Week 14 means crunch time for some NFL teams, with the end of the season rapidly approaching. But there may be some injury uncertainty for two teams in the playoff hunt, as the Chargers and Colts prepare for some potentially tough injuries.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a fracture in the back of his left non-throwing hand, and underwent surgery on Monday to fix it. Herbert suffered the injury on the first drive of the win over the Raiders, but returned in the second quarter with a padded glove over his left hand, and finished the game.
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It’s unclear if Herbert will miss time with the injury, with the Chargers set to face the Eagles on Monday. But Herbert told reporters postgame that he believes the surgery is simply meant to “stabilize” it and that doctors are “hopeful” he can play in Week 14. He is now considered “day-to-day,” the team said, and his status for Monday’s game will be determined later in the week.
Elsewhere in the AFC, Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner went down with an apparent calf strain in Indianapolis’ loss to the Texans on Sunday. Gardner said postgame that he doesn’t believe it was an Achilles injury, but that he will undergo additional tests to determine the severity, including how much time he might have to miss.
Overall, Sunday was also a big day for quarterbacks getting rocked: Bills defensive end Joey Bosa hit Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers so hard in Buffalo’s win that Rodgers had to briefly exit the game with a bloody nose. And Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence got decked by Titans linebacker Arden Key, with the hit quickly sparking a bench-clearing scuffle. Vikings backup QB Max Brosmer also had some poor luck, with the rookie taking four sacks in his first pro game — and throwing four picks — as Minnesota’s quarterback struggles continue.
It would be amiss not to note one of the bigger developments of the weekend: After the Panthers stunned the Rams with a three-point upset win, the Chicago Bears are now the best team in the NFC, almost one year to the day after firing Matt Eberflus.
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The Tennessee Titans have agreed to mutually part ways with veteran linebacker Kyzir White. Due to a hamstring injury, White has played in just one game this season. He hasn’t stepped on the field since September. Once White clears waivers, he’ll become a free agent and be able to sign with any team in the league.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Arnold had been dealing with the injury and only appeared in eight games this season. He was selected 24th overall by the Lions in the 2024 NFL Draft.
He’ll end his second NFL season with 31 total tackles, eight passes defended, and one interception.
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Justin Herbert’s left hand surgery is now behind him, and he’s being considered day-to-day for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He said on Sunday that he plans to play in that game, but his status “will be determined later in the week.”
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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur thinks rookie wideout Matthew Golden could “potentially” play this week against the Chicago Bears. Golden has been out with a wrist injury. In nine games this season, Golden has 24 receptions for 286 yards.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Terrace Marshall to the practice squad. Marshall was a second-round pick for the Carolina Panthers in 2021 and has not played in an NFL game since last year with the Las Vegas Raiders. In four seasons with Carolina and Las Vegas, Marshall has 67 career receptions for 808 yards and 1 touchdown.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says it is too early to open quarterback Kyler Murray’s practice window to return from injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Murray has been out since Week 5 with a foot injury and won’t be eligible to return until next week.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold did not participate in practice on Monday due to a shoulder injury. Arnold had four solo tackles in the Thanksgiving Day loss to Green Bay. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown also missed practice on Monday with an ankle injury.
The Lions play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ETin Week 14 from Ford Field as both teams attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Star Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did not practice on Monday after sustaining an ankle sprain on Thursday, according to Detroit’s practice report.
St. Brown left early in the first quarter of the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers, limping off the field and into the locker room. An MRI on Friday confirmed that St. Brown had suffered a low ankle sprain, meaning that he won’t need to be placed on injured reserve but may miss week or two.
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Cincinnati pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, who has been out since re-injuring his hip in Week 8, is continuing to take the injury “week-to-week,” via The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.
Hendrickson has only played in seven games this season.
