After a full plate of games on Thanksgiving and a second serving of NFL football on Black Friday, Sunday in Week 13 feels a little bit like the dessert table. Nonetheless, you have work to do to get your fantasy football lineups in the best shape, especially with no teams on a bye this week.
We’ve rounded up injury updates for every key fantasy player in every game along with their final (and latest) status heading into their game.
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Injury Report
Nico Collins, WR | HOU
Houston Texans wideout Nico Collins was given rest on Wednesday and was listed as limited. He is not injured and did not appear on the final injury report.
Trevor Lawrence, QB | JAX
After missing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ two games before their Week 12 bye, quarterback Trevor Lawrence returned to practice this week. He was limited in all three practices this week as he returns from a severe AC joint sprain in his left shoulder.
NFL Network reported that there is a “good possibility” that Lawerence will start against in Week 13, assuming he suffers no setbacks. On Friday morning, head coach Doug Pederson said that Lawrence should be ready to suit up, despite the questionable tag he received on the final injury report.
HC Doug Pederson meets with the media. https://t.co/qoqk7BKZFt
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 29, 2024
Backup quarterback Mac Jones threw for just 249 total yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions in his two starts, both Jacksonville losses. He ranked dead last in passing success rate (31%) and next-to-last in EPA per dropback (-0.30) from Weeks 10 to 11.
Tank Bigsby, RB | JAX
Tank Bigsby (ankle) fully practiced all week and did not carry any injury designation on the final report of the week.
The second-year running back missed Week 11 but was able to rest during Jacksonville’s Week 12 bye. Now Bigsby will return in Week 13, creating a frustrating — at least, for fantasy managers — running back committee with Travis Etienne Jr.
All Players on Texans’ Final Injury Report
Will Anderson Jr., DE (Ankle) – playing; Denico Autry, DE (Knee) – playing; Foley Fatukasi, DT (Foot) – Out; Jalen Pitre, S (Shoulder) – Out; Azeez Al-Shaair, LB (Knee) – playing; Blake Fisher, T (Concussion) – playing; Xavier Hutchinson, WR (Shoulder) – Questionable; Jimmie Ward, S (Knee) – playing
All Players on Jaguars’ Final Injury Report
Yasir Abdullah, LB (Hamstring) – Out; Tank Bigsby, RB (Ankle) – playing; Tyson Campbell, CB (Shoulder) – playing; Trevor Lawrence, QB (Left Shoulder) – Questionable; Brandon Scherff, G (Knee/Shoulder) – playing
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots Injury Report
Josh Downs, WR | IND
Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs will miss Week 13 after injuring his shoulder on Sunday. NFL Network reported while Downs is not believed to have a serious injury, he is a “long shot” to play in Week 13. He didn’t practice all week and was declared out on the final injury report.
Downs’ right shoulder was driven into the ground on an end-around early in the fourth quarter of the Colts’ Week 12 matchup against the Lions. Indianapolis announced that he was questionable to return as a result.
The 2023 third-round pick re-entered the game on the Colts’ next offensive drive. However, he didn’t look right after failing to catch a deep pass from Anthony Richardson with roughly five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Downs returned to Indianapolis’ sideline and appeared to be having trouble with his shoulder injury. He finished the game with just three catches for 27 yards.
Alec Pierce, WR | IND
Downs isn’t the only Colts wide receiver dealing with an injury issue. Alec Pierce also failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a foot problem.
Head coach Shane Steichen said Pierce was “good” on Monday after gingerly walking in the locker room after Sunday’s game. The positive news is that Pierce returned for a full practice on Friday, though he still ended up with a questionable designation.
With Josh Downs sidelined this week, Michael Pittman Jr. and second-round rookie Adonai Mitchell could see expanded roles, particularly if Pierce is limited or out.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR | IND
Pittman (back) fully practiced all week and was off the final injury report of the week.
DeMario Douglas, WR | NE
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas was limited by an ankle injury during all three practices this week and received a questionable designation on the final report.
Douglas played 68% of New England’s offensive snaps in Week 12 (his highest rate in three games), so his ankle injury doesn’t appear to be serious. Given that he made it to every practice this week, he should have a good chance to suit up on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
Douglas is rarely an explosive option, but he catches enough passes to be viable in PPR leagues. He’s scored just one touchdown this year, finishing as fantasy’s WR8 when he found the end zone in Week 6.
