed to be precautionary reasons. He will have to be activated before January 4th, or be ineligible to return this season.
Giants at Vikings Injuries
Giants Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adoree' Jackson
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Shane Lemieux
|
G | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Evan Neal
|
OT | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Kayvon Thibodeaux
|
OLB | Elbow | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Nick Vannett
|
TE | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Leonard Williams
|
DE | Neck | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Isaiah Hodgins
|
WR | Calf | FP | (-) |
– Ben Bredeson returned from the IR last week and split time with Nick Gates at left guard. According to Brian Daboll, that will be the plan again this week against the Vikings.
Brederson allowed just one pressure in 23 pass blocking snaps. Gates allowed zero pressure in his 12 pass blocking snaps.
Vikings Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Garrett Bradbury
|
C | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Brian Asamoah
|
LB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Eric Kendricks
|
ILB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Patrick Jones II
|
LB | lllness | FP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Adam Thielen
|
WR | NIR – Res | (-) | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Cameron Dantzler
|
CB | Ankle | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Garrett Bradbury will miss his third consecutive game as he deals with a back injury.
The Vikings have used Austin Schlottmann the last two weeks and he's allowed three quarterback hits and nine total pressures.
Bengals at Patriots Injuries
Bengals Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sam Hubbard
|
DE | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
D.J. Reader
|
DT | Rest | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jalen Davis
|
CB | Thumb | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trey Hendrickson
|
DE | Wrist | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Tee Higgins
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Mike Hilton
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Hayden Hurst
|
TE | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trent Taylor
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Cam Taylor-Britt
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jay Tufele
|
DT | Illness | DNP | FP | Questionable | |
|
Eli Apple
|
CB | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) |
– While Sam Hubbard will miss at least one more week with his calf injury, Trey Hendrickson is expected to return after missing just one game due to a broken wrist.
Hendrickson leads the Bengals in quarterback pressures and is second on the team in sacks.
– The Bengals have downgraded Hayden Hurst from questionable to out for Saturday's game. This will be his third straight absence.
Backup Mitchell Wilcox had three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown last week against the Buccaneers.
Patriots Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalen Mills
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeVante Parker
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Yodny Cajuste
|
OT | Calf/Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Joe Cardona
|
LS | Ankle | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Damien Harris
|
RB | Thigh | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jack Jones
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jakobi Meyers
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Rhamondre Stevenson
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jonathan Jones
|
CB | Chest | LP | LP | Questionable | |
|
Tyquan Thornton
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | Questionable |
Texans at Titans Injuries
Texans Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nico Collins
|
WR | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Moved to IR |
|
Kenyon Green
|
G | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ogbo Okoronkwo
|
DE | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Laremy Tunsil
|
OT | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Brandin Cooks
|
WR | Calf | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Justin McCray
|
G | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chris Moore
|
WR | Foot | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Christian Kirksey
|
MLB | Elbow | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Steven Nelson
|
CB | Foot/Knee | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
– Nico Collins is done for the season after being moved to the IR on Friday.
With Collins and Brandin Cooks out in recent weeks, Chris Moore has been making the most of the opportunity, catching 14 passes for 166 yards on 18 targets over the last two games.
Titans Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dylan Cole
|
OLB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dennis Daley
|
OT | Rest | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Nate Davis
|
G | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kristian Fulton
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ben Jones
|
C | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Moved to IR |
|
Terrance Mitchell
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dillon Radunz
|
G | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ryan Tannehill
|
QB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Josh Thompson
|
DB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Denico Autry
|
DE | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tre Avery
|
CB | Concussion | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Aaron Brewer
|
G | Rib | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Derrick Henry
|
RB | Rest | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Amani Hooker
|
S | Knee | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nicholas Petit-Frere
|
OT | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jeffery Simmons
|
DE | Ankle | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Andrew Adams
|
DB | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Treylon Burks
|
WR | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
– While the Titans limp to the finish line, they will have to do it without Ryan Tannehill who is out this week and could miss the rest of the season.
Tennessee will turn to rookie Malik Willis to stop their current four-game losing streak. In two starts earlier this season, Willis completed just 11 of his 26 pass attempts and rushed for 52 yards on 13 attempts.