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After a disastrous offensive performance Sunday in a shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Minnesota Vikings anticipate that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy will return next week to face the Washington Commanders.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced the news on Monday. O’Connell told reporters that McCarthy is symptom-free after missing Week 13 in concussion protocol. He needs to go through a full practice to officially clear protocol. O’Connell anticipates that he’ll do that Wednesday and then start on Sunday, barring any setbacks.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris says wide receiver Drake London is day-to-day with his knee strain. London missed the team’s last two games due to the knee injury, but coach Morris thinks he has a chance to play in Week 14 against Seattle.
In nine games this season, London has 60 receptions for 810 yards and 6 touchdowns.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Queen suffered a lower back bruise in Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, which caused him to leave the game early. The team will run tests, but hopes it isn’t a long-term injury.
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The Detroit Lions have released guard Netane Muti from the practice squad and signed wide receiver Andrew Armstrong to the practice squad. Muti was drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. He spent his first three years in Denver and last played in an NFL regular-season game in 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is likely to be considered day-to-day by the team since the team does not believe his shoulder injury to be serious.
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New England Patriots starting center Garrett Bradbury is listed as questionable for Monday Night Football against the New York Giants. Bradbury has not missed a game since 2023. He’s suited up for 100 games in his career since being drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 and has started all of them.
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The Minnesota Vikings have waived veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen upon request, as he’d like to finish out his career with a contending team. In a letter to Vikings fans posted on social media, Thielen expressed his gratitude to Minnesota fans and confirmed that this will be his final NFL season.
Thielen had returned to Minnesota after spending the past two years in Carolina, where he played in 27 games, catching 151 receptions for 1,629 yards and nine touchdowns. He was an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State and began his NFL career with the Vikings in 2014. Thielen is fourth all-time in franchise history for receptions (542), fifth in receiving yards (6,751), and third in touchdown receptions (55).
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is considered week-to-week with the hope that he returns this season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Gardner, 25, suffered a calf strain in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans.
Gardner was acquired from the New York Jets at the trade deadline in exchange for two first-round picks and second-year wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. Gardner has played only three games for the Colts before going down.
The Colts are 8-4 and on a two-game losing streak. The Colts will play the 8-4 Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The winner will lead the AFC South.
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Los Angeles Rams wideout Davante Adams is having one heck of a season. Despite taking a loss in Week 13, Adams managed two more scores, bringing his season total to a league-leading 14.
Both of those scores came within the 5-yard line, which actually helped Adams set a record, per NFL.com. With his two scores Sunday, Adams set the record for most receiving touchdowns inside the 10-yard line. The two scores gave Adams 60 touchdowns of that variety. The previous leader, Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, had 58 such scores over his legendary career.
Adams also set the record for most receiving scores inside the 10-yard line in a single season. He has nine this year, passing Randy Moss in 2004 and Bubba Franks in 2001. Both had eight receiving touchdowns within the 10-yard line in those seasons.
Adams has been a revelation for the Rams’ offense, and has played a major role in Matthew Stafford elevating his play to MVP level in his 17th season.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hoping to play in Week 14 despite a break in his left hand during Sunday’s game.
Herbert is expected to undergo surgery Monday to repair the issue. He said after the game that he believes it just needs to be stabilized and that doctors were “hopeful,” per ESPN.
Herbert missed nine plays due to the injury. He returned to the field in a hard cast and glove and finished the game. Herbert, however, had trouble taking snaps under center and was used in shotgun formations the rest of the way.
It’s unclear whether he’ll have those same restrictions in Week 14 if he’s able to play following his surgery.
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New York Giants rookie passer Jaxson Dart is ready to return in Week 13. Dart will start Monday night against the New England Patriots after missing the last two games due to a concussion, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Dart, 22, has shown promise as a rookie, passing for 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in seven starts. He’s been a true dual threat with the ball, rushing for 317 yards and seven scores as a runner.
Some of those runs have gotten him in trouble, however, as Dart faced multiple concussion tests earlier in the year before eventually landing in the NFL’s protocol. He’ll look to be more careful with his rushes against the Patriots in Week 13.