Just about 24 hours after the conclusion, we're already looking ahead at Week 13. After last week's circus of a schedule, we are already looking at a week that replaced Thursday Night Football with a Monday night double-header and a Tuesday night game.
There's a number of veterans and Pro Bowlers who are currently banged up, here's a breakdown of what key players could be absent this weekend and what that means for their team:
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM
Saints
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marquez Callaway
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Janoris Jenkins
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Deonte Harris
|
WR/RS | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ty Montgomery
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Alvin Kamara
|
RB | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Michael Thomas
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Patrick Robinson
|
CB | Hamstring | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Marcus Davenport
|
DE | Concussion | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: QB Drew Brees, ribs; DT Sheldon Rankins, knee.
- Cornerback Janoris Jenkins suffered a knee injury in the first half on Sunday and has not practiced this week. Jenkins has been excellent this year grading out as the 14th best coverage CB according to PFF and has generated the 6th lowest QB rating allowed among NFL CBs. Patrick Robinson would step up in his place if Jenkins is out. Robinson is graded as the 65th ranked CB, but has allowed the 4th lowest QB rating when thrown to in coverage.
- DL Marcus Davenport suffered a concussion this week in practice and is listed as out for Sunday. He is 13th in pressure rate and has the 5th best run defensive grade among DE. The good news is New Orleans is loaded with depth at DE with Trey Hendrickson fillincg the shoes of Davenport. Hendrickson has produced the 18th best pressure rate and a team leading 10 sacks so that aspect of pass rush won’t be missed. However, Hendrickson is much worse as a run defender, grading 71st out of 116 edge rushers.
Falcons
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Carpenter
|
G | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kendall Sheffield
|
CB | Illness | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Edmond Robinson
|
LB | Back | (-) | (-) | LP | (-) |
|
Calvin Ridley
|
WR | Foot/Ankle | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Dante Fowler
|
DE | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Hayden Hurst
|
TE | Ankle | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Todd Gurley
|
RB | Knee | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DB Jordan Miller, oblique; DB Damontae Kazee, Achilles.
- A seemingly weekly endeavor is figuring out if Julio Jones will play this week. He was not able to practice the first couple of days this week but did practice on a limited basis on Friday.
- LG James Carpenter left last week’s game and is out this week. He hasn’t played well this season as he has allowed a 4.7% pressure rate which ranks 53rd among guards. He also grades as the 76th ranked run blocking Guard. His backup will most likely be Justin McCray who has allowed a poor 7.2% pressure rate over his 4 year career.
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans, 1:00 PM
Colts
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Castonzo
|
T | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Chaz Green
|
T | Back | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Bobby Okereke
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Philip Rivers
|
QB | Toe | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Rigoberto Sanchez
|
P | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Khari Willis
|
S | Back/Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Noah Togiai
|
TE | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Kemoko Turay
|
DE | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: S Malik Hooker, Achilles; WR Parris Campbell, knee; RB Marlon Mack, Achilles.
- The big news is DL DeForest Buckner and Demico Autry are both back this week after missing last week’s game with COVID-19.
- LB Bobby Okereke is out as well as Safety Khari Willis. Willis being out really hurts this coverage unit as he ranks #1 in ypa, #1 in fewest YAC and #5 in QB rating allowed among NFL Safeties while in coverage. 9 year veteran Tavon Wilson would most likely replace Willis. Wilson has only been on 26 coverage snaps so far this season but in his career has posted solid coverage grades. He graded out 30th in the NFL last season among nearly 100 Safeties in PFF coverage grade and 31st overall grade.
- QB Philip Rivers has been limited due to a toe injury but there are no signs that he’d miss Sunday’s game. Center Ryan Kelly and RB Jonathan Taylor who missed last week’s game are both also expected to start this week. Unfortunately, LT Anthony Costanzo will be out. He’s 10th in PFF’s pass block grade among all Tackles. His backup is Le’Raven Clark who has allowed 10 pressures on only 93 pass block snaps. He has also posted poor run block grades as well. Costanzo will certainly be missed.
Texans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.J. Prosise
|
RB | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Bryan Anger
|
P | Right Quad | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Ross Blacklock
|
DT | Illness | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Cullen Gillaspia
|
FB | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: DT PJ Hall, pectoral; WR Randall Cobb, toe; LB Kyle Emanuel, concussion; LB Benardrick McKinney, shoulder; CB Gareon Conley, ankle.
- Starting RB David Johnson looks to be back from the IR this week and will start after missing three games with a concussion.
