We have an interesting injury landscape In Week 12 with no quarterbacks carrying designations. The running back group is fairly light on potential absences as well, although there are a couple of big names on that list. However, the wide receivers have plenty of walking wounded heading into game day, with the Giants and Titans set to be particularly short-handed.
Let's look at the latest as of early Sunday morning:
Wilson (knee) is off the injury report after recovering from his PCL sprain and will start Sunday's contest against the Texans. Wilson had shown some signs of improvement in his last two full games before his four-game absence, throwing for 489 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Titans and Falcons. With Joe Flacco and Mike White both on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Josh Johnson will serve as Wilson's backup versus Houston.
Jones (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Jones is pushing to play but Green Bay is considering holding him out with a Week 13 bye on tap, and his status will come down to how he looks in pregame warmups. If Jones sits out, A.J. Dillon will continue to serve as the lead back.
Barkley (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Barkley, who handled 12 touches in his return to action against the Buccaneers on Monday night, is expected to suit up, with Devontae Booker serving as his backup.
Hunt (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday after a five-game absence and is expected to play in Sunday night's divisional clash against the Ravens in his usual role alongside Nick Chubb.
Mitchell (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Mitchell has a pin inserted in his injured finger but is expected to play, with Jeff Wilson in line to work alongside him in complementary fashion.
Harris (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Harris were to sit out, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson, who's questionable with a knee injury, would be in line for lead-back duties, while Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be set for much bigger roles should both players sit out.
Stevenson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after finishing the week with two limited practices. If Stevenson were to sit out, Damien Harris, who's questionable with a neck injury, would see even more carries than usual, while Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor would be in line for much bigger roles should both players sit out.
Patterson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Patterson is unable to suit up coming out of Atlanta's bye week, Mike Davis and Wayne Gallman would be in line to handle Atlanta's ground attack with Qadree Ollison, who's back on the practice squad, unable to be called up due to a non-COVID illness.
Carter (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the next three games at minimum. Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are expected to head up New York's backfield in the interim beginning with Sunday's game against the Texans.
Howard (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants after missing practice all week. With Howard out, Boston Scott should enjoy a bigger role behind starter Miles Sanders.
Hasty (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Vikings after missing practice all week. Elijah Mitchell (finger), who's expected to return after a one-game absence, and Jeff Wilson are in line to helm the 49ers backfield versus Minnesota
Homer (calf) is out for Monday night's game against Washington. With backfield mate Rashad Penny (hamstring) also out, DeeJay Dallas is slated to serve as Alex Collins' top backup.
Penny (hamstring) is out for Monday night's game against Washington. With backfield mate Travis Homer (calf) also out, DeeJay Dallas is slated to serve as Alex Collins' top backup
Brown (thigh) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns after practicing in limited fashion all week. As per early Sunday reports, Brown is expected to suit up after a one-game absence.
Brown (chest) on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for the next three games at minimum. With Julio Jones (hamstring) also on IR, Tennessee's receiver corps will be headlined by Chester Rogers, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and rookie Dez Fitzpatrick for the foreseeable future.
Davis (groin) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans after sandwiching a pair of limited practices around a missed Thursday session this week. In Davis' likely absence, rookie Elijah Moore, who recorded a career-best eight receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown in Week 11, will serve as the de facto No. 1 receiver for New York, while Jamison Crowder and Keelan Cole will slot in directly behind him.
Brown (ankle) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Colts after missing practice all week. Tyler Johnson will continue to serve as the No. 3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Shepard (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing practice all week. With Kadarius Toney (quadriceps) also doubtful, Darius Slayton, John Ross (quadriceps) and Collin Johnson are set to work as the primary options behind Kenny Golladay versus Philadelphia.
Toney (quadriceps) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles after missing practice all week. With Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) already ruled out, Darius Slayton, John Ross (quadriceps) and Collin Johnson are set to work as the primary options behind Kenny Golladay versus Philadelphia.
Lazard (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing in limited fashion all week. Randall Cobb and Marquez Valdes-Scantling would each bump up a notch on the depth chart should Lazard miss another game.
Peoples-Jones (groin) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Ravens after finishing the week with two limited practices. If Peoples-Jones is unable to suit up, Rashard Higgins would bump up to the No. 2 wideout role behind Jarvis Landry.
Collins (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing in limited fashion Friday. If he sits out, Chris Conley and Chris Moore could have bigger roles behind Brandin Cooks.
Humphries (hip) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after practicing in limited fashion all week. With Curtis Samuel (groin) also questionable, DeAndre Carter could bump up to as high as the No. 2 role behind Terry McLaurin if both of his teammates sit out.
Samuel (groin) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after practicing in limited fashion all week. With Adam Humphries (hip) also questionable, DeAndre Carter could bump up to as high as the No. 2 role behind Terry McLaurin if both of his teammates sit out.
Henry (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. With fellow tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) also questionable, Devin Asiasi could be in line for expanded opportunity or potentially even a starting role if both players sit out.
Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. With fellow tight end Hunter Henry (neck) also questionable, Devin Asiasi could be in line for expanded opportunity or potentially even a starting role if both players sit out.
Thomas (hamstring) is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to Monday night's game against the Seahawks as per Saturday reports. With Ricky Seals-Jones (hip) doubtful for the contest, Thomas should jump right back into a robust snap share.
Seals-Jones (hip) is doubtful for Monday night's game against the Seahawks after missing practice all week. Logan Thomas, who's expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the contest, should reclaim top tight end duties versus Seattle.
Swaim (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans but did sandwich two full practices around a missed Thursday session. MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser are slated to handle tight end duties for Tennessee if Swaim sits out.
Ebron (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for at least the next three games and opening up more opportunity for impressive rookie Pat Freiermuth.
Folk (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing in limited fashion all week. Folk has played through the injury for the majority of the season and is fully expected to do so again Sunday.
Key defensive players
Cornerbacks
The Jaguars' Shaquill Griffin (concussion) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The Texans' Lonnie Johnson (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Steelers' Joe Haden (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Safeties
The Broncos' Kareem Jackson (neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The Giants' Logan Ryan remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Defensive Linemen
The Ravens' Calais Campbell (concussion) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns.
The Buccaneers' Vita Vea (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Chargers' Linval Joseph remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Linebackers
The Titans' Jayon Brown (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Patriots' Dont'a Hightower (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans.
The Falcons' Deion Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
The Jets' C.J. Mosley (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Buccaneers' Devin White (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
The Colts' Darius Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
The Titans' Rashaan Evans (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The Packers' Rashan Gary (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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