This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Sunday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
We have an interesting injury landscape In Week 12, as there are no quarterbacks carrying designations. The running back group is fairly light on potential absences as well, although there are a couple of big names on that list. However, the wide receivers have plenty of walking wounded heading into gameday, with the Giants and Titans set to be particularly short-handed. Without further ado, let's look at the latest as of early Sunday morning:
QUARTERBACKS
The Jets' Zach Wilson (knee) is off the injury report after recovering from his PCL sprain and will start Sunday's contest against the Texans. Wilson had shown some signs of improvement in his last two full games before his four-game absence, throwing for 489 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Titans and Falcons, respectively. With Joe Flacco and Mike White both on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Josh Johnson will serve as Wilson's backup versus Houston.
RUNNING BACKS
The Packers' Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Jones is pushing to play but Green Bay is considering holding him out with a Week 13 bye on tap, and his status will come down to how he looks in pregame
This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Sunday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
We have an interesting injury landscape In Week 12, as there are no quarterbacks carrying designations. The running back group is fairly light on potential absences as well, although there are a couple of big names on that list. However, the wide receivers have plenty of walking wounded heading into gameday, with the Giants and Titans set to be particularly short-handed. Without further ado, let's look at the latest as of early Sunday morning:
QUARTERBACKS
The Jets' Zach Wilson (knee) is off the injury report after recovering from his PCL sprain and will start Sunday's contest against the Texans. Wilson had shown some signs of improvement in his last two full games before his four-game absence, throwing for 489 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Titans and Falcons, respectively. With Joe Flacco and Mike White both on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Josh Johnson will serve as Wilson's backup versus Houston.
RUNNING BACKS
The Packers' Aaron Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Jones is pushing to play but Green Bay is considering holding him out with a Week 13 bye on tap, and his status will come down to how he looks in pregame warmups. If Jones sits out, A.J. Dillon will continue to serve as the lead back.
The Giants' Saquon Barkley (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Barkley, who handled 12 touches in his return to action against the Buccaneers on Monday night, is expected to suit up, with Devontae Booker serving as his backup.
The Browns' Kareem Hunt (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday after a five-game absence and is expected to play in Sunday night's divisional clash against the Ravens in his usual role alongside Nick Chubb.
The 49ers' Elijah Mitchell (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Mitchell has a pin inserted in his injured finger but is expected to play, with Jeff Wilson in line to work alongside him in complementary fashion.
The Patriots' Damien Harris (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Harris were to sit out, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson, who's questionable with a knee injury in his own right, would be in line for lead-back duties, while Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be set for much bigger roles should both players sit out.
The Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after finishing the week with two limited practices. If Stevenson were to sit out, Damien Harris, who's questionable with a neck injury in his own right, would see even more carries than usual, while Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be in line for much bigger roles should both players sit out.
The Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Patterson is unable to suit up coming out of Atlanta's bye week, Mike Davis and Wayne Gallman would be in line to handle Atlanta's ground attack with Qadree Ollison, who's back on the practice squad, unable to be called up due to a non-COVID illness.
The Jets' Michael Carter (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the next three games at minimum. Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are expected to head up New York's backfield in the interim beginning with Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Eagles' Jordan Howard (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week. With Howard out, Boston Scott should enjoy a bigger role behind starter Miles Sanders.
The 49ers JaMycal Hasty (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Vikings after missing practice all week. Elijah Mitchell (finger), who's expected to return after a one-game absence, and Jeff Wilson are in line to helm the 49ers backfield versus Minnesota.
The Seahawks' Travis Homer (calf) is out for Monday night's game against Washington. With backfield mate Rashaad Penny (hamstring) also out, DeeJay Dallas is slated to serve as Alex Collins' top backup.
The Seahawks' Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is out for Monday night's game against Washington. With backfield mate Travis Homer (calf) also out, DeeJay Dallas is slated to serve as Alex Collins' top backup
The Titans' Jeremy McNichols (concussion) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Patriots after missing practice all week.
WIDE RECEIVERS
The Ravens' Marquise Brown (thigh) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Brown is expected to suit up after a one-game absence.