- The Texans lost one key member on each side of the ball due to PED tests. Will Fuller is out and is top 10 in the NFL in receiving TDs, has a 30% air yard target share (18th in NFL) & is 14th in yards per route run. Considering Randall Cobb is also on IR and that Kenny Stills was recently cut, the WR position is in flux. Rookie 5th round pick Isaiah Coulter and Keke Coutee will receive the most action.
- CB Bradley Roby is out and is graded as the 19th best coverage CB by PFF. HOU #2 CB is Vernon Hargreaves who grades as the 112th CB out of 119 CBs. #3 CB who will step up to the 2nd slot outside is Philip Gaines who ranks 99th in coverage grade.
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins, 1:00 PM
Bengals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tony Brown
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Clark Harris
|
LS | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Alex Redmond
|
G | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Brandon Wilson
|
S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Mike Thomas
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Christian Covington
|
DT | Illness | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Xavier Williams
|
DT | Back | FP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
B.J. Finney
|
C | Back | FP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Darius Phillips
|
CB | Illness | FP | FP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: QB Joe Burrow, knee; RB Joe Mixon, foot; DB Darius Phillips, groin; WR John Ross, foot; DT DJ Reader, quadriceps; CB Trae Waynes, pectoral.
- OL Alex Redmond out with a concussion for Sunday's game. Michael Jordan at LG and Quinton Spain at RG are expected to start. All these Bengals OL are interchangeable and mediocre so no huge deal here.
Dolphins
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salvon Ahmed
|
RB | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Solomon Kindley
|
G | Foot | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Malcolm Perry
|
RB/WR | Chest | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tua Tagovailoa
|
QB | Thumb (Left) | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
DeAndre Washington
|
RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
Injured Reserve: WR Preston Williams, foot; RB Myles Gaskin, knee; DT David Godchaux, biceps; LB Vince Biegel, Achilles.
- Still no definitive decision on the starting QB Sunday between Tua Tagovailoa and Ryan Fitzpatrick.
- Running backs Salvon Ahmed, DeAndre Washington, Matt Breida are all out. Myles Gaskin is eligible to return from IR this week. If not look for Malcolm Perry and Patrick Laird to take over at RB.
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets, 1:00 PM
Raiders
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Johnathan Abram
|
S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Nelson Agholor
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Trayvon Mullen
|
CB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
|
Maliek Collins
|
DT | Hamstring/ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Denzelle Good
|
G/T | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Erik Harris
|
S | Calf | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rodney Hudson
|
C | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Maurice Hurst
|
DT | Ankle/calf | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Alec Ingold
|
FB | Ribs | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Gabe Jackson
|
G | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Josh Jacobs
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Nick Kwiatkoski
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Sam Young
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Isaiah Johnson
|
CB | Groin | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DT Maliek Collins, undisclosed; DE Takkarist McKinley, groin; C Richie Incognito, Achilles; WR Tyrell Williams, shoulder.
- Josh Jacobs and Johnathan Abram and are out for Sunday's game against the Jets. Look for Devontae Booker to start for Jacobs.
- With Abram out, veteran Jeff Heath will get the start and this is not necessarily a bad thing. Abram has graded out as the single worst coverage safety in the NFL this season while Heath is 14th in QB rating allowed.
Jets
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blake Cashman
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | (-) | (-) |
|
George Fant
|
OL | Knee / Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Alex Lewis
|
OL | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Pat Elflein
|
OL | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Connor McGovern
|
OL | Elbow | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Breshad Perriman
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: LB Blake Cashman, hamstring; K Sam Ficken, groin; DB Brian Poole, knee; S Bradley McDougald, shoulder; DE Kyle Phillips, ankle; WR Chris Hogan, knee.
- LG Alex Lewis is out on Sunday. Lewis is 79th in pressure rate allowed among 91 Guards but is graded 16th best as a run blocker.
- G Pat Elflein (shoulder) and T George Fant (knee/ankle) were both limited at Jets practice Friday and are questionable for Sunday. Neither has played well this season.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears, 1:00 PM
Lions
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Da'Shawn Hand
|
DL | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jeff Okudah
|
CB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
D'Andre Swift
|
RB | Illness | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Austin Bryant
|
DE | Thigh | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Christian Jones
|
LB | Knee | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Matthew Stafford
|
QB | Right Thumb | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tracy Walker
|
DB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: CB Desmond Trufant, hamstring; DT Danny Shelton, knee; G Halapoulivaati Vaitai, foot; DE Trey Flowers, undisclosed; LB Julian Okwara, leg; FB Nick Bawden, undisclosed.
