NFL Injury Watch: Key Players Out for Week 13

Week 13 Injury Report for 2024 NFL Season

As the NFL regular season nears its halfway point, several key players are facing injuries that could impact their availability for Week 13 and beyond. Here’s a comprehensive injury report for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season:

Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (High Ankle Sprain): Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Backup quarterback Chad Henne will start in his place.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (Thumb Fracture): Rodgers fractured his thumb in Week 12 and is expected to miss multiple weeks. Rookie quarterback Jordan Love will take over as the starter.

Running Backs

Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans (Hamstring Strain): Henry suffered a hamstring strain in Week 12 and is considered day-to-day. Backup running back Dontrell Hilliard will likely start if Henry is unable to play.

Saquon Barkley, New York Giants (Shoulder Sprain): Barkley sprained his shoulder in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least one week. Rookie running back Matt Breida will fill in as the starter.

Wide Receivers

Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders (Ankle Sprain): Adams suffered an ankle sprain in Week 12 and is considered questionable for Week 13. Backup wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is expected to start if Adams is unable to play.

Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (Calf Strain): Jefferson is dealing with a calf strain and is expected to miss at least one week. Rookie wide receiver Jalen Nailor will start in his place.

Tight Ends

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (Knee Sprain): Kelce sprained his knee in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Backup tight end Noah Gray will start in his place.

George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (Groin Strain): Kittle suffered a groin strain in Week 12 and is considered day-to-day. Backup tight end Charlie Woerner will likely start if Kittle is unable to play.

Defensive Linemen

Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams (Ankle Sprain): Donald suffered an ankle sprain in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least one week. Backup defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson will start in his place.

T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (Pectoral Tear): Watt suffered a pectoral tear in Week 1 and has been ruled out for the season.

Linebackers

Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys (Knee Sprain): Parsons sprained his knee in Week 12 and is considered day-to-day. Backup linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will likely start if Parsons is unable to play.

Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers (Ankle Sprain): Warner suffered an ankle sprain in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least one week. Backup linebacker Dre Greenlaw will start in his place.

Cornerbacks

Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams (Hamstring Strain): Ramsey suffered a hamstring strain in Week 12 and is considered questionable for Week 13. Backup cornerback Cobie Durant will likely start if Ramsey is unable to play.

Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins (Groin Strain): Howard suffered a groin strain in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least one week. Backup cornerback Kader Kohou will start in his place.

Safeties

Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals (Ankle Sprain): Baker suffered an ankle sprain in Week 12 and is considered day-to-day. Backup safety Deionte Thompson will likely start if Baker is unable to play.

Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers (Hamstring Strain): James suffered a hamstring strain in Week 12 and is expected to miss at least one week. Backup safety Nasir Adderley will start in his place.

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