CeeDee Lamb will play in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings after clearing concussion protocol on Friday.
The Dallas Cowboys receiver was injured during last week’s loss to the Detroit Lions when he went up for a deep pass in the end zone and was contorting his body trying to make a one-handed catch. He couldn’t make the catch and then landed hard and his head slammed on the ground.
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Lamb returned to practice as a full participant on Thursday as his recovery has gone well enough for him to return for Sunday Night Football.
“Process has been cool. Obviously, it’s been a lot of eye work and eye discipline and trying to, I guess, frustrate myself essentially to see if I have any more residuals of the concussion. And I haven’t had any type of symptoms,” Lamb said. “As for me now, it’s been heavy on rest, to be honest. Doing everything, me knowing my requirements, kind of getting ahead of everything, especially with the extra 2-3 days that we had off. I feel like that was big.”
The San Francisco 49ers added Christian McCaffrey to the injury report on Saturday with a back injury. The running back did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday due to an illness before being a full participant on Friday.
There’s no word on the severity of McCaffrey’s back issue ahead of Sunday’s meeting with the Tennessee Titans. Despite the injury report addition, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers star is expected to be “good to go.”
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt had successful surgery to “stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung,” according to his brother J.J.
Watt was in a dry needling treatment session at the team’s practice facility on Wednesday when he started to feel discomfort. There is no timeline for a recovery, but was released from the hospital on Friday and will not play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins.
Other notable Week 15 injuries:
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens due to a concussion. Higgins missed Week 13 with a concussion and found himself back in protocol this week after getting injured last week against the Buffalo Bills. Higgins was evaluated in-game and cleared to return, but Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday that the receiver was back in protocol. He was limited during Thursday’s practice and ultimately ruled out Friday afternoon.
The Washington Commanders have already ruled quarterback Jayden Daniels out for Week 15 due to aggravating an elbow injury in Week 14’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Daniels had just returned from a three-game absence after dislocating that elbow in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks. Marcus Mariota will start his seventh game this season when the Commanders face the New York Giants on Sunday.
Trey Benson will not return this season after the Arizona Cardinals chose not to activate him from injured reserve during his 21-day practice window. The running back has been out since Week 4 with a knee injury. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Benson had not progressed enough to warrant a return this season.
Injuries to his right shoulder and back will sideline Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kenny Pickett has been taking first-team reps this week and will start as head coach Pete Carroll called Smith “day-to-day.”
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NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders
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NFC South: Falcons (played Thurs.) | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers (played Thurs.)
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Here’s the rest of the Week 15 injury report:
ARIZONA CARDINALS
WR Marvin Harrison Jr (heel): OUT
LT Paris Johnson Jr. (knee): OUT
S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle): OUT
CB Max Melton (heel): OUT
S Jalen Thompson (hamstring): OUT
G Evan Brown (personal): OUT
DT Bilal Nichols (knee): OUT
WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring): OUT
DE L.J. Collier (knee): questionable
RB Emari Demercado (ankle): questionable
TE Elijah Higgins (illness): questionable
T Christian Jones (knee): questionable
DT Walter Nolen (knee): questionable
HOUSTON TEXANS
RB Nick Chubb (ribs): questionable
LB E.J. Speed (knee): questionable
WR Justin Watson (calf): questionable
TE Harrison Bryant (neck/shoulder): questionable
NEW YORK JETS
QB Justin Fields (knee): OUT
QB Tyrod Taylor (groin): OUT
TE Mason Taylor (neck): OUT
LB Francisco Mauigoa (neck): OUT
CB Azareye’h Thomas (shoulder): OUT
LB Cam Jones (hip): questionable
TE Stone Smartt (concussion): questionable
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
WR Parker Washington (hip): questionable
