Week 13 is in full swing and teams are starting to truly jockey for playoff position as we rocket down the stretch run of the regular season. Of course, with it being so late in the year, injuries continue to be a predominant storyline to monitor heading into each slate and this weekend is no different. Specifically, the quarterback position in Cleveland seems to be up in the air with Dorian Thompson-Robinson dealing with a concussion, which could thrust Joe Flacco into the starting spot against the Rams. And that’s just one situation that we’ll be monitoring below.
Here’s a look at all of the final injury reports for Week 13.
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- Chargers: TBA
- Patriots: TBA
Analysis to come.
The Lions just designated Hooker for return, who has been rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered at Tennessee last year, this week so the rookie quarterback was not expected to be activated this week. Meanwhile, Anzalone did not practice at all this week, so his prospects look bleak for Week 13. As for Jackson, he was a full participant on both Thursday and Friday.
Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Friday that despite Olave being a full participant in Friday’s practice he is still in concussion protocol. The wideout still has another hurdle to pass to be cleared to play on Sunday so his status is still very much up in the air.
Atlanta is relatively healthy coming into this matchup. Hollins, who injured his ankle in Week 9, participated on a limited basis every day this week, which is encouraging for his prospects to play on Sunday. As for Hughes, he practiced fully all week after suffering a hand injury last weekend against the Saints. Linebacker Nate Landman (thigh) missed practice on Wednesday but will play vs. New York.
Rodgers was once again limited in practice but, as expected, will not be activated this week and will be sidelined as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles just a few months ago. Meanwhile, Cook popped up on the injury report due to a shoulder injury, but head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Friday that the back should be fine.
Despite missing the entire week of practice, the Cardinals are holding out hope for Brown to play by listing him as questionable. McBride is also questionable after being limited on Thursday and Friday, but told reporters that he’s “good to go.”
Pittsburgh has listed Adams as its lone player with a game designation to wrap up the week. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) practiced fully throughout the week, carries no designation, and told reporters Friday that he will play this weekend.
Indianapolis ruled out Brents and Taylor after they both missed the entire week of practice. For Taylor, he underwent surgery on his thumb this week and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, which will thrust Zack Moss into a more prominent role in the Colts backfield.
Burks is the only Titan to have an injury designation entering the weekend, but the wideout was a full participant in Friday’s practice. However, he will need to clear the final stages of concussion protocol in order to play.
Every player who the Dolphins listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Washington was able to practice on a limited basis on Friday. That includes Cotton and Lamm, who both were DNPs earlier in the week. Rookie running back De’Von Achane was a full participant in Friday’s practice and head coach Mike McDaniel said he will play this week after missing time with a knee injury.
Washington could be without its starting center this weekend as it plays host to Miami. Larsen, who missed Wednesday’s practice due to a knee injury, was limited on Friday and is officially listed as questionable. Meanwhile, the Commanders will play Week 13 without Forbes Jr., who has been sidelined since suffering an elbow injury against the Giants in Week 11. Head coach Ron Rivera called the injury “significant” earlier this week.
- Broncos: TBA
- Texans: TBA
Analysis to come.
- Panthers: S Vonn Bell (shoulder), TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) OUT; TE Tommy Tremble (hip) DOUBTFUL; LB Marquis Haynes (back), S Jeremy Chinn (quad), LB Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring), CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring), LB DJ Johnson (elbow), G Nash Jensen (back), CB Troy Hill (hip) QUESTIONABLE
- Buccaneers: OLB Lavonte David (groin), DB Jamel Dean (ankle, foot), DT Mike Greene (calf), LB Devin White (foot) OUT; LB SirVocea Dennis (illness) DOUBTFUL; WR Chris Godwin (neck) QUESTIONABLE
Carolina may be down two tight ends this weekend as the club has ruled out Hurst and is listing Tremble as doubtful. This is the third straight game Hurst will miss. The team will also be without Bell and will likely look to rookie Alex Cook to start. Meanwhile, corner CJ Henderson (concussion) was a full participant on Friday and carries no designation heading into the weekend.
Tampa Bay is pretty banged up coming into Week 13, particularly on the defense side of the ball. The Bucs will be without key pieces David, Dean and White when they play host to Carolina. Meanwhile, Godwin did not practice Friday after being added to the injury report on Thursday with a neck injury.
Philadelphia saw the return of tight end Goedert at practice on Friday. He was limited for the session and officially listed as doubtful after practicing for the first time since suffering a fractured forearm against the Cowboys on Nov. 5. As for Cox, he is questionable despite not practicing Friday due to a groin injury.
Browns at Rams (-3.5)
- Browns: TBA
- Rams: TBA
Analysis to come.
Kansas City is relatively healthy coming into Week 13. McKinnon was a limited participant on both Thursday and Friday, so his prospects of playing on Sunday appear to be trending in a positive direction. As for Bolton, he is still on IR and working his way back from a wrist injury.
Green Bay will be without Jones as the running back continues to deal with a knee injury. Reed returned to practice Friday after missing both Wednesday and Thursday due to a chest injury, while Alexander — who has missed six of the Packers 11 games this year — was limited throughout the week.
- Bengals: TBA
- Jaguars: TBA
Analysis to come.
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Author: Tyler Sullivan
December 1, 2023 | 5:35 pm
