NFL Week 14 Injury Report: Jaguars Avoid Trevor Lawrence Disaster; Texans Lose Tank Dell

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Written By Jeffrey Schreiber | Published at December 5, 2023
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NFL injuries continued to pile up in Week 13 of action. These injuries are already shifting sportsbook odds at the best sports betting sites. Several big-name starters are forcing handicappers to monitor for news before betting Week 14 odds. These key starters are in jeopardy of missing at least one week. The most notable players injured this past week were Texans star rookie WR Tank Dell, Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, and Saints QB Derek Carr.

Keep reading to stay updated on the most significant injuries and which names are in jeopardy of missing Week 14. Scroll to compare spreads, moneylines, and totals across NFL betting apps, and use our Prop Finder Tool to find the best prices on player props.

NFL INJURIES from WEEK 13

Here’s a roundup of the most notable NFL injuries to monitor before Week 14.

Arizona Cardinals

Brown did not return versus the Steelers due to a heel injury. His week 14 status remained undetermined.

Atlanta Falcons

Head coach Arthur Smith confirmed that cornerback A.J. Terrell is in the concussion protocol after leaving early in Sunday’s game. Terrell will have to clear the protocol to play in next Sunday’s home game against the Buccaneers.

Cleveland Browns

Cooper was injured in the second quarter while trying to catch a pass from quarterback Joe Flacco. He was taken to the locker room shortly after and ruled out with what the team called a head injury. Cooper's injury is the latest blow to a Browns offense decimated by injuries.

Green Bay Packers

Watson suffered what looked to be a hamstring injury late in the fourth quarter in Week 13. There is hope that it was only a cramp that Watson was dealing with. He was seen walking around the field after the game, exchanging pleasantries. Some reports believe Watson is likely to miss one or two weeks, depending on the severity of this strain. 

Houston Texans

Dell suffered a season-ending fractured left fibula, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kirk left the game during the first quarter of Monday Night Football. He will likely miss the remainder of the regular season after Ian Rapoport reported he will require core muscle surgery. Recovery is typically eight weeks.

Lawrence got his ankle stepped on and rolled up late in the game Monday and needed a lot of help to get to the locker room. He was not carted off; however, his status for Week 14 at the Browns is in doubt. However, it appears he avoided a severe injury.

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Los Angeles Rams

Nacua injured his shoulder in Sunday's victory over the Browns. He has an AC joint sprain but is expected to play against the Ravens in Week 14, coach Sean McVay said Monday.

Higbee injured his neck against the Browns and is considered day-to-day, McVay said.

Miami Dolphins

A trio of Dolphins’ starters left Sunday against the Washington Commanders because of injuries. Linebacker Jerome Baker, offensive linemen Terron Armstead, and Robert Hunt all sustained injuries that sidelined them for the remainder of the game.

McDaniel said Armstead, who has dealt with multiple lower-extremity injuries this season, was “available” to return. McDaniel said that Hunt aggravated a previous hamstring injury late in the third quarter but not to the same severity. ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided a somewhat positive update on Baker’s health, reporting that the former Ohio State Buckeye suffered an MCL injury that’s considered week-to-week.

New England Patriots

Stevenson had to be helped off the field with a right ankle injury late in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss. The Patriots playmaker will undergo an MRI on his ankle this week, per a source. The belief is that Stevenson suffered a sprain after initial X-rays, but the MRI will confirm the diagnosis. Initial X-rays on Stevenson’s ankle were negative, but the team is unsure how much time he could miss.

New Orleans Saints

Carr is in the concussion protocol after sustaining his second concussion in three weeks, according to Saints coach Dennis Allen. Allen said that Carr's shoulder appears to be okay after the Lions game but that Carr is also being evaluated for a rib injury. 

Philadelphia Eagles

Swift took a huge hit, was slow to get up, and eventually made his way to the medical tent and the locker room. His Week 14 status remains undetermined.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said QB Kenny Pickett underwent surgery on his high ankle sprain this morning and is out Thursday night vs. the Patriots. Tomlin said QB Mitch Trubisky will start vs. the Patriots, but he didn’t want to place a time estimate on how much time Kenny Pickett would miss beyond this week.

Tennessee Titans

Henry, who left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion, is in concussion protocol, leaving his status for Monday night’s game at Miami in question. Per Mike Vrabel, Simmons is expected to miss “a couple of weeks” due to a knee injury.

Washington Commanders

Robinson suffered a hamstring injury in the first half against the Dolphins and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Stay tuned for Washington's practice report to see an updated status on the severity of the injury.

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NFL WEEK 14 ODDS

Before diving into the NFL injuries, please look at the updated NFL Week 14 odds below. The point spreads, moneylines, and totals shown here are from the sportsbook in your state and are available to bet on now.

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