The Training Room: Week 12 Injury Recap

Baker Mayfield, QB TB

Injury: Right Ankle

Projected Timetable: Week 13-15

Initial Thoughts:

While he was able to return to the game after having his ankle taped up, he was noticeably in immense pain and his ankle likely swelled up after the game. He is set to undergo imaging to determine the extent of the injury. If it is a high ankle sprain, the troubling concern here is that it is his right foot, which he relies on more for pushing off and generating power into his throws, as well as a higher reliance on his right foot for navigating the pocket. Best case scenario, he plays in Week 13 with his ankle taped up. Worst case, he may miss a few games. Stay tuned on the results of his imaging.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB CLE

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 13-14

Initial Thoughts:

After taking a brutal shot from a defender, he was diagnosed with a concussion and will now enter protocol. The majority of players to enter protocol have still missed one game, but he will have his chance to clear all stages. If not, PJ Walker will be the next man up.

Travis Etienne, RB JAC

Injury: Chest

Projected Timetable: Week 13

Initial Thoughts:

While missing a few snaps after going to the locker room, he was eventually able to return and play through the chest injury that he picked up. He was likely dealing with a contusion or bruise that caused some pain and will likely remain painful for the next few days, but it is unlikely to keep him from playing. D’Ernest Johnson will remain a key stash as Etienne has been picking up several injuries.

Javonte Williams, RB DEN

Injury: Neck

Projected Timetable: Week 13

Initial Thoughts:

Reportedly, he picked up a stinger on the first drive, missed a few snaps on the next drive, and then returned to the game without issue. It seems like it was a true stinger, which resolve quickly without any further issues. This should not limit him moving into Week 13.

Chris Olave, WR NO

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 13-14

Initial Thoughts:

Olave has now suffered a second concussion in as many years and will be entering protocol. The majority of players to have entered protocol miss at least one game. Monitor his status moving forward. The Saints may be hurting at wide receiver next week.

Rashid Shaheed, WR NO

Injury: Thigh/Quad Injury

Projected Timetable: Week 14-15

Initial Thoughts:

Shaheed was ruled out from the game with a quad injury, which is troubling for a speedster relying on quick twitch and rapid acceleration and deceleration. I would anticipate him missing at least one game, which may put the Saints out their top three receivers.

Demario Douglas, WR NE

Injury: Head

Projected Timetable: Week 13

Initial Thoughts:

The good news is that he told reporters that he does not have a concussion, which would be concerning considering he had a concussion back in Week 6 this season already. The bad news is that he was arm-barred across the neck by a defender and had his neck snap back, which is likely going to hurt the next few days. Best case scenario, he is sore but winds up playing in Week 13 without limitation. Worst case, he shows up tomorrow with latent concussion symptoms and ends up in protocol. I think the former will be the case here, but monitor closely.

Amari Cooper, WR CLE

Injury: Ribs

Projected Timetable: Week 14-15

Initial Thoughts:

Likely set to get imaging on his ribs, he took a brutal shot directly to his side which likely bruised, but hopefully did not fracture his ribs. If there is any rib cartilage damage, he will likely miss a few weeks. If minimal damage, his return will likely be pain-dependent. Monitor his status closely.