2021 NFL Week 14 Injury Report

Week 14 got off to a wacky start in Minnesota, but the wildest development this week occurred in Detroit, where after their first win, the Lions had a flu outbreak that led to 22 players missing Thursday's practice.

As always, you can check out our Injured Reserve and reserved/COVID-19 list trackers to stay up-to-date on all the non-roster injuries. For the active players, keep scrolling for this week's injury report:

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Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team; 1:00 PM

Cowboys

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Noah Brown
WR Groin DNP (-) (-) Moved to IR
Ezekiel Elliott
RB Knee FP FP FP (-)
Tony Pollard
RB Foot DNP DNP DNP Questionable
Cedrick Wilson
WR Ankle LP LP FP (-)
Sean McKeon
TE Neck (-) LP FP (-)
Micah Parsons
LB Hip (-) LP LP (-)

Randy Gregory is expected to be active this week after suffering a calf injury back in Week 9. The pass rusher is second on the team in quarterback pressures despite playing just seven games.

The Cowboys haven't played with both Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence on the field since Week 1. Washington ranks fourth in the NFL in pass-block win rate this season and Taylor Heinicke ranks in the top-five of completion percentage when pressured.

Washingon

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Jonathan Allen
DT Groin LP LP LP (-)
Landon Collins
S Foot DNP LP LP Questionable
Jamin Davis
LB Concussion DNP LP FP Questionable
Jordan Kunaszyk
LB Hamstring LP DNP DNP Out
Tyler Larsen
C Knee LP LP FP (-)
J.D. McKissic
RB Concussion DNP LP LP Questionable
Curtis Samuel
WR Groin LP LP LP Questionable
Brandon Scherff
G Knee LP LP FP (-)
Wes Schweitzer
G Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Ricky Seals-Jones
TE Hip LP LP FP (-)

– Washington already lost Chase Young for the season and Montez Sweat will be inactive for the fifth-straight game after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Sweat was previously on the IR with a broken jaw suffered in Week 8.

Despite not having either of their top pass-rushers, Washington is on a four-game win streak and hasn't allowed over 21 points in a game since Week 7.

– Tight end Logan Thomas landed on the IR this week after suffering a knee injury against the Raiders. Ricky Seals-Jones is expected to return for the first time since Week 10, although John Bates caught three passes for 46 yards in relief of Thomas on Sunday.

Dallas has allowed the ninth-most yards to opposing tight ends this season.

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers; 1:00 PM

Falcons

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Adetokunbo Ogundeji
OLB Ankle DNP LP LP Questionable
Fabian Moreau
CB Hamstring DNP LP FP (-)
Richie Grant
S Ankle DNP LP LP Questionable
Jonathan Bullard
DL Ankle LP FP FP (-)

Fabian Moreau suffered a hamstring injury last week, but is expected to play against Carolina after full participation in Friday's practice. The cornerback has been the most-targeted member of the Falcons secondary, but has played better in recent weeks, allowing 6.8 yards per target in the last three games.

Panthers

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
John Miller
G Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Michael Jordan
G Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
DaQuan Jones
DT Not injury related DNP DNP FP (-)

– The Panthers offensive line has been dreadful this season, ranking 28th in pass-block win rate. Things are even tougher this week with starting guards John Miller and Michael Jordan ruled out and top backup Trent Scott stuck on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Also, starting center Matt Paradis is on the Injured Reserve.

With Cameron Erving expected to return from the IR this week, Carolina can shift Dennis Daley back inside to his natural position at guard. Rookie tackle Brady Christensen will play his first NFL snaps at right guard after being an All American left tackle in college.

There has been a renewed commitment in Carolina to run the football and they've had success against Atlanta in the past, rushing for a season-high 203 yards in Week 8.

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns; 1:00 PM

Ravens

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Anthony Averett
CB Knee DNP LP FP Questionable
Miles Boykin
WR Finger LP LP LP Doubtful
Nick Boyle
TE Illness/Knee DNP DNP LP Questionable
Calais Campbell
DT Illness DNP FP FP (-)
Jaylon Ferguson
OLB Illness FP FP FP (-)
Anthony Levine Sr.
DB/LB Knee DNP LP LP Questionable
Patrick Mekari
G/C Hand DNP DNP DNP Out
Patrick Ricard
FB/DL Back DNP DNP LP Questionable
Kevon Seymour
CB Illness LP LP FP (-)
Brandon Stephens
DB Shoulder LP LP FP Questionable
Chris Westry
CB Thigh FP FP FP Questionable

– With Marlon Humphrey out for the rest of the season, Tavon Young and Jimmy Smith should split his duties; Young in the slot and Smith on the outside. Throwing a wrench in the plan could be Anthony Averett being inactive, although he was a full participant in Friday's practice, which is a good sign.

