Week 14 NFL injury reports, picks, Fantasy: Stafford, Tyrod Taylor questionable
Here's every official injury designation for each NFL team for Week 14
Matthew Stafford suffered a right hand injury in Sunday's loss to the Ravens that has thrown his availability for Week 14 in doubt. Though he was able to practice all week in a limited fashion, he's officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. If he can't go, the offense would be turned over to 2016 sixth-rounder Jake Rudock, who made his regular-season debut last week in an ugly nine-snap stretch.
The Bills have made Tyrod Taylor a game-time decision as he battles a knee injury, and the quarterback was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report Friday. The Colts have a solid rush defense, so it may be up to the quarterback to lead the Bills' offense on Sunday, and that's an easier task if Taylor is available. Rookie Nathan Peterman of course threw five interceptions in the first half of his only start this year.
Injuries must be accounted for when making Fantasy and picks pool/gambling decisions, and we've taken care of a lot of the legwork for you by collecting all the final injury reports in one place. Below you'll see the game status of every player on each team's injury report if they're ruled questionable or worse a few minutes after they're in. We'll also give quick thoughts on how those designations affect your decisions for Week 14.
Before we get to the injuries, here are some Week 14 Fantasy resources to give you even more help with setting your lineups:
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On to the injuries as they develop. Check back throughout Friday (and check back Saturday for the Monday night game):
Lions at Buccaneers
- Lions: OT Rick Wagner OUT; QB Matthew Stafford, RB Ameer Abdullah, OT Corey Robinson, OT Emmett Cleary, G T.J. Lang, C Travis Swanson, DE Ezekiel Ansah, DE Cornelius Washington, CB Jamal Agnew, P Sam Martin QUESTIONABLE
- Buccaneers: DT Clinton McDonald, CB Vernon Hargreaves, CB Josh Robinson, SS T.J. Ward OUT; DE Ryan Russell QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Stafford draws a questionable tag after practicing in a limited fashion all week, and while he's expected to be out there Sunday, he's dealing with an injury to his throwing hand, which is obviously a difficult issue to overcome for a quarterback. Lang and Ansah were both upgraded to a limited practice on Friday. The Lions do catch a bit of a break with several members of the Bucs defense ruled out, though none are marquee players. Doug Martin is ready to return from a concussion and is expected to start at running back.
Bears at Bengals
- Bears: DT Eddie Goldman, LB Pernell McPhee, S Adrian Amos DOUBTFUL; S DeAndre Houston-Carson QUESTIONABLE
- Bengals: RB Joe Mixon, LB Vontaze Burfict, LB Nick Vigil, CB Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Adam Jones, S Shawn Williams, S Brandon Wilson OUT; DT Geno Atkins, LB Vincent Rey, CB Darqueze Dennard QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: The Bears will likely be missing one member from each level of their defense, as none of their three doubtful players has practiced at all this week. Amos is in particular a big loss, as he's graded out as the best player in Chicago's secondary. The Bengals are ravaged by injuries after Monday's brutal game against Pittsburgh, with at least two linebackers and four defensive backs sidelined. Atkins didn't practice Thursday or Friday with a toe issue, and as the team's best defender, his loss would be massive. Dennard at least has a chance to play after a limited practice Friday.
Colts at Bills
- Colts: WR Donte Moncrief, TE Darrell Daniels, C Ryan Kelly, CB Rashaan Melvin OUT; OL Denzelle Good, C Mike Person, CB Chris Milton QUESTIONABLE
- Bills: G John Miller OUT; QB Tyrod Taylor, OT Cordy Glenn, OT Seantrel Henderson, DT Kyle Williams, CB Leonard Johnson QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Moncrief's absence figures to open up targets for the rest of the offense. Kelly looked to resume his role as starting center after avoiding a final injury designation when the injury report came out Friday, but he was ruled out later in teh day. Taylor's status is obviously the key for the Bills, and he was able to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday and Friday before drawing a questionable tag. The one thing the Colts do well is defend the run, so the Bills may have to rely on the passing game in this spot, and that's a safer bet if Taylor is under center. Kelvin Benjamin should have the all-clear after full practices Thursday and Friday.