Falcons at Ravens Injuries
Falcons Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chuma Edoga
|
OT | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | Out |
Ravens Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Calais Campbell
|
DE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Lamar Jackson
|
QB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marcus Peters
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ronnie Stanley
|
OT | Rest/Ankle | DNP | LP | DNP | (-) |
|
Tyler Huntley
|
QB | Right Shoulder | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
– Marcus Peters will be replaced by Brandon Stephens against Atlanta with Daryl Worley and Jalyn Armour-Davis both on the IR. Stephens has allowed a passer rating of 97.9 when targeted.
– Tyler Huntley is expected to make another start, although he's considered questionable after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday with a right shoulder injury.
The Ravens offense has stalled in recent weeks, scoring a total of 29 points in their last three games. The Falcons defense ranks 31st in the NFL in points allowed per drive.
Commanders at 49ers Injuries
Commanders Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saahdiq Charles
|
G | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kamren Curl
|
S | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Antonio Gibson
|
RB | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Andrew Norwell
|
G | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Benjamin St-Juste
|
CB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chase Young
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Brian Robinson
|
RB | Quad | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
– Chase Young is expected to make his long-awaited return after missing the entire season while rehabbing his torn ACL. He was activated a month ago, but will finally suit up against the 49ers.
The Commanders defense ranks fourth in the NFL in pressure percentage this season.
49ers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jimmy Garoppolo
|
QB | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kevin Givens
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kerry Hyder
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | LP | (-) | Questionable |
|
Deebo Samuel
|
WR | Ankle/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Arik Armstead
|
DT | Foot, Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Christian McCaffrey
|
RB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Tarvarius Moore
|
DB | Knee | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Brock Purdy
|
QB | Oblique/Rib | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Ambry Thomas
|
CB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Charvarius Ward
|
CB | Concussion | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Danny Gray
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Samuel Womack
|
CB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jordan Mason
|
RB | Hamstring | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
– Charvarius Ward is expected to return this week after suffering a concussion in last Thursday's win over the Seahawks.
He's recorded a team-high nine pass breakups and has allowed a passer rating of 87.2 when targeted this season which ranks 25th in the NFL among all cornerbacks.
Eagles at Cowboys Injuries
Eagles Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalen Hurts
|
QB | Right Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
K'Von Wallace
|
SAF | Hip | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Tyree Jackson
|
TE | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Reed Blankenship
|
SAF | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Gardner Minshew
|
QB | Personal | DNP | (-) | (-) | (-) |
|
Zach Pascal
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
– Gardner Minshew will get his first start of the season with Jalen Hurts sidelined due to a sprained throwing shoulder.
Minshew has the second best interception percentage since he entered the NFL, trailing only Aaron Rodgers. Against the Jets last season, Minshew completed 80 percent of his passes and threw two touchdowns in a 33-18 win.
Cowboys Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dorance Armstrong
|
DE | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Noah Brown
|
WR | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jake Ferguson
|
TE | Concussion | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jayron Kearse
|
S | Shoulder/Back | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Demarcus Lawrence
|
DE | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Micah Parsons
|
OLB | Illness | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Leighton Vander Esch
|
MLB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Trevon Diggs
|
CB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | (-) |
– Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has been ruled out for Saturday night’s game against the Eagles.
The fifth-year vet is having his best season since he was second-team All-Pro as a rookie, recording a team-high 90 tackles.
Rookie fifth-round pick Damone Clark should get expected playing time while Vander Esch is out. He’s earned a 56.7 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus for his work this season.
Raiders at Steelers Injuries
Raiders Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alex Bars
|
G | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jackson Barton
|
OT | Back | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Andrew Billings
|
DT | Fibula | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Darien Butler
|
LB | Quadricep | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jermaine Eluemunor
|
OT | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Duron Harmon
|
CB | Shoulder/Neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dylan Parham
|
G | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Zamir White
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Rock Ya-Sin
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
– Both of the Raiders starting guards are questionable after missing last week's game.
Hroniss Grasu started at right guard for the Raiders with Alex Bars inactive. Grasu allowed four pressures and one sack. It was his first NFL appearance in two years.
At the other guard spot, Dylan Parham left the game with a knee injury and was replaced by Jordan Merideth who allowed one sack in 31 pass blocking snaps.
