Week 14 NFL Injury Report
Here's a look at the injury situation around the NFL heading into Week 14, with the Thursday night participants excluded:
Quarterback
Matt Hasselbeck, Colts (at Jaguars)
The veteran suffered neck and shoulder injuries in the loss to Pittsburgh, and Charlie Whitehurst came in to finish the game. With Andrew Luck expected to miss one more week, Whitehurst may start if Hasselbeck can't play.
The ex-Seahawk was able to practice regularly Wednesday, however, which bodes well for his chances of playing.
Peyton Manning, Broncos (vs. Raiders) - Out
Brock Osweiler will remain the starter against the Raiders, while Manning (foot) continues to rehab.
Running Back
C.J. Anderson, Broncos (vs. Raiders)
Anderson was removed midway through Sunday's win over the Chargers with an ankle injury, though it may have been precautionary. Head coach Gary Kubiak did reveal that Anderson's ankle was "very sore" Monday morning, so more on his status will likely be revealed as the week goes on.
Mark Ingram, Saints (at Buccaneers)
Ingram hasn't missed a game this season, but he's apparently a candidate to be shut down with a longstanding shoulder injury.
Carlos Hyde, 49ers (at Browns)
Hyde hasn't played since Week 7 due to a foot injury and seems likelier to be placed on the injured reserve than suit up again this season.
Ryan Mathews, Eagles (vs. Bills)
Sidelined with a concussion for the last two games, Mathews is back in practice and looks ready to return to the lineup. The ex-Charger has been the Eagles' best runner in terms of average yards-per-carry (5.7) and TDs (5).
Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks (at Ravens) - Out
Lynch may well miss the rest of the regular season after having sports hernia surgery. At the very least, he won't play this week, with Thomas Rawls looking to continue his strong play.
Wide Receiver
Allen Hurns, Jaguars (vs. Colts)
Hurns sat out the loss to Tennessee with a concussion, but he's since been fully cleared and should return in Week 14.
Travis Benjamin, Browns (vs. 49ers)
A shoulder injury forced Benjamin from Cleveland's loss to the Bengals. He failed to record a catch, but, if healthy, his prospects could improve with Johnny Manziel re-entering the lineup, as the two connected on several big plays in Manziel's four starts.
Rishard Matthews, Dolphins (vs. Giants)
Matthews sat out Miami's narrow win over the Ravens, with QB Ryan Tannehill throwing for a season-low 86 yards. Rookie DeVante Parker too advantage of the increased playing time, catching three passes for 63 yards and a touchdown, though the normally consistent Jarvis Landry could only manage two catches for five yards.
Stevie Johnson, Chargers (at Chiefs)
Johnson exited with a groin injury during San Diego's loss to Denver, leaving the team with just two healthy receivers, Malcom Floyd and Javontee Herndon.
Tight End
Rob Gronkowski, Patriots (at Texans)
Gronkowski (knee) sat out New England's surprise loss to the Eagles, so perhaps his return to the lineup will be expedited. His absence was initially considered to be week-to-week.
Tyler Eifert, Bengals (vs. Steelers)
Eifert sat out the win over Cleveland with a neck injury, though it wouldn't be a surprise if he returns for the divisional clash with Pittsburgh.
Gary Barnidge, Browns (vs. 49ers)
Barnidge rolled his ankle against the Bengals, and even if healthy, his prospects don't look great with Johnny Manziel back at quarterback. Most of his breakout season has come with the now-on-injured-reserve Josh McCown at the helm.
Martellus Bennett, Bears (vs. Redskins) - Out
Bennett was placed on injured reserve midweek with a rib injury, despite being able to play through it this past Sunday. Zach Miller, with four TDs in the past five weeks, will assume the starting role.
Larry Donnell, Giants (at Dolphins) - Out
Donnell was also placed on injured reserve midweek as a result of the neck ailment that's sidelined him the past several weeks. Will Tye has been a solid replacement in terms of catches and yards, but has yet to score a TD.
Heath Miller, Steelers (at Bengals)
Miller was sidelined with a rib injury in the win over Indianapolis. Other than a couple of big games, he hasn't really been fantasy-relevant this season.