2 min read • December 11, 2024
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As we look towards Week 15 of the NFL season, several teams are struggling with key injuries that will impact upcoming games. At SICscore.com, we provide expert insights from Dr. David Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) and other top sports doctors to help you understand the impact of these injuries on the player and team. Get a free account at Sports Injury Central to see the upcoming game matchup data for each player!
Carr fell on his outstretched left hand, possible a scaphoid fracture in his non-throwing hand. If confirmed it would be a season ending injury for Carr.
In addition to the hand injury that could be a scaphoid fracture, Carr is also in the league's concussion protocol after landing on his facemask in the play that he injured his hand on.
O'Connell was ruled out after being carted off in the second half of the Week 14 Sunday game, was carted off in a leg cast but we didn't see much by video so the exact nature of the injury is undetermined at this time, though it could be a knee injury, possibly to his patella, he will continue to be monitored.
Tests revealed a bone bruise and there's a chance he'll be available for MNF in Week 15.
Hebert sustained two different minor injuries on Sunday, a mild left ankle eversion and then an elbow to the thigh on another play, he might be limited in practice this week or not even practice, but he'll likely play in Week 15.
Irving went into Week 14 listed as questionable with a hip/back injury. Exited the field after receiving a knee to the back, remained on the sideline, could have returned, likely to be to suit up for Week 15.
It's possible Hall could be shut down for the season with the knee injury he's been managing since the Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, but no determination has been made as of yet.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan said Guerendo possibly has a foot sprain after he exited in the fourth quarter due to a foot injury. He will have scans and more details to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more analysis to come. The team will “evaluate him over the next few days, to see if he’ll have a shot” to play Thursday night against the Rams.
Walker was ruled out with listed calf/ankle injuries for Week 14 against the Cardinals, there is a chance he could return in Week 15 to play against the Packers, he will continue to be monitored.
McConkey was ruled out prior to the game on Sunday night, expected he will return in Week 15, will need to monitor his practice reports this week.
Nabers could be facing a core muscle injury that he is able to play through that could be address with an offseason procedure, if that happens he could recover and should be fully healthy by next season.
Pickens is unlikely to play this weekend vs the Eagles with a Grade 2 hamstring injury, he was slated to play last weekend despite being listed as questionable before being ruled out in the pregame warmup, indicating his injury is more serious than originally thought, sitting out will give him extra time to recover.
It is a little worrisome that after two weeks Tillman has yet to practice after sustaining a concussion, he could have lingering symptoms that are keeping him in the protocol, if he continues to miss time, IR could be a possibility.
Robinson suffered a right AC joint injury on a 56-yard catch that was called back on a penalty in the 3rd quarter, possible to return with an injection.
There's a chance Kincaid could come back this week from the PCL injury he'd been managing, but how productive he might be is a different issue, he could come back but probably won't be 100%
Stay tuned for more updates from Pro Football Doc on all the key injuries this season.
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