All Players on Colts’ Final Injury Report
DeForest Buckner, DT (NIR – Resting player) – playing; Mo Alie-Cox, TE (Neck) – playing; Tanor Bortolini, G (Concussion) – Out; Josh Downs, WR (Shoulder) – Out; Ashton Dulin, WR (Ankle) – Out; Zaire Franklin, LB (NIR – Resting player) – playing; Alec Pierce, WR (Foot) – Questionable; Michael Pittman, WR (Back) – playing; Bernhard Raimann, T (Knee) – Out; Braden Smith, T (Not injury related – personal matter) – Out; Grover Stewart, DT (NIR – Resting player) – playing; Dalton Tucker, G (Knee) – playing
All Players on Patriots’ Final Injury Report
Christian Barmore, DT (Not Injury Related – Other) – playing; Demario Douglas, WR (Ankle) – Questionable; Kyle Dugger, S (Ankle) – Questionable; Daniel Ekuale, DE (Elbow) – Questionable; Christian Elliss, LB (Knee) – Questionable; Anfernee Jennings, OLB (Knee) – Questionable; Vederian Lowe, OT (Shoulder) – Questionable; Jabrill Peppers, FS (Knee) – Questionable; Jaquelin Roy, DT (Neck) – Questionable; Cole Strange, G (Knee) – Out; Sione Takitaki, LB (Knee) – playing; Keion White, DE (Knee) – Questionable; Deatrich Wise, DE (Foot) – Questionable; Christian Gonzalez, CB (Hip) – playing; Marte Mapu, SAF (Neck) – playing
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons Injury Report
J.K. Dobbins, RB | LAC
J.K. Dobbins had defied his lengthy injury history until Week 12, when the Los Angeles Chargers running back departed his club’s Monday night loss to the Ravens and never returned.
Dobbins was declared out against the Falcons in Week 13 after not practicing all week and could miss more time moving forward after spraining his MCL.
Gus Edwards received nine carries on Monday night and will likely have the first crack at replacing Dobbins. However, the Chargers’ backfield could quickly devolve into a full-blown committee.
Edwards is a non-factor in the receiving game. He’s been in the NFL since 2018 and has never garnered over three targets in a single contest.
There’s room for Hassan Haskins and sixth-round rookie Kimani Vidal to establish roles in Los Angeles, depending on how long Dobbins is sidelined. That’s especially true behind a solid Bolts offensive line that features outstanding tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
Will Dissly, TE | LAC
Chargers tight end Will Dissly did not practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury. But he steadily progressed to limited on Thursday and full on Friday, and does not carry any injury status entering Sunday’s game.
Dissly played 52 offensive snaps in Week 12, tied for his second-highest total of the year. Given that, his injury might not be all that serious and this could be a maintenance plan to keep him fresh.
The Chargers’ offseason addition has become a viable weapon recently, catching at least four passes in each of the club’s last three games. He finished as fantasy’s TE5 after putting up a 4-80-1 line against the Bengals in Week 11.
Fellow L.A. tight end Hayden Hurst is already on IR, leaving Stone Smartt and Tucker Fish as the next men up.
Drake London, WR | ATL
Drake London (hip) was added to the Atlanta Falcons’ Thursday injury report as a limited participant after not being listed on Wednesday. However, London returned to practice in full on Friday and did not carry any designation on the final report of the week.
Normally, a mid-week downgrade would be cause for concern, but London has been dealing with a hip issue for weeks. This is likely part of the Falcons’ maintenance plan for him the rest of the season and shouldn’t affect his ability to face the Chargers in Week 13.
Darnell Mooney, WR | ATL
Falcons wideout Darnell Mooney followed a limited-full-DNP practice pattern this week. He did not practice on Friday, but it was due to rest reasons and not because of an Achilles injury that limited him in a practice session earlier this week.
Mooney injured his hamstring in Week 11 and never returned. At the time, Mooney said he would “be fine,” noting that his injury wasn’t severe. He was able to rest during Atlanta’s Week 12 bye, and he did not receive any designation on the final injury report of the week.
Mooney, who inked a three-year, $39 million deal with the Falcons over the offseason, still leads the club in receiving yards (711) despite missing the second half of Week 11. He’s second on the team to Drake London in targets, receptions, and receiving touchdowns.
