NFL injury report for Week 12: Key matchups and sidelined players
The 12th week of the 2023 NFL season began with a series of triumphs by the Packers, Cowboys, and 49ers, alongside the league’s inaugural Black Friday game. As the week draws to a close, 22 teams will face off in 11 games on Sunday, with injury reports now released.
Steelers at Bengals
Notable injuries for the Steelers include S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) and DT Montravius Adams (ankle), while Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is set to miss his third straight game, among others.
Jaguars at Texans
The Jaguars’ Tyson Campbell (hamstring) won’t play, and the Texans will be without WR Noah Brown (knee), LB Jake Hansen (hamstring, hand), and S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) for their game.
Buccaneers at Colts
Both the Buccaneers and Colts will be missing key players due to various injuries, with a notable absence being Bucs LB Lavonte David (groin) and the Colts’ C Ryan Kelly (concussion).
Saints at Falcons
Although the Saints will welcome back QB Derek Carr (concussion), they will be without CB Marshon Lattimore (ankle) and RB Kendre Miller (ankle). The Falcons’ starting QB and backup QB are currently listed as questionable.
Patriots at Giants
Several Patriots and Giants players have questionable injury designations for their upcoming game, including T Trent Brown (ankle) and T Evan Neal (ankle).
Panthers at Titans
Defense will be a key concern for both teams as the Panthers and Titans face injury hurdles, with several players being doubtful or out for the upcoming game.
Rams at Cardinals
Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) is set to play, while the Cardinals have several players listed as questionable for their upcoming matchup.
Browns at Broncos
The Browns and Broncos are also contending with injuries as the game approaches, with players like CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) ruled out of the event.
Chiefs at Raiders
The Chiefs will be without RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) and WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) for their game, while the Raiders’ DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is set to miss the matchup.
Bills at Eagles
The Bills will be without CB Dane Jackson (concussion) and S Taylor Rapp (neck), with the Eagles also dealing with multiple players ruled out for their game.
Ravens at Chargers
The Ravens and Chargers also have numerous players listed as questionable, doubtful, or ruled out, creating a sense of uncertainty and anticipation for the game to come.
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