NFL Week 17 injury tracker, inactives: Latest player news, updates for Sunday's late afternoon games

All the latest injury news and inactives for Week 17

The playoff picture for the AFC and NFC are nearly complete as we play out the final two weeks of the 2024 NFL regular season. There are a few teams from each conference still fighting for their spot, while the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft has yet to be decided for the eliminated teams.

With so much on the line this week, who's in and who's out is crucial.

The Eagles were without Jalen Hurts (concussion) against the Cowboys, but were still able to win on a day when Saquon Barkley eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards for the season. Philadelphia captured the NFC East title with the win. 

The Dolphins were without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) for their must-win game agains the Browns. Despite those absences, the Dolphins prevailed behind the steady play of backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who went 22 of 26 passing with 225 yards and a touchdowns. 

In a big divisional game against the Vikings, the Packers offense felt the absence of Christian Watson (knee). Without him, Green Bay's offense was out of sync for most of the game before rallying back in the fourth quarter. The Packers weren't able to make up the ground, though, as they suffered a 27-25 defeat. 

Stay caught up below with our live updates as we keep track of who's active and who's inactive, along with any notable injuries throughout Sunday's games.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 9:36 pm ET · Bryan DeArdo]

Commanders suffer injury during first half of 'SNF' 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 7:40 pm ET · Bryan DeArdo]

Falcons inactives 

The Falcons are down two CB's tonight with King inactive and the team placing Antonio Hamilton Sr. on injured reserve. Clark Phillips III is Atlanta's top reserve CB for tonight's game. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 7:28 pm ET · Bryan DeArdo]

Commanders inactives 

Look for Jamison Crowder to make an impact tonight with Brown out. Crowder caught two touchdowns in last week's upset win over the Eagles. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 6:03 pm ET · Bryan DeArdo]

Packers lose defender 

DL Devonte Wyatt is being evaluated for a concussion with the second half underway vs. Minnesota. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 5:17 pm ET · Bryan DeArdo]

Vikings LB Patrick Jones injured 

Jones is questionable to return with a knee injury after sustaining the injury during the first half of Sunday's game against the Packers. Jones has been a key part of Minnesota's defense this year with seven sacks. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 4:04 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jaylan Ford ruled out

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:54 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Ameer Abdullah questionable to return

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:51 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

C.J. Uzomah questionable to return with abdomen injury

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:36 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Donovan Wilson questionable to return

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:33 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Sauce Gardner questionable to return

Sauce Gardner is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:06 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Kenny Pickett questionable to return

Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett walked off the field after taking a hard hit to his ribs and is questionable to return.

Heading into today's divisional matchup, Pickett was not given an injury designation but was on the injury report with a rib injury. He was listed as a limited participant on Friday.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:07 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jamel Dean ruled out 

Jamel Dean was initially ruled as questionable, but was downgraded to out. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Tanner McKee in for Kenny Pickett

The Eagles are already down a quarterback, with Jalen Hurts out with a concussion and now Kenny Pickett is dealing with an injury. Pickett appeared to take a shot to the ribs. Tanner McKee is now in at quarterback.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:59 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Packers inactives: Christian Watson inactive

WR Christian Watson (knee) is out after being listed as questionable and not practicing all week. CB Jaire Alexander (knee) was ruled out ahead of their divisional game against the Vikings. 

• LB Quay Walker
• WR Christian Watson
• CB Jaire Alexander
• S Evan Williams
• S Omar Brown
• T Andre Dillard

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:58 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Vikings inactives: Ivan Pace Jr. active

The Vikings had a short injury report this week. LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring) was questionable and CB Fabian Moreau (hip) was ruled out.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:44 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Browns inactives: David Njoku out

QB Jameis Winston (right shoulder) will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback. TE David Njoku (knee), DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee) and WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) were all ruled out ahead of their matchup against the Dolphins.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:44 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Dolphins inactives: Tua Tagovailoa inactive

QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) was doubtful and will not play. WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) and WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest) were both questionable and are Waddle is out, while Hill is active.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:23 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Armon Watts ruled out

Giants defensive lineman Armon Watts has been ruled out with a knee injury.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:19 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Kendre Miller evaluated for concussion

Saints running back Kendre Miller is questionable to return. He is being evaluated for a concussion.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:08 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Brandon Scherff questionable to return

Jaguars OL Brandon Scherff is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. Blake Hance is in at right guard.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:06 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jaelyn Duncan questionable to return

John Ojukwu is in for tackle Jaelyn Duncan, who is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 2:05 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Morgan Moses questionable to return

The Eagles offensive tackle is questionable to return with a knee injury.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 1:26 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bryce Huff questionable to return

The Eagles defensive end is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:39 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Cowboys inactives: CeeDee Lamb out

Dallas is banged up this week and will be without WR CeeDee Lamb, who is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. WR Jalen Brooks (knee) and WR Jalen Tolbert (finger) were questionable and are active.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:39 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Saints inactives: Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara out

Like their opponent the Raiders, the Saints also had a short injury report this week. QB Derek Carr (hand) and RB Alvin Kamara (groin) were both ruled out and CB Rico Payton (illness) was listed as questionable.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:38 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jaguars inactives: Yasir Abdullah active

LB Yasir Abdullah (illness) was the only Jags player listed as questionable. He missed the last two games with a hamstring injury. OT Walker Little (ankle), LB Ventrell Miller (ankle) and S Darnell Savage (concussion) were all ruled out ahead of Sunday's game.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:37 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Giants inactives: Malik Nabers cleared to play

WR Malik Nabers is good to go after dealing with a toe injury. LB Micah McFadden (neck) was ruled out ahead of Sunday.

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:36 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Raiders inactives

The Raiders only had one player with a game designation. G Jordan Meredith (ankle) was ruled out ahead of Sunday. 

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:36 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Panthers inactives: Xavier Legette active

OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee/elbow) and WR Xavier Legette (hip/wrist) were among those questionable and are good to go. RB Chuba Hubbard (knee) was placed on IR on Saturday.

Here's a look at Carolina's inactives:

• CB Jaycee Horn
• WR Deven Thompkins
• QB Jack Plummer (third quarterback)
• S Jordan Fuller
• LB Josey Jewell
• OT Taylor Moton

[Dec 29, 2024 at 11:34 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jets inactives: Davante Adams will play

WR Davante Adams (hip) and CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) wee both questionable and are both active. Adams now has the chance to catch Aaron Rodgers' 500th touchdown pass today. DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring) and K Greg Zuerlein (left knee) were also questionable.