Monday Injury Rounds: Week 13

Jene Bramel's Monday Injury Rounds: Week 13 Jene Bramel Published 11/25/2019

Inseason injury coverage

Footballguys will again provide comprehensive injury coverage during the regular season.

My writing and podcast schedule will include:

Monday Injury Rounds > Published as soon as complete Sunday night and updated through Tuesday morning, this feature will review all the major injuries from the weekend's games, provide follow up analysis on injured players who have yet to return to play, and project when every injured player will return.

Waiver Wire Podcast > Tuesday morning release reviewing all injuries at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positions with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom heading into your weekly waiver run.

Midweek Injury Expectations > Published late Wednesday night after the first weekly practice participation report and updated through Thursday's practice report, this feature will detail the current practice participation of every listed player and project the likelihood each player will play in the coming week.

Thursday Live Audible podcast > Joining Cecil Lammey, Sigmund Bloom, and Matt Waldman at 900 ET every Thursday night for a comprehensive Q&A updating all player injuries.

Gameday Injury Expectations > Published Saturday, this feature will review the practice status of every injured player, provide analysis on player/coach/beat writer comments throughout the week, and discuss how likely and how effective each injured player will be on Sunday.

Sunday Live Gameday podcast > Joining Sigmund Bloom and Matt Waldman at 1000 ET every Sunday morning to discuss and interpret the week's practice participation reports and breaking weekend injury news.

Injury Rounds

Julio Jones | Right AC sprain | Week 12 | Awaiting Information | Questionable Week 13

Jones landed hard on the top of his right shoulder late in the first half. He was able to return after halftime but was not available in the locker room while getting treatment after the game. Shoulder injuries are difficult for wide receivers. Limited range of motion affects catch radius and there's a high risk of aggravation when tackled.

Jones faces a quick turnaround as the Falcons play Thursday night against division rival New Orleans. Jones will likely have an MRI on Monday to help define his recovery timetable. At best, Jones is likely to see few -- if any -- practice reps this week. Expect him to be listed questionable and his status to be in doubt until Thursday.

Carson Wentz | Right hand injury | Week 12 | Day-to-Day | Probable Week 13

Wentz injury occurred after a fumbled exchange while tracking down and tackling a Seattle defensive lineman returning the fumble. Video did not show a conclusive injury but the Eagles are worried about an injury to Wentz's throwing hand.

Multiple reports note Wentz had negative x-rays after the game. Despite Wentz telling reporters he was fine, he was described as leaving with a large wrap on his hand. That's not necessarily concerning. Players receive ice after the game frequently and there were no indications Wentz was immobilized.

Wentz will have additional imaging on Monday. This suggests the Eagles are worried about a fracture not seen on a simple x-ray or a ligament or tendon injury. The results of those studies will define whether Wentz has a longer-term injury. If reassuring, Wentz ability to play will be based on grip strength and ball security.

I'll update after the imaging results are reported tomorrow.

Monday Update: Doug Pederson told reporters Wentz suffered a small bruise near the middle finger of his hand and is expected to play this week.

Follow Up Appointments

Tyreek Hill | Right hamstring strain | Week 11 | Day-to-Day | Questionable Week 13

Hill did not return in Week 11 after a hamstring strain. His MRI reportedly revealed only a low-grade strain and Ian Rapoport tweeted that Hill was considered day-to-day through the bye week. Hamstring strains are a difficult injury for a speed player to play through but Hill could already be on the probable side of questionable. I'll update with any comments from Andy Reid on Monday. Any practice participation on Wednesday would be reassuring as an indication the Chiefs plan to see how Hill responds to activity early in the week.

Matthew Stafford | Thoracic spine fractures | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13

Stafford's specific diagnosis is still unknown but there continue to be hints he's dealing with stress fractures in his mid-back. The most recent update comes from Adam Schefter who reported Sunday that Stafford's injuries are "potentially chronic" and something he's "dealt with dating back to last season."

The Lions' medical staff has yet to clear Stafford for what is considered a six week recovery. Stafford is said to be adamant he wants to return to play this year. While Stafford will have input into the final decision, the trend here strongly suggests the Lions could choose to shut him down for the season. Now three weeks into his rest and rehab period, Stafford has little chance to play this week.

James Conner | Aggravated right AC sprain | Week 11 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13

Conner fully practiced into the Week 11 Thursday night matchup but aggravated his shoulder sprain and could not return to the game. Last week, Conner said he felt ready and wanted to play but "needed more time." As with most aggravations, expect Conner to need a similar recovery period before returning to play. If that proves accurate, Conner may not return until Week 15 in Buffalo. Even if Conner recovers more quickly, a return to his pre-injury workload in Week 13 is unlikely.

Jordan Howard | Stinger | Week 9 | Week-to-Week | Doubtful Week 13

It's not uncommon for a stinger to take 3-4 weeks to heal. Nerve injuries that do not recover within a few minutes often need extended recovery timetables as strength and range of motion return. However, there continue to be indications Howard's injury is more than a stinger.

Multiple Philadelphia beat writers have reported Howard's injury is more complicated and it's notable that Howard has still not been cleared for contact. If Howard's nerve injury is closer to the spine and slow to heal, he may still be multiple weeks from returning.

Fast Track News and Notes

***Adam Thielen continued to rehab through the Vikings' Week 12 bye. During a radio show last week, Kirk Cousins said Thielen would return this week. Three weeks after aggravating a low-grade injury, it's reasonable to expect Thielen to have reconditioned and return to individual drills on Wednesday.

