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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, as of January 13. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for Wild Card Weekend, including Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, and Amari Cooper.
As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical injuries to keep track of throughout the week. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your opponents.
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Jalen Hurts Injury Update
Hurts (right finger), who reportedly went several days without throwing a football, returned to practice in a full capacity on Friday. Barring a setback, he'll suit up in Monday's win-or-go-home game against Tampa Bay.
A.J. Brown Injury Update
Brown (knee) has missed two consecutive practices, creating real confusion about his availability for Monday's game. At this point, he's certainly not trending in the right direction. However, he has one more day to get on the field in some capacity. If he remains sidelined on Saturday, it'll be safe to assume he won't play this week.
Amari Cooper Injury Update
Cooper (rest, heel) returned to practice on Thursday and has been removed from the final injury report. Despite facing a modest Texans defense, Cooper has real value while catching passes from Comeback Player of the Year candidate Joe Flacco.
Sam LaPorta Injury Update
LaPorta (knee) missed two consecutive practices before logging a full session on Friday. Just when it looked like he wasn't going to play, the rookie returned to the field with very few limitations. With that said, he's still listed as questionable, which means we might not get official confirmation on his status until 90 minutes before kickoff.
Tyreek Hill Injury Update
Hill (ankle, quad) was limited in practice all week long, but this was presumably an example of the Dolphins exercising precaution and keeping their star healthy. He has since been removed from the injury report and will suit up for this Saturday's revenge game against Kansas City.
Raheem Mostert Injury Update
Mostert (knee, ankle) was limited in practice all week long and is officially questionable to face the Chiefs. It seems like he's trending towards playing, though we might not get official confirmation on his status until 90 minutes before kickoff. With extreme cold expected to plague the passing attacks in this game, don't be surprised if Mostert sees a heavy workload on the ground (assuming he's active).
De'Von Achane Injury Update
Achane (toe, ribs) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the Dolphins' final injury report. He'll suit up against the Chiefs and could benefit from the aforementioned cold weather creating additional opportunities on the ground.
Chris Godwin Injury Update
Godwin (knee, rest) missed Friday's practice but is expected to return on Saturday. Assuming he does so in a full capacity, he'll be left off the Buccaneers' final injury report. Expect Godwin to suit up with a juicy matchup on tap against the Eagles' poor secondary.
Najee Harris Injury Update
Harris (knee) logged back-to-back full practices and has been removed from the injury report. He'll suit up against the Bills and should see a very heavy workload with cold, windy conditions likely to hinder the passing game.
Jaylen Waddle Injury Update
Waddle (ankle) was limited in practice and has been listed as questionable for Wild Card Weekend. It always seemed like there was a solid chance he'd play on Sunday, but the Dolphins are leaving things up in the air with this injury designation. We likely won't know more about his status until the morning of gameday.
Baker Mayfield Injury Update
Mayfield (ankle, ribs) missed practice on Thursday before returning in a limited capacity on Friday. It's too early to put full faith into his availability for Monday's game, but it's certainly a good sign that he made progress in practice.
David Njoku Injury Update
Njoku (rest, knee) progressed from a non-participant on Wednesday to a full participant on Friday. His omission from the final injury report confirms that he'll suit up against Cleveland. Njoku has emerged as one of Flacco's favorite targets and figures to play a key role against the Texans' respectable defense this Saturday.
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (knee, finger) was limited in practice all week long, which has been the case for most of this season. The Packers continue to limit his workload in practices but are expected to unleash him this weekend, especially with A.J. Dillon (thumb, neck) doubtful.
A.J. Dillon Injury Update
Dillon (thumb, neck) missed all three practices this week and is officially doubtful to play against Dallas. Jones will get the nod as Green Bay's every-down back in a very exciting matchup.
Christian Watson Injury Update
Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable after logging three consecutive practices. Will his five-game absence streak come to an end this week? It certainly looks possible, though we might not receive official confirmation until 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Romeo Doubs Injury Update
Doubs (chest) was limited this week but has been removed from the injury report and will suit up versus Dallas. He has scored eight touchdowns in just his second pro season and should continue to have a meaningful role on Sunday, even if Watson does manage to play.
Gabe Davis Injury Update
Davis (knee) was sidelined during all three practices this week. He is officially out for Sunday's clash with the Steelers. With that said, he likely would have been factored out of the gameplan anyway given that Buffalo sees cold temperatures, snow, and wind in its forecast.
Noah Brown Injury Update
Brown (back) missed two practices in a row before returning in a limited capacity on Thursday. He's officially questionable to face Cleveland but does have some appeal given his role as the Texans' No. 2 wide receiver.
Robert Woods Injury Update
Woods (hip) has now logged two limited practices in a row. He's officially questionable for Saturday's game against the Browns and would remain off the fantasy radar even if he played.
Dustin Hopkins Injury Update
Hopkins (left hamstring), who emerged as one of the league's most accurate and powerful kickers this year, missed all three practices and has been ruled out for yet another game. Riley Patterson will likely be promoted from the practice squad to handle kicking duties during Hopkins' third consecutive absence.
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (groin) returned to a full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play this week, but a pass-heavy matchup and Jerome Ford's role on offense make it tough to justify pursuing Hunt in most leagues or bet slips.
Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update
Strong (back) has now logged two consecutive limited practices, officially earning a "questionable" designation for Saturday's game. He remains off the fantasy radar behind Ford and Hunt.
Cedric Tillman Injury Update
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out after missing three consecutive practices. Most fantasy leagues and bet slips will be unaffected by his absence.
Marquise Goodwin Injury Update
Goodwin (knee) managed to log a full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report but doesn't earn nearly enough volume to justify pursuing him in fantasy leagues.
Kalif Raymond Injury Update
Raymond (knee) injured himself last Sunday, missed three practices in a row, and has now been ruled out for the Wild Card game against Los Angeles. Jameson Williams and Josh Reynolds must step up and earn more opportunities alongside alpha receiver Amon-Ra- St. Brown.
Tyler Higbee Injury Update
Higbee (shoulder) is officially questionable after logging three practices' worth of limited activity. He's been a solid contributor over his last five games and could have a sizable role if active this week.
Dawson Knox Injury Update
Knox (illness) missed one practice but made a full recovery and returned to the field on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play against Pittsburgh. However, bad weather and his role behind Dalton Kincaid will make it difficult for Knox to thrive.
James Mitchell Injury Update
Mitchell (hand) popped up on the injury report after missing part of Thursday's practice. The injury was enough to sideline him Friday, too, and he has already been ruled out for this weekend's game. Detroit could find itself shorthanded at tight end if LaPorta (knee, questionable) can't play, either.
Kadarius Toney Injury Update
Toney (hip, ankle) is questionable to face the Dolphins after logging three consecutive limited practices. Even if active, he'd remain an inferior option to the likes of Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.
Justyn Ross Injury Update
Ross (hamstring) logged two consecutive limited practices, earning him a "questionable" designation for Wild Card Weekend. He simply can't compete with the likes of Rice and Kelce, so he'll remain off the fantasy radar even if active.
Ty Johnson Injury Update
Johnson (concussion) was limited in practice this week. However, he cleared protocol and has been removed from the final injury report. Expect him to suit up against Pittsburgh and even earn some rushing opportunities with nasty weather in the forecast.
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