Philadelphia is facing a tough matchup this Saturday as they prepare to take on the Cowboys without their star quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts is currently in the concussion protocol and will not play, putting all eyes on backup Kenny Pickett to lead the Eagles in their bid to clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are missing their own key player with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb being out for the rest of the season after being shut down this past week.
In Cincinnati, the Bengals are hopeful that wide receiver Tee Higgins will be able to suit up for their crucial game against the Broncos. Higgins is battling ankle and knee injuries, having been labeled as questionable. Reports indicate that Higgins has made progress throughout the week, which bodes well as the Bengals look to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The weekly injury reports across the league show that it’s crunch time for many teams. For the Chargers, both Dissly and Dobbins participated fully in practice on Thursday, with Dobbins expected to return after a four-game absence. The Patriots had several players labeled as questionable after limited practice sessions, while in Tampa, players like Johnson, Whitehead, and Britt practiced fully throughout the week.
In Buffalo, it’s a similar situation with players managing injuries through limited practices. If all goes as planned, the Colts could see quarterback Joe Flacco leading their offense once more, as Richardson has not practiced all week. The Giants are also looking to see if Nabers can suit up for their game against the Colts, after being limited on Friday.
The Raiders have a short injury report, but the Saints might be facing a tough decision about Kamara, who could have played his last game this season as the team is out of playoff contention. Rookie running back Kendre Miller is expected to take on a bigger role moving forward.
As for the Titans, none of their questionable players practiced on Friday, and the Dolphins are in a tight spot with Waddle limited and playoffs slipping away if the Chargers and Broncos win. On a brighter note for the Packers, coach Matt LaFleur remains optimistic about Watson’s chances of playing, as his health shows improvement.
Finally, the Vikings received some good news, as Pace was a full participant all week, putting him in a favorable position to play. Additionally, Allen is likely to be activated off injured reserve.
As the weekend approaches, teams are dealing with the realities of injuries as they aim for victory in crucial games. Fans will be keeping a close eye on these developments as kickoff draws near.