All Players on Chargers’ Final Injury Report
Will Dissly, TE (Groin) – playing; J.K. Dobbins, RB (Knee) – Out; Alohi Gilman, S (Ankle) – Out; Cam Hart, CB (Ankle) – Out; Daiyan Henley, LB (Calf) – Questionable; Khalil Mack, OLB (NIR – Rest) – playing; Denzel Perryman, LB (Groin) – Out
All Players on Falcons’ Final Injury Report
Troy Andersen, LB (Knee) – playing; JD Bertrand, LB (Concussion) – playing; Dee Alford, CB (Hamstring) – playing; Antonio Hamilton, CB (Pectoral) – playing; Zach Harrison, DE (Knee/Achilles) – playing; KhaDarel Hodge, WR (Neck) – playing; Mike Hughes, CB (Neck) – Out; Matthew Judon, OLB (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Kevin King, CB (Right hip) – Questionable; Younghoe Koo, K (Right hip) – Questionable; Nate Landman, LB (Hamstring) – playing; Chris Lindstrom, G (Not Injury Related – Personal Matter) – playing; Drake London, WR (Hip) – playing; Jase McClellan, RB (Knee) – Out; Darnell Mooney, WR (Achilles/Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Clark Phillips III, CB (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Casey Washington, WR (Concussion) – playing; Charlie Woerner, TE (Concussion) – playing; Jake Matthews, OT (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Kaleb McGary, OT (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; David Onyemata, DT (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Grady Jarrett, DT (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing
Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets Injury Report
Tyler Lockett, WR | SEA
Seattle Seahawks wideout Tyler Lockett did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but returned to a full practice on Friday and does not carry an injury designation on the final report.
Lockett is dealing with a new knee issue, but Seattle has been known to give rest days to its veterans. Last week, Lockett got a rest day on Wednesday, went full on Thursday, and was limited on Friday (with rest/foot given as his designation). He played 65.6% of the snaps against the Arizona Cardinals and should be fine to carry a similar workload on Sunday.
DK Metcalf, WR | SEA
Lockett isn’t the only Seahawks wide receiver following the DNP-DNP-full pattern. DK Metcalf (shoulder) also received a pair of days off before logging a full practice on Friday. He doesn’t carry any designation on the final injury report.
As Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times notes, this was the first we heard of Metcalf’s shoulder injury. He was sidelined by a knee injury earlier this season, but this new issue clearly isn’t as severe.
Metcalf hasn’t been quite as productive in two games since returning from his MCL sprain. He’s recorded 11 catches for 129 yards and a 20% target rate in two games. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who feasted in Metcalf’s absence, has retained his status as the Seahawks top receiver, recording 16 catches for 187 yards and a 27% target rate in that same span.
Breece Hall, RB | NYJ
New York Jets RB Breece Hall didn’t practice on Wednesday while he deals with a knee injury. However, he made progress all week, returning to a limited session on Thursday and a full one on Friday. He received a questionable tag on the final report of the week.
Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Hall tweaked his knee against the Colts in Week 11 — before New York’s Week 12 bye — but remained in the game and later developed soreness.
The fact that Hall is still battling an injury even after Gang Green’s bye week is undoubtedly concerning. The good news is that Hall spoke to the media after Friday’s practice and said he “felt good.” His progression in practice this week suggests he should be able to play Sunday.
Breece Hall says that he tweaked his knee in the second quarter of the Jets' game against the Colts.
Hall felt good today in practice. pic.twitter.com/mC37kwzDN3
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) November 29, 2024
Hall’s production has been spotty recently inside a broken Jets offense, but he finished as fantasy’s RB3 against the Colts. He’s been RB24 or better in seven of 11 games this year.
If Hall is out or limited against the Seahawks, fourth-round rookie Braelon Allen will handle the majority of New York’s backfield touches. Allen was more involved earlier this season and even finished as fantasy’s RB6 after scoring twice in Week 2. However, the Wisconsin product played just nine snaps and took two carries in Week 11.
Seattle isn’t a great matchup for whoever New York RB carries the load on Sunday, as the Seahawks have improved against the run after acquiring LB Ernest Jones at the trade deadline. Since Week 9, Seattle ranks fifth-best in the NFL with a 67.2% run-defense success rate on defense.
