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A full weekend of NFL football? Yes, please. As we head into the holiday weekend, we have not one, but three straight days of action on deck, with three games set for Saturday along with the traditional Sunday and Monday contests.Naturally, injuries are a main storyline for clubs vying to make the playoffs and fans, who are still fighting for a fantasy football championship. In Week 16, there are a number of names we're keeping an eye on, including the potential return of receiver along with pa s catcher and Bucs quarterback .To find out more on all those players, here's our complete rundown of the most newsworthy names on this week's final injury report, which we'll update leading into Week 16: (-3) at Texans: OLB Terrence Brooks Jersey Jacob Martin (knee), ILB (concu sion) OUT; S (Achilles), WR V (hamstring), RB (ankle), RB (hamstring), OLB (Achilles, shoulder) QUESTIONABLEBuccaneers: NT (ankle), WR (hamstring), TE (concu sion) OUT; T (ankle, knee), C (elbow), QB Jameis Winston (right thumb, knee), CB (ankle) QUESTIONABLEHouston saw star receiver return to practice fully on Thursday after mi sing Wednesday's se sion due to an illne s. That illne s doesn't appear to be impacting his status for Saturday's tilt with the Bucs as he doesn't carry a designation heading into the weekend.The Bucs had already ruled receiver Chris Godwin out earlier in the week as his hamstring injury could keep him out for the remainder of the regular season. With Godwin sidelined and fellow receiver on IR, Tampa will be limited in the pa sing game. Not only are their pa s catchers taking a hit, but quarterback Jameis Winston is dealing with a few injuries of his own. While officially listed as questionable, Winston did practice fully on Thursday. at Patriots (-6.5)Bills: T (ankle) OUT; DT (knee) QUESTIONABLEPatriots: DB (groin) OUT; LB (knee), LB (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (knee, shoulder), CB (groin) QUESTIONABLEBuffalo has been without offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe since Week 11 and he didn't make any steps towards a return this week, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out. Outside of that, the Bills are generally pretty healthy heading into this Saturday afternoon matchup.Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is listed as questionable with a knee and shoulder injury, but he is expected to play on Saturday, according to . Linebacker Jamie Collins is worth monitoring as this game draws closer after the veteran popped up on the injury report on Wednesday and was limited for the rest of the week. at (-6.5)Rams: CB (thumb) OUT; K (right quad) QUESTIONABLE49ers: DE (quad, hamstring), S (ribs), DT (elbow) OUT; G (neck) QUESTIONABLEDespite dealing with a right thumb injury, quarterback was able to practice fully this week and carries no injury designation heading into Los Angeles' Saturday night matchup with San Francisco. As for corner Troy Hill he had a procedure done on his thumb and the team is electing to hold him out this week. is expected to start in his place. Meanwhile, kicker Greg Zuerlein is questionable with a quad injury. Head coach Sean McVay noted that the team will test out that leg prior to their contest and make the nece sary roster moves if need be. Tight end is poised to make his return after mi sing Christian Kirksey Jersey the previous three games due to a knee injury.The good news for the 49ers is that star cornerback (hamstring) carries no injury designation heading into the weekend and was a full participant in practice all week. They will, however, be without pa s rusher Dee Ford, who is still dealing with a hamstring injury. at (-7)Jaguars: WR DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) QUESTIONABLEFalcons: G (concu sion) OUTDespite Chark being listed as questionable, Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that he expects the receiver to play on Sunday after mi sing Week 15 due to that ankle injury.Atlanta moved guard James Carpenter to injured reserve on Friday, ending his season. He was the only Falcons player with an injury Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey designation for this week. Receiver was limited in practice all week, but is not listed with a game status for this game, clearing the way for him to play. (-2) at Saints: LB (quad), S (knee), G (knee) OUT; G (forearm), CB (calf), S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concu