It’s the final week of the NFL regular season. For some teams, division crowns and playoff spots are on the line, while for others, well, they are just one day closer to Cabo. Regardless of their respective situations, all 32 NFL teams are dealing with injuries at this point in the year.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol heading into the team’s meaningless Week 18 finale, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has already been ruled out for the season finale due to his elbow injury and Cardinals running back James Conner won’t play on Sunday either. Below, we will break down the final injury reports for each game in Week 18.
Odds courtesy of SportsLine consensus.
Browns: RB Jerome Ford (ankle), LB Jordan Hicks (concussion), TE David Njoku (knee), RB Pierre Strong (concussion), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee), CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) OUT; CB Cameron Mitchell (knee), DE Ogbo Okoronwko (knee), TE Blake Whiteheart (knee), QB Jameis Winston (right shoulder), WR Mike Woods (knee) QUESTIONABLE
RB Jerome Ford (ankle), LB Jordan Hicks (concussion), TE David Njoku (knee), RB Pierre Strong (concussion), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee), CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) OUT; CB Cameron Mitchell (knee), DE Ogbo Okoronwko (knee), TE Blake Whiteheart (knee), QB Jameis Winston (right shoulder), WR Mike Woods (knee) QUESTIONABLE Ravens: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (hamstring), RB Justice Hill (concussion/illness) OUT; TE Charlie Kolar (forearm), OT Patrick Mekari (illness) QUESTIONABLE
Cleveland is going to be incredibly shorthanded for this game, having ruled out multiple key players on both sides of the ball. The Ravens, meanwhile, are still playing to secure their spot as the NFC North champions, and will be without only Justice Hill in terms of key contributors, though Kolar and Mekari’s absences, if they come to pass, would be felt to varying degrees.
Bengals: WR Jermaine Burton (NIR-Other), DE Sam Hubbard (knee) OUT; HB Chase Brown (ankle), WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee), WR Charlie Jones (groin), OT Amarius Mims (ankle/hand), TE Drew Sample (groin), CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
WR Jermaine Burton (NIR-Other), DE Sam Hubbard (knee) OUT; HB Chase Brown (ankle), WR Tee Higgins (ankle/knee), WR Charlie Jones (groin), OT Amarius Mims (ankle/hand), TE Drew Sample (groin), CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) QUESTIONABLE Steelers: WR Roman Wilson (hamstring), LB Cole Holcomb (knee), DT Logan Lee (calf) OUT; CB Donte Jackson (back) QUESTIONABLE
Cincinnati could be without several key players on offense for this one, with Brown and Mims, in particular, looking like game-time decisions. If they have to miss this game against a strong Steelers defense, that will only heap more pressure onto Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins’ shoulders (assuming Higgins plays). The Steelers are getting Joey Porter Jr. back but now his opposite number is dealing with a back issue and could be out or limited.
Panthers: OLB Amare Barno (shoulder), CB Jaycee Horn (hip), LB Josey Jewell (concussion), S Lonnie Johnson (shoulder/neck), OLB DJ Johnson (personal) OUT; G Robert Hunt (knee), DE A’Shawn Robinson (neck), T Taylor Moton (knee), RB Miles Sanders (ankle), WR Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) QUESTIONABLE
OLB Amare Barno (shoulder), CB Jaycee Horn (hip), LB Josey Jewell (concussion), S Lonnie Johnson (shoulder/neck), OLB DJ Johnson (personal) OUT; G Robert Hunt (knee), DE A’Shawn Robinson (neck), T Taylor Moton (knee), RB Miles Sanders (ankle), WR Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) QUESTIONABLE Falcons: LB JD Bertrand (eye), WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder), DE Brandon Dorlus (abdomen) QUESTIONABLE
The Panthers look a lot like a team playing out the string here, and their injury report reflects that. The Falcons are playing for the playoff lives (and also need some help from the Saints), with Mooney’s status the only looming question. If he’s out, it’d mean more work for Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge.
Commanders: CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), LB Jordan Magee (hamstring), S Tyler Owens (ankle) OUT; C Tyler Biadasz (ankle), T Cornelius Lucas (groin) DOUBTFUL; RB Austin Ekeler (concussion), WR K.J. Osborn (illness), LS Tyler Ott (personal) QUESTIONABLE
CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring), LB Jordan Magee (hamstring), S Tyler Owens (ankle) OUT; C Tyler Biadasz (ankle), T Cornelius Lucas (groin) DOUBTFUL; RB Austin Ekeler (concussion), WR K.J. Osborn (illness), LS Tyler Ott (personal) QUESTIONABLE Cowboys: CB Kemon Hall (hamstring) OUT; T Chuma Edoga (toe), DT Mazi Smith (pelvis), LB Nick Vigil (foot), S Donovan Wilson (knee) QUESTIONABLE
The Commanders need a win to lock up the No. 6 seed for the playoffs, but are in the postseason regardless. Ekeler returned to practice this week and was a full participant, so it’s likely he’ll play. Osborn was a late addition to the injury report.
The Cowboys prepare for the end of the season with no significant injuries. Pass rusher Micah Parsons (wrist) was a full participant and was not given an injury designation.
The Bears have a light injury report for their season finale, as Jenkins will sit out the final game. Wide receiver Rome Odunze (illness) was not given an injury designation after missing practice earlier in the week.
For the Packers, Watson was upgraded to limited after not practicing earlier in the week. Running back Josh Jacobs (wrist) was a full participant in Friday’s practice. The Packers can move up to the No. 6 seed with a win and a Commanders loss.
A light injury report for the Jaguars in their finale, and offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (knee/shoulder) will play after not being given an injury designation.
For the Colts, Joe Flacco will get the start for Richardson in what could be his final game. Brents was a full participant in practice all week.
The Bills have a light injury report with nothing to play for this week, having the No. 2 seed locked up. Samuel was limited all week with his injury, including during Friday’s practice. Quarterback Josh Allen will start on Sunday, but just for a cameo appearance to keep his start streak alive.
The Patriots have a lengthy injury report heading into their finale. Maye was limited all week, but said he felt