Week 14 NFL damage updates: Christian McCaffrey, Julio Jones, Daniel Jones, Josh Jacobs and extra

It is probably Week 14 within the NFL will probably be simply as dramatic as Week 13. The Pittsburgh Steelers get an opportunity to avenge their first lack of the season towards a red-hot Buffalo Payments group, the Washington Soccer Group and New York Giants are nonetheless preventing for the NFC East title and Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to the sector after their bye week to host the Minnesota Vikings. That is one other week that will probably be essential in terms of playoff positioning, and a few groups will probably be pressured to take the sector with out one or two of their greatest gamers. With Sunday simply two days away, let’s check out some remaining NFL damage experiences.  

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Glasgow didn’t apply all week for the Broncos and has formally been listed as uncertain. Quarterback Drew Lock popped up on the damage report with a again damage, however he was a full participant on each Thursday and Friday and was not given an damage designation, so it seems he is able to roll this Sunday. 

As you see, the Panthers may very well be with out a number of notable names, however McCaffrey is actually the participant everyone seems to be questioning about. The versatile offensive weapon has been coping with a shoulder damage for the previous few weeks, however a thigh damage popped up earlier this week. All indications level in the direction of him not suiting up on Sunday. It will mark McCaffrey’s tenth missed sport of the yr.

The Cardinals have a number of vital gamers who’re listed as questionable for Sunday. Hopkins missed apply on Wednesday and Thursday, however did return as a restricted participant on Friday. Simmons, Drake, Beachum and Gonzalez have been all additionally restricted members in apply to finish the week. 

Jones figures to make his return to the beginning lineup this week, however he’s formally listed as questionable after training in full on Friday. On Saturday, a number of experiences surfaced suggesting Jones is predicted to play. Martinez can be listed as questionable however didn’t apply on Friday, and his absence can be enormous for a defensive unit that has been taking part in nicely. The Giants are in the midst of a good race within the NFC East, and want to construct on their four-game win streak. 

Mathieu was not given an damage designation in apply till Friday, the place he was a restricted participant. Kansas Metropolis actually hopes he’ll have the ability to play towards the rookie Tua Tagovailoa. 

Each Roberts and Van Noy returned to apply on Friday for the Dolphins in a restricted capability. They’re formally listed as questionable, however the Miami protection actually desires to be at full power for a matchup with Patrick Mahomes.

Vikings at Buccaneers (-6.5)

Not many large surprises in terms of the Vikings damage report, as Kendricks, Rudolph and Mattison didn’t apply in any respect this week. Smith might doubtlessly make his return to the sector, nevertheless, as he was a restricted participant on each Thursday and Friday. 

The brief damage report for the Buccaneers is a welcomed sight. Star vast receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have been out and in of apply this week, however each have been full members on Friday and wouldn’t have damage designations for this Week 14 matchup. 

Erving didn’t apply all week and has formally been dominated out, however the true story in terms of the Cowboys damage report is Elliott. The Cowboys’ star operating again was restricted all week with a calf damage and is formally listed as questionable. He mentioned this week that he intends to play. 

Brandon Allen is actually hoping Higgins will have the ability to go well with up on Sunday. He was a restricted participant in apply all week attributable to a hamstring problem. 

Jackson has but to make his 2020 debut in what has been one of the curious conditions this season. Borders, who has performed rather than Jackson, joins him on the sideline on this week.

Linder is the one Jaguar who has been dominated out for Sunday’s matchup, however that might change by this weekend. Regulate Eifert’s standing, as he has been a favourite goal of quarterback Mike Glennon. 

• Texans: TE Pharaoh Brown (concussion) OUT; WR Keke Coutee (knee), WR Brandin Cooks (foot/neck), CB John Reid (neck), CB Phillip Gaines (knee/shoulder), CB Keion Crossen (foot), QB AJ McCarron (non-injury associated), LB Jonathan Greenard (sickness) QUESTIONABLE 
• Bears: CB Buster Skrine (concussion), LB James Vaughters (knee) OUT; LB Khalil Mack (shoulder), TE J.P. Holtz (shoulder/knee) QUESTIONABLE

The Texans could have some points at vast receiver and within the secondary come Sunday. Whereas Coutee did apply as a full participant on Thursday and Friday, Cooks was restricted all week. Crossen, Gaines, and Reid have been all restricted members on Friday. 

Skrine and Vaughters have already been dominated out for the Bears, however the focus is on Mack. He returned to apply as a restricted participant on Friday, so he could give it a go this week towards the Texans. 

• Jets: S Ashtyn Davis (foot), S Bennett Jackson (hamstring), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder), WR Denzel Mims (non-injury associated), OL Greg Van Roten (toe) OUT; RB Frank Gore (concussion), OL Pat Elflein (shoulder/ankle), WR Jamison Crowder (calf) DOUBTFUL
• Seahawks: OL Jamarco Jones (groin/pelvis) OUT; RB Travis Homer (knee) DOUBTFUL; DE Carlos Dunlap (foot), OT Cedric Ogbuehi (calf), S Ryan Neal (hip), OG Phil Haynes (hip/groin) QUESTIONABLE

The winless Jets are extra than simply wounded strolling into this Week 14 matchup with the Seahawks. They are going to particularly miss Gore and Crowder on offense if they’re unable to go well with up.