sion) QUESTIONABLETitans: WR (ankle), CB Adoree Jackson (foot) OUT; RB Derrick Henry (hamstring), DL (knee) QUESTIONABLEStarting left tackle was listed as a full participant on Friday after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday and carries no injury designation for Week 16. Starting left guard Andrus Peat is still questionable, however, after being limited throughout the week.On Saturday, the Titans downgraded running back Derrick Henry due to his hamstring injury. Tenne see will already be without Humphries after he did not practice all week. Jackson will also be sidelined after sitting out of Thursday and Friday's practices due to his foot injury. As for Simmons, head coach Mike Vrabel noted that he simply as a rest day. Receiver was not listed on the final injury report after being limited this week due to an ankle injury. at (-1.5)Giants: TE (concu sion) OUTRedskins: CB (hamstring) OUT; CB (hamstring) DOUBTFUL; S (Achilles) QUESTIONABLEThe big news out of New York is that the Giants have announced that rookie will return as the starter in Week 16 after mi sing the previous two games due to a high ankle sprain. Outside of Ellison, the Giants have no one else listed on the injury report heading into Week 16. Jr. (ankle) was a full participant all week in practice and has no injury designation. Running back also has no designation. He practiced fully on Friday after mi sing Thursday's se sion due to a toe injury.Steelers (-3.5) at Steelers: NoneJets: OL (calf), WR (hamstring, knee) DOUBTFUL; S (ankle), DL (shoulder), WR (illne s), OL (ankles), CB (calf), DL (knee, hip), CB (concu sion, ankle), RB (ankle), DL (neck) QUESTIONABLEPittsburgh is completely healthy heading into Week 16, listing zero players on the final injury report of the week. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has mi sed the previous four games, but has practiced fully the previous two days. He has admitted he's not 100%, but "I am going to see what I can do." Given that he's admitting he's not fully healthy, that may suggest he'll be limited if he does play on Sunday. Tight end has also cleared concu sion protocol and is expected to play.Unlike the Steelers, the Jets have a number of players listed on their final injury report. Receiver Robby Anderson was able to return to practice on a limited basis on Friday after sitting out of Thursday's action due to his illne s. Both J.J. Watt Jersey Compton and Thomas did not practice all week, so they are both trending in the direction of being ruled out. Meanwhile, Jamal Adams and Quinnen Williams are both slated to make their return to the lineup. at (-1)Bengals: WR A.J. Green (ankle), G (concu sion) OUTDolphins: FB (shoulder), DT (ankle), K (illne s), C/G (ankle), DE (ankle) QUESTIONABLERunning back (calf) was not listed on the final injury report as Cincinnati gears up to travel to Miami. Unsurprisingly, receiver A.J. Green continues to be sidelined and will likely not play for the rest of the season. With Miller out, will likely make hisafter making seven at left guard.After being a limited participant in practice on Wednesday Andy Janovich Jersey , receivers (hip) and (hip) were both able to practice fully on Thursday and Friday and carry no injury designation for Week 16. Meanwhile, interior offensive lineman Evan Boehm and defensive end Taco Charlton both popped up on the injury report on Friday and were limited in practice. at (-7)Panthers: LB Shaq Thompson (ankle), OL Garrett McGhin (ankle), LB (knee) OUT; DT (illne s), WR (knee) QUESTIONABLEColts: DT (concu sion), CB II (ankle), CB (shoulder) OUT; S (hand) QUESTIONABLECurtis Samuel first appeared on the injury report on Thursday after being a limited participant in practice. He didn't do anything on Friday, which would suggest that he'll truly be a game-time decision on Sunday. As for Shaq Thompson, he didn't practice all week after suffering an ankle injury last week against Seattle, so it was no surprise to see Carolina rule him out.Kenny Moore II will continue to be sidelined with that ankle injury he suffered back in Week 13 against the Titans. Meanwhile, Autry and Wilson are both dealing with injuries they suffered in Monday's lo s to the Saints and won't be able to go. (-10) at Ravens: LT (concu sion), LB (concu sion) QUESTIONABLEBrowns: C (knee), RT (knee), DT (back), DE (knee), DB (knee), RB (neck) QUESTIONABLEBoth Stanley and Board were full participants in practice all week and just ne |
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