NFL Week 14 injuries: Updates on Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, more key players

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Injuries are an inescapable aspect of the NFL. As annoying as they may be, the health of various teams gives us tremendous insight into how they'll perform every week. In Week 14, there's an array of injury situations that we're monitoring that could very well shape the upcoming slate.

Specifically, all eyes are on the quarterback position with two of the game's more dynamic talents, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels. Jackson missed practice on Thursday, which has clouded his status for a pivotal AFC North contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels is remarkably in play to suit up after suffering a gruesome elbow injury earlier this year that was initially thought to sideline him long-term. Along with answers on both of those signal-callers, we'll also have updates on Tee Higgins, Sauce Gardner, and other key contributors.

Note: New England, New York (Giants), San Francisco, and Carolina are on bye.

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Seattle Seahawks (-7) at Atlanta Falcons

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Seahawks	Rylie Mills	DE	Knee	Out
	Dareke Young	WR	Quad	Out
Falcons	Drake London	WR	Knee	Out
	Brandon Dorlus	DL	Groin	Out
	James Pearce Jr.	EDGE	Back	Questionable

Seattle has a relatively clean injury report for Week 14. Safety Julian Love (hamstring) has no game status, so he appears ready to go for Sunday.

Atlanta will continue to be without its No. 1 wideout, as it has ruled out Drake London as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Meanwhile, James Pearce Jr. was added to the injury report with a back injury and is now questionable.

Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills (-5.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Bengals	Trey Hendrickson	EDGE	Hip, pelvis	Out
	Shaka Heyward	LB	Fibula	Doubtful
Bills	Terrel Bernard	LB	Elbow	Out
	Joey Bosa	DE	Hamstring, wrist	Out
	Josh Palmer	WR	Knee, ankle	Doubtful
	Spencer Brown	OL	Shoulder	Questionable
	Dalton Kincaid	TE	Hamstring, knee	Questionable

It's another week without Trey Hendrickson for the Bengals as the star pass rusher deals with a hip injury that has kept him out of practice all week. On a more positive note, wideout Tee Higgins practiced fully Thursday and Friday, and carries no injury designation, so he will make his return to action after missing Week 13 due to a concussion.

Buffalo will not have Bernard and Bosa on Sunday after the two defenders were unable to practice this week due to various injuries. Meanwhile, the club is holding out hope with Josh Palmer by not ruling him out, despite not practicing all week. As for Brown and Kincaid, they both practiced on a limited basis throughout the week.

Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (-4)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Titans	Jalyn Armour-Davis	CB	Achilles	Out
	Lloyd Cushenberry	C	Foot	Out
	Kendell Brooks	S	Concussion	Questionable
	Shy Tuttle	DT	Concussion	Questionable
Browns	Brenden Bates	TE	Ankle	Out
	Jack Conklin	RT	Concussion	Out
	Adin Huntington	DT	Quad	Out
	Wyatt Teller	RG	Calf	Out
	Deshaun Watson	QB	Achilles	Out
	Devin Bush	LB	Foot	Questionable
	Mason Graham	DT	Ribs	Questionable
	Mike Hall Jr.	DT	Knee	Questionable
	Isaiah McGuire	DE	Knee	Questionable
	Dylan Sampson	RB	Calf	Questionable

Cushenberry was able to practice on Friday on a limited basis, but Tennessee still ruled him out for Week 14 due to his foot injury. Meanwhile, Brooks and Tuttle both practiced fully throughout the week, giving them each a good chance at playing Sunday.

With Conklin and Teller both ruled out for Week 14, the Browns will lean on KT Leveston at right tackle and Teven Jenkins at right guard. As for rookie defensive lineman Mason Graham, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that the team will evaluate him in the next two days before Sunday.

Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings (-1.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Commanders	George Fant	OT	Knee	Out
	Drake Jackson	DE	Knee, groin	Out
	Noah Brown	WR	Groin, knee	Questionable
	Bobby Wagner	LB	Knee	Questionable
Vikings	Theo Jackson	S	Neck	Out
	Levi Drake Rodriguez	DL	Neck	Out
	Donovan Jackson	G	Ankle	Questionable
	Ty Chandler	RB	Knee	Questionable
	Christian Darrisaw	OT	Knee	Questionable

Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Friday that quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow) will make his return and start this weekend against Minnesota. He practiced fully Thursday and Friday and has no injury designation. As for Bobby Wagner, he returned to practice on a limited basis Friday.