All Players on Seahawks’ Final Injury Report
Tyler Lockett, WR (Knee) – playing; DK Metcalf, WR (Shoulder) – playing; Leonard Williams, DE (Foot) – playing; Jarran Reed, NT (NIR-rest) – playing; AJ Finley, S (Ankle) – Questionable; Brady Russell, TE (Foot) – Questionable; Uchenna Nwosu, LB (Thigh) – Out; Noah Fant, TE (Groin) – playing; Abraham Lucas, T (Knee) – playing; Laviska Shenault Jr., WR (Back) – playing; Pharaoh Brown, TE (Elbow) – playing; Dre’Mont Jones, DE (Shoulder) – playing; Rayshawn Jenkins, SS (Shoulder) – playing; Stone Forsythe, T (Hand) – Out; Ernest Jones, LB (Elbow/Knee) – playing; Johnathan Hankins, DT (NIR-rest) – playing
All Players on Jets’ Final Injury Report
Malachi Corley, WR (Illness) – playing; Breece Hall, RB (Knee) – Questionable; Tyron Smith, OT (Neck) – playing; Qwantarz Stiggers, DB (Non-Injury/Personal) – playing; Jake Hanson, C (Hamstring) – Questionable; Morgan Moses, OT (Knee) – playing; Xavier Newman-Johnson, OG (Concussion) – Questionable; C.J. Mosley, LB (Neck) – Questionable; D.J. Reed, CB (Back) – playing; Alijah Vera-Tucker, G (Ankle) – Questionable; Chuck Clark, FS (Shin) – playing
Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders Injury Report
Tyjae Spears, RB | TEN
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is trending toward returning from a concussion to play in Week 13.
Spears was a limited practice participant on Wednesday but was upgraded to a full session on Thursday and Friday. He was officially listed as questionable on the final report. On Friday, head coach Brian Callahan noted that Spears was officially expected to clear concussion protocol at the end of the week.
The second-year RB went down in Week 11 and missed the Titans’ Week 12 win over the Texans. Spears also missed Weeks 7 through 9 with a hamstring injury, allowing fellow Titans RB Tony Pollard to turn into a genuine workhorse. Pollard played at least 82% of Tennessee’s snaps and handled 22+ touches in each game without Spears.
Pollard took it to another level last week, playing 94% of the team’s snaps while touching the ball 27 times, his second-highest usage of the year.
Calvin Ridley, WR | TEN
Titans wideout Calvin Ridley did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. However, he was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday and Friday and did not carry any injury designation into Week 13.
Ridley has been hampered by other injuries this year and has missed practices, but he’s yet to be sidelined for a game. He became the Titans’ unquestioned WR1 after Tennessee traded DeAndre Hopkins in October. In five games since, Ridley has averaged six catches for 90 yards while scoring twice.
Austin Ekeler, RB | WAS
The Washington Commanders will be missing part of their backfield in Week 13. Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler both went down with injuries in the club’s Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.
Robinson went down first, so Ekeler stepped into Washington’s starting RB role. However, he suffered a concussion on a kick return just before the end of regulation and was even taken to a local hospital out of an abundance of caution.
Ekeler is now in the NFL’s concussion protocol officially declared out for Sunday’s game after not practicing all week. This is Ekeler’s second documented concussion of the season (he missed Week 4 because of the same injury), which could lead to a prolonged absence as the team and player both need to exercise caution about a return to play.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB | WAS
Robinson rolled his ankle on the Commanders’ first offensive play of Week 12. While he was deemed questionable to return and did come back in for a few plays, Robinson didn’t take a snap in the second half.
On Monday, head coach Dan Quinn said Robinson is receiving treatment for his ankle injury, adding that the team will have a better sense of his Week 13 availability later in the week.
Fortunately, Robinson was able to practice in limited fashion on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full practice on Friday. He doesn’t carry any injury designation on the final report, so he’ll be good to go on Sunday.
With Ekeler out against Tennessee, Robinson should see a sizable workload. When Ekeler missed Week 4, Robinson logged a season-high 21 carries in a win over the Arizona Cardinals. Jeremy McNichols will serve as the No. 2 back and could also see a larger role than usual.
Noah Brown, WR | WAS
Wideout Noah Brown popped up on Thursday’s report as a DNP with a knee injury, raising some alarms. However, that turned out to be a maintenance day. Brown was a full participant on Friday and does not carry any injury designation on the final report.
The veteran receiver ranks third on the team with 426 receiving yards this season, trailing Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz. He just set season-highs in targets (10) and catches (six) in last week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, while also recording 71 yards. Apart from his Hail Mary-aided performance against the Chicago Bears, that’s the only team Brown has eclipsed 60 yards in a game this year.
