We’re within the thick of Week 17 within the NFL, with the Christmas Day slate already offering us with three matchups. Now, as we glance in direction of the remainder of these video games on the docket, the playoff image within the NFL is coming extra into focus.
Thursday’s motion formally ousted the Detroit Lions from playoff rivalry and, within the course of, clinched a playoff berth for the Inexperienced Bay Packers. As for the remainder of the slate, the Houston Texans can clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, whereas numerous division titles may be handed out in Week 17 if sure dominoes fall.
Whereas we would merely like to simply concentrate on the varied playoff clinching eventualities all through the league, accidents are going to play a central storyline to Week 17, because it does each week within the NFL. Under, we’ll dive into the ultimate damage reviews throughout the league and element who’s in, out, and who has their standing nonetheless in query main as much as kickoff.
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After not working towards on Tuesday or Wednesday, Ersery was capable of take part on a restricted foundation on Thursday, which is a optimistic growth, particularly with Trent Brown dominated out. In the meantime, Derek Stingley Jr. carries no damage designation after being restricted this week with an indirect damage. On Friday, Houston downgraded Carter, Taylor, and Watson to out after initially being listed as questionable.
Mekhi Becton logged a full observe for the Chargers on Thursday, which has him trending in a optimistic path regardless of his questionable designation.
Baltimore Ravens at Inexperienced Bay Packers (-4.5) (Saturday)
Lamar Jackson didn’t observe in any respect this week, which appears to place Snoop Huntley in line to start out on Saturday.
After initially itemizing Jordan Love as questionable, the Packers downgraded him to out on Friday. That’ll thrust Malik Willis in because the starter, as long as he’s cleared. Willis didn’t take part on Wednesday, however returned on Thursday on a restricted foundation.
Tuten (finger) was a restricted participant all through the week, which provides him shot at suiting up on Sunday.
The Colts are inserting DeForest Buckner on injured reserve, so his season is completed. On a optimistic notice, Indy appears like they will welcome again Sauce Gardner after he was a full participant throughout Friday’s observe.
Chris Olave was downgraded to a restricted participant throughout Friday’s observe and is now questionable on account of a again damage. Veteran working again Alvin Kamara continues to be sidelined together with his knee and ankle accidents.
Micah Robinson popped up on the damage report on Friday as he didn’t take part throughout the last session of the week on account of an sickness, which has him questionable.
Pittsburgh will probably be with out T.J. Watt as soon as once more as he continues to take care of his lung concern. He was a restricted participant this week. Operating again Jaylen Warren carries no designation after logging back-to-back full practices after being restricted to start the week with a hip damage.
Cleveland could possibly be down not one, however two tight ends on Sunday. The membership has already dominated out David Njoku after he didn’t observe this week, and Harold Fannin Jr. is questionable after popping up on the damage report Friday with a groin damage. Backup quarterback Dillon Gabriel additionally appeared on the damage report for the primary time Friday with a left shoulder damage.
The Cardinals are holding out hope they will have Josh Sweat in Week 17 regardless of being unable to observe this week. In the meantime, Marvin Harrison Jr. was restricted on Friday with a heel damage and is questionable.
Noah Fant was elevated to a full participant throughout Friday’s observe, which is an efficient signal for his availability regardless of that questionable designation. In the meantime, Josh Newton appeared on the damage report on Friday on account of a hamstring damage, which has him questionable.
New England’s receiving unit will probably be skinny in Week 17 with Boutte and Hollins each out, together with Douglas as questionable. On a extra optimistic notice, TreVeyon Henderson was a full participant on Friday, so he’s trending in a optimistic path. In the meantime, the protection can even be down a handful of key contributors, together with Landry and Spillane. Head coach Mike Vrabel additionally introduced that Milton Williams is not going to be activated off of IR for this sport.
Tyrod Taylor didn’t observe with the Jets on Friday, however the group famous it was on account of non-injury-related causes. The veteran quarterback doesn’t have an damage designation.
Seattle will probably be down its beginning left deal with with Charles Cross dominated out. In his place, head coach Mike Macdonald informed reporters on Friday that Josh Jones will begin at left deal with.
Panthers rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan logged his second consecutive full observe on Friday and has no damage designation after initially lacking Wednesday’s observe. In the meantime, Robert Hunt is questionable after returning to observe this week for the primary time since happening IR after Week 2. He nonetheless must be activated onto the 53-man roster earlier than Sunday.
Neither Wirfs nor Nelson practiced in any respect this week and have since been dominated out. After being held out on Thursday, Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) was a full participant on Friday and has no damage designation.
Minkah Fitzpatrick didn’t observe in any respect this week and has since been dominated out. After not working towards on Wednesday, tight finish Darren Waller was restricted each Thursday and Friday and carries no damage designation.
New York will probably be with out beginning deal with Andrew Thomas for this matchup towards the Raiders, which might have ramifications for the No. 1 total decide on the 2026 NFL Draft. Thomas was sidelined all through the week with a hamstring damage.
The Raiders positioned star tight finish Brock Bowers on injured reserve earlier this week, ending his season and ruling him out for Week 17. Star move rusher Maxx Crosby is being held out of the lineup for Sunday’s sport towards the Giants, and Week 18, on account of a knee damage he is been battling many of the season. Crosby was not glad. Elsewhere, Bech appeared on the damage report on Friday with a again damage that now has him questionable.
Jalen Carter was a full participant at observe this week and carries no designation, so he’ll play in Week 17. A.J. Brown (enamel) returned to observe on Friday after lacking Wednesday and Thursday’s classes. He additionally has no damage designation.
After being restricted on Wednesday and Thursday, Josh Allen was elevated as a full participant on Friday and carries no damage designation for Week 17 regardless of coping with a foot damage. As for 2 of his prime targets, tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox each returned to observe on a restricted foundation on Friday after lacking the majority of the week on account of knee accidents.
The Bears offense will proceed to be with out receiver Rom Odunze on account of his foot damage. The younger wideout was unable to observe this week and has since been dominated out. On a extra optimistic notice, nevertheless, they will get Luther Burden III (ankle) again within the fold.
San Francisco is holding out hope they will have George Kittle accessible on Sunday evening, itemizing the veteran tight finish as questionable as he offers with an ankle damage. In the meantime, Ricky Pearsall returned to observe this week after lacking Monday’s win over Indy and appears to be trending in the best path.
Evaluation to return.