Tyre Phillips should get the start at right tackle with Patrick Mekari out. The 2020 third-round pick previously made a pair of starts at right tackle earlier this season, allowing six pressures on 110 pass-blocking snaps.

It will be a tough matchup for Phillips, going up against Jadeveon Clowney, who beat Mekari for five pressures when these teams played a couple weeks ago.

Browns

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Harrison Bryant
TE Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Ronnie Harrison Jr.
S Ankle LP LP LP Questionable
Malik Jackson
DT Knee DNP DNP LP Questionable
Jarvis Landry
WR Knee DNP LP LP (-)
Baker Mayfield
QB Foot/Left Shoulder FP FP FP (-)
Anthony Schwartz
WR Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Sione Takitaki
LB Shoulder FP FP FP (-)
JC Tretter
C Knee LP DNP LP (-)
Jordan Elliott
DT Knee LP LP Questionable
Greg Newsome II
CB Concussion FP Out

– Bad news struck on Friday when Greg Newsome suffered a concussion at the end of practice. He is already ruled out this week and will be replaced by Greedy Williams.

Williams has played well this season, allowing a completion percentage of 59.5 percent and a passer rating of 78.4 when targeted.

Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans; 1:00 PM

Seahawks

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Kyle Fuller
C/G Calf DNP DNP DNP Out
DK Metcalf
WR Foot/Illness DNP DNP FP (-)
Brandon Shell
T Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
Jamal Adams
SS Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
Quandre Diggs
FS Calf DNP DNP LP Questionable
Bryan Mone
DT Knee DNP DNP FP (-)
Alex Collins
RB Abdomen LP LP LP (-)
Travis Homer
RB Calf/Hamstring LP DNP DNP Out
Damien Lewis
G Elbow/Medical FP FP FP (-)
Jake Curhan
OT Shoulder FP FP FP (-)
D.J. Reed
CB Shoulder FP FP FP (-)

Jamal Adams is out for the year after suffering a shoulder injury last week. The high-priced safety ranked in the bottom-five of safeties according to Pro Football Focus's coverage grades.

Ryan Neal will step into the starting lineup after making just five starts in his NFL career. It'll be an interesting adjustment for Neal who has played 91 snaps in the box and just 11 at free safety, whereas Adams' snaps were split pretty evenly between the two spots.

– The Seahawks will also be without right tackle Brandon Shell on Sunday. Pete Carroll told reporters this week that both Jake Curhan and Stone Forsythe could play on Sunday. Forsythe played his first 14 NFL snaps in relief of Shell last week and Curhan has filled that spot earlier this season.

Texans

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Justin Britt
OL Knee DNP LP FP (-)
Terrence Brooks
DB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
Maliek Collins
DL Illness DNP FP FP (-)
Brevin Jordan
TE Hand DNP LP LP Questionable
Terrance Mitchell
DB Illness DNP FP FP (-)
A.J. Moore Jr.
DB Hip DNP DNP LP Questionable
Deshaun Watson
QB Not Injury Related DNP DNP DNP Out
Brandin Cooks
WR Back LP (-) LP Questionable
Jonathan Greenard
DL Foot LP DNP LP Questionable
Tytus Howard
OL Ankle LP LP FP (-)
Jacob Martin
DL Knee LP FP FP (-)
Kevin Pierre-Louis
LB Hamstring LP LP DNP Questionable
David Johnson
RB Illness/Thigh FP FP FP (-)
Christian Kirksey
LB Thumb FP FP FP (-)
Justin McCray
OL Concussion FP FP FP (-)
Tyrod Taylor
QB Left Wrist FP FP FP (-)
Jimmy Morrissey
OL Foot (-) (-) LP Questionable

Tyrod Taylor injured his non-throwing last week and was considered “week-to-week” and it seemed obvious that he'd be out this week given the severity of the injury. However, after announcing Davis Mills as the starter for the rest of the season, David Culley told reporters that Taylor was healthy enough to play this week.