J.J. McCarthy has no injury designation for Week 14, meaning he will start for Minnesota after missing time due to a concussion. Running back Aaron Jones (shoulder) also has no injury designation after being limited this week.

Miami Dolphins (-3) at New York Jets

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Dolphins	Aaron Brewer	OL	Ankle, neck, knee	Questionable
	Elijah Campbell	DB	Ankle	Questionable
	Ifeatu Melifonwu	S	Thumb, groin	Questionable
Jets	Jarvis Brownlee Jr.	CB	Hip	Out
	Justin Fields	QB	Knee	Out
	Marcelino McCrary-Ball	LB	Hamstring	Out
	Cam Jones	LB	Hip	Doubtful
	Tony Adams	S	Groin	Questionable
	Qwan'tez Stiggers	CB	Concussion	Questionable

The Dolphins have three players listed as questionable, but they may all be moving in different directions. Brewer was limited for the second straight day, while Melifonwu was a full participant Friday, which is encouraging. However, Campbell did not practice Friday after being limited Thursday, so he has a downward trajectory.

Justin Fields will be sidelined yet again due to his knee injury, which only makes the decision to continue rolling with Tyrod Taylor easier. Safety Tony Adams missed Wednesday and Thursday but returned Friday as a full participant.

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-8.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Saints	Alvin Kamara	RB	Knee, ankle	Out
	Taliese Fuaga	OT	Ankle	Out
	Justin Reid	S	Knee	Out
Buccaneers	Mike Evans	WR	Collarbone	Out
	Jalen McMillan	WR	Neck	Out
	Rashad Wisdom	S	Quad	Out
	Benjamin Morrison	CB	Hamstring	Questionable
	Tristan Wirfs	OT	Oblique	Questionable

New Orleans won't have a trio of key contributors, including running back Alvin Kamara. He was not able to practice this week, along with Fuaga and Reid. On a better note, wideout Chris Olave (back) has no injury designation and will play after being limited this week on Thursday and Friday.

Despite practicing on a limited basis throughout the week, Mike Evans will not make his return to the Buccaneers offense in Week 14. The club has ruled him out for this matchup against New Orleans. The same scenario has developed with fellow receiver Jalen McMillan, who is also out despite being limited.

Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Colts	Sauce Gardner	CB	Calf	Out
	Jaylon Carlies	LB	Ankle	Questionable
	Tyquan Lewis	DE	Ankle	Questionable
Jaguars	Walker Little	OL	Concussion	Out
	Andrew Wingard	S	Concussion	Out
	Parker Washington	WR	Hip	Questionable
	Arik Armstead	DT	Hand	Questionable
	Travon Walker	DE	Knee	Questionable
	Eric Murray	S	Neck	Questionable

Indy will be without starting cornerback Sauce Gardner due to a calf injury he suffered last week against the Texans. While Gardner will not play in Week 14, head coach Shane Steichen said this week that Gardner will not be placed on injured reserve.

Jacksonville will be down its starting left tackle, ruling out Walker Little due to a concussion. Washington, Armstead, Walker and Murray were able to practice in some capacity Friday, keeping the door open for them to play Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (-5.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Steelers	Kyle Dugger	S	Hand	Out
	Calvin Anderson	OL	Knee	Out
	Derrick Harmon	DT	Knee	Out
Ravens	Tavius Robinson	OLB	Foot	Out
	Ar'Darius Washington	S	Achilles	Out

Aaron Rodgers has no injury designation and will play in Week 14 after missing the beginning of the week as he manages a fracture in his left wrist. Meanwhile, Harmon will miss his second straight game due to his knee injury.

After missing Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury, Lamar Jackson was back at practice as a full participant Friday and carries no game designation. That means the two-time NFL MVP will start against Pittsburgh. Corner Nate Wiggins (foot) also has no designation after practicing fully Friday.