- DT Danny Shelton and CB Desmond Trufant were both placed on IR this week. Shelton has been awful this year and his calling card has always been run defense but he has graded out as the 108th ranked DL out of 131 DL. Trufant has been equally bad at CB, grading as the 113th ranked CB.
- The biggest injury concerns come from WR Kenny Golladay, RB Deandre Swift and CB Jeff Okudah. All three starters were held out of practice this week and are listed as out.
Bears
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Akiem Hicks
|
DT | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Charles Leno Jr.
|
LT | Toe | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nick Foles
|
QB | Hip | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Germain Ifedi
|
OL | Leg | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Khalil Mack
|
OLB | Back | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Allen Robinson
|
WR | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Darnell Mooney
|
WR | Knee | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
|
James Vaughters
|
OLB | Knee | FP | FP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: WR Dwayne Harris, triceps; T Bobby Massie, knee; G James Daniels, pectoral; RB Tarik Cohen, knee; CB Artie Burns, knee.
- DL Akeem Hicks missed last week’s game and his lack of presence was really felt as the Packers scored 41 points and averaged nearly 5 yards per carry. Hicks is 20th among NFL DL in pressure rate and is 2nd on the Bears in sacks with 4. Hicks has been limited this week in practice.
- Khalil Mack (back), Allen Robinson (knee) also limited and questionable. Robinson left Friday’s practice as a precaution and Mack has consistently popped up on the weekly injury reports but has not missed a game. Darnell Mooney (knee) missed practice and is questionable.
- LB Roquan Smith did not practice on Friday because of a non-injury related matter.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00 PM
Jaguars
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dakota Allen
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DJ Chark Jr.
|
WR | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Chris Conley
|
WR | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kamalei Correa
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Ben Ellefson
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DaVon Hamilton
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Sidney Jones IV
|
CB | Achilles | LP | LP | DNP | Out |
|
Dare Ogunbowale
|
RB | Hand | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Brandon Rusnak
|
CB | Ribs/Quad | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jawaan Taylor
|
OL | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jarrod Wilson
|
S | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: RB Chris Thompson, back; DE Josh Allen, knee; DB Chris Claybrooks, groin; K Josh Lambo, hip; WR Dede Westbrook, knee; DT Abry Jones, ankle; CB DJ Hayden, knee; LB Leon Jacobs, knee; TE Josh Oliver, foot.
- The biggest news for the Jags is that WR DJ Chark will play on Sunday. He is big for a team lacking outside weapons. CB Sidney Jones (Achilles) is out and WR Chris Conley (hip) and S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) are questionable.
- DL Davon Hamilton (knee) will be placed on injured reserve. Hamilton is 3rd on the Jags with 11 pressures.
Vikings
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ezra Cleveland
|
G | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dalvin Cook
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Brett Jones
|
C | Neck | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Irv Smith Jr.
|
TE | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
D.J. Wonnum
|
DE | Ankle/Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Eric Kendricks
|
LB | Calf | LP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: CB Mark Fields, chest; CB Holton Hill, foot; CB Mike Hughes, neck; LB Anthony Barr, pectoral; DE Danielle Hunter, undisclosed.
- Irv Smith Jr. is out for Sunday’s game after missing last week’s game. Once again it’s Kyle Rudolph’s show at TE.
- RB Dalvin Cook was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but returned for a full practice on Friday. He did not receive any injury designation for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM
Browns
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack Conklin
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Jordan Elliott
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Nick Harris
|
C | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kareem Hunt
|
RB | Thigh | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Taywan Taylor
|
WR | Neck | (-) | (-) | DNP | Out |
|
Vincent Taylor
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Wyatt Teller
|
G | Calf | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
JC Tretter
|
C | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
KhaDarel Hodge
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: S Ronnie Harrison, shoulder; WR Odell Beckham Jr., knee; CB Greedy Williams, shoulder; WR Jojo Natson, knee; S Grant Delpit, Achilles.
- Safety Ronnie Harrison is out Sunday and is a big loss for the Browns. He is by far the best coverage Safety on the team (PFF grade of 72.7) and has allowed only 1 receiving TD while in coverage with 4 pass break ups. Filling in will be Karl Joseph who has allowed 5 TDs on 20 targets while in coverage, the highest rate in the NFL. He has a allowed a 128.5 QB rating while in coverage, the worst on the Browns.
