Week 17 Injury Report: NFL Season Winds Down
With just one week remaining in the 2024 NFL regular season, the injury bug has taken its toll on several key players. Here’s a comprehensive report on the latest injuries heading into Week 17:
Quarterbacks
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes suffered a sprained MCL in the Chiefs’ Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos. He is expected to miss Week 17 but could return for the playoffs.
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers: Rodgers is dealing with a rib injury that has limited his practice participation this week. His status for Week 17 is uncertain.
Running Backs
Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans: Henry underwent foot surgery in December and is out for the remainder of the season.
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints: Kamara suffered a knee injury in Week 16 and is expected to miss Week 17.
Wide Receivers
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins: Hill suffered a hamstring injury in Week 16 and is questionable for Week 17.
Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders: Adams is dealing with a shoulder injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Tight Ends
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: Kelce is dealing with a back injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers: Kittle suffered a calf injury in Week 16 and is expected to miss Week 17.
Offensive Line
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers: Williams suffered a knee injury in Week 16 and is expected to miss Week 17.
Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles: Johnson is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Defensive Line
Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams: Donald is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers: Bosa is dealing with a calf injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Linebackers
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers: Watt is dealing with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss Week 17.
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys: Parsons is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Defensive Backs
Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers: Alexander suffered a shoulder injury in Week 16 and is expected to miss Week 17.
Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos: Simmons is dealing with a calf injury but is expected to play in Week 17.
Playoff Implications
These injuries could have significant implications for the playoff race. The Chiefs, Packers, and Dolphins are all vying for the top seeds in their respective conferences, and the injuries to Mahomes, Rodgers, and Hill could impact their chances.
The 49ers, who are currently the No. 2 seed in the NFC, have been hit hard by injuries to Williams, Kittle, and Bosa. If these players are unable to play in Week 17, it could open the door for the Philadelphia Eagles to take the No. 1 seed.
The Cowboys and Steelers are both fighting for playoff spots, and the injuries to Parsons and Watt could affect their chances of making the postseason.
As the NFL regular season winds down, the injury bug is taking its toll. These injuries could have a major impact on the playoff race and the Super Bowl picture.