The Baltimore Ravens have to win Saturday night at the Green Bay Packers to keep their AFC North hopes alive. Both will have to do it without their franchise quarterbacks.
Lamar Jackson was officially ruled out of Saturday’s game with a back injury. He hasn’t practiced all week and suffered the injury during last week’s loss to the New England Patriots, leaving the game at halftime after an awkward slide in the second quarter. He was termed day-to-day earlier this week, but isn’t ready to go in time for the Packers game.
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Baltimore needs a win, or else the Pittsburgh Steelers will clinch the AFC North title with two games left to play.
The Ravens’ opponent, meanwhile, has its own QB issues to sort out. On Friday, the Packers officially ruled Jordan Love out as he works his way back from a concussion, so Malik Willis will get the start Saturday night.
Love sustained the concussion in last week’s loss to the Chicago Bears. Willis had also been questionable with an undisclosed illness and a right shoulder injury. Willis returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with the illness.
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Other notable Week 17 injuries:
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is questionable against the Chicago Bears. Kittle injured his ankle in Monday Night’s 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He had seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown in the game. Kittle missed five games this season with a hamstring injury. He has 52 catches for 599 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby will sit for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants due to a knee injury. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it’s the team’s decision to shut down the five-time Pro Bowler “with Crosby’s best interest in mind,” even as Crosby wants to be on the field. Subsequent reports painted Crosby as unhappy with the situation. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports and Ryan McFadden of ESPN both report the pass-rusher left the building after being informed his season was over, with Glazer claiming Crosby “vehemently disagreed” with the decision.
TreVeyon Henderson practiced on Friday without a red, non-contact jersey after being in concussion protocol following Sunday night’s win over the Baltimore Ravens. He is questionable. Receivers Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) have been ruled out.
T.J. Watt has been ruled out for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns days after returning to the practice field. Just two weeks after he suffered a partially punctured lung and had to undergo surgery, Watt took the practice field for the first time on Wednesday as a limited participant, doing individual drills with the defense.
AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
AFC North: Ravens (played Sat.) | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC South: Texans (played Sat.) | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC West: Broncos (played Thurs.) | Chiefs (played Thurs.) | Raiders | Chargers (played Sat.)
NFC East: Cowboys (played Thurs.) | Giants | Eagles | Commanders (played Thurs.)
NFC North: Bears | Lions (played Thurs.) | Packers (played Sat.) | Vikings (played Thurs.)
NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
Here’s the rest of the Week 17 injury report:
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BALTIMORE RAVENS
DT Taven Bryan (knee): OUT
QB Lamar Jackson (back): doubtful
LB Jay Higgins IV (knee): questionable
GREEN BAY PACKERS
LB Kristian Welch (ankle): OUT
G John Williams (back): OUT
QB Jordan Love (concussion, left shoulder): questionable
QB Malik Willis (illness, right shoulder): questionable
T Zach Tom (back, knee): questionable
C Sean Rhyan (knee, illness): questionable
WR Christian Watson (shoulder, illness): questionable
S Evan Williams (knee): questionable
CB Bo Melton (illness): questionable
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
S Coby Bryant (knee): OUT
T Charles Cross (hamstring): OUT
CAROLINA PANTHERS
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder): OUT
DT Tershawn Wharton (hamstring): OUT
G Robert Hunt (biceps): OUT
WR David Moore (elbow): questionable
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
WR Kayshon Boutte (concussion): OUT
WR Mack Hollins (abdomen): OUT
LB Harold Landry (knee): OUT
LB Robert Spillane (ankle): OUT
G Jared Wilson (concussion): OUT
DL Khyiris Tonga (foot): OUT
DT Milton Williams (ankle): OUT
RB TreVeyon Henderson (concussion): questionable
WR DeMario Douglas (hamstring): questionable
CB Charles Woods (foot): questionable
NEW YORK JETS
TE Mason Taylor (neck): OUT
DL Will McDonald (knee): OUT
DL Jay Tufele (foot): OUT
LB Kiko Mauigoa (neck): OUT
G Xavier Newman-Johnson (knee): questionable
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
T Tristan Wirfs (toe): OUT
OLB Anthony Nelson (knee): OUT
DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral): OUT
MIAMI DOLPHINS
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf): OUT
CB Isaiah Johnson (Achilles): OUT
DT Benito Jones (back): OUT
WR Dee Eskridge (toe): doubtful
C Aaron Brewer (neck): questionable
LB Tyrel Dodson (chest): questionable
OL Andrew Meyer (tricep): questionable
K Jason Sanders (right hip): questionable
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
OL Patrick Mekari (back): OUT
DL Danny Striggow (ankle): OUT
LB Jalen McLeod (ankle): OUT
CB Jourdan Lewis (foot): OUT
RB Bhayshul Tuten (finger): OUT
OL Robert Hainsey (groin): questionable
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