***The Chiefs did not update the status of Damien Williams (ribs) last week. I'll update with Monday news and again after Wednesday's practice participation report.

***Dan Quinn told reporters Devonta Freeman was making progress last week. But Freeman has yet to be cleared for individual drills, rarely returns at the early end of a recovery timetable, and may not be reconditioned enough to return to practice and play this week. If he's not practicing on Wednesday it's likely confirmation his foot sprain will require another week of healing.

***Monday Update: Eric Ebron will be placed on injured reserve and have surgical procedures on both ankles. More on his prognosis when additional details are reported.

Designated to Return by Team

Injured Players on Active Roster

Quarterbacks Injured | On the Active Roster
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Carson Wentz Phi Right hand contusion Week 12 Day-to-Day Week 13 Return Probable Week 13
Matthew Stafford Det Thoracic spine fractures Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Jeff Driskel Det Hamstring strain Week 12 Day-to-Day Week 13 Return Probable Week 13
Running Backs Injured | On the Active Roster
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Pit
Aggravated right AC sprain
Week 11
 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Doubtful Week 13
KC
Rib injury
Week 11
 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
SF
Aggravated left low ankle sprain
Week 10
 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Ind
Right metacarpal fracture
Week 11
 Week-to-Week Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Atl
Foot / ankle injury
Week 10
 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Phi
Stinger
Week 9
 Week-to-Week Week 13++ Return Doubtful Week 13
Ari
Left hamstring strain
Week 8
 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Was
Toe injury
Week 6
 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Probable Week 13
Wide Receivers Injured | On the Active Roster
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Tyreek Hill KC Hamstring strain Week 11 Day-to-Day Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Adam Thielen Min Right hamstring strain Week 7 Day-to-Day Week 13 Return Probable Week 13
Julio Jones Atl Right AC sprain Week 12 Awaiting Information Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
JuJu Smith-Schuster Pit Concussion / Left knee contusion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Alshon Jeffery Phi Right ankle sprain Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Nelson Agholor Phi Knee injury Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
A.J. Green Cin Left ankle injury Late July Week-to-Week Week 13++ Return Doubtful Week 13
Phillip Dorsett NE Concussion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Mohamed Sanu NE Left high ankle sprain Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Hunter Renfrow Oak Rib fracture / Pneumothorax Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Golden Tate NYG Concussion Week 12 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Parris Campbell Ind Hand fracture fixation Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Paul Richardson Jr Was Aggravated hamstring strain Week 11 Awaiting Information Week 14+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Robert Foster Buf Right hamstring strain Week 11 Awaiting Information Week 14+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Tight Ends Injured | On the Active Roster
Player
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Austin Hooper Atl Left MCL sprain Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Evan Engram NYG Left foot sprain Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Rhett Ellison NYG Concussion Week 11 Concussion Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Gerald Everett LAR Right knee injury Week 12 Awaiting Information Week 14++ Return Doubtful Week 13
Delanie Walker Ten Ankle injury Week 6 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Eric Ebron Ind Ankle injuries Chronic Injured reserve 2020 return 2020 return
Luke Willson Sea Hamstring strain Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Adam Shaheen Chi Foot injury Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Offensive Linemen Injured | On the Active Roster
Tackles
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Joe Staley SF Finger fracture fixation Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Brian Bulaga GB Right MCL sprain Week 12 Awaiting Information Week 13+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Lane Johnson Phi Concussion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Probable Week 13
Andrus Peat NO Arm injury Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 16+ Return Out Week 13
Terron Armstead NO Left high ankle sprain Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Out Week 13
Rob Havenstein LAR Meniscus injury Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 13++ Return Questionable Week 13
Russell Okung LAC Groin strain Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Sam Tevi LAC Knee meniscectomy Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Bobby Massie Chi High ankle sprain Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 15+ Return Out Week 13
Chuma Edoga NYJ MCL sprain Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Out Week 13
Ja'Wuan James Den Left knee injury Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Guards
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Josh Kline Min Concussion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Ty Nsekhe Buf Right ankle injury Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Alex Redmond Cin Biceps injury Week 12 Awaiting Information Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Centers
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Frank Ragnow Det Concussion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Matt Skura Bal Left knee injury Week 12 Awaiting Information Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Defensive Players Injured | On the Active Roster
Edge Rushers
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Jadeveon Clowney Sea Core muscle strain Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13++ Return Questionable Week 13
Dee Ford SF Right hamstring strain Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13++ Return Doubtful Week 13
Olivier Vernon Cle Right knee injury Week 9 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Trey Flowers Det Concussion Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Ryan Kerrigan Was Concussion Week 12 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Alex Okafor KC Ankle injury Week 8 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Defensive Linemen
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Linval Joseph Min Knee injury Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Dontari Poe Car Right quad strain Week 12 Awaiting Information 2020 return 2020 return
Antwaun Woods Dal Knee injury Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Out Week 13
Linebackers
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
C.J. Mosley NYJ Core muscle strain Week 7 5-6 Weeks Week 14++ Return Out Week 13
Leigthon Vander Esch Dal Cervical disc herniation Chronic Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Out Week 13
Danny Trevathan Chi Left elbow dislocation Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Out Week 13
Defensive Backs
Team
Injury
Date
Player/Team Says
FBG Expects
Notes
Jabrill Peppers NYG Transverse process fracture Week 12 Week-to-Week Week 14+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Justin Reid Hou Concussion/Right shoulder injury Week 11 Concussion protocol Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Anthony Harris Min Groin injury Week 10 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Questionable Week 13
Tracy Walker Det Knee injury Week 11 Week-to-Week Week 13+ Return Doubtful Week 13
Marshon Lattimore NO Photos provided by Imagn Images
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