The biggest injuries of NFL Week 15

NFL

Here’s the latest on all the major injuries from our NFL Nation reporters, including the prognosis on each player for the rest of the season:


Jones left in the second quarter with a knee injury and did not return. It’s not believed to be serious, although with only two games to play, there’s a chance he could be done for the year. The Packers had only one other halfback, Jamaal Williams, on their active roster Sunday along with fullback Danny Vitale. Williams finished with 12 rushes for 55 yards and a touchdown, along with four catches for 42 yards. — Rob Demovsky

Frank Gore suffered a left ankle/foot injury in the first quarter and did not return. He left the locker room in a walking boot. Rookie Kalen Ballage replaced him, and immediately shined. Ballage had a 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the second half, and looks likely to receive a bigger role if Gore has to miss time. — Cameron Wolfe

Allen suffered a hip injury while trying to corral a touchdown catch in the end zone in the first half. Allen attempted to go back in the game, but shut it down and did not return in the second half. Coach Anthony Lynn said Allen would be evaluated further once the Chargers returned to Southern California. — Eric D. Williams

Miller was unable to go after a first quarter ankle injury Saturday against the Jets (though he briefly returned in the second quarter). He was replaced by Alfred Blue, who finished with nine carries for six yards. After the game, coach Bill O’Brien said of Miller’s injury: “I think he’ll be alright. I don’t think it’s major.” — Sarah Barshop

Jackson suffered a right ankle sprain, Bears head coach Matt Nagy said after Sunday’s 24-17 victory over the Packers. Nagy said the team will know more about Jackson’s condition over the next 24 to 48 hours. Jackson, who recorded his sixth interception of the year right before got hurt, has scored three defensive touchdowns on the season. — Jeff Dickerson

Boyd left in the second half of the game with a knee injury and didn’t return. At the time of his injury, Boyd had just crossed the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the season and had seven receiving touchdowns after scoring against the Raiders. He said after the game that he was just banged up, and will be able to play next week, a nice change of pace for a team that has lost so many players to season-ending injuries in 2018. — Katherine Terrell

Murphy, who started in place of an injured LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder), left in the second quarter with a left arm injury and did not return. He was replaced by undrafted rookie Keith Ford, who ran 11 times for 46 yards in his NFL debut. Even if the Bills’ injured backfield can return to health next Sunday, it would not be surprising to see Buffalo give Ford snaps as an audition for a role in 2019. — Mike Rodak

Witherspoon suffered what coach Kyle Shanahan described as a sprained knee. He’s scheduled for an MRI on Monday to determine the severity but he did not return to Sunday’s game. The injury comes at a tough time for Witherspoon, who had shown improvement in recent weeks and figures to be in a battle for a starting spot in 2019. — Nick Wagoner

Titans safety Kennry Vaccaro was ruled out of the game after suffering a concussion in the second quarter. He’ll be monitored during the week, but the next game is on Saturday which gives Vaccaro one less day to clear concussion protocol. — Turron Davenport

Logan Ryan, CB, Tennessee Titans

Ryan came out in the fourth quarter during a run by Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Ryan limped to the bench to receive attention from Tennessee’s training staff. He was walking around the locker room on crutches. — Turron Davenport

Strong safety McDougald left in the first half and didn’t return after aggravating the knee injury that has bothered him for much of the season. He talked postgame about turning his focus to rehabbing in order to get ready for next week’s game against the Chiefs, which suggests his knee isn’t significantly worse than it’s been at any point over the last few months. — Brady Henderson

Starting left guard Xavier Su’a-Filo suffered a left eye injury in the first half, and did not return. After the game, his eye was swollen shut, but owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team got a favorable report on the severity of the injury. Right guard Zack Martin missed the first game of his career Sunday with a knee injury and said he was hopeful he could return next week against Tampa Bay, but that it would be the call of the athletic trainers. If Su’a-Filo and Martin can’t play, then rookie Connor Williams will start at right guard with Adam Redmond at left guard. — Todd Archer

Slot corner Holsey made his season debut, but exited with a sprained knee and he’ll undergo an MRI Monday to determine the severity. Holsey had been on the physically unable to perform list and then on the practice squad. But the Redskins needed him to play in the slot and he did OK until getting hurt. — John Keim

Harrison, who replaced Barry Church in the starting lineup, left the game in the first half with a knee injury and did not return. His backup, Jarrod Wilson, also left the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. That put Cody Davis — whom the Jaguars signed as a special teams player — on the field, and he missed a potential tackle on Adrian Peterson on the Redskins’ final drive. Since the Jags cut Church last Friday, Davis would be the starter if Harrison and Wilson are unable to play the last two games. — Michael DiRocco

After suffering a knee injury against Houston, Shell is done for the season, and potentially a lot longer. It appears to be a significant injury, which could impact his availability for next training camp. — Rich Cimini

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Klopp hopes ‘fantastic’ Salah stays at Liverpool
England send Australia in, both sides unchanged
Which top NHL prospects could be traded before the deadline? A guide to contenders’ plans
Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme
Knight to meet exiled Afghanistan women cricketers during second Ashes ODI

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *