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:
- Ja’Sir Taylor placed on IR: The Chargers made the decision to place Ja’Sir Taylor on injured reserve, with Eddie Jackson being elevated from the practice squad as a corresponding move for the Wild Card game against the Texans.
- Simi Fehoko activated from IR: The Chargers activated Simi Fehoko from injured reserve, although he remains listed as questionable for the upcoming Wild Card game against the Texans.
- Eli Apple activated from IR: Eli Apple has been activated from injured reserve by the Chargers and is currently listed as questionable for the Wild Card game against the Texans, providing added depth in the secondary if he plays.
- Jamison Crowder off injury report: Jamison Crowder is no longer on the injury report for the Wild Card game against the Buccaneers after being limited in practice throughout the week, expected to fulfill his slot role on Sunday.
- Marshon Lattimore off injury report: Marshon Lattimore is cleared to return in the Commanders secondary for the Wild Card game against the Buccaneers, setting up an intriguing matchup with Mike Evans in the postseason.
- Cade Otton listed questionable: Cade Otton is listed as questionable for the Wild Card game against the Commanders, with coach Todd Bowles mentioning that he is progressing positively and likely to play after a full practice on Friday.
- Antoine Winfield Jr. listed questionable: Antoine Winfield Jr. is listed as questionable for the Wild Card game against the Commanders, though coach Todd Bowles reassured that he will be available on Sunday as a precautionary measure.
- Jamel Dean listed questionable: Jamel Dean has a questionable status for the Wild Card game against the Commanders, but coach Todd Bowles confirmed that he will be ready to play on Sunday.
- DeVonta Smith off injury report: DeVonta Smith is no longer on the injury report for the Wild Card game against the Packers, despite missing practice on Friday, ensuring his availability along with A.J. Brown.
- Jalen Hurts off injury report: Jalen Hurts has been cleared from the injury report for the Wild Card game against the Packers after successfully passing the NFL’s concussion protocol, ready to face Green Bay’s Jordan Love.
