NFL Week 18 damage report: Updates on Josh Allen, De’Von Achane, T.J. Watt and extra

The ultimate week of the 2025 NFL common season is lastly right here. There are two video games on Saturday and a full slate of 14 video games the next afternoon and night. 

As a result of it is the ultimate week of the season, there may be extra to element than regular in terms of damage reporting. Groups which have both clinched the playoffs or locked of their draft positioning will typically relaxation key gamers for the final recreation of the 12 months, and this 12 months seems to be no totally different.

With that and extra in thoughts, within the area under, we’ll dive into the ultimate damage studies throughout the league and element who’s in, out, and whose standing is up within the air.

Panthers at Buccaneers (Saturday)

The Panthers have some points to deal with defensively, particularly if Wharton is out along with Cherelus. Hunt’s potential absence would harm the operating recreation as properly. 

Dean’s absence might have an effect on Tampa’s efforts to cowl Tetairoa McMillan. Kancey may very well be on the verge of a return from his pectoral damage after upgrading to a full follow on Thursday.

Seahawks at 49ers (Saturday)

Cross’ absence will have an effect on the safety in entrance of Sam Darnold, whereas Bryant doubtlessly lacking the sport would have an effect on the protection on the again finish of the protection.

George Kittle appears on the verge of a return for San Francisco. Pearsall performed final week regardless of his accidents. White is considered one of San Francisco’s prime go rushers within the wake of all of the accidents the Niners have been coping with and his potential absence may very well be a blow on that entrance.

Saints at Falcons

Kirk Cousins may very well be with out every of his prime three passing recreation weapons if if none of London, Pitts or Mooney can swimsuit up. They had been all restricted in follow all through the week.

Browns at Bengals 

The Browns might be down a pair of star rookies on Sunday, and each of their prime tight ends as properly. 

Cincinnati is lacking a bunch of depth items right here and may very well be with out Hill as properly, who solely bought in a restricted follow on Friday after not practising earlier within the week. 

Colts at Texans

Indianapolis might be beginning Riley Leonard instead of Philip Rivers, who is not injured however whose providers are not wanted with the Colts eradicated from the playoffs. Gardner’s absence might be felt towards Nico Collins on the surface. 

Titans at Jaguars

Tennessee might be down a number of of Cam Ward’s key targets right here, in addition to two of its prime go rushers and doubtlessly considered one of its key items on the again finish of the protection. 

The Jaguars are principally wholesome however Mekari’s offense may very well be felt alongside the offensive inside. 

Packers at Vikings

Neither Jordan Love nor Josh Jacobs has an damage standing for Inexperienced Bay, however Love isn’t anticipated to play. We do not but know whether or not Willis will begin in his place but when he does, he’ll be and not using a prime offensive lineman and considered one of his key receivers. 

J.J. McCarthy is off the damage report for the Vikings however do not have his beginning tight finish or operating again right here. 

Cowboys at Giants

Dallas might be with out every of its prime two operating backs right here, although Mafah might return from IR and break up work with Jaydon Blue. The Cowboys may also be down starters at cornerback and linebacker because of concussions. 

The Giants are down a pair of starters within the secondary, in addition to two of Jaxon Dart’s prime choices within the passing recreation. 

Jets at Payments 

The Jets may very well be with out their prime two operating backs right here if Corridor has to overlook the sport. They will even be down a go rusher and a pair of tight ends and may very well be with out their middle. 

The Payments took Josh Allen off the damage report, however we do not but know if he’ll truly play. They are going to be down three key defenders and may very well be with out two extra gamers up entrance. Kincaid missed final week and has been taking part in by accidents all 12 months. 

Lions at Bears 

The Lions are eradicated from the playoffs, and their complete offensive line is banged up coming into this recreation. In addition they could not have Amon-Ra St. Brown, who has been battling accidents in current weeks. 

The Bears are principally wholesome, although Odunze nonetheless appears unlikely to go contemplating he has only one restricted follow underneath his belt. Trapilo’s potential absence may very well be necessary at deal with. 

Chargers at Broncos

We already know that Trey Lance will begin instead of Justin Herbert, however now Hampton is out for the Chargers as properly. Kimani Vidal is again within the lineup, although. Bozeman upgraded to a full follow on Friday.

The Broncos might be with out considered one of their greatest defenders in Greenlaw and may very well be down a pair extra as properly.  

Chiefs at Raiders

Kansas Metropolis will once more be down considered one of its greatest offensive lineman and may very well be with out one other if Moore cannot go. Worthy did not follow all week. Karlaftis and Pacheco had been restricted all through the week. 

The Raiders will not have their beginning quarterback on Sunday however haven’t but introduced whether or not Kenny Pickett or Aidan O’Connell will begin in his place. 

Cardinals at Rams

The Cardinals are fairly wholesome however Sweat’s potential absence would clearly have an effect on their go rush. 

The Rams have stated that they will play their wholesome starters it doesn’t matter what occurs within the Seahawks-49ers recreation on Saturday, however right here we see that they’ve listed a bunch of these gamers as questionable after getting in restricted practices through the week, so they may simply be inactive for the sport relying on the consequence the evening earlier than. 

Dolphins at Patriots

Fitzpatrick’s absence might be felt on the again finish of the protection. Mike McDaniel stated that gamers who do not follow are unlikely to play, in order that applies to Achane. The Dolphins may be and not using a pair of beginning offensive lineman, their greatest linebacker, a go rusher, their kicker after which their No. 1 extensive receiver. 

The Patriots are lacking a number of key defenders right here however Milton Williams and Will Campbell are off the damage report after upgrading to full practices late within the week. Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte might be in motion as properly. 

Commanders at Eagles

Philadelphia can nonetheless be the No. 2 or 3 seed within the NFC however remains to be holding a number of key gamers out of this recreation towards Washington. The entrance seven on protection is especially impacted however clearly the offensive line is way weaker with out Johnson and Goedert’s absence may very well be felt within the passing recreation as properly. 

Ravens at Steelers

Neither Bateman nor Humphrey practiced on Friday, which is not the greatest signal, and Bateman did not follow in any respect through the week. 

T.J. Watt is off the damage report and can play for Pittsburgh, he stated.