OL Walker Little (concussion): questionable
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
WR Alex Bachman (thumb): OUT
T Kolton Miller (ankle): OUT
QB Geno Smith (shoulder, back): OUT
S Jeremy Chinn (back): questionable
C/G Jordan Meredith (foot): questionable
TE Ian Thomas (calf): questionable
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
DT Jalen Carter (shoulders): OUT
T Lane Johnson (foot): OUT
T Cameron Williams (shoulder): questionable
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
QB Jayden Daniels (elbow): OUT
DE Drake Jackson (groin, knee): OUT
CB Jonathan Jones (rib): OUT
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin): questionable
WR Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness): questionable
NEW YORK GIANTS
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder): OUT
WR Beaux Collins (neck, concussion): OUT
OLB Victor Dimukeje (knee): OUT
CB Nic Jones (shoulder): OUT
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches Sr. (ankle): OUT
P Jamie Gillan (left knee): doubtful
DL D.J. Davidson (illness): questionable
OL Joshua Ezeudu (calf): questionable
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (illness, neck, knee): questionable
CB Art Green (hamstring): questionable
DL Dexter Lawrence (hamstring): questionable
LB Darius Muasau (ankle): questionable
WR Gunner Olszewski (concussion): questionable
BUFFALO BILLS
WR Josh Palmer (ankle): questionable
CB Christian Benford (toe): questionable
LB Terrel Bernard (elbow): questionable
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
RB Terrell Jennings (concussion): OUT
LB Robert Spillane (foot): questionable
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR Derius Davis (ankle): OUT
DB Elijah Molden (hamstring): doubtful
G/T Trey Pipkins (ankle): doubful
LB Troy Dye (hip): questionable
WR Quentin Johnston (groin): questionable
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Marquise Brown (personal): OUT
T Wanya Morris (knee): OUT
G Trey Smith (ankle): OUT
T Jawaan Taylor (triceps, knee): OUT
CB Trent McDuffie (knee): questionable
BALTIMORE RAVENS
WR Rashod Bateman (ankle): questionable
LB Tavius Robinson (foot): questionable
S Ar’Darius Washington (Achilles): questionable
CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Tee Higgins (concussion): OUT
DE Shemar Stewart (knee): OUT
S PJ Jules (ankle): doubtful
CLEVELAND BROWNS
T Jack Conklin (concussion): OUT
DT Adin Huntington (quad): OUT
TE David Njoku (knee): OUT
RB Dylan Sampson (calf, hand): OUT
G Wyatt Teller (calf): OUT
CB Denzel Ward (calf): OUT
QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles): OUT
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib): questionable
DT Mason Graham (rib): questionable
WR Malachi Corley (concussion): questionable
G Joel Bitonio (knee, back): questionable
CHICAGO BEARS
DB Kyler Gordon (groin): OUT
RB Travis Homer (ankle): OUT
WR Rome Odunze (foot): questionable
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
WR Anthony Gould (foot): OUT
RT Braden Smith (concussion, neck): OUT
CB Sauce Gardner (calf): OUT
DT DeForest Buckner (neck): OUT
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
TE Elijah Arroyo (knee): OUT
WR Dareke Young (quad): OUT
DE Rylie Mills (knee): questionable
TE Eric Saubert (calf): questionable
C Jalen Sundell (knee): questionable
TENNESSEE TITANS
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (achilles): OUT
C Lloyd Cushenberry III (foot): questionable
T Dan Moore (neck): questionable
DL C.J. Ravenell (toe): questionable
LB James Williams (illness): questionable
G Kevin Zeitler (NIR-rest): questionable
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
LB Tatum Bethune (ankle): OUT
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring): OUT
LB Nick Martin (concussion): OUT
DE Sam Okuayinonu (ankle): OUT
QB Kurtis Rourke (knee): OUT
RB Christian McCaffrey (back): questionable
CAROLINA PANTHERS
DT Tershawn Wharton (hamstring): questionable
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RB Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle): OUT
T Asim Richards (ankle): OUT
S Justin Reid (knee): questionable
DETROIT LIONS
S Brian Branch (Achilles): OUT
S Kerby Joseph (knee): OUT
S Thomas Harper (concussion): OUT
G Christian Mahogany (fibula): OUT
G Kayode Awosika (foot): questionable
T Taylor Decker (shoulder): questionable
WR Kalif Raymond (ankle): questionable
RB Sione Vaki (thumb): questionable
TE Shane Zylstra (knee): questionable
LOS ANGELES RAMS
WR Davante Adams (hamstring): questionable
S Jaylen McCollough (illness): questionable
GREEN BAY PACKERS
DE Brenton Cox Jr. (groin): OUT
RB MarShawn Lloyd (calf, hamstring): OUT
DE Collin Oliver (hamstring): OUT
RB Emanuel Wilson (illness): questionable
RB Josh Jacobs (knee): questionable
DL Lukas Van Ness (foot): questionable
LB Kristian Welch (concussion): questionable
