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Injury Expectations | Midweek Update | Week 15

Jene Bramel's Injury Expectations | Midweek Update | Week 15
By Jene Bramel, December 11, 2019

Injury Expectations | Midweek Update | Week 15
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Wednesday Media Updates

***Derrick Henry has been limited in practice for two weeks but productive on game day. Henry was more limited in the second half last week than before and didn't look ready to get to full speed when in the open field. Henry missed practice on Wednesday but is expected to play. A return to a full practice by the end of the week -- as he's done in the past two weeks -- would be reassuring about his ability to handle his usual workload.

***Josh Jacobs reportedly had a favorable MRI on Monday and was cleared to return to a limited practice on Wednesday. He's trending toward playing this week.

***Julian Edelman missed practice with his chronic shoulder injury and a new knee condition that had him limping through the week. Edelman is expected to play and the Patriots will limit his reps more than usual.

***Adam Thielen is preparing to play this week but will need to navigate the remainder of this week's practice participation without any further setbacks. A full practice would be more reassuring about this week's availability.

***Devonta Freeman did not practice with a knee injury. As usual, the local Atlanta media did not speculate on Freeman's condition and Dan Quinn didn't comment on Freeman's health at Wednesday's press conference. If Freeman remains out on Thursday, his availability will be in doubt. The Falcons routinely rest starters early in the week, however, and Freeman's absence may prove to be maintenance.

***D.J. Chark reportedly had less swelling than expected earlier this week and may have a chance to play. More likely, the Jaguars will remain cautious as their young wide receiver continues to recover from a high ankle sprain.

***Jameis Winston did not throw a football on Wednesday but Bruce Arians still expects him to play. Winston must prove he can throw a football without limitation before he's cleared to play. Until that happens, consider him questionable.

***Damien Williams returned to limited practice. The Chiefs will re-evaluate Williams as the week progresses. If he responds well to the increased activity, he'll likely be cleared to play.

THURSDAY NIGHT INJURY EXPECTATIONS

Here are the key offensive players listed on the practice participation or game status report for Thursday Night Football:

New York Jets at Baltimore

***Lamar Jackson suffered a quad contusion last week and required treatment through a week of managed practice. The Ravens list Jackson questionable but they regularly use the questionable tag on players fully expected to play. On Tuesday, Jackson told reporters he would play, then returned to a full practice on Wednesday. He should be expected to play with minimal limitations.

***Mark Andrews was limited in practice with a knee contusion and also listed questionable. His status is somewhat less certain than Jackson but Andrews is expected to play. It's possible he may see fewer snaps than usual but Andrews played effectively through a foot injury earlier in the season and routinely produces on 30-40 snaps.

***The Jets will be without Bilal Powell, Demaryius Thomas, Ryan Griffin, and Chuma Edoga. Le'Veon Bell has recovered from last week's illness and fully practiced this week.

Early week practice participation and playing expectations

The Wednesday and Thursday practice participation reports are our first chance to see which players each NFL team is limiting in practice after the previous week's games. Players limited in mid-week practice aren't necessarily in danger of missing that week's game. But they all need to be watched closely.

*Note: Monday night players with asterisk practice Thursday/Friday/Saturday.

Quarterbacks
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Patrick Mahomes II KC Hand Full Full Expected to Play
Tom Brady NE Elbow Full Full Expected to Play
Dak Prescott Dal Hand / Hand Full Full Expected to Play
Matthew Stafford Det Hip / Back DNP DNP Inactive
Ryan Fitzpatrick Mia Shoulder Full Full Expected to Play
Jameis Winston TB Thumb / Knee Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Daniel Jones NYG Ankle Limited Limited Likely Inactive
Dwayne Haskins Was Ankle Full Full Expected to Play
Running Backs
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Derrick Henry Ten Hamstring DNP DNP Likely to Play
Dalvin Cook Min Chest Full Full Expected to Play
Alexander Mattison Min Ankle DNP DNP Awaiting Information
Josh Jacobs Oak Shoulder Limited Limited Likely to Play
Devonta Freeman Atl Knee DNP Limited Awaiting Information
Damien Williams KC Rib Limited Limited Awaiting Information
James Conner Pit Shoulder Full Full Expected to Play
Jaylen Samuels Pit Groin DNP Full Expected to Play
Adrian Peterson Was Toe Full DNP Expected to Play
Frank Gore Buf Illness Not Listed DNP Likely to Play
Jordan Howard Phi Shoulder Limited Limited Inactive
Bo Scarbrough Det Ribs Limited DNP Awaiting Information
Patrick Laird Mia Hip Full Full Expected to Play
Tony Pollard Dal Ankle Limited Full Likely to Play
Wide Receivers
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Davante Adams GB Toe Full Limited Expected to Play
Geronimo Allison GB Knee Limited Full Likely to Play
Mike Evans TB Hamstring DNP DNP Inactive
Amari Cooper Dal Knee Full Full Expected to Play
Julio Jones Atl Shoulder Limited Limited Expected to Play
Julian Edelman NE Knee / Shoulder DNP Limited Likely to Play
Mohamed Sanu NE Ankle Limited Limited Expected to Play
NKeal Harry NE Hip Full Full Expected to Play
Adam Thielen Min Hamstring Limited Limited Likely to Play
Olabisi Johnson Min Quadricep Not Listed Limited Awaiting Information
D.J. Chark Jac Ankle DNP DNP Inactive
Dede Westbrook Jac Neck / Shoulder Limited Limited Likely to Play
Odell Beckham Cle Groin Limited Limited Expected to Play
Jarvis Landry Cle Hip Limited Limited Expected to Play
*T.Y. Hilton Ind Calf *Limited Likely Inactive
JuJu Smith-Schuster Pit Knee Full Limited Awaiting Information
Christian Kirk Ari Ankle Limited Limited Likely to Play
Andy Isabella Ari Shoulder Limited Limited Likely to Play
Mike Williams LAC Knee Limited Limited Expected to Play
Will Fuller Hou Hamstring Limited Limited Likely to Play
Devante Parker Mia Concussion Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Albert Wilson Mia Concussion Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Allen Hurns Mia Ankle / Knee DNP Full Expected to Play
Alshon Jeffery Phi Foot DNP IR Injured Reserve
Nelson Agholor Phi Knee DNP DNP Awaiting Information
A.J. Green Cin Ankle DNP DNP Inactive
John Ross Cin Foot Limited Full Expected to Play
Golden Tate NYG Foot Limited Full Expected to Play
Hunter Renfrow Oak Rib DNP Limited Inactive
Tim Patrick Den Shoulder Full Full Expected to Play
Paul Richardson Jr Was Hamstring Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Trey Quinn Was Concussion Limited DNP Inactive
Taylor Gabriel Chi Concussion DNP Inactive
Dante Pettis SF Knee Full Likely to Play
Tight Ends
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
*Jared Cook NO Concussion *Limited Awaiting Information
Gerald Everett LAR Knee DNP DNP Inactive
Evan Engram NYG Foot Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Rhett Ellison NYG Concussion Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Vance McDonald Pit Concussion DNP Limited Awaiting Information
Kyle Rudolph Min Groin Full Full Expected to Play
Noah Fant Den Foot DNP Limited Likely to Play
Greg Olsen Car Concussion Limited Limited Awaiting Information
Jimmy Graham GB Wrist Limited Limited Expected to Play
David Njoku Cle Knee Limited Full Likely to Play
Luke Willson Sea Hamstring Limited Awaiting Information
Ben Braunecker Chi Concussion DNP Inactive
Offensive Tackles
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tyron Smith Dal Achilles Full Expected to Play
La'El Collins Dal Knee Limited Expected to Play
Lane Johnson Phi Ankle DNP Inactive
Eric Fisher KC Groin Full Expected to Play
Trent Brown Oak Pectoral DNP Inactive
Duane Brown Sea Knee / Biceps DNP Likely to Play
Ty Nsekhe Buf Ankle DNP Inactive
Rob Havenstein LAR Knee Full Expected to Play
Morgan Moses Was Toe Limited Expected to Play
Donald Penn Was Knee / Back Limited Awaiting Information
Rick Wagner Det Knee DNP Awaiting Information
Greg Little Car Ankle DNP Inactive
Bobbie Massie Chi Ankle DNP Inactive
Donovan Smith TB Ankle / Knee DNP Likely to Play
Chris Hubbard Cle Knee Limited Awaiting Information
Offensive Guards
Team
Injury
Practice Participation
Game
Status
FBGs
Expects
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Zack Martin Dal Elbow / Ankle Limited Expected to Play
Andrew Wylie KC Shoulder Limited Awaiting Information
Gabe Jackson Oak Knee Limited Expected to Play
Kevin Zeitler NYG Ankle / Wrist DNP Likely Inactive
James Carpenter Atl Concussion DNP Likely Inactive
Wes Schweitzer Atl Shoulder Limited Likely to Play
Brandon Scherff Was Elbow / Shoulder Limited Likely to Play
Billy Turner GB Knee Limited Awaiting Information
Dalton Risner Den Ankle Full Expected to Play
Justin Pugh Ari Back DNP Awaiting Information
J.R. Sweezy Ari Illness DNP Awaiting Information
Joe Dahl Det Back / Knee DNP Awaiting Information
Ron Leary Den Concussion DNP Inactive
Alex Cappa TB Elbow Limited Photos provided by USA TODAY Sports
Tags Injuries Davante Adams Mario Addison Nelson Agholor Geronimo Allison Mark Andrews Budda Baker Jerome Baker Derek Barnett Cody Barton Odell Beckham Jr Le'Veon Bell A.J. Bouye Tom Brady Calais Campbell D.J. Chark Jr Frank Clark Jadeveon Clowney James Conner Dalvin Cook Amari Cooper Jarrad Davis Evan Engram Mike Evans Gerald Everett Noah Fant Ryan Fitzpatrick Dee Ford Devonta Freeman Will Fuller V Jimmy Graham A.J. Green Ryan Griffin N'Keal Harry Ronnie Harrison Jr. Dwayne Haskins Jeff Heath Derrick Henry Jordan Howard Sam Hubbard Mike Hughes Andy Isabella Adoree' Jackson Lamar Jackson Josh Jacobs Janoris Jenkins Byron Jones Daniel Jones Julio Jones Linval Joseph Lamarcus Joyner Ryan Kerrigan Kevin King Christian Kirk Patrick Laird Jarvis Landry Marquel Lee Patrick Mahomes II Blake Martinez Alexander Mattison Gerald McCoy Jason McCourty Jalen Mills Von Miller David Njoku Derrick Nnadi Alex Okafor DeVante Parker Tim Patrick Adrian Peterson Dante Pettis Jason Pierre-Paul Tony Pollard Dak Prescott Hunter Renfrow Xavier Rhodes John Ross Kyle Rudolph Jaylen Samuels Mohamed Sanu Richard Sherman JuJu Smith-Schuster Matthew Stafford Jaquiski Tartt Adam Thielen Shaq Thompson Danny Trevathan Leighton Vander Esch Denzel Ward Dede Westbrook Damien Williams Greedy Williams Mike Williams Quincy Williams Albert Wilson Jameis Winston Antwaun Woods

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