With just three weeks left in the 2023 regular season, this weekend’s holiday slate of NFL games is set to have a major impact on the playoff picture. Several teams, including the Ravens, Chiefs, Dolphins, and Lions, have the opportunity to clinch their respective divisions if they win and other results fall in their favor. Additionally, the Browns have a chance to secure a playoff spot this weekend.
Injuries continue to be a significant storyline as teams hit the practice field this week. Let’s take a look at the injury reports for teams playing on Sunday and the second practice reports for the Bengals, Steelers, Bills, and Chargers ahead of their Saturday matchups.
In the Saturday game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase did not practice for the second consecutive day due to a shoulder injury that forced him out of last week’s game early. The Steelers’ quarterback, Kenny Pickett, was limited in practice for the second day in a row as he recovers from an ankle injury. Several other players on both teams were also limited or did not practice due to various injuries.
In the Saturday matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers, Bills running back James Cook was absent from practice due to an illness. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips also missed practice with a wrist injury. Several other players on both teams were limited in practice due to various ailments.
The Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings also had players listed on their injury reports with various injuries.
Overall, injuries will continue to be a significant factor in this weekend’s games as teams jockey for playoff positioning. It remains to be seen how these injury situations will impact the outcomes of the games.,
NFL Week 16 injuries:
– Trevor Lawrence, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ starting quarterback, is unlikely to play in the upcoming game due to a reported ankle injury. Lawrence’s absence could impact the team’s offensive performance.
– Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Tyreek Hill is not practicing this week due to a heel injury. His status for the game is uncertain, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Chiefs’ high-powered offense.
– Ohio State Buckeyes’ quarterback C.J. Stroud is also not practicing ahead of their important college football matchup. Stroud is dealing with a shoulder injury, and his availability for the game remains uncertain. His absence could affect the team’s offensive game plan.
