We’re into Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season, and injuries are once again a factor in several key games this coming weekend. The story of this week is running back (and running game) injuries, with several backfield players expected to be out of action. But we’re also likely to have some stars returning to the field, including an MVP candidate quarterback.
As teams turn in their final injury reports of the week, let this be your hub for knowing who is in, who is out, and whose status may still be up in the air leading up to kickoff. Below, you’ll find every injury report and analysis of what it all means for Week 12.
Whitehead’s absence is a potentially big one against Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, especially if White also can’t play. White did get in a full practice on both Thursday Friday, though, a good sign for his potential availability. Marpet practiced fully on Friday as well, while Dean was a full participant all week.
Atlanta gets Deion Jones and Kendall Sheffield back for this game, which is good because the Falcons need all the help they can get against the explosive Tampa Bay offense.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
The Vikings have a few big absences here, with Cook and Darrisaw potentially hamstringing the offense a bit. Alexander Mattison has filled in quite well for Cook when he’s had to miss time and he should do fine in a solid matchup here, but the line could suffer without the left tackle. Kendricks and Barr would also be big absences, though the likely absence of D’Andre Swift for Detroit would make them less damaging.
Mike Glennon will start in place of Jones, and he will be working with a skeleton crew of skill-position weapons. Jackson being out is hurtful against the Dolphins, as he was the most likely of the Giants’ corners to be able to keep pace with the speedy Jaylen Waddle.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
Collins’ absence is somewhat less damaging against the Raiders with Darren Waller likely to miss the game, but the Football Team could miss him in its attempts to stop the run. McKissic being out could set up Antonio Gibson for his largest workload of the season, though coach Ron Rivera hinted that Wendell Smallwood could play a McKissic-esque role on Sunday. The Washington offensive line has been better of late, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the Flowers and Larsen injuries.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
Injury reports to come.