Zach Ertz, TE | WAS
Veteran Commanders TE Zach Ertz was given a rest day on Wednesday. He returned to a full practice the rest of the week and carries no injury status entering Sunday’s game.
All Players on Titans’ Final Injury Report
Luke Gifford, LB (Hamstring) – playing; Arden Key, OLB (Back) – playing; Harold Landry, OLB (NIR-Rest) – playing; Roger McCreary, CB (Knee) – playing; Calvin Ridley, WR (Ankle) – playing; Jeffrey Simmons, DT (NIR-Rest) – Out; Leroy Watson IV, T (Back) – Out; Chidobe Awuzie, CB (Groin) – playing; Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB (Ribs) – playing; Justin Hardee, CB (Groin) – playing; Tyjae Spears, RB (Concussion) – Questionable; Amani Hooker, S (Illness) – playing
All Players on Commanders’ Final Injury Report
Austin Ekeler, RB (Concussion) – Out; Zach Ertz, TE (NIR-Rest) – playing; Clelin Ferrell, DE (Knee) – Out; Andrew Wylie, T (Concussion) – Out; Marshon Lattimore, CB (Hamstring) – Doubtful; Brian Robinson, RB (Ankle) – playing; Nick Allegretti, G (Ankle) – playing; Dante Fowler, OLB (Hip) – playing; Noah Igbinoghene, CB (Thumb) – playing; Jordan Magee, LB (Elbow) – playing; Noah Brown, WR (Knee) – playing
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
Joe Burrow, QB | CIN
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist) fully practiced this week and will face the Steelers on Sunday. He did not receive any injury designation on the final report of the week.
Tee Higgins, WR | CIN
Tee Higgins returned from a three-game hamstring injury absence in Week 11. He was limited for all three practices ahead of Week 13, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be concerned.
While Higgins worked on a practice field for the club’s first practice of the week, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said this was part of a plan for Higgins’ recovery. Cincinnati listed “rest” as the reason for Higgins’ limited status for all three practices this week, and did not give him any designation entering Sunday’s game.
Higgins came back with a vengeance in Week 11, putting up nine catches on 13 targets for 148 yards and a touchdown while finishing as fantasy’s WR2. Injuries have cost Higgins five games so far this season, but the pending free agent is averaging six catches for 82 yards per healthy contest.
All Players on Steelers’ Final Injury Report
Cory Trice Jr., DB (Hamstring) – Out; Alex Highsmith, LB (Ankle) – Doubtful; Montravius Adams, DT (Knee) – Out; Isaac Seumalo, G (NIR-Resting Vet) – playing; Cameron Heyward, DT (NIR-Resting Vet) – playing; Larry Ogunjobi, DT (NIR-Resting Vet) – playing; Damontae Kazee, S (Illness) – playing; Keeanu Benton, DL (Hip) – playing
All Players on Bengals’ Final Injury Report
Joe Bachie, LB (Hip) – playing; Orlando Brown, OT (Fibula) – Questionable; Joe Burrow, QB (Right Wrist) – playing; Tee Higgins, WR (NIR-Rest) – playing; B.J. Hill, DT (NIR-Rest) – playing; Charlie Jones, WR (Groin) – Doubtful; Amarius Mims, OT (Ankle) – playing; Sheldon Rankins, DT (Illness) – playing; Logan Wilson, LB (Knee) – Questionable
Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
All fantasy-relevant players are healthy coming into the Cardinals vs. Vikings matchup in Week 13.
All Players on Cardinals’ Final Injury Report
Kelvin Beachum, OL (NIR-Rest) – playing; Jalen Thompson, S (Ankle) – Questionable; Emari Demercado, RB (Shoulder) – Questionable; Darius Robinson, DL (Calf) – Questionable; Jonah Williams, OL (Shoulder) – playing; Joey Blount, S (Hip) – Questionable
All Players on Vikings’ Final Injury Report
Josh Oliver, TE (Wrist/Ankle) – Out; Jay Ward, S (Elbow) – Out; Cam Robinson, T (Foot) – Questionable; Harrison Phillips, DL (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Patrick Jones II, OLB (Knee) – playing; Kamu Grugier-Hill, LB (Shoulder) – playing; Andrew Van Ginkel, OLB (Thigh) – playing; Jonathan Bullard, DL (Toe) – playing; Brandon Powell, WR (Ankle) – playing; Harrison Smith, S (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Stephon Gilmore, CB (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing
Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints Injury Report
All fantasy-relevant players are healthy coming into the Rams vs. Saints matchup in Week 13.
