Baltimore’s Ravens face a must-win situation on Saturday evening against the Green Bay Packers to maintain their AFC North division aspirations. This crucial game may be contested without their star signal-caller.
Lamar Jackson is officially designated as doubtful for Saturday’s matchup due to a back ailment. He has been absent from practice throughout the week, having sustained the injury in the previous week’s defeat against the New England Patriots, exiting at halftime following an unusual slide in the second quarter. Initially described as day-to-day, his participation in the Packers game now seems improbable.
A victory is essential for Baltimore; otherwise, the Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to secure the AFC North championship with two remaining games on their schedule.
Concurrently, the Ravens’ adversaries are grappling with their own quarterback dilemmas. The question of whether Jordan Love or Malik Willis will commence Saturday evening’s contest, or if neither will, remains uncertain, as both quarterbacks carry a questionable status for Saturday’s game as of Thursday.
[Real-time NFL injury reports]
Love continues to be in concussion protocol, stemming from a concussion suffered during last week’s loss to the Chicago Bears. The Packers marked him as questionable on Thursday. He must successfully complete the concussion protocol to be eligible to compete against Baltimore.
Willis, his backup, is likewise questionable due to an undisclosed sickness and an injury to his right shoulder. Willis resumed practice with limited participation on Thursday, having missed Wednesday’s session due to the illness.
Should neither quarterback be available, the Packers will probably need to promote Clayton Tune from their practice squad. Tune is a professional in his third year, having attempted 23 NFL throws, with only two of those occurring since the 2023 season. He has not seen game action in 2025.
Additional significant Week 17 health concerns:
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The San Francisco 49ers received positive updates this week, with reports indicating George Kittle dodged a high-ankle sprain during Monday evening’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Kittle is reportedly contending with a “mid-to-low ankle sprain,” and general manager John Lynch stated on Friday that the tight end’s availability for Sunday will likely be decided just before game time.
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Buffalo Bills’ head coach Sean McDermott announced that quarterback Josh Allen is anticipated to play Sunday facing the Eagles. Allen sustained a foot injury in the previous week’s match, an ailment that prevented him from participating in Tuesday’s walk-through session.
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TreVeyon Henderson participated in Friday’s practice without a red, non-contact jersey, having cleared concussion protocol following Sunday night’s triumph against the Baltimore Ravens. He is now listed as uncertain. Wide receivers Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) have been declared out.
AFC Eastern Division: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
AFC Northern Division: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
AFC Southern Division: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
AFC Western Division: Broncos (competed Thurs.) | Chiefs (competed Thurs.) | Raiders | Chargers
NFC Eastern Division: Cowboys (competed Thurs.) | Giants | Eagles | Commanders (competed Thurs.)
NFC Northern Division: Bears | Lions (competed Thurs.) | Packers | Vikings (competed Thurs.)
NFC Southern Division: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
NFC Western Division: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
Presented below is the remainder of the Week 17 injury bulletin (additional players will be included as franchises issue their updates):
HOUSTON’S TEXANS
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Offensive Tackle Trent Brown (ankle, knee): Unavailable
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Linebacker Jamal Hill (wrist, calf): Unavailable
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Cornerback Ajani Carter (hamstring): Uncertain
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Offensive Tackle Aireontae Ersery (thumb): Uncertain
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Defensive End Darrell Taylor (ankle): Uncertain
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Wide Receiver Justin Watson (calf): Uncertain
THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
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Wide Receiver Derius Davis (ankle): Unavailable
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Safety R.J. Mickens (shoulder): Unavailable
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Guard Jamaree Salyer (hamstring): Unavailable
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Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder): Unavailable
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Guard Mekhi Bectomn (knee): Uncertain
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Defensive Tackle Teair Tart (groin): Uncertain
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Running Back Kimani Vidal (neck): Uncertain
THE BALTIMORE RAVENS
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Defensive Tackle Taven Bryan (knee): Unavailable
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson (back): Unlikely to play
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Linebacker Jay Higgins IV (knee): Uncertain
THE GREEN BAY PACKERS
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Linebacker Kristian Welch (ankle): Unavailable
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Guard John Williams (back): Unavailable
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Quarterback Jordan Love (concussion, left shoulder): Uncertain
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Quarterback Malik Willis (illness, right shoulder): Uncertain
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Offensive Tackle Zach Tom (back, knee): Uncertain
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Center Sean Rhyan (knee, illness): Uncertain
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Wide Receiver Christian Watson (shoulder, illness): Uncertain
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Safety Evan Williams (knee): Uncertain
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Cornerback Bo Melton (illness): Uncertain
THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
THE CAROLINA PANTHERS
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Linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder): Unavailable
THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
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Wide Receiver Kayshon Boutte (concussion): Unavailable
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Wide Receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen): Unavailable
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Linebacker Harold Landry (knee): Unavailable
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Linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle): Unavailable
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Guard Jared Wilson (concussion): Unavailable
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Defensive Lineman Khyiris Tonga (foot): Unavailable
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Defensive Tackle Milton Williams (ankle): Unavailable
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Running Back TreVeyon Henderson (concussion): Uncertain
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Wide Receiver DeMario Douglas (hamstring): Uncertain
THE NEW YORK JETS
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Tight End Mason Taylor (neck): Unavailable
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Defensive Lineman Will McDonald (knee): Unavailable
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Defensive Lineman Jay Tufele (foot): Unavailable
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Linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (neck): Unavailable
THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Offensive Tackle Tristan Wirfs (toe): Unavailable
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Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson (knee): Unavailable