- CB Denzel Ward is out as well and is by far the best coverage CB on the Browns. He is graded as the 10th best coverage CB by PFF and has allowed the 3rd lowest YAC per reception. Kevin Johnson and Terrance Mitchell will play outside at CB. They rank 77th and 35th in coverage grade.
- The biggest news is that DE Myles Garrett will be back off from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
- WR KhaDarel Hodge and WR Taywan Taylor have been ruled out and leaves the Browns with only 3 healthy WRs.
Titans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Firkser
|
TE | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
D'Onta Foreman
|
RB | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Adoree' Jackson
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Rodger Saffold III
|
G | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Jeffery Simmons
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Jonnu Smith
|
TE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dennis Kelly
|
T | Knee | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Brown
|
WR | Hip | DNP | FP | (-) | |
|
Harold Landry III
|
OLB | Illness | DNP | FP | (-) | |
|
Isaiah Wilson
|
T | Illness | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Khari Blasingame
|
FB/RB | Shoulder | LP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: DE Jadeveon Clowney, knee; LB Jayon Brown, elbow; CB Kristian Fulton, knee; T Taylor Lewan, knee.
- TE Jonnu Smith has been declared Out for the Titans. Anthony Frisker will start in his place. Smith and his 7 receiving TDs will be missed.
- The Titans pass rush has struggled this year, ranking 31st in pressure rate. Jeffery Simmons is Tennessee's highest-graded player according to PFF and is second on the team with three sacks. Simmons is also the Titans best run defender, per PFF. The duo of Matt Dickerson and Teair Tart will split Simmons' snaps if he is inactive. Neither player has a sack this season and the pair has combined for just four quarterback pressures in 92 opportunities.
New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 PM
Giants
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Jones
|
QB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Nate Ebner
|
S | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
David Mayo
|
LB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Sterling Shepard
|
WR | Toe/Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Darius Slayton
|
WR | Shoulder/Foot | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Cam Brown
|
LB | Illness | DNP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: LB Kyler Fackrell, calf; RB Devonta Freeman, ankle; CB Ryan Lewis, hamstring; S Adrian Colbert, shoulder; LB Lorenzo Carter, Achilles; RB Saquon Barkley, knee.
- Quarterback Daniel Jones is a longshot to play on Sunday. The second-year quarterback will be replaced by veteran Colt McCoy who hasn't won a game since 2014. McCoy made three starts for Washington in the past two seasons, posting a passer rating of 72.8 and averaging 6.1 yards per attempt.
Seahawks
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brandon Shell
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Travis Homer
|
RB | Wrist/Thumb/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Tre Flowers
|
CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Carlos Dunlap II
|
DE | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Duane Brown
|
T | Knee/Resting Vet | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Jordan Simmons
|
G | Calf | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kyle Fuller
|
C/G | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Chris Carson
|
RB | Foot | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Damien Lewis
|
G | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Carlos Hyde
|
RB | Toe | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: TE Greg Olsen, foot; DB Quinton Dunbar, knee; DB Neiko Thorpe, hip; S Marquise Blair, knee; LB Bruce Irvin, knee; WR Phillip Dorsett, foot.
- Brandon Shell should be out on Sunday, which is bad news for the Seahawks. Cedric Ogbuehi filled in for Shell last week and allowed five quarterback pressures. His 36.7 overall PFF grade was the lowest on the Seahawks offense.
- Carlos Dunlap has been the Seahawks best pass-rusher since coming over from Cincinnati. The longtime Bengal has six sacks in his four games with Seattle, but could be replaced by Benson Mayowa, who started at defensive end prior to Dunlap's arrival.
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 PM
Rams
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terrell Lewis
|
OLB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Sebastian Joseph-Day
|
DL | Hip | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Brian Allen
|
OL | Knee | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: LB Micah Kiser, knee; T Andrew Whitworth, knee; DB Taylor Rapp, knee; DB Terrell Burgess, ankle; LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, elbow; LB Travin Howard, knee.
Cardinals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justin Pugh
|
OL | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Jalen Thompson
|
S | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Charles Washington
|
S | Groin | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Zach Allen
|
DE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dan Arnold
|
TE | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Johnathan Joseph
|
CB | Ankle/Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Rashard Lawrence
|
DT | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyler Murray
|
QB | Right Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Angelo Blackson
|
DE | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DT Corey Peters, knee; DT Jordan Phillips, hamstring; CB Kevin Peterson, concussion; LB Chandler Jones, biceps; DB Robert Alford, pectoral.