WR Savion Williams (foot): questionable
DENVER BRONCOS
G Ben Powers (biceps): OUT
WR Pay Bryant (hamstring): OUT
T Mike McGlinchey (shoulder): questionable
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
RB Ty Chandler (knee): questionable
LT Christian Darrisaw (knee): questionable
DALLAS COWBOYS
T Tyler Guyton (ankle): OUT
CB Trevon Diggs (knee): OUT
TE Jake Ferguson (calf): questionable
DE Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring): questionable
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McCaffrey did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday due to an illness before being a full participant on Friday.
The 49ers announced on Saturday that a back issue has popped up and he will be questionable for Sunday’s meeting with the Titans.
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Achane left last week’s win over the Jets in the second quarter with a rib injury and did not return. The running back said on Thursday he felt good and that he would have returned had the score not been so lopsided against the Jets.
On Saturday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Achane is expected to be good to go Monday night against Pittsburgh.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will reportedly make his first start since the 2021 playoffs this week against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The 44-year-old Rivers was signed to the Colts’ practice squad this week following Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury in Week 14. With backup Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury, the door was opened for a reunion with the veteran quarterback, who spent his final NFL season in Indianapolis in 2020.
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Odunze was back at practice on Friday as he deals with a stress fracture in his foot. Despite not practice for two weeks, the receiver is trending towards playing Sunday against the Browns.
In 12 games this season Odunze has 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns.
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Injuries to his right shoulder and back will sideline Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kenny Pickett has been taking first-team reps this week and will start as head coach Pete Carroll called Smith “day-to-day.”
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Watt underwent surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung, according to his brother J.J. Watt.
T.J. was undergoing a dry needling treatment session at the team’s practice facility on Wednesday when he began to feel discomfort and was sent to a local hospital for testing.
According to J.J., there is no timeline for recovery at the moment, but T.J. was set to be released from the hospital on Friday and he will not play this wek
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Steichen said that no decisions have been made on who his starting quarterback will be on Sunday. Daniel Jones ruptured his Achilles tendon last Sunday, ending his season. Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard fully practiced this week.
The Colts also signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice squad on Tuesday. Rivers last played for the Colts in 2020, before retiring after the season. Steichen also said Rivers looked good and moved around well. The Colts are 8-5 this season.
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Harrison will miss his second straight game due to a heel injury. In his place, expect wide receiver Michael Wilson and tight end Trey McBride to get more targets.
Harrison has 40 receptions for 594 yards and 4 touchdowns in his second season. The Cardinals are 3-10.
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With Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields out for Sunday, Cook will make his first career NFL start. Cook entered Sunday’s game against Miami, completing 46.7% of his passes and throwing two interceptions.
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Watt was sent to a local hospital after experiencing lung discomfort at the team’s practice facility Wednesday.
Head coach Mike Tomlin said he spoke with Watt on Wednesday evening, and said the pass rusher was “comfortable.” Tomlin added that Watt was not dealing with an injury coming out of Week 14’s game.
Watt reportedly sustained the injury while receiving treatment at the team’s facility and has been hospitalized since Wednesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tomlin was he was unaware when or how Watt’s symptoms started.
The Steelers are set to play the Dolphins on Monday night.
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Lamb has been in concussion protocol since getting injured last week. The receiver was a full participant in practice on Thursday and cleared concussion protocol on Friday.