Denver Broncos (-7.5) at Las Vegas Raiders

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS | Stream on Paramount+

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Broncos	Nate Adkins	TE	Knee	Out
	D.J. Jones	DT	Ankle	Out
Raiders	Alex Bachman	WR	Thumb	Out
	Michael Mayer	TE	Ankle	Out
	Dont'e Thornton	WR	Concussion	Out
	Jamal Adams	LB	Knee	Questionable
	Maxx Crosby	DE	Knee	Questionable
	Jordan Meredith	IOL	Ankle	Questionable
	Dylan Parham	G	Back	Questionable
	Jeremy Chinn	S	Back	Questionable

Adkins nor Jones practiced at all this week for the Broncos, so seeing them ruled out is not a surprise. Meanwhile, defensive lineman Zach Allen was back at practice as a full participant on Friday after missing Thursday's session with a calf injury. He has no game designation, so he appears good to go.

For Las Vegas, all eyes will be on Maxx Crosby, who is questionable for Week 14 due to a knee injury. He was limited at the beginning of the week, but did not participate on Thursday or Friday.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (-6.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Bears	Rome Odunze	WR	Foot	Out
	Tyrique Stevenson	DB	Hip	Out
	Ruben Hyppolite II	LB	Shoulder	Out
Packers	Devonte Wyatt	DL	Ankle	Out
	Savion Williams	WR	Foot	Out
	Lukas Van Ness	DL	Foot	Out
	Collin Oliver	DL	Hamstring	Out
	MarShawn Lloyd	RB	Calf	Out
	Javon Bullard	S	Ankle	Questionable
	Brenton Cox Jr.	DL	Groin	Questionable
	Matthew Golden	WR	Wrist	Questionable
	Nate Hobbs	CB	Knee	Questionable
	Jayden Reed	WR	Foot, shoulder	Questionable

Chicago has officially ruled out both Odunze and Stevenson after neither was able to practice this week. Meanwhile, linebacker T.J. Edwards practiced in full Friday after logging back-to-back limited sessions to begin the week and carries no designation for Week 14.

Josh Jacobs was upgraded to a full participant during Green Bay's session on Friday and carries no injury designation. Meanwhile, Golden was limited throughout the week, as was Jayden Reed (who still needs to be activated off injured reserve).

Los Angeles Rams (-8) at Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Rams	Darious Williams	CB	Tibia	Doubtful
	Tutu Atwell	WR	Hamstring	Questionable
	Poona Ford	NT	Calf	Questionable
Cardinals	Trey Benson (IR)	RB	Knee	Out
	L.J. Collier (IR)	DL	Knee	Out
	Emari Demercado	RB	Ankle	Out
	Greg Dortch	WR	Chest	Out
	Marvin Harrison Jr.	WR	Heel	Out
	Christian Jones (IR)	OL	Knee	Out
	Max Melton	CB	Heel	Out
	Walter Nolen	DL	Knee	Out
	Dadrion Taylor-Demerson	S	Ankle	Out
	Kelvin Beachum	OL	Groin	Questionable
	Xavier Weaver	WR	Hamstring	Questionable

Williams did not practice this week, so it doesn't appear he'll be available to Los Angeles. However, Atwell was a full participant Friday and Ford was limited, giving each a shot at being active. Davante Adams was a full participant Friday after being limited Thursday with a hamstring injury, and carries no game designation.

Arizona will be without Marvin Harrison Jr. as he deals with a heel injury that kept him out of practice all week. It'll also still be missing rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen, as he did not practice due to a knee injury. The club also announced Friday that quarterback Kyler Murray will not play again this season.

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC | Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Team	Player	Position	Injury	Status
Texans	Jaylen Reed	S	Forearm	Out
	Jamal Hill	LB	Hamstring	Out
	Kamari Lassiter	CB	Foot	Questionable
Chiefs	Nikko Remigio	WR	Shoulder	Out
	Christian Roland-Wallace	CB	Back	Out
	Trey Smith	G	Ankle	Doubtful
	Jawaan Taylor	OT	Triceps, knee	Doubtful

The Texans will have running back Woody Marks available this week after he initially missed Wednesday's session due to an ankle injury. He was a full participant Friday and has no game designation.

Neither Smith nor Taylor practiced this week, leaving their status for Sunday night very much in doubt. Kansas City already placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve due to a wrist injury, so this offensive line could be shorthanded.