NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 — As the NFL regular season heads into its 18th week, teams are grappling with injuries that could impact their performance and playoff aspirations.
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
In a vital clash on Saturday night, the Houston Texans will be without WR Noah Brown and DE Jonathan Greenard. The team also lists several players as questionable, including key figures like DE Will Anderson and WR Robert Woods. The Colts, on the other hand, will miss CB Chris Lammons, with several players like C Ryan Kelly and RB Zack Moss marked questionable.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Steelers face challenges with S Minkah Fitzpatrick and LB Elandon Roberts questionable for their game against the Ravens. Baltimore will be without WR Odell Beckham and LB Malik Harrison, while several others, including CB Marlon Humphrey, are doubtful or questionable.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
The Falcons’ injury woes include LB Troy Andersen and C Drew Dalman being out, while DE Zach Harrison and QB Taylor Heinicke are questionable. The Saints will miss CB Lonnie Johnson and T Landon Young, with key players like RB Alvin Kamara and WR A.T. Perry listed as questionable.
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
The Bills’ C Mitch Morse is questionable for their Sunday night game against the Dolphins. Miami, however, has significant concerns with LB Bradley Chubb and CB Xavien Howard out, and key players like RB Raheem Mostert and WR Jaylen Waddle questionable.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
The Bears will be without WR Darnell Mooney, and CB Jaylon Johnson is doubtful. The Packers have ruled out RB A.J. Dillon and S Rudy Ford, with several others like G Elgton Jenkins and WR Christian Watson questionable.
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Browns’ list includes WR Amari Cooper and DE Myles Garrett as out, while the Bengals are doubtful about WR Tee Higgins’ participation.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders
The Cowboys have a long list of questionable players, including DE Dorance Armstrong and S Malik Hooker. The Commanders will be without DT Jonathan Allen and several cornerbacks, adding pressure to their defense.
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The Broncos will miss TE Chris Manhertz and T Mike McGlinchey, while the Raiders have RB Josh Jacobs and TE Michael Mayer out.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans
Jacksonville lists WR Zay Jones and QB Trevor Lawrence as questionable. The Titans are without WR Colton Dowell and several others.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chiefs have WR Rashee Rice and T Donovan Smith out, with QB Patrick Mahomes doubtful. The Chargers will miss key players like WR Keenan Allen and DE Joey Bosa.
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Rams have several key players out or doubtful, while the 49ers will be without DT Arik Armstead and several others.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
The Vikings’ injury report includes CB Mekhi Blackmon and S Theo Jackson out. The Lions have LB James Houston and WR Jameson Williams out.
New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
The Jets will be without key players like QB Aaron Rodgers and TE Jeremy Ruckert, while the Patriots have ruled out T Trenton Brown and TE Hunter Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants
The Eagles are without CB Darius Slay and WR DeVonta Smith. The Giants will miss S Jason Pinnock and possibly CB Deonte Banks.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals
Seattle’s DE Mario Edwards and G Phil Haynes are out, while Arizona will be without T D.J. Humphries and DE Dante Stills.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
The Buccaneers’ DT Mike Greene is out, with several players like QB Baker Mayfield questionable. The Panthers will miss LB Marquis Haynes, with others like G Cade Mays doubtful.
This weekend’s games are set to be highly competitive, with teams adjusting their strategies around these significant injuries.
