Jan 18, 2026
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Ahead of the season, which key players could be missing in the playoffs?
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Darnold has yet to throw a pass since his injury.Seahawks running back Drew Lock took enough reps this week that he'll be ready to play, if necessary.
Durand has started 17 games this season, and the team is coming off a first-round bye.
On the other side of the game, the 49ers did not activate quarterback Fred Warner from injured reserve.Warner has been sidelined since Week 6 after spraining his ankle.The 49ers still hope to have him back next week if the team advances to the NFC championship game.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is returning from a concussion after the injury report was not released Friday.But Texans wide receiver Nico Collins remains in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen was also a full participant in practice, despite dealing with multiple injuries this week.
Bills at Broncos, 4:30 p.m.ET
Inativos de contas: LB Terrel Bernard;S Jordan Poyer;RB Ty Johnson;CB Maxwell Hairston;Tylan Grable;DT Phidarian Mathis;TE Keeki Latu
QB Sam Ehlinger;CB Reessement Taylor;LB Karene Reid;OLB What Robinson;WR Elijah Moore;TE Call Lohner;DE Savior Jones
49ers at Seahawks, 8 p.m. ET
49ers : S Ziair Brown (ischio-jambiers) : OUT ; LB Fred Warner (cheville): OUT.WR Jacob Cowing (ischio-jambiers) : OUT ; LB Luke Gifford (quad): Discutable.WR Ricky Pearsall (genou) : Discutable.LB Dee Winters (cheville): discutable
Seahawks: TE Elijah Arroyo (knee): OUT;LB Chazz Surratt (ankle): OUT;T Josh Jones (knee): OUT;QB Sam Darnold (oblique): questionable
Texans at Patriots, 3 p.m.ET
Texas: WR Nico Collins (concussion): OUT;WR Justin Watson (concussion): OUT;T Trent Brown (ankle): Questionable
Darnold remains listed as "questionable" for the anticipated rematch between the NFC West rivals.Backup Drew Lock has already seen varsity action this week in order to be ready against the 49ers if needed.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold hasn't thrown a football since injuring his oblique on Thursday.The Seahawks believe but don't know if he will be OK to start tonight's game against the 49ers.Backup QB Drew Lock took time off to rehearse the past two days and will be ready if needed.pic.twitter.com/ICznfipJJC
Here is the final injury report of the week for the Rams.RG Kevin Dotson was a full participant in practice for the first time since injuring his ankle in Week 16.
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Rams G Kevin Dotson will start vs. After the Bears missed 3 games with a knee injury
Rams guard Kevin Dotson is not listed with an injury. After a full practice Friday, head coach Sean McVay told reporters the six-year veteran will start Sunday night against the Bears.
One last Rams practice before the trip to Chicago.
Dotson, 29, missed the Rams' final two regular season games.And last weekend's playoff game against the Panthers.due to an ankle injury
Sam Darnold continues to play catch-up with the Seahawks
While Darnold is still questionable with an oblique injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said the QB felt better on Friday and is still confident he’ll play this weekend.
McDonald says Sam was physically better today (but declined to answer when asked if Sam would throw up during the rally).
"He said he's fine. He's confident he'll be able to play."https://t.co/Hw3Rp4B7Pj
Christian Gonzalez make 'e Patriots injuries
Gonzalez looks good against the Texans, while LB Harold Landry is questionable.RB Terrell Jennings is also questionable as he is in the concussion protocol.
Patriots Friday injury report and #HOUvsNE game status.
The Texans will be without their top wide receiver this weekend in Nick Collins as he recovers from a concussion suffered during Houston's win in the Wild Card game.
Houston #Texans Friday Injury Report en Game Status Report foar Divisional Round by New England Patriots: pic.twitter.com/AUisdJjByT
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is listed as "questionable" with a foot injury for Sunday's divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Odunze caught two passes for 44 yards in last week's comeback, wild card win over the Green Bay Packers.
In 12 regular season games, he caught 44 passes for 661 yards and six touchdowns.
Notably, the Bears have not listed injury designations for fellow WR DJ Moore, DB C.J.Gardner-Johnson and LT Braxton Jones.
Seahawks' Sam Darnold is questionable with an elbow injury but is expected to play in the divisional round against the 49ers.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been added to the injury report with an unspecified word that makes him "questionable" for Saturday's game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he told reporters Thursday that he still expects to play.
He was asked what percentage they think he won't be able to play against the 49ers at Lumen Field in Seattle this week.
"The percentage is very low," he said."It's probably close to zero."
49ers LB Fred Warner will not be activated from IR ahead of Seahawks game
Warner was out since week 6 after suffering a broken ankle.The 49 ers opened their 21-day four windows this week with an eye to a return to the NFC Championship game if San Francisco wins the week against the seahawks.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers will not start linebacker Fred Warner against Seattle on Saturday.The target remains open for next week's potential NFC Championship Game.
Bills QB Josh Allen was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice despite multiple injuries this week.The Bills will look to advance to their second straight AFC title game with a win at Denver on Saturday.
Christian Gonzalez CB Patriots short of residing concussion protocol
Gonzalez entered SabLOL's Sabbal night at the Chargers' The Moon-card to the Fire on Wednesday at the Patriots.
CB Christian Gonzalez, no longer a redshirt non-contact, grabs his helmet for a try.
Patriot DT Khyiris Tonga is optimistic about playing in the regional round vs Texans
New England Patriots quarterback Khyiris Tonga is expected to play in the team's game against the Houston Texans.Tonga is out with a leg injury.
Khyiris Tonga said he is optimistic about playing this weekend
The Texans' Nico Collins is still in contention before Sunday's clash with the Patriots
According to Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, the Houston Texans wide receiver is still suffering from concussion and will miss Thursday's media session.
Collins is unlikely to play in Sunday's divisional game against the New England Patriots because of steps to clear the concussion protocol.
Collins suffered a concussion during Monday's 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
If Collins can't go, Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz will see an increase in targets.Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Cade Stover may also see an increased role.
#Texans WR Nico Collins is not in the practice room open to members of the media as he remains in concussion protocol.
Obviously, considering the moves he had to complete, it was unlikely he would play Sunday vs. the Patriots.
The Bills ruled out C Jordan Poyer (hamstring), CB Maxwell Hurston (ankle) and the Broncos.
OUT: S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle).
Questionable: WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring), S Damar Hamlin (pec), DT Ed Oliver (biceps)
Samuel and Hamlin are expected to participate fully in practice on Thursday.Oliver, linebacker Ty Johnson and linebacker Terrell Bernard will be limited.
Goaltender Josh Allen and kicker Matt Prater, who were injury concerns starting this week, were fully involved on Wednesday.
Bills QB Josh Allen was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Josh Allen was a full participant in Wednesday's practice despite still dealing with foot, knee and toe injuries.Quarterback Ty Johnson (ankle), safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring), cornerback Maxwell Hairston (ankle) and wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (knee) were all listed as DNPs on Wednesday.
