Week 16 brings perhaps the most unique schedule of the season with our first Friday game of 2020 and a triple-header slated for Saturday.
With only two weeks remaining and just a handful of teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, staying healthy remains as important as possible. Here’s a game-by-game breakdown of what injuries could affect this weekend’s action:
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints, (Fri.) 4:30 PM
Vikings
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jalyn Holmes
|
DE | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Armon Watts
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Todd Davis
|
LB | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Troy Dye
|
LB | Concussion/Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Alexander Mattison
|
RB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
C.J. Ham
|
FB | Quadriceps | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Eric Kendricks
|
LB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kyle Rudolph
|
TE | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: CB Kris Boyd, shoulder; CB Mike Hughes, neck; LB Anthony Barr, pectoral; DE Danielle Hunter, undisclosed.
- Kyle Rudolph will miss his third-straight game with a foot injury. Irv Smith and Tyler Conklin have stepped up their production in Rudolph’s absence. The duo has 15 catches, 197 yards, and two touchdowns over the last two games.
- Eric Kendricks has been out since Week 12 with a calf injury, but his replacements, Todd Davis and Troy Dye, aren’t expected to play either due to a rib injury and a concussion, respectively. Hardy Nickerson could be the second linebacker next to Eric Wilson. Nickerson has played double-digit defensive snaps just twice this season, but made nine starts for the Bengals in 2017-2018. He has really struggled in coverage throughout his career, allowing 50 of 56 targets to be caught for 568 yards and 4 TDs. His QB rating allowed is an awful 132.7. Look for Alvin Kamara to potentially take advantage.
Saints
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tre’Quan Smith
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Andrus Peat
|
G/T | Ankle | DNP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Nick Easton
|
C/G | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Marcus Williams
|
S | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Carl Granderson
|
DE | Neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Malcom Brown
|
DT | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Trey Hendrickson
|
DE | Neck | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: WR Michael Thomas, ankle; WR Tre’Quan Smith, ankle; CB Patrick Robinson, hamstring.
- It’s been a lost season for Michael Thomas, who will miss the rest of the regular season after being moved to the IR last week. However, because that move was prior to Week 14, Thomas will be eligible to return for the first round of the postseason. Emmanuel Sanders and Juwan Johnson led the Saints receivers in snaps last week.
- WR Tre’Quan Smith, guard Nick Easton, and safety Marcus Williams are out for the Saints vs. Vikings. Williams is sixth among Safeties in overall PFF Grade and he is first in run defense. Veteran D.J. Swearinger will start in his place. While he has struggled in his career in coverage he has been an above-average run defender.
- Guard Andrus Peat and DE Trey Hendrickson are questionable. The Peat injury could be an issue considering Easton is already declared out. Ceasar Ruiz would fill in at RG and he has been awful so far, ranking 89th out of 95 Guards in PFF pass blocking. Next on the depth chart is Will Clapp who has only played 45 snaps this season. In his career, Clapp has allowed an 8.7% pressure rate, including 4 sacks, in his career. Both Peat and Easton haven’t been great this season, ranking 64th and 73rd in PFF grade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, (Sat.) 1:00 PM
Buccaneers
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Carlton Davis
|
CB | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Jason Pierre-Paul
|
OLB | Knee | LP | LP | DNP | (-) |
|
Antoine Winfield Jr.
|
S | Shoulder | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: C AQ Shipley, neck; DT Vita Vea, leg; TE OJ Howard, Achilles.
- Cornerback Carlton Davis leads the NFL in passes defended (18), but it seems like a longshot he plays on Saturday afternoon. Jamel Dean filled in for Davis last week and performed well. His 90.7 coverage grade on Pro Football Focus ranked sixth among cornerbacks in Week 15.