Seahawks at Jaguars
- Seahawks: G Oday Aboushi, DT Nazair Jones, SS Kam Chancellor OUT; DE Dion Jordan QUESTIONABLE
- Jaguars: WR Allen Hurns OUT; LB Telvin Smith, CB Jalen Ramsey QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Jimmy Graham, Duane Brown, Michael Bennett and Bobby Wagner all missed practice this week, but none received a final injury designation on Friday, so expect all to play. The Jags could be down two huge pieces of their defense going up against one of the most dangerous QBs in the game. Ramsey didn't practice on Wednesday and Thursday but managed a limited session on Friday. Smith was downgraded to no practice on Friday, dropping his odds of being available on Sunday.
Raiders at Chiefs
- Raiders: G Jon Feliciano OUT; DE Jihad Ward, LB Cory James DOUBTFUL; RB Jamize Olawale, WR Amari Cooper, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, DE Denico Autry, CB David Amerson QUESTIONABLE
- Chiefs: C Mitch Morse, CB Marcus Peters, S Eric Murray OUT; LB Tamba Hali QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Cooper was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday, giving him a shot at returning from an ankle injury this week. As of early Friday he wasn't expected to be available for this game, so the upgrade is promising news. With Peters suspended for this game by the team for his antics last week, the Chiefs' secondary loses their only quality player this season in a tough test against the Raiders. The Chiefs will also have to shuffle their line a bit with Morse out, and their depth players on the offensive line have struggled this year.
Vikings at Panthers
- Vikings: TE David Morgan, OT Mike Remmers OUT; C Pat Elflein QUESTIONABLE
- Panthers: LB Shaq Thompson OUT; WR Devin Funchess, WR Kaelin Clay, TE Greg Olsen, C Ryan Kalil, C Tyler Larsen QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: The Vikings continue to do battle without their best lineman, as Remmers remains sidelined, and Elflein could join him after a week of limited practices. Aside from those two, the Vikings are pretty much healthy for this matchup. Funchess practiced in full early in the week but was downgraded to DNP on Friday, putting his status for Sunday's game in jeopardy. However, he is expected to play. The Panthers figure to get Olsen back after he practiced all week, and Kalil should be back as well.
Packers at Browns
- Packers: CB Demetri Goodson OUT; CB Davon House DOUBTFUL; G Lucas Patrick, DT Quinton Dial, LB Nick Perry QUESTIONABLE
- Browns: S Jabrill Peppers DOUBTFUL; WR Sammie Coates, TE Seth DeValve, DE Tyrone Holmes, DT Danny Shelton, CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: The Packers are dealing with a few defensive injuries, and House's injury improves the outlook for the Browns' two dynamic receivers. DeValve popped up on the injury report Friday as limited with a hip injury. Boddy-Calhoun, who has been excellent in coverage this year, was upgraded to limited on Friday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Shelton didn't practice at all, and his absence would likely weaken the team's rush defense.
49ers at Texans
- 49ers: OT Trent Brown QUESTIONABLE
- Texans: RB Alfred Blue, WR Braxton Miller, OT Julie'n Davenport, LB Jelani Jenkins OUT; G Xavier Su'a-Filo
Analysis: The 49ers bring a healthy team into Houston, with only their right tackle questionable after limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Safety Adrian Colbert was limited all week but avoids a final injury designation. The Texans are down a few depth players but get Will Fuller back in the fold for the first time since Week 10.
Redskins at Chargers
- Redskins: WR Maurice Harris, TE Jordan Reed, S Montae Nicholson OUT; OT Trent Williams, OT Morgan Moses, C Chase Roullier, DE Terrell McClain, LB Zach Brown, LB Martrell Spaight QUESTIONABLE
- Chargers: WR Mike Williams, DT Corey Liuget QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Washington got good news Friday when Williams returned to practice in a limited fashion, and Moses has had two limited practices this week after missing Wednesday. The Redskins' odds of competing in this game drastically improve if both can play. The Chargers have nearly a clean bill of health with only Liuget limited in practice on Friday.
Jets at Broncos
- Jets: LB Bruce Carter OUT; RB Matt Forte, G Brian Winters QUESTIONABLE
- Broncos: QB Paxton Lynch, G Ron Leary OUT; WR Emmanuel Sanders, DE Adam Gotsis, DT Domata Peko QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Forte was downgraded to a missed practice on Friday, putting his availability in doubt. But on a positive note, Robby Anderson was upgraded to a full practice after being limited by a hamstring issue Thursday, and he's good to go for this matchup. The Broncos lose a key piece of the offensive line for a second straight week, and Connor McGovern had a rough time filling in for Leary against the Dolphins. Sanders was able to practice Thursday and Friday and is expected to suit up for this game.
