Here's your Saturday Skill Player-Only Injury Report.
The injury designations listed below (QUESTIONABLE, DOUBTFUL, and OUT) are from the official NFL Injury Report, released by the league office. Monday designations are from either the league or the updated injury reports provided by the teams' media relations departments (via social media or the official team websites).
The "outlook" comments -- optimistic, uncertain, and pessimistic -- for players with QUESTIONABLE and DOUBTFUL designations are our own. They're based on local and national reporting, practice participation, and coaches' comments.
This article was updated through Saturday, 20 Dec. at 17:00 ET
Players listed as questionable should be considered game-time decisions. You should verify their status in the 90 minutes leading up to kickoff. For up-to-the-minute updates, visit our Game Day Update page.
SUNDAY EARLY AFTERNOON
BUFFALO @ CLEVELAND
Buffalo Bills
Mecole Hardman WR Calf QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic (activated from IR on Sat.)
Matt Prater K Quadriceps OUT
- Michael Badgley signed, will handle PK role with Prater out.
Cleveland Browns
David Njoku TE Knee OUT
Dylan Sampson RB Hand OUT
Deshaun Watson QB Achilles OUT
LOS ANGELES @ DALLAS
Los Angeles Chargers
Derius Davis WR Ankle OUT
Quentin Johnston WR Groin QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Dallas Cowboys
Hunter Luepke FB Concussion QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Phil Mafah RB Shoulder QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain (must be activated from IR to play)
KANSAS CITY @ TENNESSEE
Kansas City Chiefs
Jake Briningstool TE Hamstring OUT
Patrick Mahomes II QB Knee OUT (placed on IR following surgery)
Rashee Rice WR Concussion OUT
Tyquan Thornton WR Concussion OUT
- Gardner Minshew starts at QB.
Tennessee Titans
Gunnar Helm TE Toe QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Van Jefferson WR Back QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Bryce Oliver WR Knee OUT
CINCINNATI @ MIAMI
Cincinnati Bengals
Noah Fant TE Ankle OUT
Tee Higgins WR Concussion QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Charlie Jones WR Ankle OUT
Miami Dolphins
Jason Sanders K Hip QUESTIONABLE OUT; ruled out Sat. (wasn't activated from IR)
- Quinn Ewers starts at QB for a benched Tua Tagovailoa.
- Riley Patterson will continue as PK.
NEW YORK @ NEW ORLEANS
New York Jets
Justin Fields QB Knee QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Mason Taylor TE Neck OUT
Tyrod Taylor QB Groin, Knee QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
- Brady Cook will start at QB.
New Orleans Saints
Alvin Kamara RB Knee, Ankle OUT
Zaire Mitchell-Paden TE Knee QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Devin Neal RB OUT (placed on IR on Fri.)
Mason Tipton WR Illness QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Devaughn Vele WR OUT (placed on IR on Fri.)
MINNESOTA @ NEW YORK
Minnesota Vikings
Gavin Bartholomew TE Back QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Ty Chandler RB Knee QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
New York Giants
Beaux Collins WR Concussion, Neck OUT
TAMPA BAY @ CAROLINA
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CLEAR
Carolina Panthers
David Moore WR Elbow QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
SUNDAY LATE AFTERNOON
JACKSONVILLE @ DENVER
Jacksonville Jaguars
Bhayshul Tuten RB Finger OUT
Denver Broncos
CLEAR
ATLANTA @ ARIZONA
Atlanta Falcons
KhaDarel Hodge WR OUT
Drake London WR Knee QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr.. WR Heel QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Xavier Weaver WR Hamstring QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
PITTSBURGH @ DETROIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
CLEAR
Detroit Lions
CLEAR
LAS VEGAS @ HOUSTON
Las Vegas Raiders
CLEAR
- Geno Smith returns to start at QB.
Houston Texans
Nick Chubb RB Ribs QUESTIONABLE; outlook optimistic
Christian Kirk WR Illness QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Woody Marks RB Ankle QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
Justin Watson WR Calf QUESTIONABLE; outlook uncertain
SUNDAY NIGHT
NEW ENGLAND @ BALTIMORE
New England Patriots
CLEAR
Baltimore Ravens
CLEAR
MONDAY NIGHT
SAN FRANCISCO @ INDIANAPOLIS
San Francisco
Ricky Pearsall WR Knee OUT
Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson Sr. QB Eye OUT
- Philip Rivers to start at QB.
