We've reached the final Sunday of the regular season, and as with many closing weeks, there are plenty of moving parts in terms of player availability. Certain teams with postseason positioning wrapped up will be resting key stars, while other teams have shut down injured players. To make matters even more interesting, there are still some fantasy leagues holding championships this week, amid plenty of uncertainty. Without further ado, let's see where things stand as of early Sunday morning:
Week 18 Injuries
Injury Report Update
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs QB
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| The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes (ankle/rest) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos after practicing in limited fashion all week. Mahomes is getting some extra rest for his mild high-ankle sprain and will cede the Week 18 start to Carson Wentz, who's only made two pass attempts this season. |
Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles QB
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| The Eagles' Jalen Hurts (concussion/finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week. No. 2 quarterback Kenny Pickett is nursing sore ribs that he aggravated in a Week 17 win over the Cowboys and is listed as questionable in his own right, so Tanner McKee, who threw a pair of touchdown passes on his first four NFL attempts in Week 17 in relief of Pickett, is expected to draw the start versus New York. |
Tua Tagovailoa
Miami Dolphins QB
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| The Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing in limited fashion all week. Tyler Huntley, who was impressive while throwing for 225 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 52 yards and another score in Week 17 against the Browns, prepared as the starter all week and is expected to serve as Miami's starter in a must-win game to keep postseason hopes alive. |
Anthony Richardson
Indianapolis Colts QB
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| The Colts' Anthony Richardson (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after missing practice all week. Veteran Joe Flacco, who threw for 330 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a Week 17 loss to the Giants, will be under center once again for Indianapolis. |
Derek Carr
New Orleans Saints QB
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| The Saints' Derek Carr (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after missing practice all week. Carr attempted a simulated game situation during both Week 17 and Week 18 prep but did not have enough functionality in his hand on either occasions to receive clearance to play. Rookie fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler, who showed some improvement in Week 17 by throwing for 218 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions and rushing for 46 yards on three attempts against the Raiders, will draw one more start to close out the season. |
Brock Purdy
San Francisco 49ers QB
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| The 49ers' Brock Purdy (elbow) is out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after missing practice all week. Purdy hurt his elbow on San Francisco's final drive in a Monday night loss to the Lions, and in his stead Sunday, Joshua Dobbs, who capped off the possession in which Purdy went down with a rushing touchdown, will draw the start. |
Drake Maye
New England Patriots QB
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| The Patriots' Drake Maye (hand) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in limited fashion all week. Per beat writer reports citing head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, Maye is expected to play. If he were to reverse course or have a setback, veteran Jacoby Brissett would retake the reins of New England's offense. |
Kenny Pickett
Philadelphia Eagles QB
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| The Eagles' Kenny Pickett (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week. Per Friday reports, third-string quarterback Tanner McKee relayed to a local Philadelphia radio station that he was preparing for his first NFL start, lending credence to the notion Pickett could sit out and give his sore ribs extra time to heal ahead of the postseason. |
Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia Eagles RB
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| The Eagles' Saquon Barkley (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants after only getting a limited Friday practice in this week. Barkley will sit out ahead of the postseason despite being only 101 yards away from setting a new all-time rushing yardage record, leaving the backfield to a likely combination of Kenneth Gainwell and Will Shipley (concussion). |
Alvin Kamara
New Orleans Saints RB
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| The Saints' Alvin Kamara (groin) remains out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after missing practice all week. In his absence and that of Kendre Miller (concussion), New Orleans' ground attack is expected to consist of recent arrival Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who made his team debut in Week 17, as well as Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims. |
David Montgomery
Detroit Lions RB
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| The Lions' David Montgomery (knee) remains out for Sunday night's game against the Vikings after missing practice all week. In his absence, Jahmyr Gibbs will continue to handle a lead-back role in the high-stakes clash with Minnesota, while Craig Reynolds (back), Jermar Jefferson and rookie fourth-round pick Sione Vaki rotate in for snaps behind him. |
Kyren Williams
Los Angeles Rams RB
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| The Rams' Kyren Williams (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after only getting in a full Friday practice this week. In his absence, rookie Blake Corum is expected to lead Los Angeles' ground attack while Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader serve as his backups. |
Tony Pollard
Tennessee Titans RB
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| The Titans' Tony Pollard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans and finished the week with a Friday absence after back-to-back limited practices to open the week. As per early Sunday reports, Pollard is expected to play. Pollard has multiple performance-related incentives within his reach Sunday, so he should fill his usual workload while Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley operate as complementary options in the absence of No. 2 back Tyjae Spears (concussion). |
James Conner
Arizona Cardinals RB
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| The Cardinals' James Conner (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. In his absence and that of Trey Benson (ankle) Sunday against the 49ers, Michael Carter is expected to serve as Arizona's primary running back. |
Trey Benson
Arizona Cardinals RB
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| The Cardinals' Trey Benson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. In his absence and that of James Conner (knee) Sunday against the 49ers, Michael Carter is expected to serve as Arizona's primary running back, while DeeJay Dallas and Tony Jones may rotate in Benson's usual No. 2 role. |
Isiah Pacheco
Kansas City Chiefs RB
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| The Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Broncos after missing practice all week. In his absence and the expected one of Kareem Hunt (coach's decision), Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are likely to handle the majority of the available running back touches. |
Kareem Hunt
Kansas City Chiefs RB
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| The Chiefs' Kareem Hunt (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos after only getting in a full Friday practice this week. In his absence and the expected one of Isiah Pacheco (ribs), Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are likely to handle the majority of the available running back touches. |
Ameer Abdullah
Las Vegas Raiders RB
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| The Raiders' Ameer Abdullah (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Chargers after missing practice all week. In his absence, Alexander Mattison should function as Las Vegas' lead back while rookie Dylan Laube likely acts as the change-of-pace option. |
Tyjae Spears
Tennessee Titans RB
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| The Titans' Tyjae Spears (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Texans after missing practice all week. In his absence, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are projected to serve as the backups to Tony Pollard (ankle), who's expected to play. |
Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins WR
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| The Dolphins' Tyreek Hill (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets and finished the week with a Friday absence after putting in limited and full practices on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. If Hill suits up, he's expected to work with Tyler Huntley as his quarterback for the second straight game after the speedy wideout posted a 9-105 line on nine targets against the Browns in Week 17. |
A.J. Brown
Philadelphia Eagles WR
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| The Dolphins' Tyreek Hill (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets and finished the week with a Friday absence after putting in limited and full practices on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. If Hill suits up, he's expected to work with Tyler Huntley as his quarterback for the second straight game after the speedy wideout posted a 9-105 line on nine targets against the Browns in Week 17. |
DeVonta Smith
Philadelphia Eagles WR
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| The Eagles' DeVonta Smith (coach's decision/wrist) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week. In his expected absence and that of A.J. Brown (coach's decision/knee), Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson are expected to serve as Philadelphia's top two receivers. |
Jaylen Waddle
Miami Dolphins WR
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| The Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets and finished the week with a full practice Friday following consecutive limited sessions. As per head coach Mike McDaniels' comments to the media Friday, there is optimism Waddle will suit up following a two-game absence. If he does play versus New York, he'll likely be operating with Tyler Huntley as his quarterback instead of Tua Tagovailoa (hip). |
Amari Cooper
Buffalo Bills WR
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| The Bills' Amari Cooper (personal) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots despite finishing the week with two full practices. Buffalo's front-line players aren't expected to play more than a series or two versus New England, so the veteran wideout's absence shouldn't have much of an impact. |
Puka Nacua
Los Angeles Rams WR
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| The Rams' Puka Nacua (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after only putting in a full Friday practice this week. In his absence and that of Cooper Kupp (coach's decision), Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell are likely to serve as Los Angeles' top two receivers. |
Cooper Kupp
Los Angeles Rams WR
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| The Rams' Cooper Kupp (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after only putting in a full Friday practice this week. In his absence and that of Puka Nacua (coach's decision), Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell are likely to serve as Los Angeles' top two receivers. |
Deebo Samuel
San Francisco 49ers WR
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| The 49ers' Deebo Samuel (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after missing practice all week. In his absence, Jauan Jennings is expected to serve as San Francisco's No. 1 receiver, while Ricky Pearsall will slide into the No. 2 role after posting a career-best 8-141-1 line in the Week 17 Monday night loss to the Lions. |
Darnell Mooney
Atlanta Falcons WR
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| The Falcons' Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers after following a limited practice Thursday with a Friday absence. As per early Sudnay reports, Mooney is a long shot to play in a must-win game for Atlanta. If he indeed sits out, veteran Ray-Ray McCloud will bump up to the No. 2 receiver role alongside Drake London. |
Josh Palmer
Los Angeles Chargers WR
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| The Chargers' Joshua Palmer (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders after missing practice all week. In his absence, Quentin Johnston will move into the No. 2 receiver role alongside Ladd McConkey. |
Chris Olave
New Orleans Saints WR
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| The Saints' Chris Olave (concussion) remains on injured reserve and is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers despite practicing in full all week. In Olave's ongoing absence, Marquez Valdes-Scantling will continue to serve as New Orleans' primary deep threat, while Kevin Austin will remain in the No. 2 role. |
Christian Watson
Green Bay Packers WR
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| The Packers' Christian Watson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears and managed to work back to a limited Friday practice following consecutive absences to open the week. If Watson can't play, Dontayvion Wicks will move into the No. 3 receiver role and operate as a deep threat, while more opportunities could also be available for starters Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs. |
Xavier Legette
Carolina Panthers WR