- Safety Jalen Thompson will miss his second-straight week after suffering an ankle injury in Week 11. Thompson is the Cardinals' sixth-highest graded defender on PFF. He will be replaced by Chris Banjo, although the Cardinals went big with their defensive personnel in Week 12, starting four linemen, four linebackers and playing Banjo just 42-percent of the time.
New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 PM
Patriots
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ja'Whaun Bentley
|
LB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Adam Butler
|
DL | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Byron Cowart
|
DL | Back | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyle Dugger
|
DB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Nick Folk
|
K | Back | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ryan Izzo
|
TE | Hamstring, Hand | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
J.C. Jackson
|
DB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Shaq Mason
|
OL | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Cam Newton
|
QB | Abdomen | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Matthew Slater
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
J.J. Taylor
|
RB | Quadricep | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jakob Johnson
|
FB | Knee | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: T Isaiah Wynn, knee; RB Rex Burkhead, knee; TE Dalton Keene, knee; WR Julian Edelman, knee; LB Brandon Copeland, pectoral; DT Beau Allen, undisclosed.
Chargers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kalen Ballage
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Joey Bosa
|
DE | Shin | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Bryan Bulaga
|
T | Illness | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Chris Harris Jr.
|
CB | Foot | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Casey Hayward Jr.
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Ty Long
|
P | Right Hip | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Uchenna Nwosu
|
LB | Chest | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Denzel Perryman
|
LB | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Joe Reed
|
WR | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Trai Turner
|
G | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: DE Melvin Ingram, knee; TE Virgil Green, ankle; S Derwin James, knee; C Mike Pouncey, hip.
- Bryan Bulaga was a late scratch from last week's game with an illness, but should be healthy after being a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. Bulaga has put together a mediocre season, but his replacement, Trey Pipkins was dreadful in Week 12, allowing seven QB pressures and receiving an overall grade of 47.7 from PFF.
Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 PM
Eagles
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fletcher Cox
|
DT | Neck | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
T.J. Edwards
|
LB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Zach Ertz
|
TE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Rudy Ford
|
S | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Darius Slay
|
CB | Calf | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: T Lane Johnson, ankle; CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, ankle; LB Nate Gerry, ankle; WR Desean Jackson, ankle; T Andre Dillard, biceps.
- The return of TE Zach Ertz could be a shot in the arm for the Eagles' stagnant offense, although the duo of Dallas Goedert and Richard Rodgers has been the only thing working for the Eagles in recent weeks. Ertz was abysmal prior to injuring his ankle, averaging a career-low 4.0 yards per target and compiling just 178 receiving yards in six games.
- It looks like Fletcher Cox will be okay after not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday due to a neck injury, but CB Darius Slay's calf injury could be troublesome. The former Lion draws the tough matchup of Devante Adams this week.
Packers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Krys Barnes
|
LB | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tyler Ervin
|
RB | Ribs | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Josh Jackson
|
CB | Concussion | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kevin King
|
CB | Achilles | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Allen Lazard
|
WR | Core | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Marcedes Lewis
|
TE | Knee | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Corey Linsley
|
C | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Lucas Patrick
|
G | Toe | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Darnell Savage
|
S | Back | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
JK Scott
|
P | Right Quadricep | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Equanimeous St. Brown
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Za'Darius Smith
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DT Montravius Adams, toe; G Lane Taylor, knee.
- The loss of Corey Linsley will be tough against Cox, Malik Jackson and Javon Hargrave. The Eagles boast the top-graded pass rush on PFF and the Packers will counter with Elgton Jenkins. The former second-round pick slid over from left guard to replace Linsley and played well in Week 12, allowing zero quarterback pressures. Jon Runyan Jr. will play left guard for the second-straight week.
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 PM
Broncos
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Phillip Lindsay
|
RB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Trey Marshall
|
S | Shin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Malik Reed
|
OLB | Shin | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jerry Jeudy
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
P.J. Locke
|
S | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: CB Bryce Callahan, foot; TE Albert Okwuegbunam, knee; DT Mike Purcell, foot; DT Jurrell Casey, biceps; LB Von Miller, ankle; WR Courtland Sutton, knee.
- The loss of CB Bryce Callahan will be a huge one for Denver. Callahan has been the Broncos’ best cornerback, starting games on both sides of the defense, as well as the slot. Callahan has allowed a passer rating of 46.9 when targeted this season (best in the NFL) and is PFF’s second-highest graded cornerback. Rookie Essang Bassey will replace Callahan. He had an interception last week.
