We are in the final month of the 2025 regular season, with just four weeks of action still left on the docket. Of course, as we get down to the finish line, these final matchups will carry monumental stakes.
Already, the Week 15 slate has a handful of clinching scenarios. The New England Patriots can clinch the AFC East title with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, while both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams can punch their tickets with wins.
While all we want to dissect heading into this crucial stretch is how these teams match up on the field, injuries will be a storyline. Given that we’re so late in the year, just about every team is dinged up to some degree, and that could dictate how some of these games turn out.
As most clubs get back onto the practice field for the first time on Wednesday, we’ll take the temperature of where they stand health-wise as they release their initial injury report. We’ll also look at the final injury report and game designations for Thursday’s NFC South matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4.5)
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET | Stream on Prime Video
It’s another week that the Falcons will be without top wideout Drake London, who’ll miss his fourth straight game due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts and edge rusher Jalon Walker are questionable after being limited on Wednesday. On a more positive note, corner A.J. Terrell (neck) was a full participant on Wednesday and carries no injury designation.
The Buccaneers are expected to get wideout Mike Evans back after missing the bulk of the year due to a collarbone injury he suffered in Week 7. Despite being listed as questionable, head coach Todd Bowles said Evans has shown everything he needed to in practice to make his return. Both Evans and Jalen McMillan have also been activated off injured reserve.
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (-1.5)
The Bills were without tight end Dawson Knox to begin the week of practice due to personal reasons. Outside of that, everyone was accounted for as defensive end Joey Bosa (hamstring, wrist), linebacker Terrel Bernard (elbow), offensive lineman Spencer Brown (shoulder), and Josh Palmer (ankle) were limited.
Running back Terrell Jennings (concussion) was the lone player missing from Patriots practice on Wednesday. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore (not injury related) was limited, along with linebacker Harold Landry and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) did not practice with the Cardinals on Wednesday along with offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), defensive lineman Bilal Nichols (knee), safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle), safety Jalen Thompson (hamstring) and receiver Xavier Weaver (hamstring). Safety Budda Baker, offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum, offensive lineman Evan Brown, linebacker Josh Sweat, and defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson were given rest days. Defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee), corner Max Melton (heel), offensive lineman Christian Jones (knee), running back Emari Demercado (ankle), and defensive lineman L.J. Collier (knee) were limited.
Houston held out running back Wooddy Marks (knee) and Nick Chubb (ribs) to begin the week, along with linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (ankle), defensive end Denico Autry (knee), offensive tackle Trent Brown (hand), corner Kamari Lassiter (foot), and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (elbow, shoulder). Tight end Harrison Bryant (neck, shoulder), receiver Justin Watson (calf) along with linebackers Jamal Hill (hamstring) and E.J. Speed (knee) were limited.
Geno Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury and is unlikely to play on Sunday. The veteran did not practice on Wednesday, which puts Kenny Pickett in line to start in Week 15. Safety Jeremy Chinn (back), defensive end Maxs Crosby (knee, shoulder), and tight end Ian Thomas (calf) also did not practice. Las Vegas designated offensive tackle Kolton Miller to return from injured reserve. He was limited along with receiver Alex Bachman (thumb), tight end Michael Mayer, and receiver Dont’e Thornton (concussion).
Philadelphia was without offensive tackle Lane Johnson (foot) and defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulder) at practice on Wednesday. Meanwhile, guard Landon Dickerson (calf) was limited.
Los Angeles held out receiver Derius Davis (ankle), linebacker Troy Dye (hip), defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring), and offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III (ankle). Receiver Keenan Allen and outside linebacker Khalil Mack were given rest days, while quarterback Justin Herbert (left hand), tight end Will Dissly (shoulder), and receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) were limited.
The Chiefs held out receiver Hollywood Brown (personal), offensive lineman Wanya Morris (knee), and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (triceps, knee) from practice to begin the week. Corner Trent McDuffie (knee) was limited.
The Jets were missing 10 players on Wednesday, which included quarterback Justin Fields (knee) and Tyrod Taylor (groin). If neither can play, that would throw Brady Cook in as the starter in all likelihood. Running back Breece Hall (knee), edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II (rest), linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (neck), defensive lineman Harrison Phillips, tight end Stone Smartt (concussion), tight end Mason Taylor (neck), corner Azareye’h Thomas (shoulder), and linebacker Quincy Williams (hand) were also held out.
Jacksonville listed quarterback Trevor Lawrence as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Receiver Parker Washington (hip), tight end Quintin Morris (ankle), offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland (shoulder), offensive lineman Walker Little (concussion), safety Andrew Wingard (concussion), and defensive lineman B.J. Green II (knee) were also limited.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday that Jayden Daniels re-aggravated his left elbow injury against the Vikings and will be held out for Week 15. Marcus Mariota will start. Meanwhile, defensive end Drake Jackson (groin, knee), corner Jonathan Jones (rib), outside linebacker Von Miller (rest), running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin), offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (rest), and linebacker Bobby Wagner (knee) did not practice.
New York opened up the week of practice without several players: defensive lineman D.J. Davidson (illness), linebacker Victor Dimukeje (knee), punter Jamie Gillan (left knee), defensive back Nic Jones (shoulder), defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle), receiver Gunner Olszewski (concussion), linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) and offensive lineman Greg Van Roten (shoulder). Tight end Theo Johnson (toe) was limited.
Lamar Jackson did not practice on Wednesday, which is becoming a weekly occurrence. This marks the fifth straight week where the Ravens quarterback has missed at least one day of practice. This time, the team noted that it was merely a rest day. Corner Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) also did not practice, while running back Keaton Mitchell (knee), outside linebacker Tavius Robinson (foot), and corner Nate Wiggins (foot) were limited.
Cincinnati cleared rookie pass rusher Shemar Stewart (knee) to practice and designated him to return from injured reserve. He was a full participant on Wednesday, while receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) was limited. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) was listed as a non-participant, but he is not expected to return to the team this season after undergoing surgery. Safety PJ Jules (ankle) also did not practice.
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The Browns were missing several players during Wednesday’s practice. Guard Joel Bitonio (knee, back), offensive tackle Jack Conklin (concussion), safety Grant Delpit (illness, groin), defensive tackle Mason Graham (rib), defensive tackle Adin Huntington (quad), tight end David Njoku (knee), running back Dylan Sampson (calf, hand), guard Wyatt Teller (calf), receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib), and cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) all missed the session. Tight end Brenden Bates (ankle), cornerback Tyson Campbell (shoulder), receiver Malachi Corley (concussion), safety Rayshawn Jenkins (glute), liinebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), and quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) were all limited.
Chicago was missing defensive back Kyler Gordon (groin) and running back Travis Homer (ankle) from practice on Wednesday. However, the club ran a walkthrough so this injury report is an estimation. That said, receiver Rome Odunze (foot) was limited along with defensive back Tyrique Stevenson (hip), and receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
After missing the past two games, Carolina listed both center Cade Mays (ankle) and linebacker Christian Rozeboom (hip, hamstring) as full participants on Wednesday. Corner Jaycee Horn and linebacker Claudin Cherelus were limited as they remain in concussion protocol.
Running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) did not practice with the Saints on Wednesday, nor did safety Justin Reid or offensive tackle Asim Richards (ankle). Offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (ankle), running back Devin Neal (abdomen), and defensive end Chris Rumph II (wrist) were limited.
Indianapolis listed quarterback Riley Leonard (knee) as a full participant in practice. With Daniel Jones out for the year, Leonard is an option to start in Week 15, as is Philip Rivers, who signed with the practice squad. Meanwhile, defensive end Tyquan Lewis (ankle), offensive tackle Braden Smith (concussion, neck), corner Sauce Gardner (calf), and receiver Anthony Gould (foot) were non-participants in practice. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) was limited.
Seattle held out tight end Elijah Arroyo (knee) from Wednesday’s practice, and listed safety Julian Love (hamstring), safety Ty Okada (oblique, shoulder), defensive tackle Jarran Reed (wrist, thumb), tight end Eric Saubert (calf), and center Jalen Sundell (knee) as limited.
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Green Bay did not have running back Josh Jacobs on Wednesday due to a knee injury. He was the lone player absent, but there were a lot of limited players. That included safety Javon Bullard (ankle), defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr. (groin), defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (knee), receiver Matthew Golden (wrist), running back MarShawn LLoyd (calf), defensive lineman Colin Oliver (hamstring), receiver Jayden Reed (shoulder), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (knee), offensive lineman Zach Tom (back), defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (foot), linebacker Kristian Welch (concussion), receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), and receiver Savion Williams (foot).
Receiver Pat Bryant did not practice with the Broncos due to a hamstring injury. Tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and guard Ben Powers (biceps) were limited.
Tennessee rested a handful of players during Wednesday’s practice, but defensive end C.J. Ravenell (toe) and linebacker James Williams Sr. (illness) were held out due to injury. Meanwhile, corner Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles) and center Lloyd Cushenberry III (foot) were limited.
San Francisco held out linebacker Tatum Bethune (ankle), linebacker Nick Martin (concussion), and defensive end Sam Okuayinonu (ankle) due to injury reasons. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Kevin Givens (personal), running back Christian McCaffrey (rest), and offensive tackle Trent Williams (rest) did not practice due to non-injury reasons. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk (ribs) was limited.
Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams (-5.5)
The Lions listed safety Brian Branch (Achilles) as a non-participant in practice, but that is merely a formality as he’s done for the season. Linebacker Alex Anzalone (illness) and offensive tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) also did not participate on Wednesday. Detroit limited guard Kayode Awosika (foot), safety Thomas Harper (concussion), safety Kerby Joseph (knee), guard Christian Mahogany (fibula), receiver Kalif Raymond (ankle), running back Sione Vaki (thumb), and tight end Shane Zylstra (knee).
The Rams held a walkthrough on Wednesday, so their opening injury report is an estimation. That said, the club listed wideout Davante Adams (hamstring) as a non-participant, while outside linebacker Byron Young (knee) was limited.
Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (shin) did not practice with the Vikings on Wednesday. Meanwhile, receiver Jordan Addison (Achilles), guard Donovan Jackson (ankle), safety Theo Jackson (neck), running back Aaron Jones (shoulder), safety Josh Metellus (shoulder), and defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez (neck) were limited due to injury reasons while several other veterans were given rest days.
Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, along with safety Malik Hooker (not injury-related). Receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion) headlined the group of limited players along with corner Trevon Diggs (knee), defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring), tight end Jake Ferguson (calf), fullback Hunter Luepke (hip), corner Shavon Revel Jr. (knee) and safety Donovan Wilson (knee).
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