This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Saturday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
We're set for an exciting four-game Divisional Round Weekend that kicks off with Saturday's afternoon's Jaguars-Chiefs clash. Fortunately, the injury report is exceedingly light, with no big-name short-term absences on the horizon. Without further ado, let's dive into the latest as of Saturday morning:
QUARTERBACKS
The Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence (toe) is questionable for Saturday afternoon's clash against the Chiefs after practicing in limited fashion all week. Lawrence has essentially gone through the same practice regimen from Week 14 onward after hurting his toe Week 13, but he's been able to operate without limitations in each contest. As such, there are no indications that Lawrence, who spearheaded the wild-card comeback win over the Chargers on Saturday night with four second-half touchdown passes, will have any restrictions versus Kansas City.
The 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) remains out for Sunday evening's divisional-round game against the Cowboys as he continues his recovery from his Week 13 foot injury. Rookie Brock Purdy will make his seventh straight start in the veteran's stead versus Dallas after throwing for 332 yards and three touchdowns in his first career playoff game last Saturday afternoon against the Seahawks.
WIDE RECEIVERS
The Jaguars' Jamal Agnew (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday afternoon's divisional-round showdown against the Chiefs after practicing in limited fashion all week.
This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Saturday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
We're set for an exciting four-game Divisional Round Weekend that kicks off with Saturday's afternoon's Jaguars-Chiefs clash. Fortunately, the injury report is exceedingly light, with no big-name short-term absences on the horizon. Without further ado, let's dive into the latest as of Saturday morning:
QUARTERBACKS
The Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence (toe) is questionable for Saturday afternoon's clash against the Chiefs after practicing in limited fashion all week. Lawrence has essentially gone through the same practice regimen from Week 14 onward after hurting his toe Week 13, but he's been able to operate without limitations in each contest. As such, there are no indications that Lawrence, who spearheaded the wild-card comeback win over the Chargers on Saturday night with four second-half touchdown passes, will have any restrictions versus Kansas City.
The 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) remains out for Sunday evening's divisional-round game against the Cowboys as he continues his recovery from his Week 13 foot injury. Rookie Brock Purdy will make his seventh straight start in the veteran's stead versus Dallas after throwing for 332 yards and three touchdowns in his first career playoff game last Saturday afternoon against the Seahawks.
WIDE RECEIVERS
The Jaguars' Jamal Agnew (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday afternoon's divisional-round showdown against the Chiefs after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Agnew can't suit up, Tim Jones will slot into No. 4 receiver duties, while JaMycal Hasty could handle both kickoff and punt returns.
The Chiefs' Mecole Hardman (pelvis) is out for Saturday afternoon's divisional-round matchup against the Jaguars after missing practice all week. With the speedster still unable to suit up, more downfield targets could be available for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, while Kadarius Toney should continue serving as the No. 3 receiver.
KEY DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Cornerbacks
The Eagles' Avonte Maddox (toe) is out for Saturday night's divisional-round clash against the Giants.
Safeties
The Cowboys' Jayron Kearse (knee) is questionable for Sunday evening's divisional-round battle against the 49ers.
Defensive Linemen
The Eagles' Josh Sweat is off the injury report for Saturday night's divisional-round contest against the Giants after missing Philadelphia's Week 18 game with a neck injury.
Linebackers
The Giants' Azeez Ojulari (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday night's divisional-round battle against the Eagles.