All Players on Rams’ Final Injury Report
Alaric Jackson, OL (Foot) – Questionable; Charles Woods, CB (Ankle) – playing; Tyler Higbee, TE (Knee) – Out; Rob Havenstein, OL (Ankle) – playing; KT Leveston, OL (Ankle) – Out; Nick Hampton, OLB (Triceps) – Questionable
All Players on Saints’ Final Injury Report
Erik McCoy, C (Groin) – Questionable; Lucas Patrick, G (Calf) – Out; Foster Moreau, TE (Shoulder) – playing; Jamaal Williams, RB (Groin) – Questionable; Pete Werner, LB (Hand) – playing; Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE (Achilles) – Questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers Injury Report
Mike Evans, WR | TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) — who returned from a three-game injury absence in Week 12 — fully practiced before receiving a limited day on Friday. He did not carry any injury designation on the final Week 13 report, so he’s good to go.
Jalen Coker, WR | CAR
Carolina Panthers rookie wideout Jalen Coker missed Week 12 with a quad injury and did not participate in practice all week ahead of Week 13. Unsurprisingly, Coker was formally ruled out on the final injury report.
Coker wasn’t listed on the Panthers’ early-week injury reports entering Week 12, suggesting he may have been hurt during Friday’s practice. End-of-the-week downgrades are never a positive sign and often indicate that a player will miss the upcoming game — which Coker did.
The undrafted rookie finished as the fantasy WR17 in Week 8 but has otherwise finished outside the top 40 wideouts each week. With Coker sidelined on Sunday, Xavier Legette and David Moore were Bryce Young’s top two wideouts, while a returning Adam Thielen played 61% of Carolina’s offensive snaps.
Adam Thielen, WR | CAR
Veteran Panthers receiver Adam Thielen played Sunday for the first time since late September, posting three catches for 57 yards in his return.
Thielen didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice, but Carolina listed his injury as “not injury-related/rest/hamstring.” He returned for a full practice on Thursday and a limited one on Friday as part of his maintenance plan, and did not carry an injury designation for Sunday’s game on the final report.
Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE | CAR
Panthers rookie tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders was involved in a frightening scene on Sunday when he landed on his head after hauling in a 10-yard pass in the second quarter. Sanders was carted off the field on a backboard and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Fortunately, Sanders was discharged from the hospital and had movement in his extremities.
“Scary moment. Right now, it appears we avoided a pretty bad injury based on the nature of the play,” Canales said Monday.
“It is a neck injury. He’s here; he’s in the building. He’s getting worked on. We’re still evaluating. We’re gonna have to take that all the way to Wednesday to see what his availability might be for this week.”
Sanders didn’t practice this week and was formally declared out on the final injury report.
All Players on Buccaneers’ Final Injury Report
Mike Evans, WR (Hamstring) – playing; William Gholston, DL (Knee) – playing; Troy Hill, CB (Ankle/Foot) – Questionable; Tykee Smith, S (Knee) – Out; Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OLB (Ankle) – Doubtful; Markees Watts, OLB (Knee) – Out; Jordan Whitehead, S (Pectoral) – Out; Tristan Wirfs, T (Knee/Foot) – Questionable; Anthony Nelson, OLB (Personal) – Questionable
All Players on Panthers’ Final Injury Report
Jalen Coker, WR (Quadriceps) – Out; Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE (Neck) – Out; Adam Thielen, WR (Not injury-related/rest/hamstring) – playing; Jadeveon Clowney, OLB (Knee) – Questionable; Amare Barno, LB (Knee) – Questionable; Caleb Farley, CB (Shoulder) – Questionable; D.J. Wonnum, LB (Hamstring) – playing; LaBryan Ray, DE (Hand) – playing; Nick Scott, SAF (Hamstring) – Questionable; Taylor Moton, OT (Not injury-related/Rest) – playing
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
Saquon Barkley, RB | PHI
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was given a rest day on Wednesday after rushing for 255 yards — the ninth-most in a single game in NFL history — in Week 12. He is not injured and did not carry a designation on the final injury report.
DeVonta Smith, WR | PHI
After sitting out Week 12 with a hamstring injury, Eagles wideout DeVonta Smith started Week 13 on the wrong foot by missing Wednesday’s practice. He returned for a limited session on Thursday and Friday and was limited as questionable on the final report.
This is the same practice pattern he had in Week 11. Smith went DNP-limited-limited and suited up vs. the Washington Commanders. Last week, he never practiced at all, so this is an improvement that bodes well for his chances of suiting up.
It’s possible that Smith returned to game action too quickly. Hamstring injuries can often linger, and if Smith aggravated his issue in Week 11, that would explain why he needed a week off.
A.J. Brown only saw seven targets in Week 12 as the Eagles leaned into Barkley and the rushing attack, but that should change against a Baltimore secondary that ranks the fifth-worst in defensive pass efficiency.
All Players on Eagles’ Final Injury Report
Saquon Barkley, RB (Rest) – playing; Mekhi Becton, G/T (Rest) – playing; Sydney Brown, S (Knee) – Questionable; Landon Dickerson, G (Rest) – playing; Lane Johnson, T (Rest) – playing; Cam Jurgens, C/G (Rest) – playing; Jordan Mailata, T (Rest) – playing; Kelee Ringo, CB (Calf) – playing; Darius Slay, CB (Concussion) – Out; DeVonta Smith, WR (Hamstring) – Questionable; Josh Sweat, OLB (Rest) – playing; Ben VanSumeren, LB (Knee) – Out; Johnny Wilson, WR (Hamstring) – Questionable
All Players on Ravens’ Final Injury Report
Travis Jones, DT (Ankle) – playing; Sanoussi Kane, SAF (Ankle) – playing; Charlie Kolar, TE (Forearm) – Out; Arthur Maulet, CB (Calf/Knee) – Out; Michael Pierce, DT (Calf) – Questionable; Roquan Smith, ILB (Hamstring) – playing; T.J. Tampa, CB (Ankle) – Questionable; Kyle Van Noy, MLB (Hamstring/Neck) – Doubtful; Broderick Washington, DT (Knee/Rest) – playing
San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills Injury Report
Brock Purdy, QB | SF
After missing Week 12 due to a right shoulder injury, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before a full session on Friday. He was declared questionable on the final injury report, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said he expected his starting QB to return.
Purdy was also limited for last week’s Wednesday session. He went limited again last Thursday before being downgraded and ruled out on Friday.
Purdy’s upward trajectory at practice this week was a great sign. The clearest sign of his return arrived on Friday, when he threw at practice and backup quarterback Brandon Allen occupied a scout team role.
Unlike last Friday, Brock Purdy is throwing today. What’s more, Brandon Allen is in a scout-teamer-of-week jersey, suggesting he’s not the starter. pic.twitter.com/KQVwFjjIDA
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) November 29, 2024
Allen completed 17 of 29 attempts for 199 yards, one touchdown, and one interception vs. Green Bay. He earned a C (72.8) in PFN’s QB+ grades, No. 19 among 26 quarterbacks who played in Week 12.
Christian McCaffrey, RB | SF
Christian McCaffrey received a rest day on Wednesday. He returned to fully practice the rest of the week and carries no injury designation for Sunday night.
Amari Cooper, WR | BUF
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) fully practiced all week and did not receive an injury designation on the final report ahead of Week 13.
Keon Coleman, WR | BUF
Bills rookie wideout Keon Coleman was limited in practice all week while recovering from a wrist injury. He received a questionable designation on the final Friday report.
Coleman injured his wrist near the end of Week 9 and had not practiced or played since. His presence on the field is a step in the right direction, but Coleman appears to be a true game-time call for Sunday night. Head coach Sean McDermott had suggested that Coleman was facing a multi-week injury.
Dalton Kincaid, TE | BUF
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid did not practice all week as he battles an ongoing knee injury. He was formally declared out on the final injury report and will not face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.
Kincaid went down just before halftime of the Bills’ Week 10 win over the Chiefs. While he initially returned to that game, he departed again after a few snaps. Kincaid didn’t practice leading up to Week 11 either.
Buffalo had a bye in Week 12, so it’s worrisome that Kincaid still hasn’t made it back to practice. With Kincaid sidelined in Week 11, fellow Bills TE Dawson Knox posted his best game of the season, hauling in four catches for 40 yards while finishing as fantasy’s TE18.