C Tanor Bortolini (concussion): OUT
DT DeForest Buckner (neck): OUT
WR Anthony Gould (foot): OUT
TE Drew Ogletree (neck): OUT
DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique): OUT
QB Anthony Richardson (eye): OUT
S Daniel Scott (knee): OUT
G Dalton Tucker (shoulder): OUT
RB Tyler Goodson (ankle): questionable
LB Buddy Johnson (illness): questionable
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RB Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle): OUT
DT Bryan Bresee (knee): OUT
G Cesar Ruiz (ankle): OUT
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden (knee): OUT
WR Mason Tipton (groin): questionable
WR Chris Olave (back): questionable
K Charlie Smyth (illness): questionable
TENNESSEE TITANS
CB Marcus Harris (knee): OUT
OLB Oluwafemi Oladejo (fibula): OUT
WR Bryce Oliver (knee): OUT
CB Micah Robinson (illness): questionable
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
WR Calvin Austin III (hamstring): OUT
CB Brandin Echols (groin): OUT
CB James Pierre (calf): OUT
G Isaac Seumalo (triceps): OUT
CLEVELAND BROWNS
TE David Njoku (knee): OUT
LB Winston Reid (back): OUT
TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin): questionable
QB Dillon Gabriel (shoulder): questionable
CB Myles Harden (arm): questionable
DT Sam Kamara (elbow): questionable
DT Dylan Sampson (hand): questionable
DT Wyatt Teller (calf): questionable
ARIZONA CARDINALS
CB Garrett Williams (Achilles): OUT
LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee): OUT
CB Kei’Trel Clark (back): OUT
S Budda Baker (concussion): OUT
C Hjalte Froholdt (elbow): questionable
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel): questionable
CB Will Johnson (thumb, chest): questionable
CB Max Melton (heel): questionable
LB Josh Sweat (ankle, knee): questionable
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring): questionable
CINCINNATI BENGALS
DE Joseph Ossai (ankle): OUT
WR Charlie Jones (ankle): OUT
TE Cam Grandy (chest): OUT
DT B.J. Hill (ankle): questionable
CB Josh Newton (hamstring): questionable
TE Noah Fant (ankle): questionable
NEW YORK GIANTS
WR Beaux Collins (neck, concussion): OUT
DL D.J. Davidson (neck, concussion): OUT
S Tyler Nubin (neck): OUT
LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring): OUT
TE Theo Johnson (illness): OUT
C John Michael Schmitz (finger): OUT
OL Joshua Ezeudu (calf): questionable
CB Cor’Dale Flott (knee): questionable
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (ankle, toe): questionable
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
DE Maxx Crosby (knee): OUT
T Kolton Miller (ankle): OUT
WR Jack Bech (back): questionable
RB Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee): questionable
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring): OUT
T Lane Johnson (foot): OUT
T Cameron Williams (shoulder): questionable
BUFFALO BILLS
DT DaQuan Jones (calf): OUT
DT Jordan Phillips (ankle): OUT
K Matt Prater (right quad): OUT
S Jordan Poyer (hamstring): OUT
TE Dalton Kincaid (knee): questionable
TE Dawson Knox (knee): questionable
CHICAGO BEARS
DB Nick McCloud (illness): OUT
WR Rome Odunze (foot): OUT
DB Josh Blackwell (illness): questionable
DB Nahshon Wright (hamstring, illness): questionable
LB T.J. Edwards (glute): questionable
T Darnell Wright (illness): questionable
DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee): questionable
OL Luke Newman (foot): questionable
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
CB Renardo Green (neck): OUT
QB Kurtis Rourke (knee): OUT
TE George Kittle (ankle): questionable
WR Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle): questionable
LOS ANGELES RAMS
OL Kevin Dotson (ankle): OUT
CB Josh Wallace (ankle): OUT
WR Davante Adams (hamstring): doubtful
OL Alaric Jackson (ankle): questionable
DE Braden Fiske (ankle): questionable
ATLANTA FALCONS
CB Clark Phillips III (tricep, illness): OUT
CB Mike Hughes (ankle): OUT
DL Sam Roberts (knee, ankle): OUT
WR Drake London (knee): questionable
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TreVeyon Henderson will be on the field with the Patriots on Sunday when they take on the New York Jets in what should be a huge boost for their offense.
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Hollins has an abdomen injury and will miss the final two games of the regular season and could be out for two Patriots playoff games.
The 32-year-old receiver is in his first season in New England. In 15 games, he has posted 550 receiving yards on 46 receptions with two touchdowns.
The Patriots visit the Jets on Sunday and finish the regular season at home next week against the Dolphins.
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins works out during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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Watt has missed three games after he suffered a partially punctured lung and had to undergo surgery. The linebacker took the practice field for the first time on Wednesday as a limited participant, doing individual drills with the defense.
Should the Steelers need Watt in Week 18, he’s expected to be available. Otherwise, he will be ready to go for the team’s first playoff game.
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Olave showed up on the Saints’ injury report with a back injury, but was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He was limited on Friday, but that was a precautionary measure to ensure he’s healthy for Sunday.
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Malik Willis will have a key weapon available Saturday night against the Ravens with Watson set to play. The Packers receiver is questionable with an illness, but will be on the field.
