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Buccaneers TE Payne Durham, along with Devin Culp, went "full Hallmark mode" for their Christmas card photos. Unfortunately, it appears their festive cards might have been delivered to the wrong address, leading to a holiday mishap for the Tampa Bay tight ends.
Buccaneers TE Devin Culp, along with Payne Durham, went "full Hallmark mode" for their Christmas card photos. Unfortunately, it appears their festive cards might have been delivered to the wrong address, leading to a holiday mishap for the Tampa Bay tight ends.
Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, despite no visible injury during Saturday's game where he had 22 touches for 60 yards and a touchdown. With coach Jim Harbaugh resting Justin Herbert, Hampton is highly unlikely to receive a full workload in Week 18, and his playing status is uncertain. This could open up starting opportunities for Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins, or Jaret Patterson.
Eagles defensive end Jaelan Phillips missed Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury. While head coach Nick Sirianni has not confirmed resting starters, it is highly probable that Phillips will sit out the Week 18 game against the Commanders to recover and be as close to 100 percent as possible for the upcoming playoffs.
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. While coach Nick Sirianni hasn't confirmed resting starters, it's highly probable Goedert will sit out the Week 18 finale against the Commanders to ensure he's healthy for the playoffs. This marks his first appearance on the injury report since mid-October. If Goedert is sidelined, Grant Calcaterra and Kylen Granson are expected to step up as the Eagles' primary tight ends.
Packers WR Jayden Reed was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, part of a locker room sweep affecting four players. His status for Sunday's game in Minnesota is uncertain, especially as coach Matt LaFleur indicated some starters might sit out Week 18. Since returning from IR in Week 14, Reed has recorded 16 receptions for 162 yards and no touchdowns on 17 targets over four games.
Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, marking his fifth consecutive absence due to a stress fracture. He is poised to miss the Week 18 finale against the Lions, with a final ruling expected Friday. Head coach Ben Johnson anticipates Odunze could return to help the team later this season, potentially during the playoffs, but his regular season appears to be over.
Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice after aggravating his shoulder against Baltimore on Saturday. He did not throw during the open portion of the session. His status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Vikings is uncertain, especially with Jordan Love also dealing with injuries. The Packers signed Desmond Ridder for depth. Coach Matt LaFleur hinted some starters, potentially including Willis, may rest with the team locked into the No. 7 seed.
Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report. He has recorded just four catches for 31 yards since returning from a four-game absence due to a PCL sprain. London will likely play Week 18 against the Saints, but he may not be at his best until next season.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow stated he will not 'go out of my way' to deny Browns DE Myles Garrett a sack record, emphasizing he will simply play football and acknowledging that sometimes taking a sack is the 'best of the bad outcomes.' Burrow expressed respect for Garrett's athleticism and mindset, noting Garrett has 'gotten me a lot.' With Cincinnati missing the playoffs again, Burrow also commented that 'something's got to change' heading into next season.
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, having also missed Week 17 due to the injury. He has two remaining chances to practice before Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers. With Green Bay potentially resting multiple starters in Week 18, this could provide an opportunity for Hockenson to improve his production totals if he is able to take the field. QB J.J. McCarthy (hand) was limited in practice.
Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report. He has had his practice reps capped leading up to each of Atlanta's last three games due to a lingering knee injury, but has managed to gain clearance for each contest. He recorded just two catches for 16 yards on three targets during Monday's win over the Rams. Pitts will work to gain clearance for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Tanner McKee is expected to start Sunday's Week 18 game against the Commanders. Coach Nick Sirianni has indicated plans to rest starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and other key players, a move confirmed by sources, to prioritize player health for the playoffs. This will provide McKee an opportunity to lead the offense in the regular-season finale.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts and other key starters are expected to rest during Sunday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. The team will prioritize player health for the playoffs, despite having a chance to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC. If Hurts is held out, backup Tanner McKee is presumed to start. Hurts concludes the 2025 regular season with 3,224 passing yards, a career-high 25 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 421 rushing yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns across 16 appearances.
Green Bay Packers claimed All-Pro CB Trevon Diggs off waivers after his release by the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Brian Schottenheimer cited a 'culmination of multiple factors,' including performance, recurring knee injuries since 2023, and off-field issues like a missed Christmas flight. Diggs, a 2021 first-team All-Pro with 11 interceptions, played only 8 games this season (27 tackles, 2 pressures) and also dealt with a concussion from an October accident. He has no guaranteed money after this season and expressed excitement for his new journey, reuniting with Micah Parsons as the Packers boost their injury-riddled secondary.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee/ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday. Despite heading into Week 17 without a designation, he played his least productive game of the season (five touches for three total yards). Coach Matt LaFleur stated some starters won't play Sunday in Minnesota, and with the Packers locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, Jacobs may be among those players to ensure he's as healthy as possible for the wild-card round.
Rams RB Kyren Williams (ankle) is listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate. He looked to get banged up briefly during Monday's game but re-entered and handled a vast majority of snaps after halftime. The Rams are expected to use starters Week 18 against Arizona, but there'd still be some risk of Ronnie Rivers taking over the backfield as the game progresses.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, marking his fifth straight missed game due to a sprained MCL suffered Week 12. With New Orleans definitively eliminated from playoff contention, there's little incentive to rush the 30-year-old veteran back on the field for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Falcons. Audric Estime impressed as the leader of the Saints' backfield in Week 17, rushing 14 times for 94 yards and one score.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (illness) sat out Wednesday's practice. In 13 games this season, Bateman has recorded 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns. His availability for the upcoming game will be monitored.
Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy (quad) sat out Wednesday's practice. In 14 games this season, he has totaled 18 tackles, two sacks, one interception, and four pass breakups. His status for the upcoming game is not yet determined.