All Players on 49ers’ Final Injury Report
Aaron Banks, OL (Concussion) – Out; Nick Bosa, DE (Hip, Oblique) – Out; Jordan Elliott, DL (Concussion) – Out; Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, LB (Ankle) – Questionable; Oren Burks, LB (Nose) – Unspecified; Christian McCaffrey, RB (Not Injury Related – Resting Player) – playing; Trent Williams, T (Ankle) – Out; Kevin Givens, DL (Groin) – Questionable; Reshad Green, CB (Neck) – Questionable; Dominic Purci, OL (Shoulder) – Out; Brock Purdy, QB (Right Shoulder) – Questionable; Jacob Cowing, WR (Concussion) – Out; Charvarius Ward, CB (Personal Matter) – playing; Chris Conley, WR (Knee) – Questionable
All Players on Bills’ Final Injury Report
Terrel Bernard, LB (Ankle) – playing; Spencer Brown, OT (Ankle) – playing; DaWayne Carter, DT (Wrist) – Questionable; Koon Coleman, WR (Wrist) – Questionable; Amari Cooper, WR (Shoulder) – Questionable; Kair Elam, CB (Hip) – playing; Reggie Gilliam, TE (Hip) – playing; Mark Hollins, WR (Shoulder) – Questionable; Dawson Knox, TE (Knee) – Out; Dalton Kincaid, TE (Concussion) – Out; Quintin Morris, TE (Shoulder) – playing; Payton Thurley, C (Shoulder/Back) – Questionable; Curtis Samuel, TE (Pectoral) – playing; Craig Toussaint, WR (Knee) – playing; Dorian Williams, LB (Knee) – playing
Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos Injury Report
Jerry Jeudy, WR | CLE
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) is fully practicing this week and will play in Week 13.
Cedric Tillman, WR | CLE
Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol after going down last Thursday night (Nov. 21), head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Wednesday. He did not practice on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday ahead of Week 13’s Monday night trip to Denver. As a result, he’s been ruled out for the game.
Tillman suffered a third-quarter brain injury after hauling in his second of the night in an eventual win vs. the Steelers. Most players need at least one week to clear the protocol. Tillman has a few extra days to work with because the Browns are coming off a TNF game and playing on Monday night, but it still appears he won’t be able to go right away.
No Browns pass catcher benefitted more from Amari Cooper being traded than Tillman, who ranked top-20 league-wide in yards per route run and on-field target share from Weeks 7 through 10.
Jeudy and Elijah Moore will be Jameis Winston’s top two wideouts with Tillman sidelined, while sixth-round rookie Jamari Thrash or October addition Jaelon Darden could have an expanded role.
Bo Nix, QB | DEN
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is dealing with a back injury ahead of his club’s Monday night matchup against the Browns. Nix was limited for Thursday’s practice (the first of the week) but returned to a full session on Friday and Saturday.
As Underdog’s James Palmer noted, Nix appeared to be in pain during Week 12’s win over the Raiders and received attention from Denver’s medical staff.
The good news is that the upgrade in practice availability at the end of the week indicates there’s not much to be concerned about for Monday. As long as Nix isn’t downgraded on Saturday, he should be ready to play on MNF.
Jarrett Stidham is the Broncos’ backup quarterback and would start if Nix were unexpectedly sidelined.
Josh Reynolds, WR | DEN
Josh Reynolds (hand) has been sidelined since Week 5. He’s fully practicing this week, but he’s also fully practiced over the past two weeks — before eventually being ruled out for games.
The Broncos designated Reynolds for return on Nov. 13. They’ll have three weeks from that date to formally activate the veteran wideout to their active roster. His continued full participation would seem to suggest that a return is imminent but is officially questionable heading into Monday night’s game.
All Players on Browns’ Final Injury Report
Aaron Banks, OL (Concussion) – Out; Nick Bosa, DE (Hip, Oblique) – Out; Jordan Elliott, DL (Concussion) – Out; Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, LB (Ankle) – Questionable; Oren Burks, LB (Nose) – Unspecified; Christian McCaffrey, RB (Not Injury Related – Resting Player) – playing; Trent Williams, T (Ankle) – Out; Kevin Givens, DL (Groin) – Questionable; Reshad Green, CB (Neck) – Questionable; Dominic Purci, OL (Shoulder) – Out; Brock Purdy, QB (Right Shoulder) – Questionable; Jacob Cowing, WR (Concussion) – Out; Charvarius Ward, CB (Personal Matter) – playing; Chris Conley, WR (Knee) – Questionable