As the NFL postseason kicks off, injuries loom large across all six Wild Card matchups. Here’s a game-by-game look at the notable absences and questionable players heading into the weekend.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Carolina Panthers (8-9)
Where: Bank of America Stadium | When: 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
The Rams will be without right guard Kevin Dotson, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Several other contributors remain questionable, including wide receiver Jordan Whittington (knee), tight end Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) and cornerback Josh Wallace (ankle).
Carolina has fewer concerns but could be shorthanded on the interior offensive line. Guards Robert Hunt (biceps) and Chandler Zavala (calf) are both listed as questionable.
Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) at Chicago Bears (11-6)
Where: Soldier Field | When: 8:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Green Bay enters the night game with a lengthy injury list. Quarterback Malik Willis is questionable with right shoulder and hamstring issues, while wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks remains in concussion protocol. Offensive lineman Zach Tom (back/knee), defensive lineman Warren Brinson (foot), linebacker Nick Niemann (pectoral) and safety Javon Bullard (knee) are also questionable.
Chicago has already ruled out three defensive players due to concussions: defensive lineman Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga and defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Offensive lineman Braxton Jones (knee) and defensive back Kyler Gordon (groin) are questionable.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Buffalo Bills (12-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4)
Where: EverBank Stadium | When: 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
No major injury designations were announced for either team as of Thursday afternoon.
San Francisco 49ers (12-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
Where: Lincoln Financial Field | When: 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
Both teams enter the NFC showdown without publicly listed injury concerns heading into the weekend.
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3)
Where: Gillette Stadium | When: 8:00 p.m. ET (NBC)
Injury reports were clear for both teams as of the latest update, with no notable designations impacting Sunday night’s matchup.
Monday, Jan. 12
Houston Texans (12-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
Where: Acrisure Stadium | When: 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
No significant injury statuses were announced for the final Wild Card game of the weekend.
Injuries will continue to be monitored as kickoff approaches, but several teams, particularly the Packers and Bears, could see their playoff paths influenced by late decisions on key contributors.
