The Philadelphia Flyers recalled defenseman Adam Ginning from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and placed Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, with Bobby Brink and Travis Konecny also day-to-day; they are preparing to host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Rome Odunze, a key receiver for the Bears, is expected to return for the wild card game against the Packers after missing five games due to a foot injury, providing a significant boost to the team's offense. Other players like DJ Moore and Ozzy Trapilo are also healthy and ready to play, while some others are listed as questionable or ruled out due to injuries.
The Bills face injury concerns ahead of the Wild Card game, with rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston ruled out and kicker Matt Prater's status uncertain. James Cook secured the NFL rushing title, earning praise from coach Sean McDermott. The Jaguars, with a potent offense led by Trevor Lawrence and key additions like Jakobi Meyers, are highlighted as a formidable opponent.
Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston was injured with an ankle injury during the game against the Jets and is doubtful to return, with no further update provided by the team.
The Bills' kicker Matt Prater was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Jets due to a right quad injury, after exiting in the third quarter. Mitch Wishnowsky replaced him for kickoffs, and the Bills attempted a two-point conversion following a touchdown in the game.
Rome Odunze returned to limited practice and is questionable for the Bears' season finale against the Lions due to a foot injury, while other key players are also dealing with injuries or illness, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka is out with a concussion.
Lamar Jackson is fully expected to play in the upcoming game against the Steelers after practicing fully for the second consecutive day, despite previous back issues. Key Steelers player T.J. Watt is also likely to return after missing three weeks due to injury, though his exact role remains uncertain. Several players on both teams are dealing with injuries or illnesses, impacting their availability.
Auston Matthews is set to return for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Jets after recovering from a lower-body injury, while other NHL updates include Sorokin's potential return for the Islanders, Chinakhov's possible debut for the Penguins, and various injury reports across teams.
Lamar Jackson's participation in the upcoming Ravens-Steelers game remains uncertain due to a back injury, but there is optimism about his recovery. Coach Harbaugh emphasizes that Jackson's health will be decided by medical staff, regardless of backup Tyler Huntley's performance. The article also discusses the intense rivalry between coaches Harbaugh and Tomlin, the Ravens' game plan to heavily feature Derrick Henry, and issues with the Ravens' pass defense in recent games.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh stated that Lamar Jackson's availability for the upcoming game against the Steelers depends on his practice performance and medical clearance, with a decision expected by Wednesday. Jackson is recovering from a serious injury, and while backup Tyler Huntley performed well in his absence, Jackson's participation will be determined solely by medical staff.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid plans to return in 2026, expressing his intention to continue coaching if the team wants him back, while focusing on upcoming games and managing player injuries, including a likely absence of right guard Trey Smith for the Raiders game.
The St. Louis Blues are preparing to face the Buffalo Sabres with lineup changes due to injury and strategic decisions, including the return of Robby Fabbri and Mathieu Joseph, and Joel Hofer starting in goal. Suter is out for four weeks with an ankle injury, and the game is scheduled for December 29 at 7 p.m.
Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace will miss the rest of the season after shoulder surgery, with Christian Rozeboom and Claudin Cherelus stepping into his role; the team reports positive injury updates and remains focused heading into Week 17.
Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play against the Packers due to a back contusion, but he hasn't been ruled out and may play if he can move. If he can't, Tyler Huntley will start. Several other players from both teams are listed as questionable or out due to injuries.
Lamar Jackson has missed two consecutive days of practice due to a back contusion, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against the Packers, with Tyler Huntley likely to start if Jackson cannot play.