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The NFL regular season is starting to hit the home stretch, as playoff races are tightening up as the league enters Week 15. The Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens are fighting for the final playoff spot in the AFC while the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears are battling for the NFC's final playoff berth. The Vikings and Bears square off Sunday as the loser of the matchup will have their playoff hopes greatly diminished. 

As the Week 15 final injury report comes in, here's a rundown of all the injuries around the league. All NFL odds come via William Hill Sportsbook.

Bills (-5) at Broncos 

The Bills are relatively healthy, but John Brown (ankle) will not return from injured reserve this week. Brown was designated to return from injured reserve this week, but it'll be Gabriel Davis joining Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in three-wide formations for at least one more game.

Gordon and Lindsay are questionable for the Broncos, but head coach Vic Fangio said earlier in the week both backs would be available to play. The Broncos will use Friday's practice to determine if Glasgow will play Saturday. They'll start Netane Muti at guard if Glasgow can't go. 

Panthers at Packers (-8)

If Okung can't go, the Panthers will be thin at left tackle as Greg Little was placed on injured reserve (ankle). Right tackle Taylor Moton could flip over to the left side if needed. Samuel was limited in Thursday's practice while McCaffrey didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. It's unlikely McCaffrey will play. 

Dominique Dafney is expected to be the No. 2 tight end with Sternberger out, but the Packers are relatively healthy on a short week. 

49ers (-3) at Cowboys

No George Kittle for the 49ers this week, as head coach Kyle Shanahan said he'll hold him out for another week (foot). Raheem Mostert is good to go for Sunday, as he was not given an injury designation. Look for Brandon Aiyuk to get more targets with Samuel out. 

Elliott's calf injury is worse this week, but Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy indicated he'll play on Sunday. Elliott has missed practice all week. The calf injury is expected to linger through the remainder of the year, as Elliott said Wednesday. 

Seahawks (-6.5) at Washington

Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen and running back Rashaad Penny have returned to practice this week, but the Seahawks have until Saturday to activate them off injured reserve and make them eligible to play Sunday. Safety Ryan Neal and tackle Cedric Ogbuehi were not given injury designations. Seattle can start Ogbuehi if Shell is unable to play

Dwayne Haskins will start for Washington with Smith out, while leading rusher Gibson is doubtful. If Gibson misses Sunday's game, Washington will go with a combination of Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic in the backfield. 

Bears at Vikings (-3)

The Bears will be short in the secondary this week, potentially missing two of their top five defensive backs. Johnson hasn't practiced all week with his injury and Skrine is out. Mack has not missed a game despite all the injuries he has suffered this year. Graham has been limited in practice the past two days. 

Rudolph will miss his second consecutive game, so Irv Smith will get the start at tight end for the Vikings. Mattison had appendix surgery earlier this month and was a full participant in Friday's practice, so it's likely he'll suit up this week. 

Patriots at Dolphins (-1.5)

All the Patriots players were limited in Friday's practice -- in typical Bill Belichick fashion. Harris (ankle) and Moncrief (thigh) were downgraded to out on Saturday afternoon. 

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was very encouraged by Gesicki's progress, but will keep things in-house as he faces Bill Belichick this week. He said Parker and Grant were limited. 

Jaguars at Ravens (-13)

The Jaguars are relatively healthy heading into Week 15, as Jones will be the only player given an injury designation. Running back James Robinson (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice. 

For the Ravens, wide receivers Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin and James Proche II are on track to play Sunday after being deemed "high-risk" close contacts earlier in the week and placed on reserve/COVID-19 list. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh remains noncommittal to Peters or Smith for Sunday. 

Buccaneers (-6) at Falcons

The Buccaneers are at full strength heading into Sunday's game on the injury report but will be missing left tackle Donovan Smith after he was placed on the COVID reserve list on Friday. Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) didn't practice Friday, but was not given an injury designation. 