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Defensive Tackle Calijah Kancey (pectoral): Unavailable
THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
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Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf): Unavailable
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Cornerback Isaiah Johnson (Achilles): Unavailable
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Center Aaron Brewer (neck): Uncertain
THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
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Quarterback Anthony Richardson (eye): Unavailable
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Center Tanor Bortolini (concussion): Unavailable
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Tight End Drew Ogletree (neck): Unavailable
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Defensive End JT Tuimoloau (oblique): Unavailable
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Wide Receiver Anthony Gould (foot): Unavailable
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Defensive Tackle DeForest Buckner (neck): Unavailable
THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
THE TENNESSEE TITANS
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Cornerback Marcus Harris (knee): Unavailable
THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS
THE CLEVELAND BROWNS
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Running Back Quinshon Judkins (leg, knee): Unavailable
THE ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Cornerback Garrett Williams (Achilles): Unavailable
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Left Tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (knee): Unavailable
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Cornerback Kei’Trel Clark (back): Unavailable
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Safety Budda Baker (concussion): Unavailable
THE CINCINNATI BENGALS
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Defensive End Joseph Ossai (ankle): Unavailable
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Wide Receiver Charlie Jones (ankle): Unavailable
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Tight End Noah Fant (ankle): Uncertain
THE NEW YORK GIANTS
THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
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Tight End Brock Bowers (knee): Unavailable
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Safety Jeremy Chinn (back): Unavailable
THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
THE BUFFALO BILLS
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Defensive Tackle Jordan Phillips (ankle): Unavailable
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Kicker Matt Prater (right quad): Unavailable
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Safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring): Unavailable
THE CHICAGO BEARS
THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
THE LOS ANGELES RAMS
THE ATLANTA FALCONS
Real-time NFL Injury Bulletins
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Tarohn Finley
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive left tackle Tristan Wirfs has been declared unavailable for Sunday’s competition facing the Miami Dolphins, as per head coach Todd Bowles. Wirfs has been contending with a toe ailment.
Throughout this season, he also missed action due to oblique and knee injuries. Ben Chukwuma is set to step in as the starter for Wirfs.
Furthermore, outside linebacker Anthony Nelson and defensive tackle Calijah Kancey have been ruled out. The Buccaneers hold a 7-8 record and have suffered three consecutive defeats. They presently trail the Carolina Panthers by a single game in the NFC South division standings.
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Tarohn Finley
San Francisco 49ers’ tight end George Kittle’s participation on Sunday against the Chicago Bears will be a determination made close to game time, as conveyed by general manager John Lynch on KNBR.
Kittle sustained an ankle injury during Monday Night’s 48-27 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts. In that contest, Kittle accumulated seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown.
The 49ers also hold aspirations of Fred Warner returning for the postseason. Warner has been sidelined since Week 6 following an ankle fracture. This injury was initially projected to end his season, but Lynch noted Warner’s outstanding progress in his rehabilitation.
Prior to his injury this season, Warner had tallied 55 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles. Before this specific ankle issue, he had only missed a single game throughout his professional career.
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Tarohn Finley
New York Jets’ tight end Mason Taylor and defensive end Will McDonald IV have been declared unavailable for Sunday’s encounter versus the New England Patriots, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Taylor is now set to miss his third consecutive match due to a neck ailment. In his debut season, he has recorded 44 receptions for 369 yards and a single touchdown.
McDonald has been managing a knee injury sustained in Week 16’s 29-6 defeat to the New Orleans Saints. This season, he has amassed 30 tackles, 8 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles.
Glenn additionally announced that Jay Tufele and Kiko Mauigoa would not play in Sunday’s game.
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Sean Leahy
The expectation of Allen’s likely participation comes as no shock, given his statements earlier in the week.
The Bills’ signal-caller indicated on Tuesday that he “intends to play, is preparing to play” against the Eagles this upcoming weekend. This declaration followed his experiencing a foot injury in the previous week’s contest, an ailment that caused him to sit out Tuesday’s walk-through session.
“Specifically, [it’s] still tender,” Allen remarked, as reported by ESPN. “Today was a walk-through, so essentially not a full practice. Regardless… I feel fine.”
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Jason Owens
Further unfavorable information has emerged for the Baltimore Ravens squad, which is fiercely contending for its postseason existence.
Lamar Jackson has been designated as doubtful for Saturday’s match facing the Green Bay Packers, due to the back ailment that rendered him unable to participate in the second half of last week’s defeat to the New England Patriots.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
The prominent Steelers player, T.J. Watt, experienced restricted practice participation for the second consecutive day as he gradually returns to full activity after being absent for two games due to a partially collapsed lung. Watt underwent surgical intervention for this condition and was sidelined during the Steelers’ victories against the Dolphins and Lions, but current indications suggest his availability for Sunday’s game against the Browns.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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Tarohn Finley
Washington Commanders’ running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is slated to miss Thursday’s contest versus the Dallas Cowboys. Rodriguez was a recent inclusion on the injury list due to an ailment.
During last week’s 29-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Rodriguez gained 63 yards rushing and scored one touchdown.
Given Rodriguez’s inactive status, it is anticipated that rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols will handle the majority of rushing attempts. Croskey-Merritt accumulated 25 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Eagles.
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Tarohn Finley
Chris Rodriguez Jr., the running back, was an eleventh-hour inclusion on the Washington Commanders’ injury roster. Rodriguez is listed as uncertain due to an illness for Thursday’s game opposing the Dallas Cowboys.
In the previous week’s 29-18 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, Rodriguez rushed for 63 yards and secured a touchdown. Should Rodriguez be unable to participate, anticipate rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols to handle most of the carries. Croskey-Merritt had 25 rushing yards and a touchdown during the Eagles game.
