The Training Room: Week 15 Injury Recap
Will Levis, QB TEN
Injury: Left Ankle, Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 16-18
Initial Thoughts:
His injury may have looked worse than it actually was, as he wound up walking off under his own power despite getting wrapped up and bent backward by a defender. He told reporters post-game that he is doing okay, so there may be a chance for him to suit up next week. Monitor his status in practice, because if he suffered a high ankle sprain this may cost him some games.
Trevor Lawrence, QB JAC
Injury: Concussion
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
After the Sunday night game, it was reported that Lawrence had entered the concussion protocol. He will now need to clear all stages to clear protocol and play next week. The majority of players miss at least one week. Monitor his status.
Zach Wilson, QB NYJ
Injury: Concussion
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
Very peculiar situation as Wilson was initially listed with a wrist injury, then dehydration, and then officially listed with a concussion. He will now enter protocol and have to clear all stages of the protocol to play next week. Monitor his status.
Zack Moss, RB IND
Injury: Arm
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
Something to note is that Moss had suffered a prior forearm fracture to his right arm, but thankfully the X-rays were negative. His return will likely be dependent on pain and strength, especially grip strength and ability to hold onto the football. The good news for the Colts is that Jonathan Taylor is likely very close to returning if Moss cannot return.
Christian McCaffrey, RB SF
Injury: Right Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 16
Initial Thoughts:
There is low concern about this injury, as he was spotted getting his right knee taped during the game but was able to return and play well. This should not limit his ability to suit up for week 16.
Keaton Mitchell, RB BAL
Injury: Knee
Projected Timetable: Season-Ending
Initial Thoughts:
Unfortunately, it appears that he suffered a very significant hyperextension knee injury that likely involves multi-ligament damage. Expect his season to be over, with implications into his 2024 season. Depending on the severity of tissue damage, he may not be ready until mid-season next year. The Ravens RB woes continue.
Michael Pittman Jr, WR IND
Injury: Concussion
Projected Timetable: Week 16-17
Initial Thoughts:
Pittman was hit as a defenseless receiver and suffered a concussion after taking a shot to the neck and head. He will enter protocol and will have to clear all stages in order to play in Week 16. The majority of players have missed at least one game. Monitor his status.
Jayden Reed, WR GB
Injury: Toe
Projected Timetable: Week 16-18
Initial Thoughts:
Details on his toe injury have been minimal, but if this is a turf toe case, he may miss several weeks. If it was a mild toe sprain or bone bruise, he could likely suit up in Week 16 depending on pain levels. Keep an eye on his practice status this week.
Jaylen Waddle, WR MIA
Injury: Chest
Projected Timetable: Week 16
Initial Thoughts:
It appeared that he had suffered a more significant chest injury, potentially rib cartilage, during a catch and hard fall onto his side. However, he was able to return to the game after missing several snaps and played well. At this point, I am not projecting him to miss time and expect him to suit up for Week 16.
Ja’Marr Chase, WR CIN
Injury: Right AC Sprain
Projected Timetable: Week 17-18
Initial Thoughts:
Chase reportedly suffered a shoulder separation, which is a higher-grade AC sprain. At this current time, I would plan on Chase missing at least Week 16, but potentially longer depending on the severity of the injury revealed by his MRI.
Marquise Brown, WR ARI
Injury: Heel Reinjury
Projected Timetable: Week 17-18
Initial Thoughts:
This is now the third reinjury of this heel injury for Brown and I would expect Arizona to shut him down for at least a week. It must be a significant bone bruise on his heel that continues to flare up. These typically need rest, which he has not had.
Skyy Moore, WR KC
Injury: Knee Swelling
Projected Timetable: Season-Ending IR
Initial Thoughts:
Head coach Andy Reid had stated that Moore left the game early due to swelling in his knee, and he was just placed on IR, ending his season. Details will likely come out soon, but I am curious if he will be undergoing surgery to address whatever was causing the swelling. Most likely scenario is a meniscus tear, but monitor his status. He is not a buy low in dynasty.
Hunter Henry, TE NE
Injury: Knee
Projected Timetable: Week 16
Initial Thoughts:
He took an absolute beating this week and likely left the game with a left thigh contusion that kept him out for several snaps. I do not expect this to cost him playing time moving forward with a good chance to suit up in Week 16, but monitor his status in practice.
| Player | Position | Team | Injury | Week of Injury | Projected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | Right Wrist | Week 11 | Season-Ending |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | MIN | Right Achilles | Week 8 | Season Ending |
| Daniel Jones | QB | NYG | Right ACL | Week 9 | Season Ending |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | Right Shoulder Fracture | Week 10 | Season-Ending |
| Anthony Richardson | QB | IND | Right AC Sprain | Week 5 | Season Ending |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | Right Index Finger Fracture | Week 14 | Season-Ending |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | Concussion | Week 14 | Week 16 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE | Right High Ankle | Week 13 | Week 16-17 |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | LVR | Knee | Week 14 | Week 16-17 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | BAL | Knee | Week 15 | Season-Ending |
| Alexander Mattison | RB | MIN | Right Ankle | Week 14 | Week 16-17 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | Right AC Sprain | Week 15 | Week 17-18 |
| Zack Moss | RB | IND | Forearm | Week 15 | Week 16 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | Calf | Week 14 | Week 16-17 |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | PIT | Ankle Surgery | Week 13 | Week 16-17 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | NE | Knee | Week 15 | Week 16 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | Left Fibula Fracture | Week 13 | Season Ending |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | NE | Right ACL | Week 8 | Season Ending |
| Zach Wilson | QB | NYJ | Concussion | Week 15 | Week 16-17 |
| Cam Akers | RB | MIN | Right Achilles | Week 9 | Season Ending |
| Jayden Reed | WR | GB | Toe | Week 15 | Week 16-18 |
| Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF | Right Knee | Week 15 | Week 16 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | BAL | Left Ankle, Fracture | Week 11 | Season-Ending |
| Brian Robinson | RB | WAS | Hamstring | Week 13 | Week 16 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | MIA | Chest | Week 15 | Week 16 |
| Will Levis | QB | TEN | Left Ankle/Knee | Week 15 | Week 16-18 |
| Michael Thomas | WR | NO | Knee | Week 10 | Week 16 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | ARI | Heel Reinjury | Week 15 | Week 17-18 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | IND | Concussion | Week 15 | Week 16-17 |
| Christian Watson | WR | GB | Hamstring | Week 13 | Week 16-17 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | JAC | Concussion | Week 15 | Week 16-17 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | MIA | Ankle | Week 14 | Week 16 |
| Skyy Moore | WR | KC | Knee | Week 15 | Season-Ending IR |