Lions
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tyrell Crosby
|
OL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kenny Golladay
|
WR | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jamie Collins Sr.
|
LB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Taylor Decker
|
T | Groin | LP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jayron Kearse
|
S | Hip | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Matt Prater
|
K | Back | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Frank Ragnow
|
OL | Throat | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Darryl Roberts
|
CB | Hip | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Matthew Stafford
|
QB | Rib/Right Thumb | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Halapoulivaati Vaitai
|
T | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: CB Jeffrey Okudah, groin; CB Desmond Trufant, hamstring; DT Danny Shelton, knee; DE Trey Flowers, undisclosed; FB Nick Bawden, undisclosed.
- If Matthew Stafford is unable to play, Chase Daniel will start at quarterback for the Lions. Stafford has missed time in the past few weeks, playing 90-percent and 86-percent of the snaps in Weeks 14 and 15. Daniel has completed eight of the 12 passes he’s thrown the past two weeks for 84 yards and an interception.
- There are a number of veterans questionable for Detroit, but much of that is probably to product of a short week. However, RT Tyrell Crosby will miss his third-straight game with an ankle injury. Matt Nelson and Halapoulivaati Vaitai have each started a game at right tackle since Crosby went out. Vaitai got the nod in Week 15, but lasted just 33 snaps before suffering a concussion. Nelson has played 197 snaps at right tackle this season, surrendering zero sacks and eight QB pressures.
- Center Frank Ragnow practiced for the first time since suffering a fractured throat against the Green Bay Packers and may play. LT Taylor Decker returned to practice Thursday after sitting out earlier in the week. Although Decker played every snap last week, he has been dealing with a groin injury since Tuesday.
- On defense, LB Jamie Collins and CB Daryl Roberts have both been limited in practice all week. Roberts has missed a number of games this week but he would be a welcome sight with a number of secondary injuries already. He hasn’t been great but he grades out as just below average in coverage grade. Collins is a veteran who has been the most consistent player on the defense.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals, (Sat.) 4:30 PM
49ers
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hroniss Grasu
|
OL | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Richie James
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Dion Jordan
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Javon Kinlaw
|
DT | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Tarvarius Moore
|
DB | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Raheem Mostert
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Nick Mullens
|
QB | Right Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Deebo Samuel
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Richard Sherman
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jason Verrett
|
CB | Illness | FP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jimmie Ward
|
DB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Emmanuel Moseley
|
CB | Hamstring | (-) | (-) | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: G Tom Compton, concussion; CB Jamar Taylor, knee; S Jaquiski Tartt, toe; 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.
- Another week and another messy injury report for the Niners. Key guys declared out include RB Raheem Mostert (ankle), QB Nick Mullens (elbow), WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring), CB Richard Sherman (calf), and safety Jimmie Ward (concussion). The Niners have plenty of RBs to fill in for Mostert. C.J.. Beathard, who is not a drop off much from Mullens, will take over at QB.
- Losing Sherman and Ward is a major loss for a secondary that had just welcomed back Sherman. Ward is top 13 in both PFF coverage and overall grade among zafeties. Marcell Harris takes over for Ward and he has been just dreadful. Harris ranks 94 out of 95 Safeties in coverage grade. He has allowed 3 TDs and over 26 yards per reception on only 12 targets this season. Last season he graded out as the 112th ranked Safety out of 163 Safeties so this isn’t a one-season problem. Expect Emmanuel Moseley to step back in at the left CB spot for Sherman as he did earlier this season. He is graded as the 84th ranked CB out of 125 CBs.
- DE Dion Jordan and DT Javon Kinlaw are questionable as well. They rank third and fourth in pressures on the defense.
- Now for the great news for the Niners. TE George Kittle will play and give this offense a big boost, though he will be one a pitch count.
Cardinals
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Darrell Daniels
|
TE | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chase Edmonds
|
RB | Ankle/Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Larry Fitzgerald
|
WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Dennis Gardeck
|
OLB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Dre Kirkpatrick
|
CB | Hamstring/Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Haason Reddick
|
OLB | Shoulder | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Maxx Williams
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Kylie Fitts
|
OLB | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Justin Pugh
|
OL | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jalen Thompson
|
S | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Dan Arnold
|
TE | Back | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: CB Johnathan Joseph, neck; DT Corey Peters, knee; LB Chandler Jones, biceps; DB Robert Alford, pectoral.
