Welcome to the NFL Injury Roundup, where fantasy dreams meet the harsh reality of the injury report 🤕. Here’s a brief glimpse into the latest on who’s limping into the weekend—and who’s leaping off the bench to save your fantasy team. Buckle up, because these updates could be the difference between victory and heartbreak:
- Khalil Mack (groin) officially active Week 12: Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack will play in the AFC showdown on Monday Night Football after missing Week 11 and most of Week 10 due to a groin injury.
- Ladd McConkey (shoulder) active for MNF: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey will be active for the team’s Week 12 matchup against the Ravens despite dealing with a shoulder injury, poised for a big night against a vulnerable Ravens defense.
- Roquan Smith (hamstring) inactive for MNF: Ravens LB Roquan Smith will be out for the Week 12 matchup against the Chargers due to a hamstring injury, with LB Chris Board expected to see increased snaps in his absence.
- Aidan O’Connell (thumb) has returned to practice: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell has returned to practice after injuring his thumb in Week 7, potentially set to start over QB Desmond Ridder with Gardner Minshew out for the season.
- Hayden Hurst (hip) placed on IR: Chargers TE Hayden Hurst has been placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the next four weeks and making him irrelevant for fantasy purposes.
- Tommy DeVito expected to remain starter in Week 13: Giants QB Tommy DeVito is set to remain the starter in Week 13 against the Cowboys after a lackluster performance in Week 12, with Drew Lock likely to stay on the bench.
- Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) practicing on Monday: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is practicing on Monday after missing Weeks 10 and 11 due to an AC joint injury, with his playing status for Week 13 to be evaluated later in the week.
- Ja’Tavion Sanders avoids serious injury, evaluating status: Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders avoided a serious injury after a scary incident in Week 12, with the team continuing to evaluate his injury status as he returns to the building.
- Josh Downs ‘longshot’ to play Sunday against Patriots: Josh Downs is considered a "long shot" to play against the Patriots in Week 13 due to a shoulder injury, with Adonai Mitchell expected to see more work if Downs misses the game.
- Gardner Minshew II (collarbone) will miss the remainder of the season: Raiders QB Gardner Minshew II will miss the rest of the season with a broken collarbone, leaving uncertainty over who will start in his place.
