As Week 18 approaches, injuries are reshaping the rosters of several NFL teams, impacting playoff aspirations and fantasy football lineups. The Philadelphia Eagles will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts due to a concussion and finger injury while A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are both doubtful for their game against the New York Giants. With the Eagles already secured as the No. 2 seed, they are prioritizing player health over risking further injuries.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers have ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. for their game against the Arizona Cardinals, while tight end George Kittle is listed as questionable. The 49ers are also taking a cautious approach as they have nothing to gain in the final week of the regular season.
The New Orleans Saints face a challenging situation as they will be without quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara due to injuries, leaving them with limited options against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints' quarterback situation is further complicated by Kendre Miller's concussion, forcing them to rely on backup players.
In other notable updates, the Miami Dolphins are dealing with uncertainty surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's hip injury, while the Atlanta Falcons have listed wide receiver Darnell Mooney as questionable. The Detroit Lions have ruled out running back David Montgomery, creating more challenges for their playoff push against the Minnesota Vikings.
