Thanksgiving has come and gone and now it’s a wild ride in the NFL. With each passing week, the playoff jockey intensifies and a single game could very well determine the fate of any given season. This puts a lot of pressure on clubs as they enter a Week 13 roster that has six head-to-head splits. As we take a deeper look into the weekend, it’s also worth pointing out that we have two teams — the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers — goodbye. They will try to use this free time to regain their health and end the year on a high note.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the final injury report for Thursday night’s game and review all of the initial injury reports that have been released across the league as we look forward to Week 13.
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Miller and Dawkins haven’t been able to practice all week, so it’s not entirely surprising to see them officially sidelined for this game, but significant nonetheless. In Miller’s case, he said he had damage his lateral meniscus but thinks he can play there and plans to be ready for week 14.
New England will be without Harris and starting tackle Wynn for this game, as neither was able to make it to the practice field this week. With Harris sidelined, Rhamondre Stevenson should see an increased increase in work out of the backfield. Starting corner Mills has been restricted to training all week and is officially listed as questionable, while Peppers – who did not train on Tuesday due to illness – has returned on a limited basis.
The Steelers officially listed running back Najee Harris (oblique) and corner Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring) as non-participants in Wednesday’s opener. Harris left Monday’s game against the Colts early with the oblique injury and head coach Mike Tomlin was tight-lipped on his status for this week. Pass rusher TJ Watt (ribs) headlined a group of Steelers who were limited to start the week, including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (ribs), linebacker Myles Jack (knee), offensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi (toe) and running back Jaylen Warren (hamstring).
Atlanta held defensive lineman Jalen Dalton from practice with a toe injury. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson also did not participate, but was given a veterans day off. Linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (forearm) and offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (knee) were limited.
Chicago was missing a handful of players in practice Wednesday, but that didn’t include quarterback Justin Fields. He was limited due to the shoulder injury that sidelined him last week. Offensive lineman Larry Borom (ankle, knee), defensive back Jaquan Brisker (concussion), defensive back Kyler Gordon (concussion), wide Dante Pettis (illness), offensive lineman Riley Reiff (back ) and quarterback Trevor Siemian (oblique) were all missing. Receiver Chase Claypool (knee) and defensive back Kindle Vildor (ankle) were limited alongside Fields.
The Lions listed center Evan Brown (ankle), safety Ifetu Melifonwu (illness), linebacker Julian Okwara (elbow) and offensive tackle Penei Sewell (ankle) as non-participants on Wednesday. Guard Jonah Jackson (concussion), corner Chase Lucas (hamstring), corner Jeff Okudah (concussion), defensive lineman Josh Paschal (knee) and center Frank Ragnow (foot) were limited.
Analysis to come.
Washington listed three players as non-participants Wednesday: receiver Dax Milne (foot), corner Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) and guard Trai Turner (knee, ankle). Running back Antonio Gibson (foot), center Tyler Larsen (shoulder), tight end Logan Thomas (rib) and setter Chase Young (knee) were limited.
Defensive back Adoree’ Jackson (knee), receiver Richie James (knee), running back Gary Brightwell (illness), offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu (neck) and offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (toe) do not did not practice for the Giants on Wednesday. The club also limited tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye), defensive back Dane Belton (collarbone), linebacker Carter Coughlin (thigh), offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (neck), defensive back Cordale Flott (concussion cerebral), defensive back Darnay Holmes (shoulder), defensive back Fabian Moreau (oblique) and defensive lineman Leonard Williams.
Eagles cornerback CJ Gardner-Johnson was the only player listed as not participating in Wednesday’s practice. It’s forever after suffering from a lacerated kidney in Week 12. Linebacker Patrick Johnson (ankle) as well as receivers Zach Pascal (groin) and DeVonta Smith (groin) were limited.
The Baltimore Ravens brought running back JK Dobbins back to the practice field, opening his 21-day window to come off injured reserve. Dobbins was put on IR after having his knee checked in October.
The Texans listed eight players as non-participants on Wednesday, but only half were due to actual injury. Running back Rex Burkhead suffers a concussion, linebacker Blake Cashman has a knee injury, defensive lineman Maliek Collins is nursing a chest injury and the club says cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is suffering of a hamstring. Linebacker Christian Harris (shoulder) and defensive lineman Kenyon Green (illness) were limited.
Analysis to come.
Analysis to come.
Analysis to come.
Analysis to come.
After playing Monday, the Colts took a virtual tour on Wednesday, so their initial practice report is an estimate. That said, wide receiver Keke Coutee (ill), cornerback Kenny Moore II (ankle), and tight end Jelani Woods (shoulder, quad) were listed as DNPs. Defensive end Ben Banogu (abdomen) and center Ryan Kelly (knee, ankle) were limited.