The hamstring injury is still bothering Jones, so he'll be out again for the Falcons. Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris believes Jones can come back before the end of the season. 

Lions at Titans (-11)

Stafford's availability is coming down to a pregame workout, then the Lions will determine if he will start. Reports surfaced on Saturday that he's preparing to play. Chase Daniel will start if Stafford can't go, however. Ragnow, who broke his throat, saw a specialist to see if he could communicate with his damaged vocal cords. 

No injury designations for the Titans this week, so they'll be at full strength aside from players who have been sent to the reserve list.

Texans at Colts (-7.5)

The Texans downgraded Johnson, Gaines Prosise and Reed on Saturday as they did not travel with the club to Indy. No injury designation for Brandin Cooks, so he'll play -- even though Romeo Crennel mentioned wide receiver Chad Hansen would be brought up from the practice squad again. 

For the Colts, punter Rigoberto Sanchez was not given an injury designation. He had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor just two weeks ago. Buckner would be a big loss for the Colts' defensive front, which struggled a few weeks back when he was on COVID-19 reserve.

Eagles at Cardinals (-6.5)

Philadelphia downgraded Slay to out for Sunday, which means the Eagles will be down their starting cornerbacks against the Cardinals' passing attack. Jalen Mills could move back to cornerback from safety. Matt Pryor will start at right tackle with Driscoll going on injured reserve. 

The Cardinals' pass rush will miss Jordan Phillips, but their offense will be at full strength if Edmonds can play. Edmonds was limited Friday after missing practice throughout the week. Kicker Zane Gonzalez will be out for Sunday, so Arizona will have to elevate Mike Nugent from the practice squad. 

Jets at Rams (-17)

The Jets are looking to avoid their first 0-14 start in franchise history and may be without Crowder this week with the same calf injury that developed last week. While Crowder gutted through the injury last week and played the second most snaps amongst wide receivers on the team, he had just two catches for seven yards.  

The Rams placed offensive lineman Bobby Evans and safety Nick Scott on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday while the three players given an injury designation were held out of a practice as a precaution. All three will play Sunday if they continue to test negative. 

Chiefs (-3) at Saints 

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Fisher practiced Friday and "moved around good." The Chiefs will see how he looks Saturday before determining if he can start on Sunday. Remmers didn't practice Friday. 

Drew Brees will start for the first time in a month for the Saints, but New Orleans will not have Michael Thomas, who has since been placed on IR, as his top pass-catching target. Look for Tre'Quan Smith and Emmanuel Sanders to get a significant uptick in targets Sunday. 

Browns (-6.5) at Giants

Hooper was a full participant in Friday's practice for the Browns. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski is optimistic Njoku will play Sunday as well. He also said he "feels good" regarding Ward playing Sunday. Teller is "week-to-week," and his absence could be big for an offensive line that's played well with him in the lineup this year.

Giants head coach Joe Judge wanted to make a determination for Jones on Friday, but that decision seems to be delayed a day. Now, the Giants are reportedly going to start Colt McCoy against the Browns and keep Jones sidelined with hamstring and ankle injuries 

Steelers (-13) at Bengals

  • Steelers: OL Kevin Dotson (shoulder) OUT; RB James Conner (quad) QUESTIONABLE
  • Bengals: QB Brandon Allen (knee), LB Logan Wilson (ankle) OUT;  S Brandon Wilson (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE

James Conner missed Thursday's practice due to a quad injury but was limited on both Friday and Saturday, which is promising for his prospects of playing on Monday Night. If he were unable to play, Benny Snell moves into the starting role. 

The biggest injury news out of this game is Brandon Allen being ruled out with a knee injury. After missing practice all week, it was hardly a surprise but it does throw second-year quarterback Ryan Finley into the starting spot under center. Last year, Finley started three games for Cincinnati. One of those starts (Week 12) was against the Steelers. In that 16-10 loss, Finley threw for 192 yards and a touchdown.