The NFL playoffs have commenced following an exciting season filled with unexpected twists. This year’s playoffs have seen a record number of teams who lost 11 or more games last year, including the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers. Furthermore, the playoffs include the highest ever number of worst-to-first division champions: the Patriots, Bears, and Panthers.
Here’s a rundown of the latest injury updates for the teams playing this weekend:
Saturday
Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers
- Rams: G Kevin Dotson (ankle), WR Jordan Whittington (knee) OUT; TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring), CB Josh Wallace (ankle) QUESTIONABLE.
- Panthers: G Chandler Zavala (calf) OUT.
The Rams will be missing starting guard Kevin Dotson, while the Panthers have ruled out Chandler Zavala despite his full participation in practice.
Sunday
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
- Packers: WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) OUT; S Javon Bullard (knee), DL Warren Brinson (foot), LB Nick Niemann (pectoral), RT Zach Tom (back/knee), QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) QUESTIONABLE.
The Bears will be without players due to concussions, and several Packers players are facing questionable statuses heading into the match.
Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots
- Chargers: WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), S Kendall Williamson (ankle) OUT; RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) QUESTIONABLE.
The Chargers are optimistic about the return of rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who indicated his expectation to play on Sunday.
For detailed injury statuses and updates, the complete injury reports are released right before the matches.