Chiefs
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bashaud Breeland
|
CB | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Dorian O'Daniel
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Tanoh Kpassagnon
|
DE | Hip | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
|
RB | Illness | (-) | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: T Mitchell Schwartz, back; DE Taco Charlton, ankle; G Kelechi Osemele, knee.
- Rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a late addition to this week's injury report with an illness and is considered questionable. After a tremendous start to his season, Edwards-Helaire has come back down to earth in recent weeks, averaging barely 10 touches per game, 4.25 yards per carry and just 3.8 yards per target in the passing game. Le'Veon Bell would see an increased role if the rookie is out. Bell hasn't been effective since joining Kansas City, averaging just 3.8 yards per carry and catching seven passes in five games.
Washington Football Team at Pittsburgh Steelers, (Mon.) 5:00 PM
Washington
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terry McLaurin
|
WR | Ankle | (-) | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Morgan Moses
|
T | Groin | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: QB Kyle Allen, ankle; S Landon Collins, Achilles; RB Bryce Love, knee; DT Matt Ioannidis, biceps.
Steelers
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Steven Nelson
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Ben Roethlisberger
|
QB | Not Injury Related/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Chris Boswell
|
K | Hip | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: LB Bud Dupree, knee; RB Trey Edmunds, hamstring; LB Devin Bush, knee; T Zach Banner, knee.
- The biggest loss from last week is the season-ending injury to OLB Bud Dupree. He's 25th in the NFL in pressure rate (12%) among edge rushers. He's 2nd on the team in sacks and 3rd in total pressures. Rookie 3rd round pick Alex Hightower will take over for Dupree and has only 4 pressures on 59 pass rush snaps (6.7%) this season.
- The good news for Pittsburgh is that DL Stephon Tuitt is back after being activated from the Covid-19 list. He's 4th among DL in pressure rate this season.
- CB Steven Nelson is doubtful after suffering a knee injury last week. If Nelson can’t play either Cameron Sutton or Justin Laine would start in his place. Sutton has spent most of his snaps in the slot where he has excelled with the 3rd best coverage grade by PFF. Layne is a 2nd year man with only 67 snaps in his career. He is by far the worst coverage CB on the Steelers so will be interesting to see what Pittsburgh decides to do when Washington goes 3 WRs.
- RB James Conner won't play and is still on the Covid-19 list.
- K Chris Boswell is Questionable. If he can't go newly signed Matthew Wright would likely get the nod.
Buffalo Bills at San Francisco 49ers, (Mon.) 8:15 PM
Bills
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reggie Gilliam
|
TE | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Taiwan Jones
|
RB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: WR John Brown, ankle; T Cody Ford, knee; LB Matt Milano, pectoral; LB Tyrel Dodson, hamstring; LB Del’Shawn Phillips, quadriceps.
- There are no new question marks coming into tonight's game for Buffalo. WR John Brown, Guard Cody Ford and LB Matt Milano have been placed on IR in the last 2 weeks.
49ers
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emmanuel Moseley
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Deebo Samuel
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
K'Waun Williams
|
CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: CB Jamar Taylor, knee; S Jaquiski Tartt, toe; TE George Kittle, foot; QB Jimmy Garoppolo, ankle; C Ben Garland, calf; DE Ezekiel Ansah, biceps; LB Dee Ford, back; DE Nick Bosa, knee; DE Solomon Thomas, knee; WR Jalen Hurd, knee.
- At WR for the first time in a long while both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel will be active and on the same field together.
- CB position has been a huge issue for the Niners all season and this week isn't any different. Slot CBs K'Waun Williams and Jamar Taylor are out tonight. They rank 5th and 8th in QB rating allowed and both are in the top 40 in yards per snap allowed while in coverage in the slot. Emmanuel Moseley, the leading candidate to start at nickel cornerback, is officially questionable after limited practices all week. Moseley has only lined up on 25 snaps in the slot this season. He has a coverage grade that ranks 78th out of 119 CBs overall at CB. If Moseley is unable to play, Dontae Johnson and Ahkello Witherspoon are the two options at corner to take his spot. Those two have played a combined 1 snap in the slot this season. Johnson has only played 89 snaps this season and Witherspoon has been a poor coverage CB in his career posting PFF coverage grades of 49.2, 58.3 and 39.8 the last three seasons. The slot position could be an issue against one of the best in the NFL in Cole Beasley.