Titans at Cardinals
- Titans: LB Derrick Morgan OUT
- Cardinals: RB Adrian Peterson, WR John Brown OUT; WR J.J. Nelson, OT Jared Veldheer, DE Josh Mauro, DT Corey Peters, CB Patrick Peterson QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: The Titans will be without one of their pass rushers on Sunday but otherwise should have everyone available, including receiver Rishard Matthews and tight end Delanie Walker, who have battled injuries in recent weeks. With Adrian Peterson out, Kerwynn Williams and D.J. Foster should share the workload at RB again. Veldheer managed a limited practice on Friday after two straight no-shows, while Patrick Peterson was back to limited on Friday after missing Thursday's session. The star cornerback would be a massive loss for the Arizona secondary.
Eagles at Rams
- Eagles: TE Zach Ertz, LB Joe Walker QUESTIONABLE
- Rams: DB Dominique Hatfield DOUBTFUL; WR Robert Woods, LB Alec Ogletree, LB Connor Barwin QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Ertz was cleared to return to full practice Friday as he recovers from a concussion, but he remains in the protocol and will look to get final clearance Saturday in order to be available for this big NFC showdown. The Rams could get Woods back for this matchup after he was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday. Both Barwin and Ogletree were also upgraded to limited on Friday, improving their chance of playing.
Cowboys at Giants
- Cowboys: DT David Irving, LB Justin Durant, CB Orlando Scandrick OUT; WR Brice Butler, OT Tyron Smith, OT La'El Collins, DT Maliek Collins QUESTIONABLE
- Giants: OT Justin Pugh, LB B.J. Goodson OUT; RB Orleans Darkwa, WR Sterling Shepard, WR Travis Rudolph, OT Chad Wheeler, DE Jason Pierre-Paul, CB Eli Apple QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Irving, Durant and Scandrick were downgraded to out on Saturday after not making the trip east with the team. Sean Lee was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and avoided a final designation, meaning he's finally ready to play for the first time since Week 10. The Giants can finally put the Ben McAdoo era behind them, but while Eli Manning returns under center, his supporting cast hasn't gotten any healthier. Darkwa is battling an illness, while both Shepard and Rudolph are dealing with hamstring injuries.
Ravens at Steelers
- Ravens: OLB Za'Darius Smith DOUBTFUL; WR Jeremy Maclin, G Jermaine Eluemunor, ILB C.J. Mosley QUESTIONABLE
- Steelers: LB Ryan Shazier, LB Tyler Matakevich, CB Joe Haden OUT; S Mike Mitchell QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Mosley, Maclin and Eluemunor all practiced in full on Friday, increasing the likelihood all will be available for on Sunday night. Smith's absence could open up more work for rookie Tyus Bowser to serve in a rotational role behind Terrell Suggs and Matt Judon. Shazier is of course sidelined after Monday's scary spinal injury, and fill-in Matakevich has also been ruled out, leaving the team thin inside at linebacker. Antonio Brown is good to go after not practicing on Thursday due to a toe injury.
Patriots at Dolphins
- Patriots: OT Marcus Cannon, LB Kyle Van Noy OUT; RB Dion Lewis, RB Mike Gillislee, WR Chris Hogan, WR Matthew Slater, OT LaAdrian Waddle, DE Trey Flowers, DE Deatrich Wise, LB Marquis Flowers, CB Stephon Gilmore, CB Eric Rowe, S Brandon King QUESTIONABLE
- Dolphins: QB Matt Moore, RB Damien Williams, G Jermon Bushrod OUT; CB Cordrea Tankersley DOUBTFUL; DT Davon Godchaux, S Michael Thomas QUESTIONABLE
Analysis: Lewis was added to the injury report as missing practice due to an illness, but he was back in a limited fashion on Saturday before drawing the questionable tag. Gillislee, who's been a healthy scratch in recent weeks, was added to the injury report Saturday also due to illness. Hogan has a shot to play for the first time since Week 8. Williams is out again for the Dolphins, setting up Kenyan Drake to serve as the team's lead back. Ndamukong Suh missed two days of practice this week but didn't receive a final injury designation.
















