Divisional Round Injury Report

Divisional Round Injury Report: Crucial Players Uncertain as Stakes Increase

The NFL Divisional Round is here, and the excitement is at an all-time high. As teams gear up for these pivotal matchups, numerous key players are dealing with injuries that could heavily influence the games' outcomes. Here's a summary of the injury reports for each game:

SATURDAY, JAN. 18

Houston Texans (11-7) at Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)

• Texans: Running back Joe Mixon (ankle), wide receiver Robert Woods (hip), tight end Teagan Quitoriano (calf), and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) are all questionable. Mixon's potential absence could be particularly detrimental to the Texans' offense against the formidable Chiefs.

  
  

• Chiefs:  Wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) is doubtful, while cornerback Jaylen Watson (ankle) is questionable. Hardman's absence would be felt, but the Chiefs' offense has shown it can score even without him.

  
  

Washington Commanders (13-5) at Detroit Lions (15-2)

• Commanders: Linebacker Jordan Magee (hamstring) is out. Tight end Colson Yankoff (hamstring) and linebacker Mykal Walker (illness) are questionable. The Commanders' defense will need full strength to counter the Lions' potent offense.

  
  

• Lions:  Guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (calf) are out. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring/illness) is questionable. Zeitler's absence is a significant setback for the Lions' offensive line.

  
  

SUNDAY, JAN. 19

Los Angeles Rams (11-7) at Philadelphia Eagles (15-3)

No injuries reported.

Baltimore Ravens (13-5) at Buffalo Bills (14-4)

No injuries reported.

With playoff dreams at stake, these injuries could determine who moves on to the Conference Championships. Monitor these reports closely as game day nears, as any player status updates could dramatically shift the odds.