- A lot of players are listed as questionable after a shortened week, but only TE Maxx Williams left last week’s game against the Eagles early. Expect the key veterans, such as LB Haason Reddick and WR Larry Fitzgerald to be a full-go on Saturday afternoon.
- LB Dennis Gardeck is out for Arizona. He is the second-leading sacker on the defense with 7 and is the highest graded defender by PFF on the Cardinals. His 7 sacks are and 18 pressures are incredible considering he has only been on the field for 79 pass rush snaps. His 23% pressure rate ranks first in the NFL among edge rushers.
- RB Chase Edmonds is listed as questionable with knee and ankle issues.
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders, (Sat.) 8:15 PM
Dolphins
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Solomon Kindley
|
G | Knee/Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jerome Baker
|
LB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Ereck Flowers
|
OL | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Mike Gesicki
|
TE | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jakeem Grant Sr.
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Shaq Lawson
|
DE | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Kyle Van Noy
|
LB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: WR Preston Williams, foot; DT David Godchaux, biceps; LB Vince Biegel, Achilles.
- Solomon Kindley has been a key part of the Dolphins’ interior offensive line, but he will be out on Saturday. Kindley has switched from right to left guard in recent weeks to replace Ereck Flowers, but Flowers should be back this week and Jesse Davis will make his third-straight start at right guard. Davis has played three different positions this year, but has allowed just one sack in 552 pass-blocking snaps. If Flowers is ruled out, Adam Pankey could get his second-career start.
- The Dolphins have their three top receiving options listed as questionable after missing last week’s game. DeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant, and Mike Gisecki are all questionable to play. Lynn Bowden and Mack Hollins stepped up last week.
Raiders
| Player | Position | Injury | Tue | Wed | Thu | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Johnathan Abram
|
S | Concussion/knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Damon Arnette
|
CB | Concussion/neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Derek Carr
|
QB | Groin | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Clelin Ferrell
|
DE | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Johnathan Hankins
|
DT | Hamstring | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rodney Hudson
|
C | Knee/back | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Maurice Hurst
|
DT | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Gabe Jackson
|
G | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: S Jeff Heath, concussion; DT Maliek Collins, undisclosed; DE Takkarist McKinley, groin; C Richie Incognito, Achilles; WR Tyrell Williams, shoulder.
- Clelin Ferrell is a big loss for the Raiders. The former first-round pick is second on the team in quarterback pressures and overall defensive grade on PFF. Arden Key could make his first start since 2018. The LSU product has three career sacks, but ranks fourth on the team with 21 quarterback pressures this season.
- Derek Carr left last week’s game but is expected to start Saturday night
- The Raiders’ defense is an absolute mess. LBs Nicholas Morrow and Nick Kwiatkoski are on Covid-reserve and out Saturday. They rank 18th and 13th respectively in PFF coverage grade among 100 LBs. Expect veteran OLB Vic Beasley and LB Raekwon McMillan to take over. McMillan has a 29.1 PFF coverage grade after posting a poor 43.3 last year.
- Safety Erik Harris, who started last week in place of injured Jonathan Abram and backup Jeff Heath, is out due to Covid. Dallin Leavitt will get the start and he has posted a 44.2 PFF grade with a 41.8 coverage grade. He has only played 43 coverage snaps in his three-year career.
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans, 1:00 PM
Bengals
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tyler Boyd
|
WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Jordan Evans
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Darius Phillips
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | LP | (-) |
|
Logan Wilson
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Brandon Allen
|
QB | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
B.J. Finney
|
C | Abdomen | FP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: DT Geno Atkins, shoulder; T Jonah Williams, knee; QB Joe Burrow, knee; RB Joe Mixon, foot; WR John Ross, foot; DT DJ Reader, quadriceps; CB Trae Waynes, pectoral.