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Adams has been dealing with a hamstring issue for weeks and sat out Week 16 against the Seahawks. It’s likely he will miss a second straight game on Monday night against Atlanta.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM PST
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall are listed as questionable against the Chicago Bears, according to the 49ers’ injury report.
Kittle injured his ankle in Monday Night’s 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He had seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown in the game. Kittle missed five games this season with a hamstring injury. He has 52 catches for 599 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Pearsall missed last week’s game with an ankle and knee injury. He also missed six games earlier this season with a PCL sprain. Pearsall has 31 receptions for 443 yards.
If Kittle and Pearsall can’t give it a go, expect the 49ers to lean on running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne and tight end Jake Tonges in the passing game. McCaffrey leads the team with 849 receiving yards.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM PST
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers AJ Brown and Devonta Smith and defensive tackle Jalen Carter will play against the Buffalo Bills, according to the team’s injury report.
Brown did not practice on Wednesday after getting his wisdom teeth removed. Smith was also removed from the injury report after battling an illness this week.
Carter will return this week after missing the last three weeks with shoulder surgery. He is expected to revisit his shoulder injury in the offseason.
While the Eagles have got good news on the injury front, they will be without linebacker Nakobe Dean and offensive lineman Lane Johnson.
Sean Leahy
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby will reportedly sit for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants due to a knee injury.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it’s the team’s decision to shut down the five-time Pro Bowler “with Crosby’s best interest in mind,” even as Crosby wants to be on the field.
While the Raiders may not want to risk further injury for Crosby, they are also chasing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. In facing a fellow 2-13 team in the Giants on Sunday, a defeat would improve their chances and not having their best defensive player would aid in that pursuit.
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Fri, December 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM PST
After sustaining a concussion in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, Packers QB Jordan Love won’t play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, the team announced Friday. Backup Malik Willis, who finished the game against the Bears, will start in his place. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s status is still up in the air.
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Fri, December 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM PST
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The Chicago Bears have ruled out wide receiver Rome Odunze for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Odunze will now miss his fourth straight game with a foot injury.
Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was removed from the injury report and will play against the 49ers. Burden was limited in practice this week and missed last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers with an ankle injury. Burden has 36 catches for 479 yards and a touchdown this season.
Linebacker T.J. Edwards, cornerback Nahshon Wright and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson are also questionable against the 49ers. The Bears lead the NFC North at 11-4.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM PST
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Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and quarterback Dillon Gabriel are questionable in Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns have also ruled out tight end David Njoku. Njoku will miss his third straight game with a knee injury.
Fannin is dealing with a groin injury he suffered in Friday’s practice. Fannin has had 70 catches for 701 yards and 5 touchdowns in his rookie season.
Gabriel has dealt with a shoulder injury. He has backed up Shedeur Sanders since Week 12.
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Gardner will return this weekend against the Jaguars after missing the past three games with a calf injury. Gardner did not practice on Wednesday, but has progressed well enough that he is healthy enough to play.
As Gardner returns, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner will miss the rest of the season after undergoing neck surgery.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Wirfs has been dealing with a toe injury.
He also missed time with an oblique and a knee injury this season. Ben Chukwuma will start in Wirf’s place.
Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey have also been ruled out. The Bucs are 7-8 and have lost three games in a row. They are currently one game behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM PST
Tarohn Finley
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will be a game-time decision on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, general manager John Lynch said on KNBR.
Kittle injured his ankle in Monday Night’s 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Kittle had seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown in the game.
The 49ers also hope to get back linebacker Fred Warner for the playoffs. Warner has been out since Week 6 after breaking his ankle. The injury was expected to be season-ending but Lynch said Warner has excelled in his rehab.
Warner had 55 tackles, 3 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles before he went down this season. Before Warner’s ankle injury, he had only missed one game in his career.
Fri, December 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM PST
Tarohn Finley
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor and defensive end Will McDonald IV have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Taylor will now miss his third straight game with a neck injury. He has 44 catches for 369 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season.
McDonald has dealt with a knee injury he suffered in Week 16’s 29-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He has 30 tackles, 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles this season.
Glenn also ruled out Jay Tufele and Kiko Mauigoa for Sunday’s game.
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Allen being cleared to play is no surprise considering his comments earlier in the week.
The Bills quarterback said Tuesday that he “will be playing, planning on playing” against the Eagles this weekend after suffering a foot injury in Week 16.
On Friday, he was a full participant in practice and was removed from the Bills’ injury report.
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There’s more bad news for a Baltimore Ravens team that’s fighting for its playoff life.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with the back injury that sidelined him for the second half of last week’s loss to the New England Patriots.
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Thu, December 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM PST
Yahoo Sports Staff
Steelers star T.J. Watt was limited in practice for the second straight day as he ramps up after missing two games with a partially collapsed lung. Watt had surgery on it and missed the Steelers’ wins over the Dolphins and Lions, but he’s trending toward being available against the Browns on Sunday.
Thu, December 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM PST
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