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As we march deeper into December, injuries will play an even bigger factor as teams vie for playoff positioning. That fact was reinforced Monday night when the Jaguars sustained injuries to both quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wideout Christian Kirk during their overtime loss to the Bengals.
Jacksonville is one of several teams that are currently facing an uphill battle as far as injuries are concerned. The Eagles, for example, are dealing with some notable injuries involving running back D’Andre Swift and tight end Dallas Goedert. Philadelphia is hoping to have both players in uniform for Sunday night’s huge NFC East game against the rival Cowboys.
Here’s a rundown of each NFL team’s injury news at the start of the work week.
Patriots: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle), OL Riley Reiff (knee), WR Demario Douglas (concussion), WR Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) OUT; DL Christian Barmore (shoulder), OT Trent Brown (ankle/hand), WR DeVante Parker (knee), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
Steelers: QB Mason Rudolph (ankle), CB James Pierre (shoulder) OUT; G Isaac Seumalo (shoulder), LB Elandon Roberts (groin), RB Najee Harris (knee), C Mason Cole (neck) QUESTIONABLE
With Stevenson out, that will lead to more carries for Ezekiel Elliott, who had a monster game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers during his rookie season. Each of New England’s questionable players were limited during Wednesday’s practice.
Harris, who has not missed a game during his three-year career, did not practice this week. Regardless of Harris’ status, fellow running back Jaylen Warren should receive more work on Thursday night, especially with backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky under center. Warren has had over 10 carries in a game just three times this season, but each of those occurrences have taken place over the past five weeks.
Atlanta’s top two cornerbacks, Jeff Okudah (ankle) and A.J. Terrell…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-06 23:09:15
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