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| The Panthers' Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons and downgraded from a full practice Wednesday to consecutive limited sessions to finish the week. If the rookie, who followed the same practice participation pattern in Week 17 and played versus the Buccaneers, does suit up, he should operate in his usual No. 2 role. |
George Kittle
San Francisco 49ers TE
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| The 49ers' George Kittle (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after finishing the week with two limited practices following a Wednesday absence. If Kittle can't suit up, veteran Eric Saubert will operate as San Francisco's primary tight end versus Arizona. |
Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs TE
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| The Chiefs' Travis Kelce (rest/coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos after only getting a full Friday practice in this week. In Kelce's expected absence, Noah Gray should operate as Kansas City's primary tight end while Peyton Hendershot serves as his backup. |
Hunter Henry
New England Patriots TE
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| The Patriots' Hunter Henry (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Henry can't play, Austin Hooper will serve as New England's top tight end versus Buffalo. |
Tyler Conklin
New York Jets TE
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| The Jets' Tyler Conklin (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but finished the week with a limited Friday practice after back-to-back absences to open the week. If Conklin can't suit up, Jeremy Ruckert would step into the No. 1 tight end role against Miami. |
Juwan Johnson
New Orleans Saints TE
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| The Saints' Juwan Johnson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Johnson can't suit up, Foster Moreau would fill the top tight-end role against Tampa Bay. |
Cade Otton
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE
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| The Buccaneers' Cade Otton (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints but did manage to finish the week with two limited practices. In his likely absence, second-year pro Payne Durham and rookie Devin Culp should operate as Tampa Bay's top two tight ends. |
Chigoziem Okonkwo
Tennessee Titans TE
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| The Titans' Chig Okonkwo (abdomen) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans and finished the week with a missed practice Friday after a limited session Thursday. If Okonkwo can't play, Nick Vannett and Josh Whylie would likely split Tennesse's tight-end duties fairly evenly. |
Kickers
The Titans' Nick Folk (abdomen) remains out for Sunday's game against the Texans after sandwiching a pair of absences around a limited Thursday practice this week. Matthew Wright, who made both of his field-goal attempts and his one PAT in Week 17 against the Jaguars, will serve as Tennessee's placekicker for a second straight week.
The Jets' Greg Zuerlein (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season. Greg Joseph, who was promoted from the practice squad, will serve as New York's placekicker for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
The Cardinals' Matt Prater (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the 49ers despite practicing in limited fashion all week. Prater's absence to close out the season means Chad Ryland, who's gone an impressive 26-for-30 on field-goal attempts for Arizona, will once again serve as the placekicker for the finale versus San Francisco.
Key defensive players
Cornerbacks
The Packers' Jaire Alexander (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, meaning he can only return if Green Bay makes the Super Bowl.
The Buccaneers' Jamel Dean (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
The Jets' Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season.
The Patriots' Christian Gonzalez (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
The Raiders' Nate Hobbs (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The Panthers' Jaycee Horn (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
The Commanders' Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
The 49ers' Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The Chiefs' Trent McDuffie (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The Eagles' Darius Slay (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Cardinals' Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Safeties
The 49ers' Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The Patriots' Kyle Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
The Chargers' Alohi Gilman (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The Dolphins' Jevon Holland (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Titans' Amani Hooker (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Patriots Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season.
The Chiefs' Justin Reid (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The Cowboys' Donovan Wilson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Packers' Evan Williams (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
The Buccaneers' Antoine Winfield (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Defensive Linemen
The Chiefs' George Karlaftis (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The Chiefs' Chris Jones (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The Panthers' A'Shawn Robinson (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The Dolphins' Calais Campbell (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Eagles' Jalen Carter (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Cowboys' Mazi Smith (pelvis) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Jets' Quinnen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Linebackers
The Lions' Alex Anzalone (forearm) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Vikings.
The Eagles' Zack Baun (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Eagles' Nakobe Dean (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Bills' Terrel Bernard (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Chiefs' Nick Bolton (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The Patriots' Anfernee Jennings (knee) is questionable for Sudnay's game against the Bills.
The Giants' Micah McFadden (neck) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
The Chargers' Denzel Perryman (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The Jaguars' Ventrell Miller (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Cardinals' Mack Wilson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
The Panthers' Josey Jewell (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The Vikings' Pat Jones (knee) is out for Sunday night's game against the Lions.
The Titans' Arden Key (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Saints' Pete Werner (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
The Dolphins' Anthony Walker (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Packers' Quay Walker (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
The Chiefs' Drue Tranquill (coach's decision) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
