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While Christian Watson’s ACL injury will keep him out for the rest of the season, quarterback Jordan Love will be available for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Love left his Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears in the first half after taking a hit to his right elbow and did not return. The Packers had already clinched a playoff spot and Malik Willis finished the game at quarterback.
On Wednesday, Love told reporters that the numbness in his right hand had gone, but that his right elbow still hurt. After being limited earlier in the week, he participated fully in Thursday’s practice.
“Everything continues as usual. He looks good,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said.
No wild card concerns for Eagles’ Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown
Two concerns heading into this week for the Eagles were quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver AJ Brown. The damage was in the concussion protocol and Brown has been dealing with a knee injury for the past few weeks.
Both practiced this week, and although Brown was limited Wednesday and did not play Thursday, he is expected to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Hurts was a full participant and does not have an injury designation.
No Zay flowers for crows
Zay Flowers will not play in this weekend’s wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after suffering a knee injury in Week 18.
“It will start again next week and we will move forward with the guys we have.” said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. on Thursday. “We’re excited about the guys we have, which is everyone else.”
Flowers exited Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Browns after suffering a hard fall on a catch-and-run. The 24-year-old receiver immediately grabbed his right knee and felt visible pain.
He was escorted to the medical tent with a pronounced limp and then went to the locker room.
On Monday, Harbaugh said the knee injury Flowers suffered was not season-ending and that the receiver was considered “day to day.”
TE Cade Otton returns for Buccaneers
After “trending right,” according to head coach Todd Bowles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to have tight end Cade Otton back for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.
Otton has not played since December 15 due to a knee injury. On Thursday he was promoted to a full participant in the practice. Otton, 25, had his best season in 2024, catching 59 balls for 600 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games.
Here’s the rest of the injury report from wild card weekend. (Players will be added as teams release their reports.)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
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WR Josh Palmer (foot): Out
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OF Ja’Sir Taylor (oblique): doubtful
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RB JK Dobbins (ankle): Questionable
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WR SImi Fehoko (elbow): Questionable
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WR Quentin Johnston (thigh): Questionable
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OT Trey Pipkins (oblique): Questionable
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LB Denzel Perryman (groin): Questionable
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CB Eli Apple (hamstring): questionable
HOUSTON TEXANS
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OL Shaq Mason (knee): Out
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WR John Metchie III (shoulder): Questionable
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TE Teagan Quitoriano (calf): questionable
PITTSBURGH STEEL
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WR Roman Wilson (hamstring): Out
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DT Logan Lee (calf): Out
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LB Cole Holcomb (knee): Out
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G Mason McCormick (hand): questionable
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OL Calvin Anderson (groin): questionable