Player Notes

Green Bay Packers Clark, Kenny · Dec 22, 2018

DLKenny Clark (elbow) is out this week for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers Bulaga, Bryan · Dec 22, 2018

T Bryan Bulaga is returning for the Packers after missing the last two games because of a torn MCL.

Green Bay Packers Williams, Jamaal · Dec 22, 2018

RB Jamaal Williams was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday because of a toe injury, but practiced on Friday without limitation and removed from the injury report. Williams took over as the starting running back after Aaron Jones was placed on the Injured Reserve List because of a torn MCL, and had 97 yards total yards and a touchdown in the Packers' loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday.

Green Bay Packers Rodgers, Aaron · Dec 22, 2018

QB Aaron Rodgers practiced all week despite knee and groin injuries, but the Packers did not list him on the injury report on Friday and said he will start against the New York Jets on Sunday. There was speculation that the Packers (5-8-1), with nothing to play for but pride, might hold their franchise quarterback out of the last two games of the season.This is the first week Rodgers has not appeared ...

Los Angeles Rams Anderson, CJ · Dec 22, 2018

RB C.J. Anderson might start in his first game since signing with the Rams because of injuries to Todd Gurley and Justin Davis. "That's a possibility," head coach Sean McVay said.

Los Angeles Rams Davis, Justin · Dec 22, 2018

RB Justin Davis (shoulder), one of Gurley's backups, is also listed as questionable for Sunday's game.

Los Angeles Rams Gurley II, Todd · Dec 22, 2018

RB Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams missed all week because of a knee injury, but coach Sean McVay said the decision on whether he will play Sunday against Arizona will be made that morning. McVay said earlier this week that the Rams will not do anything to jeopardize Gurley's availability for the playoffs, which would seem to suggest that Gurley will have to show a lot in that pre-game workout ...

Pittsburgh Steelers Haden, Joe · Dec 22, 2018

CB Joe Haden has been limited in practice all week while trying to return to the field for the first time since sustaining a broken left fibula in Week 10. He is listed as questionable to play on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers Smith-Schuster, JuJu · Dec 22, 2018

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Smith-Schuster sustained a groin injury during practice on Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday. He leads the Steelers with 95 catches for 1,274 yards and six touchdowns this season. If Smith-Schuster is unable to play against the Saints, the Steelers would start James Washington in his place, ...

Pittsburgh Steelers Conner, James · Dec 22, 2018

RB James Conner of the Pittsburgh Steelers was ruled out for the third straight game on Friday. Conner, who has stepped up with Le'Veon Bell sitting out this season in hopes of landing a new contract, has been out because of an ankle injury after rushing for 909 yards and 12 touchdowns in the first 12 games. Rookie running back Jaylen Samuels is expected to start in place of Conner after rushing for ...

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