As the NFL season progresses, teams continue to adjust their rosters and game-day strategies to contend with injuries, player performances, and playoff aspirations. This week, several teams have been affected by significant injuries, necessitating adjustments to their lineups. From pivotal players being ruled out to practice squad call-ups, the league’s dynamic environment requires teams to adapt quickly as they prepare for critical matchups. Notable transactions include a mix of injury activations, roster signings, and game-day elevations, all aimed at addressing immediate needs while keeping an eye on postseason possibilities.
This comprehensive breakdown highlights the latest updates for each team, organized alphabetically for ease of reference. From the 10-2 juggernauts like the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings to teams battling adversity such as the 3-9 Cleveland Browns and 2-10 Jacksonville Jaguars, the spectrum of NFL strategies is on full display. These updates provide insights into how organizations are maneuvering through challenges, and making tactical decisions to maximize their chances in this high-stakes phase of the season. Dive in to see how your favorite team is shaping up ahead of their upcoming games.
Here’s the latest team-by-team breakdown, listed alphabetically:
Arizona Cardinals (6-6-0)
- Injuries: S Jalen Thompson (illness) added to the injury report; status is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
Atlanta Falcons (6-6-0)
- Game Day Elevations: WR Chris Blair.
- Injuries: WR Casey Washington (concussion) ruled out; DL Ruke Orhorhoro (ankle) downgraded to out.
Buffalo Bills (10-2-0)
- Roster Cuts: LB Nicholas Morrow.
- Injuries: DT DeWayne Carter was activated off injured reserve.
- Game Day Elevations: TE Zach Davidson, S Lewis Cine.
Carolina Panthers (3-9-0)
- Game Day Elevations: WR Dan Chisena, LB Jacoby Windmon.
- Injuries: OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and S Nick Scott (hamstring/personal) were both downgraded to out for Sunday’s game vs. Philadelphia.
Chicago Bears (4-8-0)
- Game Day Elevations: RB Darrynton Evans, DB Adrian Colbert.
Cincinnati Bengals (4-8-0)
- Injuries: WR Charlie Jones (groin) is questionable for Monday vs. Dallas; LT Orlando Brown (fibula) and DT Sheldon Rankins (illness) are ruled out.
Cleveland Browns (3-9-0)
- Game Day Elevations: WR James Proche, DT T.Y. McGill.
- Injuries: LT Jedrick Wills (knee) and DT Maurice Hurst (ankle) were placed on IR; CB Myles Harden (tibia) was downgraded to out vs. Pittsburgh.
- Signings: WRs Kadarius Toney and Mike Woods were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
Dallas Cowboys (5-7-0)
- Injuries: LT Tyler Guyton (ankle/knee) and LB Nick Vigil (foot) are questionable; RG Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and S Juanyeh Thomas (knee) are ruled out; CB Trevon Diggs (knee) is also questionable for Monday vs. the Bengals.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10-0)
- Game Day Elevations: WR Joshua Cephus.
Kansas City Chiefs (11-1-0)
- Game Day Elevations: TE Baylor Cupp, LB Swayze Bozeman.
- Injuries: WR Mecole Hardman (knee) was placed on IR.
- Signings: WR Nikko Remigio was promoted from the practice squad.
- Visits: CB Steven Nelson is scheduled to visit on Monday for a potential return.
Las Vegas Raiders (2-10-0)
- Game Day Elevations: WR Kristian Wilkerson.
Los Angeles Chargers (8-4-0)
- Game Day Elevations: RB Jarrett Patterson, S Kendall Williamson.
- Injuries: LB Junior Colson (ankle) activated from IR; LB Denzel Perryman (groin) downgraded to out vs. Chiefs.
Los Angeles Rams (6-6-0)
- Game Day Elevations: CB Charles Woods.
Miami Dolphins (5-7-0)
- Game Day Elevations: LS Zach Triner.
- Injuries: OLB Bradley Chubb (knee), LB Cameron Goode (knee), and LS Blake Ferguson (non-football illness) were downgraded to out vs. Jets.
Minnesota Vikings (10-2-0)
- Game Day Elevations: OLB Gabriel Murphy.
- Injuries: K Will Reichard and LS Andrew DePaola were activated off IR.
- Roster Cuts: K John Parker Romo.
New Orleans Saints (4-8-0)
- Injuries: RB Kendre Miller activated off IR; G Nick Saldiveri placed on IR; DE Tanoh Kpassagnon downgraded to out vs. Giants.
- Signings: WRs Kevin Austin Jr. and Dante Pettis were promoted from the practice squad.
- Roster Cuts: OL Kyle Hergel.
New York Giants (2-10-0)
- Game Day Elevations: OT Tyre Phillips, CB Greg Stroman.
- Injuries: DL DJ Davidson placed on IR; CB Cordale Flott (quad/knee) questionable vs. Saints.
- Signings: DE Casey Rogers and DL Elijah Garcia were promoted from the practice squad; DB Dee Williams was claimed off waivers from Seattle.
- Roster Cuts: QB Tim Boyle.
New York Jets (3-9-0)
- Game Day Elevations: CB Kendall Sheffield.
- Injuries: RB Breece Hall (knee) ruled out vs. Dolphins; WR Allen Lazard and OL Wes Schweitzer activated off IR; CB Qwan’tez Stiggers ruled out.
- Roster Cuts: OL Connor McGovern.
Philadelphia Eagles (10-2-0)
- Game Day Elevations: FB Khari Blasingame, S Andre Sam.
- Injuries: TE Dallas Goedert (knee) was placed on IR with plans for a playoff return.
- Signings: TE E.J. Jenkins was promoted from the practice squad.
San Francisco 49ers (5-7-0)
- Game Day Elevations: RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, LB Jalen Graham.
- Injuries: RB Jordan Mason (ankle) and S George Odum were placed on IR; LG Aaron Banks and DE Nick Bosa were ruled out; S Talanoa Hufanga was activated off IR.
- Signings: OL Sebastian Gutierrez was promoted from the practice squad.
Seattle Seahawks (7-5-0)
- Game Day Elevations: RB George Holani, P Ty Zentner.
- Injuries: RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf) ruled out; CB Tre Brown (hamstring) doubtful.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6-0)
- Game Day Elevations: CB Dallis Flowers, P Jack Browning.
- Injuries: OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, LB J.J. Russell, and CB Josh Hayes were downgraded to out vs. Raiders.
- Signings: LB Antonio Grier Jr. was promoted from the practice squad.
Tennessee Titans (3-9-0)
- Game Day Elevations: TE Thomas Odukoya, G Arlington Hambright.
- Injuries: G Logan Bruss was placed on IR; CB Chidobe Awuzie was activated off IR.
- Signings: WR Mason Kinsey and DB Kendell Brooks were promoted from the practice squad.