- The loss of WR Tyler Boyd is a huge hit for the Bengals offense, although Cincinnati won in Week 15 despite Ryan Finlay throwing for just 89 yards. Expect AJ Green and rookie Tee Higgins to get the bulk of the targets in the passing game with Boyd out.
Texans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Duke Johnson
|
RB | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cornell Armstrong
|
CB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Pharaoh Brown
|
TE | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Keke Coutee
|
WR | Foot | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Phillip Gaines
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: T Tytus Howard, concussion; S Justin Reid, hand; DT Brandon Dunn, pelvis; DT PJ Hall, pectoral; WR Randall Cobb, toe; LB Benardrick McKinney, shoulder; CB Gareon Conley, ankle.
- Starting RT Tytus Howard is on the IR after suffering a concussion last week. Roderick Johnson filled in for Howard last week, but struggled allowing a sack and two addition quarterback pressures. Johnson’s 47.6 offensive grade in Week 15 was the lowest of any Texan.
Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 PM
Falcons
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keanu Neal
|
S | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Ricardo Allen
|
S | Concussion | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Deion Jones
|
LB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Steven Means
|
DE | Hand | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Marlon Davidson
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Julio Jones
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Darqueze Dennard
|
DB | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Alex Mack
|
C | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
James Carpenter
|
G | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: WR Olamide Zaccheaus, toe; DB Damontae Kazee, Achilles.
- Once again Julio Jones is out on Sunday. Look for Russell Gage to step up in the #2 role
- The OL is in shambles with 2 starters out in Guard James Carpenter and Center Alex Mack. Mack has been an excellent center his career but has struggled a bit this season, especially as a pass blocker. He has allowed 25 pressures on the season with a PFF pass block grade of 55. Carpenter has struggled as well and his backup Justin McCray isn’t a big dropoff overall. Mack’s backup is rookie 3rd round pick Matt Hennessy who has allowed 7 pressures and 1 sack on only 51 pass block snaps this season.
- Starting CB Darqueze Denard is out on Sunday and that is bad timing against the Chiefs. He is the highest graded coverage CB on the team (64% completion and 8.5 yds/rec) and has excelled as a run defender as well. Starting in his place should be Isaiah Oliver who has allowed the most passing TDs in coverage on the team with 6 and has allowed the highest QB rating at 127.3.
- Starting Safety Ricardo Allen is questionable with a concussion after missing the last 2 games.
Chiefs
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tyreek Hill
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Damien Wilson
|
LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Frank Clark
|
DE | Illness | (-) | DNP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: T Mitchell Schwartz, back; DE Taco Charlton, ankle; G Kelechi Osemele, knee.
- The Chiefs will be without 2 starting LBs in Damien Wilson and Anthony Hitchens (reserve/COVID-19 list). Neither has played well this season but missing 2 guys really hurts depth. Rookie Willie Gay and Ben Nieman will start. Gay has played solidly as a rookie but Neiman is a really poor run defender, posting a 29.1 run defense grade.
- Rookie RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire is out leaving veteran Le’Veon Bell as the starter. Expect the Chiefs to really attack the Falcons secondary anyways.
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 PM
Colts
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DeForest Buckner
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Anthony Castonzo
|
T | Knee/Ankle | DNP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Marcus Johnson
|
WR | Quad | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Philip Rivers
|
QB | Toe | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Mo Alie-Cox
|
TE | Knee | LP | FP | DNP | (-) |
|
Al-Quadin Muhammad
|
DE | Ankle | LP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
|
Quenton Nelson
|
C/G | Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Braden Smith
|
T/G | NIR | (-) | (-) | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: T La’Raven Clark, Achilles; S Malik Hooker, Achilles; WR Parris Campbell, knee; RB Marlon Mack, Achilles.
