This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Sunday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
PLAYERS PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE THIS PAST WEEK: Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (ankle); Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (knee)
We're down to the NFL's version of the Final Four, and we're blessed with an exceedingly light injury report in terms of potential short-term absences. Naturally, the divisional-round postseason-ending injuries to Bo Nix and Zach Charbonnet listed above will loom large, but otherwise, the four teams will be going into battle with relatively healthy rosters. Without further ado, let's look at the latest as of Sunday morning:
RUNNING BACKS
The Seahawks' George Holani (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's conference championship clash against the Rams. Holani could be in line to serve as the No. 2 running back for Seattle behind Kenneth Walker, considering Zach Charbonnet's (IR, knee) status. However, both Velus Jones and Cam Akers were promoted from the practice squad Saturday, and the duo does have more experience than Holani.
WIDE RECEIVERS
The Broncos' Troy Franklin (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's conference championship clash against the Patriots after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Franklin is unable to suit up, more opportunity will be available for rookie Pat Bryant and veteran Lil'Jordan Humphrey behind No. 1 receiver Courtland
This column is meant to offer our best predictions on what players will/will not play, as of 8 AM ET on Sunday. For the official active/inactive reports, please see our Latest NFL Player News.
PLAYERS PLACED ON INJURED RESERVE THIS PAST WEEK: Bo Nix, QB, Broncos (ankle); Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (knee)
We're down to the NFL's version of the Final Four, and we're blessed with an exceedingly light injury report in terms of potential short-term absences. Naturally, the divisional-round postseason-ending injuries to Bo Nix and Zach Charbonnet listed above will loom large, but otherwise, the four teams will be going into battle with relatively healthy rosters. Without further ado, let's look at the latest as of Sunday morning:
RUNNING BACKS
The Seahawks' George Holani (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's conference championship clash against the Rams. Holani could be in line to serve as the No. 2 running back for Seattle behind Kenneth Walker, considering Zach Charbonnet's (IR, knee) status. However, both Velus Jones and Cam Akers were promoted from the practice squad Saturday, and the duo does have more experience than Holani.
WIDE RECEIVERS
The Broncos' Troy Franklin (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's conference championship clash against the Patriots after practicing in limited fashion all week. If Franklin is unable to suit up, more opportunity will be available for rookie Pat Bryant and veteran Lil'Jordan Humphrey behind No. 1 receiver Courtland Sutton as they work with fill-in signal-caller Jarrett Stidham.
The Patriots' Mack Hollins (abdomen) was activated from injured reserve Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's conference championship game against the Broncos after finishing the week with a full practice Friday following a limited Thursday session. As per Saturday night reports, Hollins is expected to play and will likely fill a downfield role that will potentially take targets away from both DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams.
KEY DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Linebackers
The Patriots' Harold Landry (knee) is out for Sunday's conference championship game against the Broncos.
The Rams' Byron Young (knee) is questionable for Sunday's conference championship game against the Seahawks. As per Friday reports, head coach Sean McVay expects Young to play.
