NFL Week 13 injury report: 49ers’ Brock Purdy expected to play, Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence questionable

There are no bye teams in the NFL in Week 13, meaning we’ll be treated to a slate filled with Sunday games even after seeing four games played on Thursday and Friday.

Some of the most notable players who will miss this weekend’s games include JK Dobbins, Josh Downs, Braden Smith, Jordan Whitehead and Dalton Kincaid. And we have a group of players whose status is uncertain, like Trevor Lawrence, Alex Highsmith, Orlando Brown, Cam Robinson, Alec Pierce, Tristan Wirfs, Keon Coleman and Matt Milano. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is listed as questionable, but is expected to play.

We’ll have to wait for more information Saturday night and Sunday morning for many of these players, but for now, here’s everything you need to know about the latest round of NFL injury reports.

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Not only will LA be without Dobbins, but they will also be missing at least three key defenders. Henley appeared on Friday’s injury report for the first time this week, which is never a good sign either.

We’ll know more about Koo’s status when we see if the Chargers elevate a kicker to the active roster on Saturday. If they do, he’ll probably be out all week.

Highsmith has missed each of the last two games since he was injured against Washington in Week 10. He participated in two limited practices Thursday and Friday, but this was the first time he participated since the injury, so it seems unlikely that he will play. . Nick Herbig will continue to take additional snaps in his absence.

Brown has missed the last three games, but was able to get through a full practice on Friday, which is a good sign for his potential availability. Cincinnati’s offensive line has been a problem this season, so the Bengals could really use it.

Not having Pitre could affect Houston’s defense against Jacksonville, especially if Lawrence returns to the lineup. Hutchinson returned to a substitute role with the return of Nico Collins last week.

We’re awaiting official news on Lawrence, although coach Doug Pederson expressed optimism that he’ll be able to dress after a two-game absence before the team’s bye week.

All four questionable Cardinals were limited during Friday’s practice. If Demercardo has to sit, James Conner and Trey Benson would likely be in a two-man rotation, rather than giving up some third-down snaps to Demercardo. Robinson has yet to make his debut this season.

Minnesota will once again be without Oliver, who plays the blocking tight end role. TJ Hockenson got closer to a full set of snaps last week and could collect even more on Sunday. Robinson was upgraded to a full practice on Friday, which is potentially a good sign.

• Foals: G Tanor Bortolini (concussion), WR Josh Downs (shoulder), WR Ashton Dulin (ankle), OT Braden Smith (personnel) OUT; WR Alec Pierce (foot) QUESTIONABLE
• Patriots: G Cole Strange (knee) OUT; WR Demario Douglas (ankle), S Kyle Dugger (ankle), LB Christian Elliss (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), T Vederian Lowe (shoulder), S Jabrill Peppers (knee), DT Jaquelin Roy (neck), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), DE Deatrich Wise (foot) QUESTIONABLE

The Colts could be very shorthanded offensively. Two linemen won’t be active and the receiver corps could be seriously depleted if Pierce can’t make the move. There would be a lot of pressure on Michael Pittman and Adonai Mitchell if that were the case.

New England has a long list of players whose status is uncertain, with key players on both sides of the ball involved. Not having Douglas could be a bad thing for Drake Maye – especially if the offensive line continues to struggle. And so many question marks in the front seven and at safety could affect the Patriots’ ability to handle Indy’s running game.

Fairly clean record for the Seahawks.

New York will be without Smith again, while Mosley and Clark were each downgraded to limited on Friday, which is never great. Hall and Hanson were full participants on Friday, however, which is a good sign for them.

With Tennessee losing two defensive backs to Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Co. are less than ideal. Spears was upgraded to full practice Thursday and Friday, indicating he is close to completing concussion protocol.

Ekeler is out, but Brian Robinson Jr. has no injury status for Washington. He will likely share the backfield with Jeremy McNichols. Lattimore has yet to suit up since arriving via trade from New Orleans, and it appears he could miss at least another week.

Tampa will find itself without several contributors defensively. For a unit that has largely struggled this season, this is far from ideal. not having Wirfs could affect Baker Mayfield and the offense, but they did very well last week against the Giants.

Bryce Young will be without a pair of rookie pass catchers for this game against the depleted Bucs defense. But the Panthers could also be without several defenders against what has been a very good Tampa offense.

• Rams: TE Tyler Higbee (knee), OL KT Leveston (ankle) OUT; OL Alaric Jackson (foot) QUESTIONABLE
• Saints: G Lucas Patrick (calf) OUT, C Eric McCoy (groin), RB Jamaal Williams (groin), DL Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) QUESTIONABLE

Higbee and Leveston both participated in a full practice Friday, but are listed as out. Jackson participated in Friday’s walkthrough and is expected to play, according to Rams coach Sean McVay.

McCoy hasn’t practiced at all this week, so it seems unlikely he’ll be able to give it a shot. Williams was upgraded on Friday and Kpassagnon has been full all week, so their statuses should be a little more optimistic.

Slay left last week’s win over the Rams early and apparently isn’t ready to return after not practicing all week. Smith also sat out last week, but at least participated in a limited practice Friday. His return would be huge as it would allow the Eagles to keep pace with the Ravens’ explosive offense.

Kolar’s absence could mean more snaps for Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely. Pierce and Tampa remain on injured reserve for the moment and are expected to be activated Saturday to play. Pierce participated in a full practice Friday and appears more likely to go. Not having Van Noy against the Eagles would pose a significant obstacle to the defense’s efforts to slow down Saquon Barkley and co.

• 49ers: OL Aaron Banks (concussion), DL Jordan Elliott (concussion), CB Deommodore Lenoir (knee), DE Nick Bosa (jump/oblique), OT Trent Williams (ankle), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) OUT; QB Brock Purdy (right shoulder), LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee), WR Chris Conley (knee), DL Kevin Givens (groin), CB Renardo Green (neck) QUESTIONABLE
• Invoices: TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) OUT; WR Keon Coleman (wrist), DT DeWayne Carter (wrist) LB Matt Milano (biceps) QUESTIONABLE

Purdy is listed as questionable but is expected to play and start, according to Kyle Shanahan. But the Niners will still be incredibly shorthanded and without some of their best players on both sides of the ball, making for an incredibly important game for their playoff hopes.

Dawson Knox will once again fill in at tight end full-time with Kincaid on the sidelines. The fact that he hasn’t been able to practice even after the Bills left is far from ideal. Coleman has been limited in practice all week, so his status is likely uncertain. Carter and Milano are still on injured reserve and are expected to be activated Saturday to play.

• Browns: To be determined
• Broncos: To be determined

Analysis to come