2 min read • January 08, 2025
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As we look towards Wild Card Weekend of the NFL season, there are several key injuries that will impact upcoming playoff 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!
Jordan Love sustained a right elbow contusion in Week 18 however it won't keep him from playing in the first round of the playoffs, no structural damage, the only issue is if he'll have full sensory and motor function. Love logged an FP on Thursday and it was reported his right hand does not have any lingering numbness.
Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol and is ready to go on Sunday vs the Packers after missing the final two regular season games.
J.K. Dobbins is listed as questionable after being activated from IR with a knee injury in late December, he's played two games since then at over 40 offensive snaps a game so despite the tag, he's been productive in the last two Chargers games
Gus Edwards has no injury designation ahead of the Wild Card matchup vs the Texans on Saturday, he had a listed ankle injury that sidelined him for the final two regular season games but has been cleared after returning as a full practice participant.
Aaron Jones has been limited in practice this week with a quadriceps injury, he's been playing through the injury at a full workload so all signs indicate he'll likely play on Monday vs the Rams
Justice Hill carries no injury designation ahead of Saturday's Wild Card game vs the Steelers, he had previously been in concussion protocol and has cleared protocol
Joshua Palmer has been ruled out with a foot injury ahead of the Wild Card matchup on Saturday vs the Texans, he missed W18 as well but is targeting a return in the divisional round if the Chargers advance.
Quentin Johnson is listed as questionable ahead of the Wild Card matchup on Saturday vs the Texans with a thigh injury, he's been limited in practice but still saw 14 targets in W18.
Zay Flowers has been ruled out of Saturday's Wild Card game vs the Steelers with a knee injury, he is targeting a return in the divisional round if the Ravens advance.
Christian Watson went down with a non-contact injury in Week 18, confirmed by Packers head coach Matt LaFleur as a torn right ACL putting in jeopardy the start of the 2025 campaign.
John Metchie listed as questionable due to a shoulder issue after leaving the third quarter of the Week 18 game against the Titans following a hit to the upper-body. Metchie was checked for concussion and reported to have cleared the test. Listed as Questionable for Saturday's Wild Card game vs the Chargers, he's been a limited practice participant with a shoulder injury after sustaining the upper-body injury in W18.
Cade Otten is listed as questionable with a knee injury that saw him sidelined for the final three regular season games, he's been a full participant in practice and should see a full workload on Sunday if he is available.
Stay tuned for more updates from Pro Football Doc on all the key injuries this season.
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