The Super Bowl drive starts this weekend for 12 teams in the NFL. Here's a look at the players with injury news this week to get a jump start on planning for the playoff pools.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens desperately need QB Lamar Jackson to play if they want to advance to the next round. Baltimore can ill afford to fall behind early due to their lack of wide receiver talent. I listed Jackson as starting while waiting to see his ability to practice.
RB Gus Edwards left last week’s game with a concussion. I expect him to be the Ravens’ second choice at running back vs. the Bengals.
Baltimore gave Isaiah Likely a primo opportunity (13 targets) in Week 18, with the Ravens resting Mark Andrews. Likely finished with eight catches for 103 yards while being in the field for 88% of Baltimore’s plays. His success may lead to the Ravens featuring two tight ends in their rematch vs. Cincinnati. At the very least, he is their second-best receiver at this point of the year.
Buffalo Bills
All eyes around the football world were on the recovery of S Damar Hamlin this week. He has made significant strides from his injury, allowing the Bills’ players to resume their march to the Super Bowl. Buffalo’s only injured player heading into the postseason is LB Von Miller (IR).
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals don't have any players listed on Tuesday afternoon with injury news.
Dallas Cowboys
The most significant concern for the Cowboys heading into the postseason is the poor decision-making and off-target throws by Dak Prescott. He threw an interception in seven consecutive games (11 total). Dallas won’t beat the best teams in the playoff if they turn the ball over multiple times.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars finished the season with five straight wins, giving them their first AFC South title since 2017. They enter the postseason with a healthy offensive roster.
Los Angeles Chargers
Mike Williams left Sunday’s game with a back injury that appears to be minor. The Chargers played their top offensive starters for about three-quarters of last week’s matchup. L.A. expects Williams to start on Sunday.
