The NFL is approaching the final week of the regular season as 20 teams are still eligible for the Super Bowl heading into Week 18. Five playoff berths remain up in the air, the most entering the final week since 2020 (seven teams still had a shot at the playoffs).
With four division crowns still up for grabs and five playoff spots available, the injury report will be even more vital with all the crucial games in the final week of the year. Here’s a first look at this week’s injury report, as these injuries will be worth monitoring throughout the week.
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The Steelers and Ravens play Saturday, so the Wednesday injury report is essentially the Thursday injury report on a typical Sunday week. For the Steelers, running back Najee Harris (knee) did not participate in practice for the second straight day. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and linebacker Elandon Roberts (pectoral) were limited, but practiced for the first time since sustaining their injuries.
As for the Ravens, head coach John Harbaugh already said that Lamar Jackson will not play in this game after the team has locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. At practice, he was limited with the rest designation. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (rest), corner Ronald Darby (illness), receiver Zay Flowers (calf), safety Kyle Hamilton (knee, linebacker Malik Harrison (groin), and corner Marlon Humprhey (calf) all did not practice.
Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle), wide receiver Noah Brown (back), defensive end Jonathan Greenard (ankle), and wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) did not practice for the Texans. Tackle Laremy Tunsil (groin) was upgraded to limited.
For the Colts, center Ryan Kelly (ankle) did not practice. Guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) was upgraded to limited. Cornerback Kenny Moore (back), running back Zack Moss (forearm), and tackle Braden Smith (knee) were upgrade to full participants in practice.
The Buccaneers need a win to wrap up the NFC South on Sunday, but quarterback Baker Mayfield’s status for the game is in question. Mayfield missed Wednesday’s practice with a rib injury. Tackle Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) did not participate in practice and cornerback Carlton Davis (concussion) was limited.
For the Panthers, running back Miles Sanders (illness) did not participate while cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe) was a limited participant. Wide receiver D.J. Chark…
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