With three weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, Week 16 carries a few notable injuries leading up to its matchups. Here is a short list of injuries to keep an eye on throughout the weekend.
NFL Injury Report Week 16: Quarterbacks
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Tevor Lawrence sustained a concussion in Sunday Night's Week 15 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. No doubt Lawrence will play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he clears protocol.
Houston Texans rookie QB CJ Stroud remains in concussion protocol still after the Week 14 game against the New York Jets. He will most likely be out again in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
Adding to the list of concussed quarterbacks this week, Jets QB Zach Wilson was also put into concussion protocol after Sunday's game. If he clears protocol, he will be the Jets starting QB in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders. Good news is that four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers was activated from Injury Reserve after a remarkable recovery from an Achilles tendon tear; but he most likely will not see the field again this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers second year quarterback Kenny Pickett was limited in practice. If he isn't good enough to go for the Saturday divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Mason Ruldolph will start in his place.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is set to return against the Tennessee Titans. Geno was dealing with a groin injury, although he was activated this past Monday Night game, Drew Lock got the start last week.
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NFL Injury Report Week 16: Wide Receivers
New Orleans Saints second year wide receiver Chris Olave is set to play tonight after missing one game due to an ankle injury.
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will be out again this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chase is dealing with a separated shoulder injury.
Kansas City Chiefs wideout Skyy Moore was placed on Injury Reserve with knee swelling after the game against the New England Patriots.
NFL Injury Report Week 16: Running Backs
Baltimore Ravens rookie speedster running back Keaton Mitchell is ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.
Indianapolis Colts running back Zach Moss will try to play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons despite leaving early with a shoulder injury vs the Steelers last week.
Last year's leading rusher, the Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs plans to play this coming Monday Night after being held out last week with a quad injury.
NFL Injury Report Week 16: Offensive Line
Patriots left guard Cole Strange will be placed on IR as he was carted off the field with a knee injury against the Chiefs last week.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson will be having thumb surgery and is expected to miss some time.
NFL Injury Report Week 16: Defense
Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward has exited concussion protocol and is in line to play against the Bengals on Saturday.
Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader will be out for the remainder of the season with a torn quad. Adding to this, cornerback DJ Ivery joins Reader on IR with a torn ACL.
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