NFL Week 15 final injury reports: Vikings’ Justin Jefferson questionable, Lions could be missing two on O-line

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Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season is already underway, and many more matchups are on tap for the weekend. But not every team is healthy as we approach the finalization of the playoff picture, with several big names on track to be sidelined — or return from the sidelines — on Saturday and Sunday. Below, you’ll find a complete rundown of all the official injury reports.

Saturday’s games

Ty Chandler is set to replace Mattison as the Vikings’ primary ball-carrier, while Jefferson is a game-time decision as the top target for new starting quarterback Nick Mullens, who replaced Joshua Dobbs late in Week 14. Jefferson previously missed seven games with a hamstring issue, but he revealed at a recent community event he intends to suit up. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has No. 1 WR Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) ready to go despite an early-week missed practice.

Pittsburgh will be without Pickett for a second straight game, meaning Mitchell Trubisky will be under center after a rough outing against the Patriots in Week 14. Nate Herbig is primed to step in on the interior of the O-line if Seumalo can’t go. Indy, meanwhile, will have Zack Moss back as RB1 with Taylor sidelined, with Trey Sermon as insurance.

Detroit’s front will be worth monitoring with both Decker and Ragnow banged up in the trenches; the latter’s injury has noticeably affected Jared Goff’s protection. The Lions’ top reserves on the line include Kayode Awosika and Colby Sorsdal.

Sunday’s games

Cleveland is battling a slew of injuries going into this one, with starting tackle Jedrick Wills also on injured reserve following knee surgery. Pocic will be replaced by Nick Harris, while Ward is trying to return from a three-game absence in the secondary. Martin Emerson Jr. and Cameron Mitchell…

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Author : Cody Benjamin

Publish date : 2023-12-15 18:30:25

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