- The biggest news for tomorrow is that both starting Tackles Anthony Costanzo and Braden Smith are out. Complicating matters is that backup LT Le’Raven Clark is already on IR. They rank 17 and 39th among NFL tackles in pass block grade and Smith is 15th in run blocking. Chaz Green and Will Holden are expected to start. Green has been bad, allowing 5 pressures and 2 sacks on only 65 pass block snaps. He’s been below average as well in run blocking. Holden is a 3 year journeyman and has allowed a poor 24 pressures and 4 sacks on 302 pass block snaps (8% pressure rate).
Steelers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marcus Allen
|
LB | Stinger | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ulysees Gilbert III
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Anthony McFarland Jr.
|
RB | Illness | (-) | (-) | DNP | Questionable |
|
Stephon Tuitt
|
DE | Back | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Olasunkanmi Adeniyi
|
LB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Chris Boswell
|
K | Groin | LP | DNP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: LB Robert Spillane, knee; LB Bud Dupree, knee; RB Trey Edmunds, hamstring; LB Devin Bush, knee; T Zach Banner, knee.
New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 PM
Giants
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Jones
|
QB | Hamstring/Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Evan Engram
|
TE | Calf | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Darnay Holmes
|
CB | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Blake Martinez
|
LB | Ankle | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Golden Tate
|
WR | Calf | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: LB Kyler Fackrell, calf; RB Devonta Freeman, ankle; CB Ryan Lewis, hamstring; LB Lorenzo Carter, Achilles; RB Saquon Barkley, knee.
- Despite being listed as “questionable,” Daniel Jones is expected to start on Sunday. Despite the Giants recent run of success, Jones hasn’t accounted for a touchdown in either of his last two starts and he was sacked six times against Arizona in Week 14 which led to his ankle injury. It could be even more challenging for Jones going against the Ravens if he is without Evan Engram and Golden Tate. Dante Pettis will start the game in the slot.
Ravens
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dez Bryant
|
WR | Thigh | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Calais Campbell
|
DE | Calf | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Anthony Levine Sr.
|
DB/LB | Abdomen | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Pernell McPhee
|
LB | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Marcus Peters
|
CB | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Tyre Phillips
|
G | Concussion | DNP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Matt Skura
|
G/C | Back | DNP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Jimmy Smith
|
CB | Ribs/Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Kristian Welch
|
ILB | Foot | DNP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Patrick Ricard
|
FB/DL | Knee | LP | FP | FP | Questionable |
|
Marquise Brown
|
WR | Knee | DNP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: QB Robert Griffin III, hamstring; TE Nick Boyle, knee; T Ronnie Stanley, ankle; CB Tavon Young, knee.
- The Ravens secondary is banged up with Marcus Peters listed as questionable and slot corner Jimmy Smith already ruled out. The Ravens rank fifth in the NFL in net yards per attempt and have allowed 300 yards just once since Week 3. Veteran Tramon Williams has been filling in for Smith in the slot, allowing six completions for 38 yards and a touchdown over his last two games. Anthony Averett filled in for Peters last week and allowed three completions, none longer than 12 yards.
Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 PM
Bears
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deon Bush
|
S | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Demetrius Harris
|
TE | Foot | DNP | DNP | LP | Doubtful |
|
Akiem Hicks
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Jaylon Johnson
|
CB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cordarrelle Patterson
|
WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Buster Skrine
|
CB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Eddie Jackson
|
S | Hip | FP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Charles Leno Jr.
|
LT | Toe | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Khalil Mack
|
OLB | Shoulder | FP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Allen Robinson II
|
WR | Hamstring | FP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Duke Shelley
|
CB | Knee/Foot | FP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Bilal Nichols
|
NT | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
|
Mario Edwards Jr.
|
DE | Hamstring | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: WR Dwayne Harris, triceps; T Bobby Massie, knee; G James Daniels, pectoral; RB Tarik Cohen, knee; CB Artie Burns, knee.
