When you play fantasy football, you want to get notifications with fun emojis, exclamation points and the word “touchdown.”
But sometimes you get the dreaded word: “out.” Now you have to play the weekly guessing game of start ’em or sit ’em.
Our NFL injury report helps you parse limited participation, full participation and “mixing into drills.” It might not give you the information you need to navigate the waiver wire or make a crucial roster decision ahead of kick off. The real injury report is your source of truth.
Below is the full injury status breakdown for key fantasy starters heading into Week 14.
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Key NFL Injuries Ahead of Week 14
Quarterback Injury Updates
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – QUESTIONABLE
Justin Herbert is questionable after receiving surgery on his left hand over the week. He practiced in limited fashion, but it is still unclear whether or not he is good to go for Monday against Philadelphia.
J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings – HEALTHY
J.J. McCarthy will play in Minnesota’s Week 14 game against the Commanders after missing last week with a concussion. Minnesota was blown out last week in Seattle in the game that he missed. Already, McCarthy has missed half the year due to injury.
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders – HEALTHY
Jayden Daniels will be back under center after missing the last three games due to an elbow injury.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals – IR
Head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Friday that Murray will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Now questions shall abound as to whether Murray has played his last game in Arizona.
Running backs Injury Updates
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers – QUESTIONABLE
The Chargers opened up the 21-day practice window for Hampton who is returning from IR with an ankle injury. Reports indicate that Hampton is looking good, but there is no official word on whether or not he will be available in week 14.
If he is, he will likely face a snap count to ease him back into game action.
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints – OUT
Alvin Kamara will miss another game with his knee injury. With just three games left for the Saints who are playing merely for draft seeding, it would not be a surprise if Kamara finds himself among the players shut down for the year.
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals – OUT
Trey Benson will miss Sunday’s game against the Rams. He had his 21-day practice window open, but head coach Jonathan Gannon does not think that Benson is ready for game action. Gannon is hopeful that he’ll return to the field at some point this season.
Wide receivers Injury Updates
Drake London – Atlanta Falcons – OUT
Drake London will miss another game against the Seattle Seahawks. London suffered a PCL sprain in Atlanta’s Week 11 loss to Carolina. With three games remaining and the Falcons out of playoff contention, Atlanta will be especially cautious with their young star receiver.
Marvin Harrison Jr. – Arizona Cardinals – OUT
After missing two games with appendicitis, Marvin Harrison Jr. then picked up a heel injury in his first game back. After barely practicing this week, he’ll miss Week 14’s game against the Rams. In his stead, Michael Wilson will resume his WR1 duties.
Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears – OUT
Rome Odunze will miss the first game of his NFL career as he picked up a foot injury in Week 13’s win over Philadelphia. In his absence, Luther Burden III, DJ Moore and Colston Loveland will pick up the slack.
Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals – HEALTHY
Tee Higgins has cleared concussion protocol and will be good to go for the Bengals in their Week 14 game against the Bills.
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OUT
Mike Evans will miss another game due to a collarbone injury. Out since Week 4, Evans he was unable to get himself ready this week in practice. Tampa Bay will once again turn to Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Tez Johnson and Sterling Shepard at wide out.
Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers – QUESTIONABLE
Jayden Reed is questionable for Week 14’s matchup against Chicago. Reed has been out since Week 2 with collarbone and foot injuries. Head coach Matt LaFleur says he’s still going through the process of being fully cleared medically. Reed will be a welcome addition back for a Green Bay offense struggling to find pass-catching weapons.
Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers – QUESTIONABLE
Matthew Golden is questionable with a wrist injury. Golden has missed Green Bay’s last two games and three of the last four. He was limited all week in practice and will carry a questionable status into the weekend.
Tight ends Injury Updates
Dalton Kincaid – Buffalo Bills – QUESTIONABLE
Dalton Kincaid is questionable with a hamstring injury ahead of Buffalo’s week 14 matchup against Cincinnati. With the Bills in a multi-team battle for a playoff spot, his return would be a massive upgrade for this offense.
What NFL players are on Injured Reserve?
Heading into Week 14, here are the key players on short-term injured reserve list and are expected to return at some point this season:
- Kyler Murray – Arizona Cardinals QB
- Garrett Wilson – New York Jets WR
Below are the players on season-ending injured reserve list:
- Malik Nabers, New York Giants WR
- Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins WR
- Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers LB
- James Connor, Arizona Cardinals RB
- Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers RB
- Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers TE
- Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders RB
- Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints RB
- Cam Skattebo, New York Giants RB
- Miles Sanders, Dallas Cowboys RB
- Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB
- Michael Penix Jr. – Atlanta Falcons
- Sam LaPorta – Detroit Lions TE
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Injured Reserve work in the NFL?
The Injured Reserve list allows a team to remove a player with a football-related injury from the active roster for at least four games to free up a spot on the 53-man roster.
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