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Week 11 of the NFL season options elite quarterback battles, renewed division rivalries and a homecoming in Carolina.
With seven extra weeks left on the regular-season schedule, groups are making ready for the ultimate stretch. Accidents have performed an enormous issue this season, and golf equipment are monitoring their damage experiences heading into the weekend.
Green Bay Packers operating again Aaron Jones might miss a week or two due to an MCL sprain, a tricky blow for his or her offense. In the meantime, New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for Sunday’s recreation on the Philadelphia Eagles. Kamara additionally missed Week 10 with a knee damage.
On the intense facet, the New York Giants noticed Saquon Barkley return to practice this week after lacking over a month with an ankle sprain. He has an opportunity to play on Monday Evening Soccer in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Likewise, Kyler Murray says he is “pretty close” to returning for the Arizona Cardinals after lacking the previous two contests with an ankle damage.
Earlier than the motion kicks off, our NFL reporters have you ever coated with the most recent damage developments to big-name gamers:
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Harm: Thigh
The Ravens listed a season-worst 13 gamers on their damage report, however the excellent news is Brown seems to be able to play. He was sidelined for 2 days, however he returned Friday and ran very nicely. Brown may very well be in retailer for a giant recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bears, who’ve allowed the sixth-most passing yards to broad receivers and the fifth-most landing passes to them. In what has been a breakout season, Brown is one among three NFL gamers with at the very least 50 receptions, 700 receiving yards and 6 landing catches this season (Cooper Kupp and Tyreek Hill are the others). — Jamison Hensley
Harm: Hamstring
Edmunds suffered a hamstring damage throughout the crew’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He missed final week’s recreation in opposition to the New York Jets and had solely restricted participation in follow on Friday. A.J. Klein began at center linebacker in his place and is about to do the identical if Edmunds cannot go. Klein performed nicely in his absence, ending with seven tackles and a move defensed. Edmunds is formally questionable for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts. — Alaina Getzenberg
Harm: COVID
Cooper will miss the following two video games after testing optimistic for COVID, which could have a huge impact on the Cowboys’ offense however maybe not as limiting as many would suppose. Michael Gallup returned to the lineup final week after lacking seven video games with a calf pressure. CeeDee Lamb leads the Cowboys in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Cedrick Wilson crammed in ably for Gallup because the No. 3 receiver and Noah Brown and Malik Turner have had good moments this season. Cooper could make large performs at a second’s discover, however Dak Prescott has proven he’s not afraid to go to any of his receivers in a crucial second. — Todd Archer
Harm: Indirect
Goff has missed three straight practices forward of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Cleveland Browns. Goff did not follow once more on Friday — he’s listed as uncertain — with backup Tim Boyle taking first-team reps all through the week. Boyle is in line to take over the beginning function in Goff’s absence for the primary time of his profession. — Eric Woodyard
Harm: Knee
Ingold suffered an ACL damage on a noncontact play Sunday evening in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, and his loss can be felt not solely as a short-yardage again, but additionally catching passes within the flat and as a crew captain. Backup tight finish Foster Moreau obtained some reps at fullback in opposition to the Chiefs, however he is a pass-catcher. Ingold is predicted to go on season-ending IR, and the Raiders signed fullback Sutton Smith to the follow squad this week. — Paul Gutierrez
Harm: Shoulder
Joseph has been battling a shoulder damage that stored him out of shape Wednesday and Thursday. Though the Friday damage report listed him as uncertain, he has an opportunity to play Sunday and can be evaluated pre-game. — Shelley Smith
Harm: Quad
Wilkins has been one among Miami’s finest defensive gamers this season and is efficient in opposition to each the run and the move. He missed follow Wednesday earlier than returning in restricted style on Thursday, and coach Brian Flores says he’s hopeful Wilkins can play Sunday in opposition to the Jets. If he’s unable to go, maybe the Dolphins will name up current follow squad signee Andrew Billings. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Harm: Knee
Kamara will clearly be missed for a Saints offense that was already depleted when he was wholesome. He leads the crew with 840 yards from scrimmage, seven touchdowns and 32 receptions this season. The one saving grace is that they’ve a dependable backup possibility in Mark Ingram II, who ought to play an enormous function for them once more as a runner, move catcher and move protector. Ingram had 18 touches for 108 yards and a landing in Kamara’s place throughout final Sunday’s loss at Tennessee.
Harm: Knee, shoulder
Armstead will miss the second straight week — a major loss for a depleted Saints offense that may even be with out standout RT Ryan Ramczyk, Kamara and others. Veteran James Hurst has been a dependable substitute for Armstead when he has missed time this yr. However now that additionally they want to switch Ramczyk, they may should shuffle gamers round and use both rookie Landon Young or veteran Jordan Mills at one of many two sort out spots.
Harm: Knee
Ramczyk can be a major loss anytime. However the timing is particularly tough for the Saints, contemplating Armstead has additionally been dominated out for the second straight week (to not point out Kamara for a depleted Saints offense). The Saints should use Hurst, Younger or Mills to fill this spot. — Mike Triplett
Harm: Hamstring
Peterson was designated for return and went by way of three days of follow after a three-week stint on injured reserve because of a hamstring damage. Coach Mike Zimmer stated he was undecided whether or not Peterson would play in opposition to Inexperienced Bay, but it surely’s a superb signal that he was not on the ultimate damage report. — Courtney Cronin
Harm: Hip, knee
Watt acquired injured in a fourth-quarter sack of Jared Goff and missed the remainder of the tie in opposition to the Lions final week. Although MRIs on the damage got here again unfavorable, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Watt was nonetheless unable to follow this week. He is only one participant on a protection that can be with out different All-Professionals in security Minkah Fitzpatrick (COVID-19) and cornerback Joe Haden (foot). — Brooke Pryor
Harm: Finger, ribs
After having a process to repair the fractured finger on his proper hand, the Niners hoped Mitchell would be capable to play in opposition to the Jaguars on Sunday. However because the week went on, that chance appeared to dwindle. Now, Mitchell is listed as uncertain and appears unlikely to play. That is a disgrace for the Niners given Mitchell’s ascent, however they’re in a bit higher spot now as a result of veteran Jeff Wilson Jr. is again and accessible. Wilson is more likely to begin for Mitchell, with Trey Sermon serving as backup partly as a result of fellow operating again JaMycal Hasty is out with an ankle damage. — Nick Wagoner
Harm: Groin
The Seahawks will not should face star receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Sunday, however they may very well be with out Professional Bowl security Jamal Adams once they host the division-leading Cardinals. Pete Carroll stated Adams, listed as questionable, can be a game-time determination after tweaking his groin in follow this week. Adams confirmed up on Thursday’s damage report as restricted and did not follow Friday. Cornerback D.J. Reed may even be a game-time determination. “We do not know sufficient about it but, so we have got to attend and use day by day,” Carroll stated of Adams and Reed. “They’re hopeful that they’ll be alright.” — Brady Henderson
Harm: Groin
For the primary time since Week 5, Samuel hasn’t already been dominated out on a Friday for the following recreation. As an alternative, he is listed as questionable. He hasn’t performed since lasting solely two snaps in a Week 5 loss to New Orleans and it is nonetheless exhausting to think about him taking part in. He did take part in positional warm-up drills Friday for the primary time shortly however nonetheless retreated to a facet discipline throughout the crew portion of follow. It is progress, however given the stops and begins to his season, it is exhausting to know precisely how a lot. — John Keim