It stays to be seen which Seahawks listed as questionable will really feel nicely sufficient to decorate on Sunday. All 4 didn’t apply on Friday. Neither did Homer, who’s listed as uncertain. 

• Colts: P Rigoberto Sanchez (sickness) OUT; OT Anthony Castonzo (knee), DL Tyquan Lewis (hip), LB Bobby Okereke (ankle) QUESTIONABLE 
• Raiders: CB Damon Arnette (concussion/neck), S Jeff Heath (concussion) OUT; S Johnathan Abram (knee), RB Josh Jacobs (ankle), CB Isaiah Johnson (groin) QUESTIONABLE

The main target for the Colts is on star left deal with Anthony Castonzo, who has been coping with a knee damage over the previous couple of weeks. Whereas he is listed as questionable, he was a restricted participant in apply on Thursday and Friday — which is an efficient signal. 

Jacobs is questionable to return to the sector this week after lacking final sport with an ankle damage. His standing will probably be vital for the Raiders transferring ahead. Las Vegas may even be shorthanded within the secondary, as Arnette and Heath have already been dominated out. 

• Saints: DT Malcom Brown (shoulder), CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) OUT; WR Deonte Harris (neck) QUESTIONABLE
• Eagles: OL Jason Peters (toe), CB Michael Jacquet (hamstring), S Rudy Ford (hamstring), LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) OUT; DB Grayland Arnold (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE

The Saints will miss Brown and Robinson on Sunday, however vast receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) and cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee) are set to play after being restricted members in apply earlier within the week.

Jalen Hurts must make his first NFL begin with out the assistance of Peters blocking for him on an offensive line that has handled accidents all season. 

• Packers: TE Jace Sternberger (concussion), OG Simon Stepaniak (knee) OUT; WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee/concussion), WR Malik Taylor (hamstring), S Darnell Savage (groin) QUESTIONABLE
• Lions: WR Kenny Golladay (hip), CB Jeff Okudah (groin), OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle) OUT; QB Matthew Stafford (proper thumb), RB D’Andre Swift (sickness), DE Austin Bryant (thigh), DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin), S C.J. Moore (ankle), DL John Penisini (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE

Inexperienced Bay would definitely prefer to have Savage within the secondary on Sunday and St. Brown catching passes from Aaron Rodgers. Each gamers are listed as questionable. St. Brown was a full participant in apply on Friday, in order that’s signal for him. 

Golladay goes to overlook yet one more sport together with his hip damage, whereas Stafford is listed as questionable once more together with his proper thumb damage. He was listed as questionable final week however performed and threw for 402 yards, three touchdowns and an interception within the 34-30 win over the Bears. It is probably he’ll begin once more right here in Week 14, however the truth that he was by no means a full participant in apply is considerably worrisome. 

Washington at 49ers (-3)

Washington will probably be with out Gibson on Sunday, however that was anticipated. There may be some severe concern on the offensive entrance, nevertheless, as two of Washington’s greatest offensive linemen are each listed as questionable.

For the 49ers, Williams was a restricted participant in apply all week, so he hopefully ought to have the ability to go well with up this weekend. Deebo Samuel was listed on the damage report in the course of the week with a foot damage, however he was a full participant in apply on Friday, and was not given an damage designation. 

The Falcons are hoping to get again into the win column this week towards the struggling Chargers, however they are going to have to take action with out their star wideout in Jones. In excellent news, operating again Todd Gurley, tight finish Hayden Hurst, defensive finish Dante Fowler Jr. and security Keanu Neal, who have been all restricted members in apply classes for almost all of the week, will play on Sunday.

It is a pretty pleasant damage report for the Chargers. Perryman was a restricted participant in apply on each Thursday and Friday and is listed as uncertain attributable to a again damage. 

Steelers at Payments (-2)

The Steelers will probably be missing on the defensive aspect of the ball on this vital AFC showdown, as each Haden and Spillane have been dominated out. Avery Williamson will tackle added significance in the midst of the protection after becoming a member of the group mid-season.

The Payments however seem wholesome and able to go. Quarterback Josh Allen was listed on the damage report with knee and ankle points, however he was a full participant in apply all week. 

• Ravens: CB Tramon Williams (thigh) DOUBTFUL, DE Calais Campbell (calf), DB Anthony Levine Sr. (stomach), CB Jimmy Smith (groin), DT Broderick Washington (concussion) and TE Luke Willson (hip) QUESTIONABLE
• Browns: CB Denzel Ward (calf), WR KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) OUT, Austin Hooper (neck) QUESTIONABLE

The Browns will probably be with out their greatest cornerback for this sport once more. If Hooper cannot go, Harrison Bryant will see extra snaps once more.

The Ravens may very well be very mild at cornerback if each Williams and Smith are unable to go. Their defensive entrance has been lacking the absence of Campbell.