NFL Week 15 injuries: Chargers’ Keenan Allen ruled out for Thursday game, Kenny Pickett still sidelined

With four weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, the playoff push is on. The loaded AFC, for example, has 11 teams with winning records, the most through Week 14 in any conference since 1970. That includes six 7-6 teams. Unfortunately, all 32 teams are dealing with injuries at this point in the year. 

Let’s take a look at injuries around the league. Below, we will break down the mid-week injury reports for the teams playing Sunday, the second-to-final injury report for the six teams playing Saturday, and the final injury report for Thursday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.

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Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (-2.5)

(Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET)

Allen’s perfect season has come to an end, as the star wideout has been ruled out for Week 15 due to a heel injury. It will be the first game he has missed this season. Ogbongbemiga, Ogbonnia and Parham, who are all listed as questionable, were limited participants in practice this week. 

(Saturday, 1 p.m. ET)

Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle), wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (ankle) and offensive guard Chris Reed (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) and offensive guard Dalton Risner (ankle) were limited participants. 

(Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET)

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle), wide receiver Diontae Johnson (knee) and offensive guard Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. Linebacker Elandon Roberts (groin), pass rusher Alex Highsmith (concussion) and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (oblique) were limited participants.

Offensive tackle Braden Smith (knee) and running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) did not practice for the Colts on Tuesday or Wednesday. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) and linebacker Segun Olubi (hip) were limited participants…

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2023-12-13 22:46:15

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