Key:
Position Player, Team | Injury | Projected Return to Play
RB David Montgomery, Detroit | Shoulder | Projecting Week 13 Return
David Montgomery was pulled from Sunday's game with a shoulder injury but early reports out of Detroit suggest the team was exercising caution.
#Lions’ David Montgomery says he will be ready to go on Thursday. Said it was a smart decision to rest him after the injury today.
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) November 24, 2024
ESPN Detroit reporter Eric Woodyard posted on X that Montgomery plans to suit up next week.
Looking at the video of Montgomery's injury, he may have a minor AC joint sprain or shoulder contusion. Either injury could result in 1-2 games missed. Also, Detroit plays on a short week this Thursday – Thanksgiving Day. However, the Lions host Chicago, Montogomery's former team. Montgomery will likely be extra motivated to be active come Turkey Day.
QB Gardner Minshew II, Las Vegas | Shoulder | Season-Ending
During Sunday's loss to Denver, Gardner Minshew II fractured his clavicle (collarbone). Post-game reports surfaced that Minshew would miss the remainder of the season.
Raiders QB Gardner Minshew II suffered a broken collarbone, will miss rest of season. (via @rapsheet, @mikegarafolo) pic.twitter.com/tvTOOjatSI
— NFL (@NFL) November 25, 2024
Desmond Ridder has been the Raiders' primary backup but only because Aidan O'Connell has been on IR with a broken thumb. O'Connell could return in Week 13/14 so this will be a situation to monitor.