Week 18 NFL Injuries, Latest Injury Report Updates for Chase Brown, Isiah Pacheco, & More

It was a spread-out week with eight stand-alone games and plenty of backups playing already, but injury reports for all 32 teams nonetheless. Updates will follow as Monday press conferences happen, as well as any injuries from the Monday Night Football tilt between the Lions and 49ers.

Arizona Cardinals

  • CB Garrett Williams was evaluated for a concussion in the second half
  • RB James Conner suited up despite a knee injury, but had just four ineffective carries before getting shut down.

Atlanta Falcons

No new injuries in Sunday night’s loss

Baltimore Ravens

  • RB Rasheen Ali injured his hip in the third quarter and didnโ€™t return.

Buffalo Bills

No new injuries in Sunday’s drubbing of the Jets

Carolina Panthers

  • RB Chubba Hubbard was placed on the IR before Sunday’s game

Chicago Bears

No new injuries for the Bears this week

Cincinnati Bengals

  • RT Amarius Mims left late in the first half with a hand injury.
  • LT Orlando Brown Jr has a broken fibula
  • RB Chase Brown (sprained ankle) was knocked out of Saturday’s game early

Chase Brown injury
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) is injured on a carry in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Bengals took a 30-24 win in overtime to remain in the post season chase.

Cleveland Browns

  • CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) didn’t play in the second half after getting hurt in the second quarter
  • LB Jordan Hicks was ruled out with a head injury.
  • RB Jerome Ford (ankle) was forced out in the first half. He came back but was only on the field for one play after halftime.
  • RB Pierre Strong Jr. left with an apparent head injury in the final minutes.

Dallas Cowboys

  • WR CeeDee Lamb was shut down for the season with a shoulder injury.
  • S Donovan Wilson suffered a knee injury.

Denver Broncos

  • CB Damarri Mathis left in the first quarter with a hamstring injury.

Detroit Lions

The Lions will play on Monday Night Football on ESPN

Green Bay Packers

  • WR Christian Watson (knee) was inactive.
  • LB Quay Walker (ankle) missed his second straight game
  • CB Jaire Alexander (knee) was sidelined for the sixth consecutive game and the ninth time this season.
  • FS Zayne Anderson was ruled out for a concussion.
  • DE Brenton Cox entered the concussion protocol during the game and did not return.

Houston Texans

  • TE Cade Stover returned after missing two games following an emergency appendectomy.

Indianapolis Colts

  • QB Anthony Richardson was inactive with foot and back injuries sustained against Tennessee.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • RG Brandon Scherff (shoulder) left in the second quarter but returned on the next series.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • RB Isiah Pacheco left in the second half with a rib injury.

Las Vegas Raiders

No new injuries for the Raiders heading into week 18

Los Angeles Chargers

  • WR Joshua Palmer left the game in the third quarter with a heel injury.
  • DB Elijah Molden limped off the field after a collision in the third quarter. He returned but was later driven off the field on a golf cart because of a shin injury.

Elijah Molden injury
Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden (22) is carted off the field after suffering an apparent injury during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Rams

  • RT Rob Havenstein sat out with a shoulder injury incurred during practice this week.

Miami Dolphins

  • QB Tua Tagovailoa missed this Sunday’s game with a hip
  • LT Terron Armstead suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and didn’t return. Patrick Paul filled in.
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) was inactive.

Minnesota Vikings

  • OLB Patrick Jones (knee) limped off after Packers TE Tucker Kraft delivered a low, diving block

New England Patriots

  • QB Drake Maye briefly exited the game in the 1st quarter and was evaluated for a head injury before returning.
  • CB Christian Gonzalez left the game in the second quarter to be evaluated for a head injury, which was later ruled out as a concussion.

New Orleans Saints

  • RB Kendre Miller left the game with concussion symptoms in the second quarter.
  • LB Jaylan Ford appeared to seriously injure his lower right leg on punt coverage in the fourth quarter.
  • DE Payton Turner left with an ankle injury.
  • WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling briefly went down, but walked off on his own, after a hard collision over the middle.

New York Giants

  • DL Armon Watts (knee) was ruled out in the first half.

New York Jets

  • WR Davante Adams was injured late in the game

Philadelphia Eagles

  • QB Jalen Hurts missed this past game with a concussion suffered last week.
  • DE Bryce Huff briefly left with a shoulder injury sustained in his first game back since he was activated off the injured list.
  • QB Kenny Pickett was knocked out late in the game as well, giving way to 3rd stringer Tanner McKee’s first NFL action.

Kenny Pickett injury
Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett (7) scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • DT Cam Heyward exited briefly in the fourth quarter but managed to return.

San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers will play on Monday Night Football on ESPN.

Seattle Seahawks

  • RB Kenneth Walker III was placed on injured reserve prior to the game because of an ankle injury.
  • CB Josh Jobe (knee) got banged up.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • CB Jamel Dean left in the first half with a knee injury and did not return.

Tennessee Titans

  • RB Tony Pollard did not suit up this past Sunday
  • RB Tyjae Spears was evaluated for a concussion late in the third quarter.
  • RT Jaelyn Duncan left in the first half with a shoulder injury.

Washington Commanders

  • C Tyler Biadasz left with a left ankle injury
  • RT Cornelius Lucas, filling in for injured starter Andrew Wylie โ€” inactive because of a groin injury โ€” also left with a groin injury.


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 โ€œprobableโ€ tag), the designations are mostly the same as theyโ€™ve ever been as we get closer to game time each week.

Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the most common terms youโ€™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 playerโ€™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 thereโ€™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 playerโ€™s injury. Itโ€™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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