NEWSLETTER
A few injury bummers this week, with Swiss Army Knife Taysom Hill looking like he’s out for the rest of the year and star running back Christian McCaffrey most likely heading back to the IR after a new injury to his knee. We’ll be keeping an eye on Trevor Lawrence as well after he took a hard shot to the head on a slide and was ruled out with a concussion on Sunday.
Week 14 NFL Injury Updates:
Arizona Cardinals
- DL Darius Robinson, the first-round draft pick sidelined all season by a calf injury, made his NFL debut.
Atlanta Falcons
- K Riley Patterson was signed by the Falcons as a precaution in case Koo couldn’t go, but the newcomer wasn’t needed.
Baltimore Ravens
- S Kyle Hamilton went into the concussion protocol in the first quarter but was able to return.
- WR Rashod Bateman left the game and was ruled out with a knee issue
- S Sanoussi Kane left with a hamstring problem.
Buffalo Bills
- WR Keon Coleman did end up missing the game on Sunday as he just wasn’t quite ready to return from a wrist injury.
Carolina Panthers
- TE Stephen Sullivan (knee) left in the second half.
Chicago Bears
- RB Roschon Johnson left the game with a concussion.
- G Ryan Bates (concussion) and DB Elijah Hicks (ankle) were inactive.
Cincinnati Bengals
- DB Jordan Battle went down with an injury in the fourth quarter and needed the help of trainers to leave the field.
Cleveland Browns
- WR Jamari Thrash (shoulder) left the game Monday Night
- CB Denzel Ward (calf) exited the game late
- S Grant Delpit (head) missed time late in Monday’s contest.
- LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has already been ruled out for this upcoming weekend
Dallas Cowboys
- Special teamer Juanyeh Thomas was carted off with a right knee injury in the first half and didn’t return.
- CB Josh Butler also didn’t return after injuring a knee. …
- LT Tyler Guyton left in the first half with a high ankle sprain.
Denver Broncos
- S Brandon Jones sustained a groin injury.
- Rather than activating WR Josh Reynolds ahead of today’s deadline, the Broncos opted to waive him.
Detroit Lions
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) tore his ACL and is done for the year
- DE Josh Paschal (knee) left the game, but his injury is not expected to be serious
- DL Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) left and was ruled out for the rest of the game
- DL Mekhi Wingo (knee) is out for the season
- CB Carlton Davis III has a good chance to play on Thursday.
- OT Taylor Decker is trending toward missing TNF
- DL DJ Reader is a day-to-day
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Green Bay Packers
- CB Corey Ballentine hurt his knee on the opening kickoff.
- WR Romeo Doubs remains in the concussion protocol
- DL Arron Mosby was evaluated for a concussion on Sunday but has been a full participant in practice
Houston Texans
- S Jimmie Ward was evaluated for a concussion but cleared to return.
- S Eric Murray left with a hand injury.
- TE Dalton Schultz injured his right shoulder but returned.
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his hit on Trevor Lawrence. He will appeal.
Indianapolis Colts
- WR Alec Pierce played despite a painful foot injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars
- QB Trevor Lawrence is not practicing to start the week; he’s in the concussion protocol
- CB Tyson Campbell (thigh) left the game on Sunday
- S Darnell Savage (ankle) also exited
Kansas City Chiefs
- WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) nearing return, could play by end of regular season
Las Vegas Raiders
- WR DJ Turner left in the second half with a knee injury
Los Angeles Chargers
- WR Ladd McConkey went out late in the game with a knee injury on Sunday.
Los Angeles Rams
- TE Tyler Higbee wasn’t quite ready to return to action, but most likely sees the field for week 14
Miami Dolphins
- DB Kader Kohou hurt his back while colliding with Packers WR Christian Watson on a pass incompletion.
- CB Cam Smith injured his shoulder.
Minnesota Vikings
- TE Josh Oliver (ankle) missed his second straight game.
- K Will Reichard has been designated to return to practice as has long snapper Andrew DePaola.
- CB Stephon Gilmore left the game Sunday and did not return after suffering a hamstring injury.
