The NFL’s Week 16 brings a slew of injuries impacting several key matchups this weekend. Teams are bracing for competitive games, with some notable players sidelined due to various injuries. Here’s a comprehensive look at the injury report for this week’s games:
Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears
Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals are facing significant challenges with wide receiver Marquise Brown and cornerbacks Bobby Price and Garrett Williams ruled out. The team’s defense and passing game could be significantly impacted. Players like safety Andre Chachere and linebacker Victor Dimukeje are questionable, adding to the team’s uncertainties.
Chicago Bears: The Bears are without tackle Teven Jenkins, linebacker Noah Sewell, and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. Running backs D’Onta Foreman and Travis Homer, along with tight end Cole Kmet, are listed as questionable, potentially affecting the team’s offense and depth.
Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans
Cleveland Browns: The Browns have several players out, including linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk and defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo. Guard Joel Bitonio’s status as questionable adds concerns to the offensive line.
Houston Texans: The Texans face a major setback with defensive end Will Anderson, linebacker Blake Cashman, and quarterback C.J. Stroud out. The absence of key defensive players and the starting quarterback could heavily influence the game’s dynamics.
Dallas Cowboys at Miami Dolphins
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins and tackles Tyron Smith and Matt Waletzko out. Safety Malik Hooker and guard Zack Martin are questionable, affecting both defense and offensive line depth.
Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins’ guard Robert Hunt is out, and several players in the secondary, including safety Elijah Campbell and cornerback Xavien Howard, are questionable. The team’s offensive and defensive capabilities could be tested.
Key Injuries in Other Matchups
- Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: The Lions have several players out, including fullback Jason Cabinda and safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. The Vikings’ cornerback Byron Murphy and wide receiver Jalen Nailor are out, with other key players questionable.
- Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers: The Packers’ linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and safety Darnell Savage are out. The Panthers have linebackers Claudin Cherelus and Sam Franklin, and tight end Ian Thomas as questionable.
- Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons: The Colts are without center Jack Anderson, linebacker Segun Olubi, and tackle Braden Smith. The Falcons have fullback Keith Smith listed as doubtful and several players as questionable.
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Jaguars’ cornerback Christian Braswell is out, and the Buccaneers’ wide receiver Rakim Jarrett is out. Both teams have other players listed as questionable.
- New England Patriots at Denver Broncos: The Patriots have safety Jabrill Peppers, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, and running back Rhamondre Stevenson out. The Broncos are without linebacker Nik Bonitto, tight end Greg Dulcich, and tackle Alex Palczewski.
- Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans: The Seahawks have safety Jamal Adams and linebacker Frank Clark out. The Titans have a long list of players out, including cornerback Caleb Farley and linebacker Jack Gibbens.
- Washington Commanders at New York Jets: The Commanders’ center Tyler Larsen, tackle Charles Leno, and running back Brian Robinson are out. The Jets’ quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson are out.
- Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers: The Ravens are without cornerbacks Jalyn Armour-Davis and Arthur Maulet. The 49ers have defensive tackle Arik Armstead and linebacker Oren Burks out.
- Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs: The Raiders’ tight end Michael Mayer is out. The Chiefs will miss wide receiver Mecole Hardman and running back Jerick McKinnon.
- New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles: The Giants’ tackle Evan Neal and defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches are out. The Eagles have linebacker Zach Cunningham and guard Landon Dickerson out.
These injuries pose significant challenges for the teams, potentially influencing the outcomes of the Week 16 games and affecting their standings as the season progresses.
