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NFL Week 16 injuries: AFC South QBs banged up entering important games; one star WR out while another iffy

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 NFL regular season, and this weekend’s holiday slate features several matchups that could shake up the playoff picture. The Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins and Lions could all clinch their respective divisions if the dominos fall in their favor, while the Browns also have the potential to clinch a playoff spot this weekend. As is the case throughout every season, injuries are a key storyline for this weekend. 

With most of the league injury reports coming in Friday, let’s take the temperature of the various injury situations. Below, you’ll find the final injury reports for teams playing on Saturday and Sunday. 

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Chase was officially ruled out Friday, but him being inactive was reported Thursday. He did not practice all week due to his shoulder injury. Quarterback Jake Browning was listed on the injury report with a right forearm injury, but he was a full participant all week. 

Pickett will not make his return to the lineup this week despite being a limited participant in practice. Fitzpatrick was also ruled out, as he did not practice all week. Riley, who is listed as questionable, was a full participant on Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury. 

Buffalo won’t have one of its best defensive players this week, as Hyde has been ruled out due to a stinger. He was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, the Bills could receive a boost with the return of Jones, who was limited all week with his pectoral injury. Epenesa, who is also listed as questionable, was limited all week with his rib injury. 

The Chargers will be without a couple starters in their first game post-Brandon Staley, as Bosa and Allen won’t take the field. L.A. also released team captain Sebastian Joseph-Day on Friday. 

Moss is questionable to play despite the fact that he did not practice all week, but…


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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2023-12-23 01:45:01

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