New England Patriots
- TE Hunter Henry left the game in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit. He returned in the second quarter.
- S Jabrill Peppers started after being taken off the commissioner’s exempt list this week amid his ongoing domestic violence and drug case.
New Orleans Saints
- TE Taysom Hill is likely done for the year with a knee injury
- C Erik McCoy was unable to play for the third week in a row.
- G Nick Saldiveri was carted off with a left knee injury.
- S Tyrann Mathieu appeared to hurt his shoulder after making a tackle on Sunday
New York Giants
- DT Dexter Lawrence said he dislocated his elbow and has been placed on the IR
- TE Theo Johnson has also been placed on the season-ending IR
- DL D.J. Davidson injured a shoulder in the first half vs the Cowboys.
- CB Deonte Banks (rib) is listed as week-to-week and not practicing along with OT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad), OT Evan Neal (hip), and LB Bobby Okereke (back).
New York Jets
- RT Morgan Moses left the game last week and is not practicing on Wednesday with a shoulder injury
- CB Sauce Gardner injured a hamstring and is a DNP on Wednesday.
- RB Breece Hall DNP to start the practice week.
- Interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich says that there will be no change at QB and that Aaron Rodgers will remain the starter.
- The practice window has been opened for WR Allen Lazard
Philadelphia Eagles
- S Reed Blankenship left the game because of a concussion.
- WR Britain Covey left with a neck injury.
- TE Dallas Goedert exited with a knee issue. He’ll undergo testing Monday, but the expectation is that it isn’t too serious, but it will most likely be a sprain.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- WR Calvin Austin was knocked out of Sunday’s game and is in the concussion protocol.
- DE Alex Highsmith is expected to be back this week
San Francisco 49ers
- RB Christian McCaffrey left in the first half. Coach Kyle Shanahan said it was a potential season-ending injury to the posterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
- RB Jordan Mason has a high ankle sprain and also will head to the IR
- DT Kevin Givens left the game with a chest injury.
- DE Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) will be evaluated as the week goes to determine his eligibility for week 14
- OL Aaron Banks is still in the concussion protocol
- DT Jordan Elliot is still in the concussion protocol
Seattle Seahawks
- P Michael Dickson‘s back tightened in the second half, and head coach Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks wouldn’t have punted late in the game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- LB K.J. Britt (ankle) exited in the first half
- S Mike Edwards (hamstring) also left the game before the half and is expected to miss a week
- QB Baker Mayfield briefly went to the blue injury tent but returned after a few plays
- RB Bucky Irving suffered a hip injury in the win on Sunday.
Tennessee Titans
- CB Roger McCreary injured a shoulder late in the third quarter on Sunday.
- DB Julius Wood was suspended six games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
Washington Commanders
- WR Noah Brown left with a rib injury on Sunday
- CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is expected to return to the field this week against his old team.
NFL Injury Designations: A Guide
Understanding the different injury designations used in the NFL can be crucial for fantasy football players, bettors, and casual fans alike. While things have changed over the past few years (we no longer have the near-useless “probable” tag), the designations are mostly the same as they’ve ever been as we get closer to game time each week.
Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms you’ll encounter:
Active
Meaning: The player is healthy and available to play.
Inactive
Meaning: The player will not play in the game due to injury, illness, or other reasons.
Questionable
Meaning: The player’s status for the game is uncertain, and a final decision will be made closer to game time.
Doubtful
Meaning: The player is unlikely to play, but there’s still a small chance.
Out
Meaning: The player will definitely not play in the game.
Did Not Practice (DNP)
Meaning: The player did not participate in practice on a given day due to injury, illness, or other reasons.
Limited
Meaning: The player participated in practice but was limited in some way, such as only doing drills or being held out of contact.
Full
Meaning: The player participated in full practice without any limitations.
Note: While these are the most common designations, teams may sometimes use additional terms or provide more specific details about a player’s injury. It’s always a good idea to check the latest injury reports for the most accurate information.
By understanding these injury designations, you can make more informed decisions about your fantasy football lineups, bets, and even whether to watch a particular game.
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