Welcome to Week 17 of the NFL's regular season, and on New Year's Eve, the playoff race is really heating up. As of now seven teams have clinched spots in the postseason, but that could change over the next 24 hours. Unfortunately, at this point in the year all 32 NFL teams are dealing with injuries. It's those clubs that possess the wherewithal to effectively fight through adversity that will be standing in the end.
For the Dolphins, they'll have to play their massive matchup against the Ravens without Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle.
We've got you covered with all the injury news around the league with kickoffs for the 1 p.m. window on the horizon, and there are no shortage of big names to monitor as the next wave of action gets underway.
Keep it locked here for the full list of inactives in our live blog below!
WR Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) was limited on Thursday and Friday and was questionable. He is back this week after missing time.
Here is a full look at the Bengals' inactives:
OT Donovan Smith (neck) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) were both ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. RB Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder), WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) were all questionable.
WR Keenan Allen (heel), OLB Joey Bosa (foot) and WR Joshua Palmer (concussion) were all ruled out on Friday's injury report.
The Broncos are starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham over Russell Wilson this week. WR Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) was questionable and is out.
WR Dee Eskridge (ribs), OT Jason Peters (foot), LB Frank Clark (not injury related), S Jamal Adams (knee) and DE Mario Edwards (knee) were all ruled out ahead of the game. WR DK Metcalf (back) was questionable heading into Sunday and is active.
S Trenton Thompson (neck), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) and LB Elandon Roberts (pectoral) were all ruled out on Friday's injury report. QB Kenny Pickett (ankle) was questionable heading into the game and is officially out.
Here is a full list of the Steelers' inactives:
Isiah Pacheco (concussion, shoulder) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are both expected to play today, after being listed as questionable.
Chicago starting center Lucas Patrick (knee) is active and will play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after being listed as questionable entering the weekend. He didn't practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday and Friday. Patrick has yet to miss a game this season.
Atlanta enters Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears operating at as full strength as one team can be entering Week 17.
Jacoby Brissett is inactive and will be the team's emergency third quarterback, as Sam Howell will get the start.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud cleared concussion protocol earlier this week and will start Sunday against the Titans after missing Houston's last two games with a concussion.
DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee) will miss his fourth-straight game. Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and Trent Williams were all off the injury report this week.
No Giants players missed Friday's practice this week. TE Lawrence Cager (groin) was doubtful and is active.
Here is a full list of New York's inactives:
Wide receiver Kyle Philips (hamstring) is a surprise inactive give he fully practiced on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
DB Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. WR Puka Nacua (hip) was listed as questionable and is active today.
Here is a full look at Los Angeles' inactives:
RB Zack Moss (forearm) was ruled out on Friday's injury report. WR Michael Pittman Jr. cleared concussion protocol this week and is active.
Running back Josh Jacobs was listed as doubtful and is officially out vs. the Colts. He did not practice all week.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is out, as we knew heading into the weekend, marking the first game he will miss since high school. C.J. Beathard will be leading the offense this week.
CB Jaycee Horn is a go after he tested out his toe in pregame warmups and it was determined he could play.
Here is a full look at Carolina's inactives:
CB Darius Slay was ruled out on Friday due to a knee injury. LB Zach Cunningham was questionable with a knee injury and is out.
Quarterback Kyler Murray was dealing with an illness this week, but will play.
S Damar Hamlin is out as he deals with a shoulder injury. LB Von Miller, not on the injury report, is inactive.
TE Hunter Henry is missing his second straight game due to a knee injury, so like last week it will be Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown who will need to step up in his absence. The defense will be without S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), but will have S Kyle Duggar who missed Friday's practice due to an illness.
The Bucs had numerous players ruled out on Friday's injury report: OLB Shaquil Barrett (groin), CB Carlton Davis (concussion), DL Mike Greene (calf), WR Rakim Jarrett (quad) and TE Ko Kieft (shoulder). They were the only players on the report.
S Lonnie Johnson (knee) and OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) were both ruled out ahead of this weekend.
Here is a full look at New Orleans' inactives:
WR Zay Flowers (calf) was questionable heading into Sunday and is active in a big game against the Dolphins.
The biggest news from the Dolphins is star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is out with a high ankle sprain. Another big loss is running back Raheem Mostert, who is dealing with knee and ankle injuries and was not quite ready for Sunday.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) is out today and it will be Sam Howell who gets the start against the 49ers.
Puka and Kupp should have amazing days at MetLife today.
Murray, who was dealing with an illness, is feeling better and is expected to play today vs. the Eagles, per Ian Rapoport.
