The final week of the 2024 NFL regular season is here, and while some teams are still fighting for a playoff spot, seeding or a divisional title, others are just playing for pride.
For the teams already locked in their seeding, Week 18 doesn't hold much weight, meaning many will be resting their starters and key players to avoid injury risk. Some teams with seeding already decided may still choose to play some starters in order to go into the playoffs with some momentum.
Among those resting their starters are the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
As for players dealing with injuries, Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Brock Purdy (49ers) and Anthony Richardson (Colts) are among the starting quarterbacks sidelined.
The Packers took two major hits in the first half -- on on the same drive -- against the Bears: Wide receiver Christian Watson got carted off with a non-contact knee injury, followed by quarterback Jordan Love suffering a right elbow injury. Both are listed as questionable to return.
Keep it here for all the latest on who's in and who's out, as well as injuries that occur during the final day of regular-season action.
The Packers QB told reporters after Sunday's game, to which he did not return after suffering an elbow injury, that he originally experienced numbness in his throwing hand after hitting his arm on the ground. He continued to lack feeling in his hand after the game, but added that he expects to be back on the field for the Packers' wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
49ers RB Isaac Guerendo was carted off with ankle and knee injuries against the Cardinals. Another (final?) blow to San Francisco's decimated offense and backfield.
Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is questionable to return with a wrist injury.
Giants linebacker Ty Summers has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Texans linebacker Jake Hansen downgraded to out with an ankle injury.
Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu is out for the remainder of their game against the Buccaneers with a concussion.
Commanders tackle Brandon Coleman is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who has seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown against the Bills, is questionable to return with a head injury.
Frankie Luvu is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.
The Dolphins still have some playoff hopes alive, but will not have their starting QB in this must-win game. Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is sidelined so Tyler Huntley will start. WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/illness), S Jevon Holland (wrist) and WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) were all questionable.
CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring) was ruled out ahead of their divisional matchup against the Dolphins. DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring) was questionable and is active.
The Rams are already NFC West champs, so will be resting their starters. Jimmy Garroppolo will start at QB in place of Matthew Stafford. WR Puka Nacua (coaches decision), WR Cooper Kupp (coaches decision) and RB Kyren Williams (coaches decision) will also rest.
Here's a full look at L.A.'s inactives:
DT Byron Murphy II (back) was questionable and is active. QB Geno Smith (right biceps) wasn't given a game designation after being limited on Friday.
Denver had a short injury report this week. T Frank Crum (illness) was ruled out and RB Tyler Badie (back) was questionable.
K Matt Prater was ruled out ahead of Sunday with a left knee injury. CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe) was among those questionable.
The Niners had a lengthy injury report this week. QB Brock Purdy will miss the season finale with a right elbow injury and WR Deebo Samuel (rib/wrist) is out as well. TE George Kittle (ankle/hamstring) was questionable and is active.
The Chiefs secured the No. 1 seed, so they are resting their starters ahead of their first-round bye, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.
G Jordan Meredith (ankle), CB Nate Hobbs (illness) were the only two Raiders players questionable this week.
RB Gus Edwards (ankle) and WR Joshua Palmer (foot) were ruled out ahead of Sunday. WR Ladd McConkey (toe) wasn't given an injury designation.
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has been downgraded to out with a knee injury.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love has his helmet on and is throwing on the sidelined. He was ruled questionable to return with a right elbow injury.
Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo is questionable to return with an abdominal injury.
Panthers linebacker Chandler Wooten is being evaluated for a concussion.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is questionable to return with a right elbow injury. He went to the sideline, shaking his throwing hand and appearing to be in pain. He is being helped on the sideline by trainers.
Malik Willis is in at QB while Love gets looked at.
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is being carted off the field after suffering a non-contact knee injury and he is questionable to return. After he went down, Bears players called for a trainer to assist, as Watson grabbed his knee appearing to be in pain. He initially limped to the medical tent, but is now getting assistance to head to the locker room.
Watson missed last week's game with a knee injury and was questionable heading into Week 18.
Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.
Patriots safety Marte Mapu is questionable to return against the Bills with a neck injury.
Colts cornerback Juju Brents is questionable to return with a groin injury.
Jaguars safety Andre Cisco is questionable to return, after sustaining a groin injury during warmups.
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