The holiday will showcase three NFL games, presenting captivating contests featuring both teams vying for playoff positions and those with diminished postseason aspirations. Every game promises prominent players on the field, promising an exciting day for football enthusiasts.
However, not all players from each team will be participating. Due to the short turnaround after their previous games just four days prior, the injury reports for all six teams are substantial.
Below, we will furnish updates on the status of each player listed on the injury reports for the holiday matchups.
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Karl Brooks, Lukas Van Ness, and Savion Williams each did not participate (DNP) for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Javon Bullard, Edgerrin Cooper, Matthew Golden, Nate Hobbs, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Zach Tom, Quay Walker, and Dontayvion Wicks were limited participants for the second consecutive day. Keisean Nixon engaged in limited practice after complete absence on Monday, indicating potential availability.
None of Graham Glasgow, Kerby Joseph, Kalif Raymond, or Brock Wright practiced for the second day in a row. Their participation seems doubtful. (Dan Campbell suggested that Joseph, at the very least, would be sidelined.) The Lions saw Terrion Arnold, Taylor Decker, Tate Ratledge, Penei Sewell, and Isaac TeSlaa limited for the second day in a row on Tuesday, but Brian Branch participated fully. Campbell expressed optimism that Marcus Davenport might return on Thursday.
Running back Isiah Pacheco is scheduled to return for Kansas City, having participated fully in practice this week. He has been sidelined for the last three games due to a knee injury. Noah Gray is dealing with a concussion and did not practice Monday or Tuesday, nor did Trey Smith, who is managing an ankle injury. Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Leo Chenal were upgraded to full practices on Tuesday.
George Pickens resumed limited practice on Tuesday after missing Monday’s session due to knee and calf issues. KaVontae Turpin and Osa Odighizuwa were similarly limited after being DNPs in the week’s first session. Left tackle Tyler Guyton has been a DNP for both days and was seen by CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell wearing a walking boot.
Quarterback Joe Burrow is primed to make his anticipated comeback for Cincinnati, potentially having started last weekend against the Patriots. He’s been out since Week 3 following toe surgery. Tee Higgins has already been declared out for the game due to a concussion, and Trey Hendrickson will be unavailable for his fifth consecutive game.
Lamar Jackson returned to practice Tuesday after being listed as DNP on Monday, consistent with his established routine of missing the week’s first practice but returning for the second. Safety Kyle Hamilton and wide receiver Rashod Bateman resumed limited practices. Justice Hill did not practice on Tuesday.