Brandin Cooks is questionable after popping up on Friday's injury report with a back injury. Cooks previously missed practice time earlier in the week due to non-injury reasons. The receiver hasn't missed a game this season, although he hasn't topped three catches of 45 yards since Week 9.

The Texans' receiving corps is thin with Cooks being the only receiver with more than 20 catches or 250 yards this season.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans; 1:00 PM

Jaguars

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Shaquill Griffin
CB Concussion FP FP FP (-)
Nevin Lawson
CB Foot LP FP FP (-)
James Robinson
RB Heel/Knee LP DNP FP (-)
Tyson Campbell
CB Groin LP LP FP (-)
Ben Bartch
OL Back LP LP FP (-)
Josh Allen
DE/OLB Shoulder DNP LP FP (-)
Myles Jack
LB Knee DNP DNP FP (-)
Lerentee McCray
DE/OLB Illness DNP FP FP (-)
Brandon Linder
OL Back DNP DNP DNP Out
Malcom Brown
DT Toe DNP DNP FP (-)

Brandon Linder will be inactive on Sunday after injuring his back last week. The center missed five games earlier this season with a knee injury and was replaced by Tyler Shatley.

Shatley excelled as a pass-blocker in his starts and will be in the lineup on Sunday. The eight-year veteran allowed zero sacks and just eight pressures in nearly 250 pass-blocking snaps this year.

Titans

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Tommy Hudson
TE Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Jackrabbit Jenkins
CB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
David Long, Jr. 
LB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
Elijah Molden
CB Hip DNP LP FP (-)
Teair Tart
DT Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Denico Autry
DL Knee LP DNP FP (-)
Harold Landry III
OLB Hamstring LP LP FP (-)
Ola Adeniyi
OLB Hamstring FP FP FP (-)
Jayon Brown
LB Quad FP FP FP (-)
Nate Davis
G Concussion FP FP FP (-)
Rashaan Evans
LB Ankle FP FP FP (-)
Greg Mabin
CB Ankle FP FP FP (-)
Jeremy McNichols
RB Concussion FP FP FP (-)
Zach Cunningham
LB Not Injury Related (-) (-) DNP Out

Jackrabbit Jenkins will miss another game due to an ankle injury after missing Week 11 as well. When Jenkins previously missed time, Chris Jackson and Chris Jones split up his snaps opposite Kristian Fulton.

However, with Jackson currently on the IR, it looks like Jones will have to make his first start since he was a member of the Vikings.

– Linebacker Zach Cunningham was claimed off waivers from the Texans this week, but Mike Vrabel will hold him out against the Jaguars. Expect Cunningham to be in the rotation starting in Week 15.

San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals; 1:00 PM

49ers

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Trenton Cannon
RB Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Dre Greenlaw
LB Groin DNP DNP DNP Out
Maurice Hurst
DL Calf DNP DNP DNP Out
Elijah Mitchell
RB Concussion/Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Emmanuel Moseley
CB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Deebo Samuel
WR Groin DNP DNP LP Questionable
Marcell Harris
LB Concussion FP FP FP (-)
Fred Warner
LB Hamstring FP FP FP (-)
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB Knee LP FP FP (-)
Dontae Johnson
CB Not Injury Related (-) (-) DNP Questionable

– Rookie Deommodore Lenoir should find his way back into the starting lineup after making a pair of strong starts earlier in the season. Emmanuel Moseley is out after suffering an ankle injury last week.

Both Lenoir and Dontae Johnson (who is questionable) rotated in at Moseley’s spot last week and combined to allow six catches on six targets for 62 yards.

Elijah Mitchell will be out this week, pushing Jeff Wilson and JaMycal Hasty to the top of the depth chart. Hasty hasn't carried the ball more than five times in any game this season and has played just one snap since Week 9. Wilson is averaging just 2.7 yards per carry on 31 rushes.

One guy who could see a few extra carries is Deebo Samuel, provided he is active. Prior to his injury, Samuel had carried the ball 19 times for 181 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games.

Bengals

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Tyler Shelvin
DT Illness DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
Chidobe Awuzie
CB Foot DNP DNP LP Questionable
Joe Burrow
QB Finger/Knee DNP LP FP (-)
Chris Evans
HB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Tee Higgins
WR Ankle DNP LP LP Questionable
Joe Mixon
HB Illness DNP DNP DNP Questionable
Logan Wilson
LB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
Joe Bachie
LB Knee LP FP FP (-)
Markus Bailey
LB Neck LP LP LP Doubtful
Trey Hopkins
C Ankle LP LP FP (-)
Riley Reiff
OT Ankle LP LP FP (-)

Joe Mixon is going to be a game-time decision after missing practice all week due to a non-COVID illness. Five-year veteran Samaje Perine could be in line for a lot of touches if Mixon is ruled out, especially with fellow backup Chris Evans already ruled out.

Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs; 1:00 PM

Raiders

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Johnathan Abram 
S Thumb FP FP FP (-)
Kenyan Drake
RB Ankle/IR DNP (-)
Johnathan Hankins
DT Groin FP FP FP (-)
Nate Hobbs
CB Knee FP FP FP (-)
Josh Jacobs
RB Ankle FP FP FP (-)
Quinton Jefferson
DT Back DNP LP LP (-)
Nick Kwiatkoski
LB Ankle/IR DNP (-)
Marquel Lee
LB Ribs LP LP LP (-)
Cory Littleton
LB Shoulder LP LP FP (-)
Carl Nassib
DE Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Patrick Onwuasor
LB Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
Denzel Perryman
LB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
Sutton Smith
FB Quad/Ankle LP FP FP (-)
Darren Waller
TE Knee/Back DNP DNP DNP Out

Darren Waller will miss his third-straight game due to injury, leaving Foster Moreau to start again. Moreau has just one catch in each of the last three games.

Carl Nassib will also be out again. With Nassib absent last week, Maxx Crosby played all but seven defensive snaps and could be in line for a similar workload this week. The Chiefs torched the Raiders defense for 516 yards and 41 points when the two teams met previously this year.

Chiefs

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Chris Lammons
CB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Rashad Fenton
CB Knee LP LP LP Questionable
Lucas Niang
OL Ribs LP LP LP Questionable
Michael Burton
FB Pectoral FP FP FP (-)
Mike Hughes
CB Calf FP FP FP (-)
Chris Jones
DT Calf FP FP FP (-)
Juan Thornhill
S Glute FP FP FP (-)

– Lining up across from Maxx Crosby could be Lucas Niang, who is expected to be active come Sunday. Andrew Wylie started at right tackle when the two teams met in Week 10 and struggled, allowing nine total pressures in the win.

New Orleans Saints at New York Jets; 1:00 PM

Saints

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Ryan Ramczyk
T Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Pete Werner
LB Elbow DNP DNP DNP Out
Marcus Davenport
DE Shoulder LP LP LP (-)
Terron Armstead
T Knee LP LP LP (-)
Kaden Elliss
LB Hamstring LP LP DNP Out
Alvin Kamara
RB Knee FP FP FP (-)
Taysom Hill
QB Right Finger FP FP FP (-)
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR Hamstring (-) LP DNP Questionable

Alvin Kamara will return on Sunday after a four-game absence due to a knee injury. The Saints offense has struggled since Kamara went out, topping 21 points just once, but losing all four contests.

The running back returns at an optimal time with the Jets on the docket this week. New York has allowed the most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs this year as well as the fifth-most receptions. In total, the Jets have surrendered the most fantasy points to running backs this season.

Jets

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Michael Carter
CB Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Tevin Coleman
RB Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
OL Ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
Ryan Griffin
TE Knee/Ankle DNP LP FP Questionable
Elijah Moore
WR Quadriceps DNP DNP DNP Questionable
C.J. Mosley
LB Back DNP LP FP Questionable
Sheldon Rankins
DL Knee DNP LP FP Questionable
Trevon Wesco
TE Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
John Franklin-Myers
DL Hip LP LP FP Questionable
Hamsah Nasirildeen
LB Knee LP LP FP (-)
Zach Wilson
QB Knee FP FP FP (-)

– While the Saints get their running back back into the fold, the Jets will be forced to play without either of their top two. Michael Carter is on the IR and Tevin Coleman is out after suffering a concussion against the Eagles.

Austin Walter only had one carry against Philadelphia, but he did manage two catches and he carried the ball nine times for 38 yards and a touchdown the week prior.

Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos; 4:05 PM

Lions

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Julian Okwara
OLB Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
LB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
D'Andre Swift
RB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
T.J. Hockenson
TE Hand LP DNP DNP Doubtful
Michael Brockers
DE Knee/Illness DNP DNP LP Questionable
Austin Bryant
OLB Shoulder LP DNP DNP Questionable
Charles Harris
OLB Illness (-) DNP DNP Questionable
Jonah Jackson
G Illness DNP DNP LP Questionable
Alim McNeill
NT Illness (-) DNP DNP Questionable
Matt Nelson
T Ankle LP DNP LP Questionable
Levi Onwuzurike
DE Illness (-) DNP DNP Questionable
Riley Patterson
K Illness (-) (-) LP Questionable
John Penisini
NT Illness DNP DNP LP Questionable
Penei Sewell
T Shoulder/Illness LP DNP LP Questionable
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
G Illness DNP DNP LP Questionable
Nick Williams
DE Illness DNP DNP LP Questionable

– Another team with running back issues this week is Detroit. The Lions placed Jamaal Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list and D'Andre Swift remains out due to a shoulder injury. Former XFL standout Godwin Igwebuike has eight-career carries, although he did rip off a 42-yard run against the Steelers earlier this year.

The other running back who could get carries is rookie seventh-round pick Jermar Jefferson. The Oregon State product has 14 career touches and two touchdowns.

T.J. Hockenson is also expected to be inactive after carrying a “doubtful” designation into the weekend. The Broncos have been the toughest matchup for opposing tight ends, allowing a league-low one touchdown.

Brock Wright is the only healthy tight end on the Lions roster and the rookie should start on Sunday. Wright has caught four passes for 42 yards this season.

– It's also wroth pointing out briefly that the Lions had a flu outbreak this week, leading to a huge absence during practice later in the week. Keep an eye on key players such as Penei Sewell and Halapoulivaati Vaitai who were both affected.

Broncos

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Bradley Chubb
OLB Shoulder/Ankle DNP LP LP Questionable
Shelby Harris
DE Ankle DNP LP LP Questionable
Melvin Gordon III
RB Hip LP LP LP Questionable
Bobby Massie
T Ankle LP FP FP (-)
Mike Purcell
DL Thumb FP FP FP (-)
Mike Ford
CB Knee FP FP FP (-)
Malik Reed
OLB Wrist FP FP FP (-)
Caden Sterns
S Shoulder FP FP FP (-)
Teddy Bridgewater
QB Tibia FP FP FP (-)
Andrew Beck
FB/TE Elbow FP FP FP (-)

– With Melvin Gordon considered questionable and Mike Boone stuck on the reserve/COVID-19 list, expect a lot of Javonte Williams on Sunday. The rookie got his first start last week against Cincinnati and responded with 178 yards from scrimmage and a receiving touchdown.

New York Giants at Los Angeles Chargers; 4:05 PM

Giants

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Mike Glennon
QB Concussion DNP LP FP (-)
Kenny Golladay
WR Rib DNP LP LP Questionable
Adoree' Jackson
CB Quad DNP DNP DNP Out
Kadarius Toney
WR Oblique DNP LP LP Out
Saquon Barkley
RB Ankle LP LP LP (-)
Daniel Jones
QB Neck LP LP LP Out
Sterling Shepard
WR Quad LP LP LP Questionable
Danny Shelton
DL Calf (-) (-) DNP Questionable

Mike Glennon was able to progress through concussion protocol this week, so he will be the starting quarterback for the second-straight game. Glennon struggled against the Dolphins last week, completing just 52 percent of his passes and averaging 3.23 adjusted yards per attempt.

The Giants only other backup quarterback is Jake Fromm, who was signed just 10 days ago. Fromm has never taken an NFL snap.

Chargers

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Austin Ekeler
RB Ankle LP LP FP (-)
Kyler Fackrell
OLB Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Matt Feiler
G Ankle FP FP FP (-)
Alohi Gilman
S Quadricep DNP DNP DNP Out
Justin Jones
DL Ankle DNP LP FP Questionable
Linval Joseph
DL Shoulder LP LP FP (-)
Corey Linsley
C Back LP FP FP (-)
Trey Marshall
DB Ankle FP FP FP (-)
Asante Samuel Jr.
CB Concussion LP LP LP Out

Keenan Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after a positive test on Monday. He ranks in the top-10 of the NFL in receiving yards and yards per touch this season.

Third-year receiver Jalen Guyton had a career-day against the Bengals, catching four passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.

Mike Williams and Chris Harris were both put on the reserve/COVID-19 list as well this week, but Brandon Staley told reporters that both players could be active on Sunday based on their negative tests.

Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 4:25 PM

Bills

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Reggie Gilliam
FB Ankle LP LP FP Questionable
Star Lotulelei
DT Toe LP DNP DNP Out
Efe Obada
DE Hip LP LP FP Questionable
Tommy Sweeney
TE Hip LP DNP DNP Out
Ed Oliver
DT Chest (-) LP FP (-)

Star Lotulelei is out again after playing against the Patriots last Monday night. The defensive tackle previously missed four weeks with the same toe injury. The Bills rush defense has struggled in recent weeks, allowing over 200 yards to the Colts and Patriots.

Linebacker A.J. Klein is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list and could miss his second-straight game.

Buccaneers

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Jaelon Darden
WR Concussion FP FP FP Questionable
Jamel Dean
CB Concussion DNP FP FP Questionable
William Gholston
DL Wrist/Knee DNP LP LP Questionable
Ryan Jensen
C Ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
Ali Marpet
G Abdomen LP LP FP (-)
Jason Pierre-Paul
OLB Shoulder FP FP DNP (-)
Vita Vea
DL Knee LP LP LP (-)
Jordan Whitehead
S Calf DNP DNP DNP Out

Richard Sherman was activated off the IR this week and could see some snaps at safety for the first time in his career.

Sherman was signed earlier this season when both starting cornerbacks were on the IR, but now that Sean Murphy-Bunting and Carlton Davis are healthy, there isn’t much room for Sherman in the rotation.

However, safety has become an area of need with Jordan Whitehead nursing a calf injury and Mike Edwards serving a three-game suspension. Andrew Adams, who had played just 20 snaps all season, had to play 58 in the win over Atlanta.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers; 8:20 PM

Bears

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Andy Dalton
QB Left hand DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
Trevis Gipson
LB Illness DNP DNP FP (-)
David Montgomery
RB Shoulder/groin/glute DNP LP FP (-)
Cairo Santos
K Illness DNP FP FP (-)
Mario Edwards Jr.
DL Ribs LP FP FP Questionable
Marquise Goodwin
WR Foot LP DNP DNP Doubtful
Akiem Hicks
DL Ankle LP LP FP Questionable
Christian Jones
LB Back LP FP FP (-)
Allen Robinson II
WR Hamstring LP LP FP (-)
Damien Williams
RB Calf LP LP FP (-)
Justin Fields
QB Ribs FP FP FP (-)
Teez Tabor
DB Illness (-) DNP FP (-)
Cassius Marsh Sr.
LB Knee (-) LP DNP Out
Angelo Blackson
DL Knee (-) LP FP (-)

Justin Fields will return to the starting lineup after missing a pair of games with broken ribs. The rookie did start against the Packers earlier this year, completing 59 percent of his passes for 174 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Overall, Fields has struggled this year, tossing four touchdowns and eight interceptions, earning a QBR of just 25.9.

Packers

Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status
Davante Adams
WR Hamstring LP LP LP (-)
David Bakhtiari
T Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
Randall Cobb
WR Core DNP DNP DNP Out
Kevin King
CB Hip/Knee LP FP FP (-)
Aaron Rodgers
QB Toe DNP DNP LP (-)
Malik Taylor
WR Abdomen LP FP FP (-)
De'Vondre Campbell
LB Illness (-) (-) LP Questionable

– Despite the speculation earlier in the week, both David Bakhtiari and Jaire Alexander will remain inactive this week. Yosh Nijman will continue to start at left tackle after his worst performance of the year, allowing five pressures against the Rams.

Kevin King is expected to play for the first time since his abysmal performance in Week 11. King allowed a perfect passer rating when targeted against the Vikings and his 15.2 yards allowed per reception is the highest mark on the team.

Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals; (Mon.) 8:15 PM

Rams

Player Position Injury Thu Fri Sat Game Status
Brian Allen
OL Knee DNP DNP (-)
Robert Rochell
DB Chest DNP DNP (-)
Terrell Lewis
OLB Back DNP DNP (-)
David Edwards
OL Foot LP FP (-)
Cooper Kupp
WR Toe LP FP (-)
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB Thigh LP LP (-)

Cardinals

Player Position Injury Thu Fri Sat Game Status
Zach Kerr
NT Ribs DNP DNP (-)
Zach Ertz
TE Shoulder LP LP (-)
Byron Murphy Jr.
CB Foot LP LP (-)
Justin Pugh
OL Calf LP LP (-)
Jonathan Ward
RB Illness LP LP (-)