The Titans placed A.J. Brown (chest) on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the next three games at minimum. With Julio Jones (hamstring) also on IR, Tennessee's receiver corps will be headlined by Chester Rogers, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and rookie Dez Fitzpatrick for the foreseeable future.
The Jets' Corey Davis (groin) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans after sandwiching a pair of limited practices around a missed Thursday session this week. In Davis' likely absence, rookie Elijah Moore, who recorded a career-best eight receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown in Week 11, will serve as the de facto No. 1 receiver for New York, while Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole will slot in directly behind him.
The Buccaneers' Antonio Brown (ankle) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Colts after missing practice all week. Tyler Johnson will continue to serve as the No. 3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
The Giants' Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing practice all week. With Kadarius Toney (quadriceps) also doubtful, Darius Slayton, John Ross (quadriceps) and Collin Johnson are set to work as the primary options behind Kenny Golladay versus Philadelphia.
The Giants' Kadarius Toney (quadriceps) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing practice all week. With Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) already ruled out, Darius Slayton, John Ross (quadriceps) and Collin Johnson are set to work as the primary options behind Kenny Golladay versus Philadelphia.
The Packers' Allen Lazard (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing in limited fashion all week. Randall Cobb and Marquez Valdes-Scantling would each bump up a notch on the depth chart should Lazard miss another game.
The Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Ravens after finishing the week with two limited practices. If Peoples-Jones is unable to suit up, Rashard Higgins would bump up to the No. 2 wideout role behind Jarvis Landry.
The Texans' Nico Collins (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing in limited fashion Friday. If he sits out, Chris Conley and Chris Moore could have bigger roles behind Brandin Cooks.
Washington's Adam Humphries (hip) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after practicing in limited fashion all week. With Curtis Samuel (groin) also questionable, DeAndre Carter could bump up to as high as the No. 2 role behind Terry McLaurin if both of his teammates sit out.
The Washington Football Team's Curtis Samuel (groin) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after practicing in limited fashion all week. With Adam Humphries (hip) also questionable, DeAndre Carter could bump up to as high as the No. 2 role behind Terry McLaurin if both of his teammates sit out.
The Giants' John Ross (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after practicing in limited fashion all week.
The Bengals' Auden Tate (thigh) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers after missing practice all week.
The Browns' Anthony Schwartz (concussion) is out for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
The Rams' Ben Skowronek (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
TIGHT ENDS
The Patriots' Hunter Henry (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. With fellow tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) also questionable, Devin Asiasi could be in line for expanded opportunity or potentially even a starting role if both players sit out.
The Patriots' Jonnu Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. With fellow tight end Hunter Henry (neck) also questionable, Devin Asiasi could be in line for expanded opportunity or potentially even a starting role if both players sit out.
Washington's Logan Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to Monday night's game against the Seahawks as per Saturday reports. With Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) doubtful for the contest, Thomas should jump right back into a robust snap share.
Washington's Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) is doubtful for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after missing practice all week. Logan Thomas, who's expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the contest, should reclaim top tight end duties versus Seattle.
The Titans' Geoff Swaim (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans but did sandwich two full practices around a missed Thursday session. MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser are slated to handle tight end duties for Tennessee if Swaim sits out.
The Steelers' Eric Ebron (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for at least the next three games and opening up more opportunity for impressive rookie Pat Freiermuth.
The Giants' Kyle Rudolph (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing practice all week.
The Dolphins' Adam Shaheen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers after missing practice all week.
KICKERS
The Patriots' Nick Folk (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. Folk has played through the injury for the majority of the season and is fully expected to do so again Sunday.
KEY DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Cornerbacks
The Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The Texans' Lonnie Johnson (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Steelers' Joe Haden (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Safeties
The Broncos' Kareem Jackson (neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The Giants' Logan Ryan remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Defensive Linemen
The Ravens' Calais Campbell (concussion) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns.
The Buccaneers' Vita Vea (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Chargers' Linval Joseph remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Linebackers
The Titans' Jayon Brown (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Patriots' Dont'a Hightower (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans.
The Falcons' Deion Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The Jets' C.J. Mosley (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Buccaneers' Devin White (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Colts' Darius Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
The Titans' Rashaan Evans (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Packers' Rashan Gary (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