Jaguars
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Collin Johnson
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
James Robinson
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Sidney Jones IV
|
CB | Achilles | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Nathan Cottrell
|
RB | Hip | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Dakota Allen
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: C Brandon Linder, ankle; RB Chris Thompson, back; DE Josh Allen, knee; K Josh Lambo, hip; WR Dede Westbrook, knee; DT Abry Jones, ankle; CB DJ Hayden, knee; LB Leon Jacobs, knee; TE Josh Oliver, foot.
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets, 1:00 PM
Browns
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack Conklin
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
KhaDarel Hodge
|
WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
D’Ernest Johnson
|
RB | Groin | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kevin Johnson
|
CB | Groin/Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Sheldon Richardson
|
DT | Neck | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Malcolm Smith
|
LB | Hamstring | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Sione Takitaki
|
LB | Knee | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Wyatt Teller
|
G | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
JC Tretter
|
C | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Denzel Ward
|
CB | Calf | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: T Chris Hubbard, knee; S Ronnie Harrison, shoulder; WR Odell Beckham Jr., knee; CB Greedy Williams, shoulder; WR Jojo Natson, knee; S Grant Delpit, Achilles.
- The Browns will once again be missing PFF’s #1 rated Guard in Wyatt Teller. In addition, his backup Chris Hubbard is out for the season leaving rookie Nick Harris as the starter. He allowed 1 pressure (it was a sack) last week.
- Rookie LT Jedrick Willis was placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, but assuming he has a negative test Sunday he should play.
Jets
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Javelin Guidry
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Josh Andrews
|
OL | Shoulder | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jamison Crowder
|
WR | Calf / Thigh | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
John Franklin-Myers
|
DL | Thigh | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Frankie Luvu
|
LB | Back | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Denzel Mims
|
WR | Foot | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Jeff Smith
|
WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DT Quinnen Williams, concussion; G Greg Van Roten, toe; LB Blake Cashman, hamstring; DB Brian Poole, knee; S Bradley McDougald, shoulder; DE Kyle Phillips, ankle.
- The DL was delivered a blow with the loss of DT Quinnen Williams. He is #1 on the team in sacks with 8, doubling the 2nd most, and has generated the 2nd most pressures on the defense. Nathan Shepherd will be taking his place and only has 5 pressures with 2 sacks on 119 pass rush snaps.
- UFA CB Javelin Guidry, who started the last 2 games, is out and is a loss to a bad secondary. He was the top coverage CB remaining on the roster, posting an impressive 76.3 PFF grade. Rookies Bryce Hall and Lamar Jackson go back to the starting duo and both have been terrible, posting 59.5 and 42.7 grades.
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 PM
Broncos
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bradley Chubb
|
OLB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Royce Freeman
|
RB | Hip | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Phillip Lindsay
|
RB | Hip/Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
DeShawn Williams
|
DL | Knee | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
|
Demar Dotson
|
T | Hand/Not injury related | FP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Nate Hairston
|
CB | Toe | (-) | DNP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: CB Kevin Toliver, knee; CB Duke Dawson, knee; CB Essang Bassey, knee; CB Bryce Callahan, foot; TE Albert Okwuegbunam, knee; DT Mike Purcell, foot; DT Jurrell Casey, biceps; LB Von Miller, ankle; WR Courtland Sutton, knee.
Chargers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keenan Allen
|
WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
|
Hunter Henry
|
TE | Reserve/COVID-19 list | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Uchenna Nwosu
|
DE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Joey Bosa
|
DE | Shin/Concussion | LP | LP | LP | Out |
|
Denzel Perryman
|
LB | Back | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: LB Kyzir White, hamstring; DE Melvin Ingram, knee; TE Virgil Green, ankle; S Derwin James, knee; C Mike Pouncey, hip.
