Week 13 of the NFL is poised to have some of the biggest matchups of the season and could very well shape the playoff picture in both conferences going forward. Getting us started will be the Cowboys and Saints, who'll open up Week 13 down in New Orleans for a matchup on Thursday night.
Naturally, every team is a little banged up this time of year and some clubs are more beat up than others. In this space, we'll take stock of all the injuries throughout the NFL as the bulk of teams release their first injury reports of the week as they hit the practice field. We'll also take a look at the final injury report for both Dallas and New Orleans leading up to their showdown on Thursday.
Here's the first injury report from what is to be an exciting Week 13 in the NFL. All odds come courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.
Dallas Cowboys (-4.5) at New Orleans SaintsThe Saints are making a quarterback change, as Taysom Hill is in line to take over for the struggling Trevor Siemian, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. He was listed on the injury report with a foot injury, but was a full participant all week and did not have an injury designation. The Saints will be without a couple defensive ends in Kpassagnon and Davenport on Thursday night, but the real news is that Kamara could return to the starting lineup. He's missed the last three games with a knee injury, but was a limited participant all week and is listed as questionable. He may not have his starting offensive tackles to run behind, however, as Armstead and Ramczyk are questionable to play. Both missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday.
Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown did not practice again Wednesday due to his ankle injury, and Bruce Arians said he's already doubtful to play this weekend. Joining him on the sideline were wide receiver Jaelon Darden (concussion), safety Mike Edwards (knee), defensive lineman William Gholston (wrist) and offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (knee). Limited participants included offensive guard Ali Marpet (abdomen), defensive lineman Vita Vea (knee) and linebacker Devin White (quadriceps).
Atlanta saw linebacker Deion Jones practice fully Wednesday for the first time after he missed the team's Week 12 win over Jacksonville with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, Cordarrelle Patterson and Grady Jarrett both missed the session, but were merely given a veteran's day off. Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard missed practice with an ankle injury.
Analysis to come.
Analysis to come.
Detroit was without six players at practice to begin the week, including running back D'Andre Swift. He is still dealing with a knee injury that knocked him out of the Thanksgiving Day game against Chicago. Linebacker Trey Flowers (knee) was among those also missing along with tackle Penei Sewell and receiver KhaDarel Hodge, who are both dealing with an illness. Offensive tackle Matt Nelson (ankle) was limited.
Eight players were missing from New York's first practice of the week Wednesday, including receivers Kadarius Toney (oblique, quad) and Sterling Shepard (quad) along with defensive back Adoree' Jackson (quad). However, one player who was at practice was quarterback Daniel Jones, who participated in a limited fashion. Jones is dealing with a neck injury that puts his status for Sunday's matchup with Miami in question. Head coach Joe Judge did say that he expects Jones to practice throughout the week, leaving the door open for him to play.
Running back Jordan Howard (knee), running back Boston Scott (illness) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (illness) did not practice for the Eagles on Wednesday. Philly had several limited participants as well. Included in that group were defensive end Derek Barnett (ribs), linebacker T.J. Edwards (ankle), quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle), defensive end Tarron Jackson (neck), running back Miles
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