Steelers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terrell Edmunds
|
S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Diontae Johnson
|
WR | Toe | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Najee Harris
|
RB | Hip | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Derek Watt
|
FB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Myles Jack
|
ILB | Groin | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Kenny Pickett
|
QB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Josh Jackson
|
CB | Ankle | FP | FP | DNP | (-) |
|
Pat Freiermuth
|
TE | Foot | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
J.C. Hassenauer
|
C | Personal | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
George Pickens
|
WR | Illness | DNP | (-) |
– Kenny Pickett is expected to return this week after missing Week 15 due to a concussion. Mitchell Trubisky played a clean game against the Panthers, completing 17 of his 22 pass attempts with zero turnovers in the 24-16 win.
Pickett hasn't turned the ball over since Week 8, but his passer rating over the past four games is just 85.9 and he's contributed three total touchdowns.
Packers at Dolphins Injuries
Packers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Bakhtiari
|
OT | Knee/Abdomen | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Krys Barnes
|
LB | Hand | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rudy Ford
|
SAF | Wrist/Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Elgton Jenkins
|
OT | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Aaron Jones
|
RB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Keisean Nixon
|
DB | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Aaron Rodgers
|
QB | Right Thumb/Rib | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Dolphins Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terron Armstead
|
OT | Toe/Pec/Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
River Cracraft
|
WR | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Jevon Holland
|
FS | Neck | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Keion Crossen
|
DB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Eric Fisher
|
OT | Calf | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Jaelan Phillips
|
OLB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Duke Riley
|
MLB | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Eric Rowe
|
S | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Durham Smythe
|
TE | Quad | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jeff Wilson
|
RB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Teddy Bridgewater
|
QB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Elijah Campbell
|
DB | Concussion | FP | FP | (-) | (-) |
|
Kader Kohou
|
CB | Thumb | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
Broncos at Rams Injuries
Broncos Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Randy Gregory
|
OLB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Kendall Hinton
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Latavius Murray
|
RB | Foot | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Courtland Sutton
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
K'Waun Williams
|
FS | Wrist/Knee | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jacob Bobenmoyer
|
LS | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dalton Risner
|
G | Shoulder/Back/Foot | FP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Calvin Anderson
|
OT | Ankle | DNP | Questionable |
Rams Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brian Allen
|
C | Calf | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Marquise Copeland
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Aaron Donald
|
DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Jake Gervase
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Travin Howard
|
LB | Hip | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
David Long
|
DB | Groin | LP | LP | Unspecified | |
|
Ben Skowronek
|
WR | Calf | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
John Wolford
|
QB | Neck | DNP | DNP | Unspecified |
Buccaneers at Cardinals Injuries
Buccaneers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Genard Avery
|
OLB | Abdomen/Oblique | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jamel Dean
|
CB | Toe | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Carl Nassib
|
LB | Pectoral | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Keanu Neal
|
S | Toe | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Donovan Smith
|
OT | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Vita Vea
|
NT | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Josh Wells
|
OT | Back | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Antoine Winfield Jr.
|
S | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Tristan Wirfs
|
OT | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Mike Edwards
|
FS | Hamstring | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
Cardinals Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zach Allen
|
DE | Hand | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kelvin Beachum
|
OT | Knee/Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Antonio Hamilton
|
CB | Back | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Colt McCoy
|
QB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
|
Byron Murphy
|
CB | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Greg Dortch
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Max Garcia
|
G | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Markus Golden
|
OLB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Christian Matthew
|
CB | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Zeke Turner
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Charles Washington
|
DB | Chest | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Marco Wilson
|
CB | Neck | LP | LP | FP | Unspecified |
|
Rashaad Coward
|
G | Chest | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Marquise Brown
|
WR | Groin | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
Chargers at Colts Injuries
Chargers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bryce Callahan
|
CB | Groin | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Kemon Hall
|
DB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Derwin James
|
S | Quadricep | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Sebastian Joseph-Day
|
DT | Knee/Back | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Trey Pipkins
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Chris Rumph II
|
LB | Quadricep | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Jamaree Salyer
|
OT | Knee | FP | FP | Unspecified |
Colts Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kylen Granson
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Kenny Moore II
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Unspecified | |
|
Brandon Facyson
|
DB | Illness | FP | FP | Unspecified | |
|
Mike Strachan
|
WR | Concussion | FP | FP | Unspecified |