Carolina Panthers at Washington Football Team, 4:05 PM
Panthers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brian Burns
|
DE | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Christian McCaffrey
|
RB | Thigh | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Russell Okung
|
T | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Troy Pride Jr.
|
CB | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Austin Larkin
|
DE | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Bravvion Roy
|
DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Adarius Taylor
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: G Dennis Daley, concussion; T Greg Little, ankle; DT Kawann Short, shoulder.
Washington
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thomas Davis Sr.
|
LB | Non-Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Cole Holcomb
|
LB | Concussion | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Terry McLaurin
|
WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
|
Antonio Gibson
|
RB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Morgan Moses
|
T | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Kevin Pierre-Louis
|
LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Wes Schweitzer
|
G | Hip | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Alex Smith
|
QB | Calf | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
Injured Reserve: DB Deshazor Everett, chest; QB Kyle Allen, ankle; S Landon Collins, Achilles; RB Bryce Love, knee; DT Matt Ioannidis, biceps.
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 PM
Rams
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cam Akers
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Rob Havenstein
|
OL | Neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Natrez Patrick
|
OLB | Illness | (-) | DNP | (-) | (-) |
Injured Reserve: LB Micah Kiser, knee; T Andrew Whitworth, knee; DB Taylor Rapp, knee; DB Terrell Burgess, ankle; LB Travin Howard, knee.
Seahawks
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Phil Haynes
|
G | Groin | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
DeeJay Dallas
|
RB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Out | |
|
Brandon Shell
|
T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Questionable | |
|
Damarious Randall
|
SS | Foot | DNP | DNP | Questionable | |
|
Mike Iupati
|
G | Neck/Resting Vet | DNP | DNP | Doubtful | |
|
Jarran Reed
|
DT | Chest | DNP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Duane Brown
|
T | Knee/Resting Vet | LP | DNP | (-) | |
|
Chris Carson
|
RB | Foot | LP | FP | (-) | |
|
Carlos Dunlap II
|
DE | Foot | LP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: T Jamarco Jones, groin; G Phil Haynes, groin; TE Greg Olsen, foot; DB Quinton Dunbar, knee; DB Neiko Thorpe, hip; S Marquise Blair, knee; LB Bruce Irvin, knee; WR Phillip Dorsett, foot.
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 PM
Eagles
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fletcher Cox
|
DT | Neck | DNP | DNP | Questionable | |
|
Cameron Johnston
|
P | Concussion | DNP | LP | Questionable | |
|
Jalen Reagor
|
WR | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Duke Riley
|
LB | Bicep | LP | LP | Out | |
|
Richard Rodgers
|
TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | Out | |
|
Kevon Seymour
|
CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | Out | |
|
Darius Slay
|
CB | Concussion | FP | FP | (-) | |
|
Josh Sweat
|
DE | Wrist | DNP | DNP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: CB Avonte Maddox, knee; S Rodney McLeod, knee; T Jason Peters, toe; T Lane Johnson, ankle; CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, ankle; LB Nate Gerry, ankle; T Andre Dillard, biceps.
- The Eagles did not hold a Friday practice, but the return of Darius Slay is a huge help for a secondary already down two starters. Slay will replace Kevon Seymour, who is out with a knee injury after filling in for Slay the past two weeks.
- The Eagles also activated WR Desean Jackson from the IR. Jackson has played just four games this season, but did receive at least four targets in each contest, albeit with Carson Wentz at quarterback. With the increased role of Jalen Reagor in the Eagles offense, Jackson may be used in a smaller role in an effort to keep him healthy.
Cowboys
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blake Bell
|
TE | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
|
Ezekiel Elliott
|
RB | Calf | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
|
Rashard Robinson
|
DB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Leighton Vander Esch
|
LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Antwaun Woods
|
DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Xavier Woods
|
S | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: T Cam Erving, knee; T Zack Martin, calf; S Steven Parker, ankle; P Chris Jones, core muscle; DT Trysten Hill, knee; QB Dak Prescott, ankle; T Tyron Smith, neck; T La’el Collins, hip; TE Blake Jarwin, knee.
- The Cowboys are thin up the middle on defense with Leighton Vander Esch, Antwaun Woods and Xavier Woods all out on Sunday. The Eagles run a lot of two tight end sets in their offense, but the Cowboys have been great all season defending tight ends, allowing less than 30 yards a game to the position over the last two months. However, Dallas’s poor run defense should be even worse without Vander Esch. Sean Lee’s run defense grade on PFF ranks last on the team and last among all linebackers in the NFL.
Tennessee Titans at Green Bay Packers, 8:20 PM
Titans
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adoree’ Jackson
|
CB | Knee | DNP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Dennis Kelly
|
T | Knee | DNP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Jeffery Simmons
|
DL | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
A.J. Brown
|
WR | Ankle | LP | DNP | FP | (-) |
|
Ben Jones
|
C | Knee | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
David Long, Jr.
|
LB | Neck | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Chris Milton
|
CB | Knee | LP | DNP | (-) | (-) |
|
Jonnu Smith
|
TE | Knee | DNP | FP | (-) | |
|
Derick Roberson
|
OLB | Hamstring | LP | DNP | Out |
Injured Reserve: WR Adam Humphries, concussion; DE Jadeveon Clowney, knee; LB Jayon Brown, elbow; T Taylor Lewan, knee.
Packers
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hunter Bradley
|
LS | Illness | LP | FP | FP | (-) |
|
Rashan Gary
|
LB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Aaron Jones
|
RB | Toe | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Kevin King
|
CB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Allen Lazard
|
WR | Core/Wrist | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Marcedes Lewis
|
TE | Knee | DNP | LP | FP | (-) |
|
Will Redmond
|
S | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Simon Stepaniak
|
G | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Doubtful |
|
Za’Darius Smith
|
LB | Ankle/Thumb/Neck | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Equanimeous St. Brown
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Jace Sternberger
|
TE | Concussion/Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
|
Chandon Sullivan
|
CB | Hip | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Rick Wagner
|
T | Knee | LP | LP | LP | (-) |
|
Jamaal Williams
|
RB | Quadricep | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Injured Reserve: C Corey Linsley, knee; DE Billy Winn, triceps; DT Montravius Adams, toe; G Lane Taylor, knee.
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, (Mon.) 8:15 PM
Bills
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reggie Gilliam
|
TE | Knee/Hamstring | DNP | (-) | ||
|
Jaquan Johnson
|
S | Ankle | LP | (-) | ||
|
Ty Nsekhe
|
T | Groin | DNP | (-) | ||
|
Andre Roberts
|
WR | Back | LP | (-) | ||
|
Daryl Williams
|
OL | Groin | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: WR John Brown, ankle; T Cody Ford, knee; LB Del’Shawn Phillips, quadriceps.
Patriots
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
David Andrews
|
C | Calf | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Ja’Whaun Bentley
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Tashawn Bower
|
DL | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Adam Butler
|
DL | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Shilique Calhoun
|
LB | Knee | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Joe Cardona
|
LS | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Byron Cowart
|
DL | Back | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Jermaine Eluemunor
|
OL | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Nick Folk
|
K | Back | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Lawrence Guy
|
DL | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Damien Harris
|
RB | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Justin Herron
|
OL | Ankle | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
J.C. Jackson
|
DB | Knee | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Anfernee Jennings
|
LB | Shoulder | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Jonathan Jones
|
DB | Neck | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Shaq Mason
|
OL | Calf | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Donte Moncrief
|
WR | Thigh | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
John Simon
|
DE | Hamstring | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
Matthew Slater
|
WR | Knee | LP | LP | (-) | |
|
J.J. Taylor
|
RB | Quadricep | LP | LP | (-) |
Injured Reserve: CB Stephon Gilmore, quad; T Isaiah Wynn, knee; RB Rex Burkhead, knee; WR Julian Edelman, knee; LB Brandon Copeland, pectoral; DT Beau Allen, undisclosed.
